Plainville, CT – The Aust Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of our client, Guardian Pest Control LLC (“Guardian”) to Modern Pest Services, an Anticimex Company.
Founded in 1997 by Fred Markowich, Guardian Pest Control LLC is a full-service pest and termite control business serving residential and commercial clients throughout central Connecticut. Based in Plainville, CT, Guardian has built its reputation on delivering safe, fast, and effective pest management solutions. Over nearly three decades, Fred has expanded the company to a team of approximately 20 professionals, with primary operations focused in Hartford County. Guardian is an active member of both National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and Connecticut Pest Control Association (CTPCA).
Fred Markowich, owner of Guardian Pest Control LLC, said, “When it came time to sell my business, I contacted Stuart Aust of The Aust Group to be my agent for this process. The first thing I learned is this is not something I could not have done on my own. Sure, I’ve been in business for 28 years but the in-depth research and data collecting they did on Guardian, just to put together a formal presentation to share with potential buyers, was monumental. But it’s not just the presentation where The Aust Group excelled, it’s also the relationship they have with the potential buyers. It was obvious to me when we met with the buyers, that they trust The Aust Group to bring a quality company to the table. During meetings, Stuart’s son’s – Dan, Nick & Chris, along with Jake – would be by my side when the buyers would be asking questions about my business, and if I didn’t have the answer, they did. At times it felt like they knew my business better than I did. So, if you’re thinking of selling your business, I would choose The Aust Group. These guys were owners of a pest control company prior to being The Aust Group, which gives them an understanding of what you’ll be going through, and that is invaluable.”
Stuart Aust, Principal of The Aust Group said, “On behalf of The Aust Group team, it was truly a pleasure to represent Fred and his business. Over the last few decades, Fred has built an incredible company, and it was an honor for our team to be a part of the process of selling his business. We are excited for Fred and his team, and the Modern team, and look forward to the future growth this acquisition will bring.”
The Aust Group represented Guardian Pest Control LLC on the transaction. The transaction closed on December 11th, 2024, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
