Turner Pest Control has acquired Venom Pest Control

Venom Closing

Clermont, Florida – The Aust Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of our client, Venom Pest Control “Venom”, to Turner Pest Control “Turner”, an Anticimex company.

Venom Pest Control, headquartered in Clermont, FL, is a full-service pest and termite control business that has been serving residential and commercial clients in the Central Florida market since 2013. Founded by husband-and-wife team David and Liz Lessing, Venom provides clients with fair, honest, and 5-star pest solutions. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in over 2,500 positive online reviews from satisfied customers. Venom is members of both the Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) and National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA).

David and Liz Lessing, owners of Venom, said, “The Aust Group’s profound understanding and proficiency in the pest control industry, stemming from past business ownership experiences, set them apart as unparalleled experts in the field. The insights and knowledge they brought to the table were instrumental in guiding us through the complexities of the sale process with precision and clarity. We deeply appreciated the high level of trustworthiness and strong moral principles exhibited by their team. Their transparent communication, ethical conduct, and steadfast commitment to our best interests epitomized the values of a truly trustworthy and dependable brokerage firm. The strategic approach to marketing our business, coupled with their well-established connections in the industry, maximized exposure and attracted the right pool of potential buyers. Their expertise, trustworthiness, and organizational proficiency have truly exceeded our expectations, and we are grateful for the positive outcome achieved under their guidance. We would not hesitate to recommend The Aust Group to others seeking a top-tier brokerage experience.”

Stuart Aust, Principal of The Aust Group said, “We are truly excited for David and Liz on the sale of their business to Turner Pest Control. It was an honor representing the Lessing’s, getting to know them, and learning about the business they’ve built over the last decade. We look forward to the future growth this acquisition brings to the Turner team for years to come.”

The Aust Group represented Venom Pest Control on the transaction. The transaction closed on June 24th, 2024, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Law Offices of Mark H. Ruff, P.A. represented Venom Pest Control as legal counsel.