Tropicare Termite and Pest Control
Pest Control · Land O'Lakes, Pasco County · Founded 1978
About the company
Tropicare Termite and Pest Control was a Land O'Lakes residential pest control and lawn care company established in 1978, serving Citrus, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. President Marty Gagnon sold the business to Arrow Exterminators in January 2022.
Ownership history
- Acquisition Arrow Exterminators, Inc.
What changed after the sale
The Land O'Lakes office became Arrow's 40th Florida service center. Preferred Business Brokers represented the seller.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Tropicare Termite and Pest Control now flows to Arrow Exterminators, Inc. (Atlanta, GA). Arrow Exterminators is a family-owned, Atlanta-based pest, termite and lawn care company founded in 1964 that has grown through a steady program of tuck-in acquisitions - more than 200 service centers by 2026. In Florida it operates under the Hughes Exterminators brand and typically converts acquired local brands to Hughes or Arrow while retaining employees. It reported revenue above $340 million and more than 3,000 employees at the time of its 2022 Tampa Bay deals.
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Frequently asked
Who owns Tropicare Termite and Pest Control?
Tropicare Termite and Pest Control is owned by Arrow Exterminators, Inc., a strategic contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The sale was announced January 12, 2022; the original brand was retired.
Is Tropicare Termite and Pest Control private equity owned?
Tropicare Termite and Pest Control was acquired by Arrow Exterminators, Inc., which we classify as strategic contractor rather than a private-equity platform, based on the sources listed below.
Is Tropicare Termite and Pest Control locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with Arrow Exterminators, Inc. in Atlanta, GA.
When was Tropicare Termite and Pest Control sold?
January 12, 2022 (announcement date).
Did Tropicare Termite and Pest Control change its name after the sale?
Yes — the brand was retired or merged (see notes and sources).
Sources Verified — primary document
- Arrow Exterminators (2022-01-12) — press release. Deal announcement with quotes
- Pest Control Technology (2022-01-13) — trade press. Trade coverage; counties served
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