CenterOak Partners, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, announced its portfolio company Palmetto Exterminators has acquired PestNow and formed Entomo Brands. Entomo Brands manages multiple insect-related service companies operating under well-established regional and local brands. The company will maintain its corporate headquarters in Charleston, S.C., and Palmetto Exterminators CEO Brian Butler will serve as CEO […]
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