Ecolab Inc. has purchased Pest Management Services Inc. (PMSI) for an undisclosed sum.

Founded in 1986, PMSI operates three offices in Virginia and West Virginia, with a staff of more than 70 employees. The purchase expands the offerings and reach of the company’s pest control division, Ecolab Pest Elimination, in the Mid-Atlantic region, PCT Magazine reports .

“We are excited to welcome PMSI employees to our global pest elimination business and to Ecolab as we accelerate growth in this attractive market,” said Nicolas Granucci, Ecolab executive vice president and president of global pest elimination.

“We were able to build PMSI into a sizeable regional pest control company,” said Patty Pierleonardi, former PMSI principal owner and CEO. “When I decided to sell the company, I chose Ecolab because we wanted a ‘business as usual’ environment for our employees, but also the promise of an exciting future. I believe that Ecolab has the expertise and ability to take PMSI to the next level.”

About Ecolab
With annual sales of US$15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab Inc. specializes in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety, and infection prevention products and services in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit ecolab.com.