Acquisition Announcement: Rid-Et Pest Control

HOUSTON, Texas. – May 5, 2025 – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”), a financial advisory and transaction firm providing M&A expertise to the home services industries, is pleased to announce that Moyer & Son, Inc. (“Moyer”), of Souderton, Pa. has acquired Rid-Et Pest Control (“Rid-Et”), of Nazareth, Pa. The transaction was completed on May 1, 2025.

Ron Mahorsky, owner of Rid-Et, has dedicated nearly 60 years to the pest control industry. His journey began in the 1960s when he started working at Rid-Et Company, which primarily offered sanitation services. However, Ron quickly recognized the potential in pest control services and focused on growing that aspect of the business. Through industry involvement and networking, he helped Rid-Et’s pest control sales surpass those of its sanitation services. In 1975, Ron purchased the company and rebranded it as Rid-Et Pest Control. Under his leadership, the business has expanded into a full-service pest management provider, now operating with 10 vehicles and 8 employees. Ron comments, “Our commitment to providing exceptional service to our customers has always been our top priority. We’re confident that Moyer will continue to maintain those same high standards. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the exceptional team at Cetane Associates for their invaluable guidance and outstanding results.”

Founded in 1869 as Moyer & Son, Moyer started as a small feed mill in Souderton, PA. Since then, it has evolved into a highly diversified residential and commercial services company, serving customers across Southeastern Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey and Delaware. For over 30 years, homeowners and businesses have relied on Moyer Pest Control to maintain pest-free spaces. “As a family-owned business, we take great pride in providing excellent service to our customers,” says David Moyer, president of Moyer. “We are excited to welcome Rid-Et customers to the Moyer family and continue delivering top-notch service.” In addition to pest control, Moyer operates nine other service divisions, including Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Quality, Heating Fuels, Propane, Lawn Care, Tree & Shrub Care, and Pool & Spa Care.

Bob Williamson, Pest & Lawn Director at Cetane Associates, comments, “We sincerely appreciate the trust that Rid-Et placed in the Cetane team to manage their transaction. Ron built an outstanding company, and it was a true pleasure working with him throughout the process. We wish him nothing but the best in all his future endeavors.”

Cetane served as the sole arranger to Rid-Et Pest Control. Cetane advised on the sale, including an initial valuation opinion, marketing the business through a confidential process, assisting in negotiating the final deal terms, and coordinating the due diligence process. Team members Bob Williamson, Barrett Conway, and Trey Brasseaux managed the transaction.

About Cetane Associates

Cetane is a leading provider of financial advisory services to business owners in the propane, heating oil, pest control, lawn care, landscaping, and HVAC & plumbing industries. Clients engage Cetane to advise on sales, spin-offs, and acquisitions, as well as to perform valuation and ad hoc corporate finance assignments. For more information, please visit www.cetane.com.