DALLAS, July 2, 2007 – HomeTeam Pest Defense has acquired the assets of Advanced Pest Control. Located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, the acquisition provides an opportunity to extend HomeTeam's reach in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

"We saw an opportunity with Advanced Pest because of its size, location and ability to fit with our growing organization. The area in and around Washington D.C. continues to grow in population and it simply made sense to increase our presence," says Bob Wanzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of HomeTeam Pest Defense.

With Advanced Pest and the recent acquisitions of both ProTech Termite and Pest Control based in Silver Spring, Maryland and Pest Proof in Clarksville, Maryland, HomeTeam Pest Defense has solidified its presence in the areas surrounding Washington D.C. including Virginia, West Virginia, and Central Maryland.

HomeTeam Pest Defense has made other acquisitions in the past six months including one each in St. Louis, Missouri; Las Vegas, Nevada; Melbourne, Florida; and Tucson, Arizona.

HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE ANNOUNCES NEW CEO

DALLAS, June 26, 2007 — HomeTeam Pest Defense has announced the promotion of Robert J. Wanzer to the position of chief executive officer, effective immediately. HomeTeam Pest Defense is the third largest residential pest management company in the United States.

Mr. Wanzer, a nine-year veteran of HomeTeam Pest Defense, succeeds Robert M. Swartz as CEO of the company.  Mr. Swartz will be leaving the company to pursue other interests.

HomeTeam Pest Defense will be reorganized with two divisions for operating efficiency. The East division will be led by Mr. Jerry Gahlhoff and the West division will be led by Mr. Matthew Turek; both will report to Mr. Wanzer.

Wanzer joined HomeTeam Pest Defense as president in 1998 and became chief operating officer in 2003.  During his tenure with HomeTeam, the company grew from 18 branches generating $18 million in revenues to 52 branches generating $130 million in revenues. Prior to joining HomeTeam, Wanzer served as a senior manager for a major home services management company. Wanzer serves as a director for the Professional Pest Management Alliance, and is a former director of the National Pest Management Association. He received PCT magazine's 2005 Crown Leadership award for industry leadership. Wanzer earned a bachelor's degree from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y., and an M.B.A. from the University of New Haven in Connecticut.

DALLAS, May 8, 2007 – HomeTeam Pest Defense has acquired the assets of the Las Vegas, Nevada business operation of Arrow Exterminators, Inc. In return, HomeTeam Pest Defense sold the assets of its Dalton, Georgia operations to Arrow. This marks the 29th acquisition within the last three years for HomeTeam. 

 "Las Vegas was attractive to us because it increases our presence in a strong home building market and fits our strategic objective of purchasing companies for tuck-in capabilities in high-growth areas," says Rob Swartz, Chairman and CEO at HomeTeam.

For the past 10 years, HomeTeam has embarked on a solid acquisition campaign.  HomeTeam is now the third largest residential pest control company in the U.S. and the largest serving home builders. In addition to pest control and termite protection services, HomeTeam sells, installs and services the Taexx^® built-in pest control system, an innovative network of small distribution lines installed in designated walls during home construction. These lines are perforated and linked to patented, locked service ports on the exterior of the home, so professional HomeTeam service technicians can distribute pest control materials from the outside.

 As part of the agreement, Las Vegas Arrow employees were offered positions with HomeTeam and the Dalton HomeTeam employees were offered positions with Arrow Exterminators.

HomeTeam Pest Defense celebrates 10^th anniversary, launches Taexx™ built-in pest control system

         
DALLAS, November 2006 – HomeTeam Pest Defense, which was established 10 years ago and is now the third largest residential pest control company in the U.S., is launching its newly branded built-in pest control system, now called Taexx™.  "The name change simply helps us further distinguish ourselves in the marketplace. The name is easier for new home buyers and home builders to recognize and remember," said Rob Swartz, Chairman and CEO of HomeTeam Pest Defense.   

"We install a network of small distribution lines in designated walls during home construction," said Swartz.  "We work with home builders to meet their particular needs based on exterior finishes, foundation design and insulation type. These distribution lines are linked to locked service ports on the exterior of the home, so our service technicians can distribute pest control materials inside the walls from outside of the home."

"The quality and perceived value among home buyers makes it a great time in the building cycle for a home builder to add this feature to their homes," said Keith Chambers, Vice President of Builder Sales.

Swartz said the Taexx system maximizes the effectiveness of the pest control materials because they're not exposed to sunlight, and it avoids messy stains and clean-ups.  "Applying the materials inside the walls means less exposure to family, pets and living areas," he said. "What's more, after the initial treatment, you don't even have to be home to receive service." 

The innovative, patented Taexx system targets household pests where they live – inside the walls of a home.