Owens and Taunton has offered commercial, residential and industrial pest control services in the Auburn, Opelika, Valley, Lagrange, Warm Springs and Columbus areas of Georgia and Alabama since 1956. The family-owned and operated business was led by Michael Moncrief and family prior to the acquisition.

Years ago, Moncrief stated that when he was ready to retire and/or sell, he would contact Knox Pest Control, according to a press release. Having known the Knox family for many years, Moncrief said he was confident that Knox Pest Control would be the right company to take care of his customers and the only company he would choose, the release stated.

Blake Grimsley, Knox senior vice president of operations, said, “We are very proud to continue their commitment to customer service and to welcome to the Knox family all of Owens and Taunton team members. This is one more step in our aggressive acquisition plan that looks to expand by finding quality business partnerships.”

Knox owners Justin and Sean Knox said, “We are very happy and honored to welcome the Owens and Taunton customers and team members to our ever-growing family of pest control professionals. We continue to evaluate every opportunity to enhance our presence as a significant service provider throughout the pest control industry.”

Knox is a fourth-generation family of pest control specialists serving Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina since 1929. The Owens and Taunton addition enhances Knox’s commitment to consistent growth through current customer retention and the selective purchase of quality companies that closely align with Knox’s growth and service goals.