Citation Capital, a private equity firm based in Dallas that specializes in partnering with founder- and family-led businesses, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Aptive Environmental, a Provo-based pest control company. Aptive’s co-founder and CEO, Vess Pearson, along with the leadership team, will retain significant interest in the company, the announcement said.

Founded in 2015, Aptive has rapidly become a leading residential pest control company, servicing over 500,000 households. Aptive offers a range of pest prevention services with its approximately 4,000 employees.

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