Waco, Texas-based Dwyer Group, parent company of The Grounds Guys, acquired Mosquito Joe, a franchisor in the mosquito control services industry, based in Virginia Beach, Va.

This event marks the first acquisition for Dwyer Group since announcing Harvest Partners as its new private equity partner. Dwyer Group now boasts nearly 3,300 franchisees and 825 associates across nine countries.

“Mosquito Joe’s rally cry is ‘Outside is fun again,’ and we think their service combined with their professionalism and high customer satisfaction marks are the perfect fit for Dwyer Group and our Neighborly offering,” said Mike Bidwell, president and CEO of Dwyer Group. “Mosquito Joe is a market leader in this space, and we look forward to continuing to support its growth.”

Mosquito Joe has 288 active territories across 34 states and Washington, D.C., and expansion opportunities to the western U.S., Canada and more.

“We are delighted to join one of the most powerful organizations in the industry,” said Lou Schager, president of Mosquito Joe. “Our franchise network and customers will benefit from Dwyer Group’s vast expertise and extensive resources in the service trades, enabling us to further our expansion.”