A local family-owned business has now expanded its reach to include Gwinnett County after merging with another family-owned business.

Bizzy Bee Exterminators finalized its purchase of Ace Exterminating Company of Lilburn April 1, with the goal of expanding into the northeast Atlanta market.

The acquisition of Ace gives Bizzy Bee the ability to grow a well-established business by adding services and expanding its geographical area of service.

"I am excited by this acquisition for many reasons", said Brook Collins, second generation owner of Bizzy Bee Exterminators. "Both companies were operated by a legacy of pest management professionals. I worked for my dad and they worked for their parents before taking over. We share very similar core principles."

The merger also grows Bizzy Bee, as it added 10 new employees for a total of 37 in all, and now has three office locations Oxford, Lilburn and Grovetown.

Bizzy Bee Exterminators have been servicing homes and businesses across the Metro Atlanta area since 1972. Bizzy Bee takes pride in its ability to service commercial and residential properties, including medical facilities, school systems, restaurants and more.

"We now can provide a wider range of services to Ace customers, so I think it is a great opportunity to take a well-established business to the next level and grow it," Collins said.

For more information, contact Patty Brandon, sales and marketing coordinator, Bizzy Bee Exterminators, at 770-787-3718 or via email at patty@bizzybeeexterminators.com.