CERTUS, one of America's leading home services companies, and who has their national operations based in Tampa, Fla., has made an important move by partnering with a local pest control company for the first time: Bug Master Pest Control, located in Palm Harbor, Fla.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CERTUS, one of America's leading home services companies, and who has their national operations based in Tampa, Fla., has made an important move by partnering with a local pest control company for the first time: Bug Master Pest Control, located in Palm Harbor, Fla.
"CERTUS has grown to be one of the country's top home services companies, with our Pest Division ranked among the top 15 nationwide," said Dave Bradford, chief executive officer of CERTUS. "When we planned our first partnership in the Tampa Bay area, it was important to find a pest control company that shares our goal to be a leader in operational excellence. Bug Master Pest Control met all our expectations, and I'm excited to have them join the CERTUS family."
Bug Master has served the Tampa Bay region for nearly half a century, mainly in northern Pinellas County, including the cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, and Tarpon Springs. Bug Master has earned a great reputation for focusing on customer satisfaction while providing pest control services that are second to none.
"There are plenty of pest control companies based in Tampa Bay that CERTUS could partner with, but the key is finding the right one that matches our commitment to excellence and aligns with our core values," said Patrick Kelly, senior vice president of corporate development at CERTUS. "What Bug Master has built in Tampa Bay since 1978 is admirable, and I knew they were the perfect fit for us to place a stamp on the Tampa Bay market. They'll also set the benchmark for future partnerships we undertake in this significant area that plays a vital role in the economies of both Florida and the United States."
Bug Master will retain its name, branding, and office location through its partnership with CERTUS, as it continues serving residential and business customers with the stellar service for which it's renowned. The CERTUS partnership will provide Bug Master customers with immediate positive enhancements, including additional resources, expanded service offerings, and heightened operational support.
"When I decided to partner with a larger pest control company, it was important to me to find one that not only shared Bug Master's vision but also understood our customers and the unique pest problems we face here in Tampa Bay," said Pete Zervos, owner of Bug Master Pest Control. "Many of the leaders at CERTUS live right here in our area. That gives them a special understanding of the pests and climate we deal with every day, which made me confident they are the right partners to keep providing our customers with the personalized service they need."
About CERTUS
CERTUS is a home services company operating pest control, lawn service, and swimming pool maintenance/repair brands in 11 states, with its pest division ranking among the top 15 in the annual PCT Top 100 and its pool division among the country's five largest. Founded in 2019, CERTUS champions innovation and operational excellence for customers and aims to be the industry's employer of choice. For more information, visit CERTUSHome.com.
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