Blue River Advises Fortress Pest Brands on Acquisition of Miche Pest Control

September 24, 2026 – Blue River Financial Group has advised Fortress Pest Brands, pest control platform and portfolio company of Riverarch Equity Partners, on the recent acquisition of Miche Pest Control. The acquisition reflects the company’s broader strategy of partnering with leading pest management businesses across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States.

Riverarch Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm. The firm invests in market-leading companies where it can partner with management to accelerate growth. Since the founding of Riverarch in 2011, the firm has invested in 40 platform companies and completed more than 130 add-on acquisitions. Riverarch is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Fortress Pest Brands is a pest-control platform seeking add-on acquisitions. It partners with pest control companies to accelerate growth while preserving their legacy, culture, and local leadership, supporting acquired brands with recruiting, marketing, finance, HR, technology, and add-on acquisitions.

Founded in 2019 by owner Tom Miche, Miche Pest Control has grown into a leading residential and commercial pest control provider serving the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. With nearly 20 locations across the DMV and a 4.9-star rating backed by over 1,000 customer reviews, Miche has built its reputation on responsive, locally rooted service and comprehensive integrated pest management — addressing everything from termites and rodents to bed bugs, mosquitoes, and wildlife intrusions.

“We’re excited to welcome Miche Pest Control to the Fortress family,” said Rob Weddle, chief executive officer of Fortress Pest Brands. “Miche has earned the trust of its customers through years of quality service and a strong team culture. We look forward to supporting the company’s continued growth while building on the legacy the team has created.”

Niall Garrahan, Director at Blue River said, “This acquisition reflects Fortress’s continued discipline in finding well-positioned, well-run companies. We were pleased to support them through the process and want to thank Tom Miche for his partnership in getting this deal done.”

About Blue River

Blue River Financial Group is a middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm. We assist corporations, private equity groups and individuals in the sale and acquisition of businesses and have completed assignments in multiple business segments. With over 20 years of experience spanning across 50 global industries, Blue River provides a suite of services to middle market clients including corporate development, private equity support, valuations, and transaction consulting, placing a premium on relationship-centered transaction counsel and client focus.

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