Its Bugs or Us

Status
Current
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Industry
September 2025
CEO Partner
Calvin Thigpen

Saving the World, One Bug At A Time.

It’s Bugs or Us (“BUGS”) is a fast-growing pest control services platform serving residential and commercial customers across Texas. BUGS provides a comprehensive suite of solutions including pest control, mosquito, bed bug and termite control and treatment, rodent control, spider control, flea control, and more. BUGS has built a strong reputation for reliable service, environmentally responsible treatment methods, and a customer-first culture that emphasizes transparency and trust. With a growing presence across Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, BUGS has become a trusted brand for over 10,000 businesses and families looking for safe, consistent, and professional pest management solutions.

Why We Partnered

Courtside Equity Partners chose to invest in BUGS because it combines all the characteristics we look for in a services platform: recurring demand, a resilient customer base, predictable and visible revenue streams and room for expansion in a fragmented industry. Just as important, the company already has a strong team and reputation in place. BUGS’s commitment to environmentally conscious solutions and customer-first service has allowed it to stand out in a competitive market.

Our investment is about building on that foundation. With Courtside’s support, BUGS has the opportunity to accelerate its growth — expanding into new markets, adding complementary service lines, and pursuing strategic acquisitions — while continuing to deliver the same dependable service that has made it a trusted partner to Texas families and businesses. We see ourselves as partners to the team, helping to scale what they have already proven works.

BUGS’s motto says it best: “Saving the world, one bug at a time.” We’re just here to make sure the world knows about it — and that no bug is left unbattled.