Frye: 78-year-old Raleigh company acquired

Arrow Exterminators of Atlanta has bought Raleigh-based Frye Exterminating. Frye, a family-owned company, was founded in 1938. Owner Les Preece said in a news release about the deal that the company is "proud to join a fellow family-owned company and be part of the Arrow family." Financial terms were not disclosed. Including North Carolina, Arrow operates in 10 states. Frye will change its name to Arrow Exterminators.