We Provide General Pest Control & Termite Control Services to homes and businesses throughout central Connecticut. We are a small owner operated company based in Bethany, CT and Al Ryan, License #S-4740, the owner, is on and performs almost every job. All initial inspections (Except Real Estate Transactions)are provided free of charge. We treat every home as if it were our own home, and provide a customized solution to what bugs you! Mention that you seen us on Angies List and recieve $50.00 off any yearly service plan over $500.00 or $50.00 off Any Termite Treatment over $795.00 This offer is exclusively for Angies List members. Please visit our website for additional details @ www.bethwoodpest.com
Business highlights
18 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Pest Control & Exterminating – General Pests,Termites, Ant Control, Carpenter Ant Control, Mice Elimination..We also offer various service plans to meet your needs.
Services we don't offer
Bed Bug Control, Services At Non Owner Occupied Multi Family Homes or Apartments,Large Animal Trapping
Al was wonderful!! I've already recommended him to several others..job well done!!
Description of Work: Yellow jacket control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Joan S.
03/2023
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great job. Al was very professional, yet personable. Explained exactly what to expect over the coming days/weeks. Very reasonable price. He showed up on time to each appointment.
Description of Work: Carpenter ant treatment
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bruno N.
07/2020
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great! Al came when he said he would, took care of the problem in half an hour, and charged a very reasonable amount.
Description of Work: Serious wasp infestation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Michael C.
08/2019
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I’d highly recommend their services to anyone needing pest control help!
Description of Work: I had a mouse problem and I was given great advice on how to take care of it. They also gave me advice on how to address an ant problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Betsy T.
07/2019
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Super job. He showed up on time and walked me through every step of the process. His work is guaranteed. This is our second service with Bethwood and both have been great.
Description of Work: Spray for Carpenter Ants
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
judith M.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Al met with me as scheduled and inspected the attic and basement. He determined that it was not an infestation and provided suggestions on how to remedy the situation myself. He said he would be glad to take care of it but that I was capable of resolving it myself and to call if I had questions or needed assistance. Al is personable, professional and honest. He was very generous with both his time and advice.
Description of Work: Mice in the attic
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kevin P.
08/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Quickly and efficiently, Well done.
Description of Work: Carpenter ant treatment near house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
cynthia C.
07/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
because of how major my issue was it took awhile for all the ants to be eliminated... in time they were all gone - one year later the carpenter ants have not returned.
Description of Work: I had a major carpenter ant problem in one room in my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Craig P.
05/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Al was great, showed up on time, did a thorough inspection and scheduled me for a treatment the following week. Haven't seen any carpenter ants since.
Description of Work: Carpenter Ants trying to build a nest in the wood fixture above my front door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Louis P.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Al came out within a day of our calling him. Took care of the problem and charged a very fair price. But that doesn't adequately capture why we will always turn to Bethwood for help with any kind of pest problems, just as we have a number of times over the years. Al is always quick to respond; he'll take pains to get back to you if you phone and leave a message, and he will do his very best to come soon. He is a first-rate professional, able to identify problems and come up with solutions, whether the issue is rodents or insects. He is also someone of great integrity. A couple of weeks ago, I asked him to come because I had heard squirrels running while working in my study, which had once been the attic. I feared they had gained entry into the area between the ceiling and the roof. Al came out within two days of my call, checked for possible entry points around the edge of the roof and at the vents at either end of the house (which workmen had supposedly sealed carefully with wire mesh several years ago). The upshot was that Al determined that there was no way for squirrels to have entered and the noise was almost certainly just sound carried from squirrels scampering in our acorn-laden gutters. When I asked him what I owed for his services, he told me there was no charge. When I tried to insist on paying -- after all, he had arranged his schedule to meet our need and spent time checking around the house -- he still refused, saying another call had brought him near our neighborhood. I don't care what the profession or trade: there aren't many like Al any more. We recommend him to everyone we know in the neighborhood.
Description of Work: Eliminated wasp nest under siding
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Sharon C.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Al was wonderful, very friendly, competent, clearly concerned about the well-being of pets and people, which is a big plus, so the pest elimination process was as environmentally friendly and yet effective as we could've wished.
Description of Work: carpenter ant elimination
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$249
Lillian M.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He is an excellent exterminator. He is very thorough and professional with the work that he does. He walked me through the entire process explaining what was being done. He is very knowledgeable of his profession.
Description of Work: The company came for carpenter ant elimination & removed mud wasps hives.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Edward P.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Everything went positively and the ants were completely gone within a few days. The moths we were able to address on our own thanks to Al's advice.
Description of Work: All addressed our problem with carpenter ants and moths by first coming to our home to inspect and walking us through his assessment and recommended approach. Al was a very cheerful guy, was courteous and professional. He takes the least invasive approach and least toxic chemicals to eliminate pests and is honest in his business dealings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Trevor L.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Al was very easy to work with. He was on time, very professional and honest. We are currently selling our home in Milford and during the buyers inspection termite damage was found. Al came out, did an inspection and determined based on his professional opinion that this was very old termite damage and wouldn't recommend getting the house treated. Thank you Al for saving us some money! I will use Al for any other pest control needs and you should too!
Description of Work: Inspect and give estimate for termite treatment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$825
vincent S.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
In September we found termites in our garage. We contacted several contractors and ultimately chose Bethwood. We chose them because Al the owner was very knowledgeable, he explained every option available to us and his price was very competitive. The work was done in a day and we were pleased with the results. A short time later we discovered a small area that might need further attention so we contacted Al and left message to ask his opinion. Within an hour Al was at the house took care of the issue at no additional charge. We highly recommend Bethwood, the follow up was exceptional. Thanks Al!
Description of Work: Whole house termite treatment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
D M G.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
House is in wooded area and exterior seldom dries fully. Have experienced severe ant problems in the past and obvious ant presence in July. The fellow from Bethwood said he had to spray ONLY outside. Spray was not toxic to humans, animals. He would repeat treatment as often as needed for the next year. I doubted that this was possible, agreed he should spray, and said I would call him when damaged wood was removed, but repairs were pending. In October, my contractor and I were astonished when we discovered no insects, nests, eggs or any sign of continuing infestation. The repairs took 3 weeks. No bugs. I don't know how this worked, but it did. Yesterday I called asking him to call me in the spring for a service contract.. No matter how much this costs, It is extremely cost effective!
Description of Work: After I had discovered evidence of Carpenter Ant damage, but before doing repairs, Bethwood came out and sprayed exterior of house and interiors of garage and attic. He guaranteed effectiveness for one year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Karen C.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He came out quickly, only two days after I called. He was very good at his job, and we would use this company in the future.
Description of Work: I had a ladybug infestation, and hired this company to take care of it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carlos Y.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Everything worked out really well. They were very polite, informative and showed up on time. They tried to call quickly. Overall, it was a positive experience. We didn't have high expectation. They resolved the issue. The first visit wasn't sufficient but he did a pretty good job. He did have to come back for a follow up but it wasn't unexpected because he told me. It seemed like a high price but the results were positive. He also offers a yearly followup on a discounted rate so I appreciate it. He gave me some tips to try to resolve the issue on my own first and said that if I couldn't that he would be glad to come out and it just worked out very well and I appreciated the fact that he allowed me to take care of it. That tells me something about the character of this particular provider. He's like an honorable person. He's good for his word and beyond that.
Description of Work: I used Bethwood Pest Elimination.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
ashley C.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
after reading several reviews of businesses capable of handling pests, i contacted al and he got back to me right away. my wife and i were very concerned we may have had termites in the wall near the front door, as we were seeing black insects flying around & could hear bugs making a munching sound through the drywall. i sent pictures to al of the location of the 2 nests, one near the front door & the other in a very awkward location on the 2nd story of the house near a gutter, as well as a strange looking tubular cement structure on the back of my house under our addition. al emailed me back, assuring us he would take a look at it when he came to the house and that he could take care of it. al gave us a window of time between 10-11am. he arrived on time and within minutes determined the 2 nests were not wasps or termites (we were worried & calculating the cost of tearing down a wall), that they were hornets and that he could take care of it. he checked our basement (just in case) for any signs of termites and assured us we had a sound home. he also told us the tubular cement structures on the back of the house were mud dauber wasps and they were harmless and he knocked them down. he said he could spray both nests for $150 and we agreed. relieved we didn't have termites and comforted by al's easy & caring demeanour. it didn't even cross our mind to get a quote with someone else. al was there, and we felt he had a good & trustworthy character about him. i've already referred him to co-workers and i would use ask for his help again should we feel the treat of buggy invaders.
Description of Work: sprayed two hornets nests on my roof, told us to wait 3-5 days, we still saw activity from the nest on the front of the house so we called him back after waiting about a week and he came the next day to re-spray the front nest & the back one (just in case). we haven't had an hornet activity since.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Pam S.
08/2014
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I contacted Bethwood and they were very prompt about giving me a quote (which was more reasonable than others) they went out and completed the job in a timely manner and guaranteed additional treatment should they be required. He also provided me with information about the chemicals he would be using, and was very good about working with my schedule since someone needed to be in the house when he did the treatment. This was my first vendor with Angie's List and I was impressed!
Description of Work: Treatment to get rid of ants
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Eva E.
07/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We called on a Sunday evening, Monday by noon time we had a return phone call from Al, who is the owner and we set up time and day for him to come out and look at our problem, and give us estimate. He came out within 2 days and told us that we did have termites but we caught it early. He went over everything with us and explained what he would need to do. He gave us a written estimate, and said for us to get other estimates if we wanted too. He didn't pressure us to go with him or try to convince us that he would be the cheapest or the best. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with. We didn't get any other estimates, because the other company didn't even return our phone call. We felt really good about Al and his company that we went ahead and called him and had him take of the problem. He even offered to come back and respray the front door area where we found the termites, (free of charge) after we get the door fixed, just to make sure that they are all gone. We will be using Bethwood Pest Elimintion in the future, for all our pest control. I would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone who needs pest control. Great Job, Great Company.
Description of Work: Inspected the house and yard for termites. And then did the treatment for termites.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Jim E.
07/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We saw a few ants and wanted to get our house checked. Al came right out and did a thorough inspection for carpenter ants and termites. He determined that the house was sound and free of termites. He suggested a "wait and see" approach for the ants since he didn't see any activity. He could have told us anything and we would have paid to have treatments done. It is rare to find a knowledgeable, honest vendor such as this and we couldn't have been happier with Al's service. I highly recommend him for any pest control problems.
Description of Work: Carpenter ant and termite inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mark G.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We had carpenter ants all over our house: in the kitchen, living room, basement, bedroom, bathroom, in the walls, everywhere. We tried HomeDefense, but it only reduced the problem for a few days. I'm talking ten to twenty ants showing up out of the walls at a time. Bethwood came out, explained everything, and did the job. We saw two, maybe three ants after that. It was extremely thorough, and extremely satisfying. We live right on the edge of the woods, and I still see ants twenty to thirty feet away from our house, but they haven't been back inside. The year-long guarantee of additional follow-up visits if needed gives us real peace of mind, and we will surely have him come out next year again to freshen up. I like that it's a service call to renew, not an automatic visit and bill like you hear about with other places. Couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: Sprayed foundation all around house and inside basement to help combat carpenter ant infestation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Mark S.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Call Al. You won't be disappointed. He came out and looked at the termites that I found in the flowerbed 10 feet from my house and then inspected my basement for any signs of damage. Within 5 minutes he told me not to be concerned - there was no damage, nor was their likely to be with such an old house like mine. He didn't try to scare me about finding termites nearby. In fact, he did the opposite. He assured me that termites are in the soil - that's what they do. But there was no reason to install any preventative system. Just move some of the mulch away from the foundation and i'd be good. Refreshingly honest. Great to deal with. I would definitely recommend calling Al for your pest needs. Highly recommend
Description of Work: Came out an inspected for termites that i found in the flowerbed near the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Louis P.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Al was terrific. In fact, the treatment he did initially (3 weeks ago) seems to have taken care of the problem. (We found a dead mouse near the basement entry/exit point Al had secured and otherwise have had no more evidence of any kind of the presence of mice in the house. My wife and I were very impressed that he charged us nothing for coming out on a weekend and spending half an hour checking all the places where he had set bait or we had observed mouse activity in the past. (The follow-up visit was part of what we had paid for three weeks earlier, he explained.) He is a knowledgeable and honest professional, whose charges for his service have been eminently fair. His good cheer -- and gentle sweetness towards our dog, who now thinks he's a great buddy -- only enhanced his fine service.
Description of Work: Responding to our call for help with a mice infestation that had required emptying all our lower kitchen cupboards and cleaning mouse droppings and acorns in the basement, Al came to the house, inspected inside and out, noted two places of likely entry and plugged them with appropriate mouse-discouraging material (e.g., brass wool), set bait in various locations, and gave advice about means of discouraging rodent entry in the future. Then he came back three weeks later, on a weekend morning (to accommodate our working schedule) and went through the house again, checking to see where bait had been taken and whether there were signs of mice trying to get into the points of entry and egress that he had blocked.
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FAQ
Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC offers warranties.
Bethwood Pest Elimination LLC offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Pest Control & Exterminating – General Pests,Termites, Ant Control, Carpenter Ant Control, Mice Elimination..We also offer various service plans to meet your needs.
Bed Bug Control, Services At Non Owner Occupied Multi Family Homes or Apartments,Large Animal Trapping