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American Pest Solutions

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

Our Approach to Pest Control is Total Elimination


Services we don't offer

Trapping, fumigation & weed control. We also do not remove dead animals.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



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Reviews

4.7206 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
9%
3
3%
2
4%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 206 reviews

Breanna S.
11/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It started slow and they told me how it was going to work. The adults would eat the poisoned food and take it back to the babies and as it was working we would see the babies come out because the adults were gone. I also used granulated lime around my house to chase them our of their nest outside. They also told me what I needed to seal to block their entry.
Description of Work: I needed to get rid of the increasing rodent population in my house. It was a small population that was growing and I wanted to get rid of them before they got out of hand.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rachel S.
12/2015
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
The company was affordable and able to come at a convenient time. We had a pretty serious spider infestation on the property. We had just bought the house and there were nests, webs, and impressively sized spiders everywhere outside the property. The first spraying was unfortunately unsuccessful. Within one week all of the webs that had been removed by the American Pest Solutions tech were re-spun and the spiders were back to dominating our property. We had a few that managed to make webs clear across our whole double car garage door and across the entire gangway between our house and the next door house in that single week! These webs were so bad that we could not use the gangway and the spiders pretty much dictated our pathway through the yard and into the garage. Obviously disappointed in the return of the spiders, we called American Pest Solutions and explained that the original spray was unsuccessful and that the spiders were back in full force. They were very polite, apologized, and came immediately back out to the property to re-spray at no added cost. This second spray did the job. The property appears to be spider free and will hopefully stay that way throughout the winter.
Description of Work: Sprayed to eliminate spider infestation on property and checked house for potential openings that may allow critters to get inside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

yvette S.
10/2015
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Setting the appointment was difficult as I waited weeks for responses to voice messages. I was patient because Manny had made quite the impression with me as he was very knowledgeable and caring. I originally wanted the service in April. Manny advised against it at that time as baby squirrels would be too young to leave the nest and may die. When I was ready in August to move forward I began calling to schedule an appointment. My message in September stated that I had been unsuccessful 3 times in giving them my business and this would be last call. That message got the response. Everyone was very apologetic for the confusion. The service was great. It has been a month and I have heard no squirrels above my head. Looking forward to the peace and quiet. Thank you Manny!
Description of Work: Squirrel Eviction. Guaranteed work for 1 year.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Joyce T.
08/2015
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I thought $200 was a little high for them to just look around the garage.
Description of Work: They came by and checked out my garage door, but determined there was no termite damage.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Susan D.
08/2015
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had a little trouble setting up a date for the service. I have used this provider before and had no problems, so I persisted in leaving messages. Once the date and time were set, the technician arrived on time. He told us how to prevent the multiplication of spiders during the year and answered all our questions. I would use this service again.
Description of Work: Sprayed outside and inside our home for spiders.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

John C.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It seemed to work out pretty well. They did spraying for spiders and centipedes and I didn't spend anything extra. They came out about a week to 10 days later. They guy that came was really nice, checked around, got back to me and pointed out if he saw any other kind of problems. For example, if he saw evidence of mice in the past. My interaction with him turned out just fine.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from American Pest Solutions for pest control services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Edwina B.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Service was very prompt, technician was friendly and able to address any questions/concerns I had throughout the process. After the spraying, we have not encountered (keeping fingers crossed) of any infestation. Satisfied with the work done.
Description of Work: Sprayed around our house for pest control (centipedes).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Sam L.
03/2015
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He is a nice guy and he did okay but I don't know how much I'll recommend it. It seems like the older gentleman was the one in charge; nice guy but I don't think they are a high volume shop at all. I don't have any issues wherein I needed services since then. I think I've used him twice. I like him and he seemed knowledgeable. He has a good character. He did a good job and he was fair. He is a one guy but not for long term solution.
Description of Work: I've used the big deal of American Pest Solutions. We had flooding so we got a lot of silver fish.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from American Pest Solutions
Dear Member--- We do appreciate your appraisal of our workmanship and professionalism. One thing concerns me, and I will look into the report history in our files; that is the fact that you were not advised regarding long term solutions. If you did not receive that sort of guidance, we were indeed amiss. I will check this out and get back to you. That service was performed some time ago, it seems. You attest to the lack of continuing mouse problem, and you have used our service in the past. I will be honored to review the conditions past and, perhaps present. It is true that we are not a maintenance company. Our focus is on correct diagnosis and immediate solutions rather than carrying on long term visitation. We do guarantee our work. Since we had not heard from yoi, we did not follow up further. We certainly could have telephoned to see if there was further need. Again, thanks for your review. Regards, George Manning Consulting Entomologist

saify T.
01/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were on time, professional, and had all the tools needed to do the job. The specialist who came out spent time asking us about our problem, sprayed any problem areas and sprayed the entire property within the guidelines of the square footage agreement. He gave us great maintenance tips, and was mindful of our pets. We will be having them return in Spring 2015 for the next round. Would rehire without hesitation.
Description of Work: Sprayed our multi-unit property, inside and outside, for centipedes and spiders.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Linda B.
01/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Called to say he was a few minutes late. Asked if that still was ok. Was very professional & polite.
Description of Work: Inspected entire house (and it's large) inside, outside, crawl spaces & attic. Baited & wrote up a proposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

MARTY B.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Years ago (estimate mid to late 1990's) when squirrels were invading my building, American Pest Solutions came to my rescue. Oh yes, squirrels came in above my cathedral ceiling and chewed a hole roughly the size of a baseball. Really? the cathedral ceiling? Well yes. So I've been cautious with periodic inspections of their work as the cost of their inspection is far less than the scaffold, drywall and paint to repair. They installed a heavy wire mesh under the building's eaves. This month I watched the squirrels fatten up for winter and decided that it was time again for a check. They are easy to schedule and prompt. I cannot say enough good kudos to this company! Thanks for being available when I need you!
Description of Work: Inspected work that was performed over 10 years ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Response from American Pest Solutions
Dear Member: It's so important to have input from our clients. This format at Angie's list is so much appreciated. Since we are a problem solving company unlike our competition, we do not provide a regularly scheduled maintenance program It is important that our customers keep abreast of their homes and call us anytime they want to update a solution problem such as you experienced in the past, or present us with a different pest problem when it occurs. Fortunately for us, the phone rings frequently so that we can stay in business without creating contract accounts. our appetite is fulfilled by solving problems that follow with lengthy guarantees. Your warranty had long run out, and yet you were aware that squirrels could attempt, once again, to renew their residency within the walls of your home. Squirrels smell the pheromone odors that remain within the building even years after they were excluded from their "home". From time to time, they will attempt to gain entry. Thanks again for your thoughtful comments. Regards, George Manning Consulting Entomologist

Waltraud M.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The provider was punctual, professional and gave explanations and instructions. We would definitely use this provider again.
Description of Work: exterminator

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Matthew L.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They showed up on time and addressed the problem quickly and effectively. Great work!
Description of Work: They fixed a spider issue in the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Lauren G.
09/2014
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
After more than 2 weeks, I had to telephone the company after I had not heard from them and found they had not reviewed my situation and did not have a proposal. I did make a second call, but no one was available although it was around 10:30 a.m. on a week day. I received a letter from them finally dated 7/16. The proposal they sent would have cost me somewhere around $2,200 for labor, materials and exterior abatement. I decided not to proceed with their services
Description of Work: Rat proofing services. Sent 2 men to bait my garage and under the porch. This took about 15 mins if that. Another 20 minutes was spent inspecting the perimeter of the garage and the enclosed porch. For this I was charged $450. I was told I would get a proposal within the next two weeks to seal entry points to the garage and porch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$450

Response from American Pest Solutions
Dear [Member Name]: I am deeply disturbed by what I am seeing in the recent reviews of our company's service quality. Granted that your service was performed on June 16, 2014, and it has just now been published. the other report, an 'F" was serviced on August 28, 2014, but has a similar value to that customer. It seems obvious that we are doing something wrong, and this afternoon, during our regular company meeting, I will get to the bottom of this customer issue. It seems apparent that our technicians have not fully explained that our work provides a ninety day warranty against a rat presence if we perform any rat abatement whatsoever. We do not approach our work with a magic wand and expect that all will be well once we have graced a customer's home. I am upset---not with you, or that other report herein mentioned. This one-two punch has hit me very hard. I can see how miscommunication has set our firm in a very bad light. I can assure you that your delayed letter of 100% rat elimination guarantee was not intended as a sales gimmick, but was fully intended to bring you hope and belief that for a proper fee, your situation could and would be resolved. I am willing, as with the other report, to visit you and review the entire situation that you suffer, and bring "balm" to not only appease but deliver assurance that we do know what we are doing. In addition, we do have hundreds of rat proofing jobs that has been performed to our customers' satisfaction. We are going to send you a copy of this response just in case you will not see this published response. Regards, George Manning Consulting Entomologist www.pestproblemssolved.com

DANIEL H.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Went very well. Service provider was early and completed work promptly. Used "family friendly" pesticide which left mild smell which dissipated within 30 minutes. Provider was also very professional and friendly.
Description of Work: Treated inside and outside of home for spiders and centipedes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

kristin R.
09/2014
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Without going into too much detail. This is a ripoff. They charge you $450 just to come out( the technicians)for an estimate. Many other qualified companies do not. In talking with them at my home, I thought this was their fee for future work to come and they led me to think so. In my initial decision to use American Pest Solutions, I made the mistake of going by their rating and not reading reviews. I'm not sure why the two don't correlate. They do not follow up with you no matter your requests for them to do so. When dealing with the "office staff" you are made to feel like you're bothering them. The experience felt icky and like I was truly taken advantage of my normally kind nature. I've never experienced this with Angie's List before. I guess I need to be more cautious no matter what the rating...
Description of Work: Rat Control
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$450

Response from American Pest Solutions
Dear [member name removed]: Your report was presented to me to review. I have spoken to the two technicians that served you, and I read their report. In respect to all concerned, I have deeply critiqued that August 28, 2014 service visit: 1) Our company tracks the duration of each service call from start to finish. Our time spent at your home was from 2:09PM to 3:01PM. 2) Your fee was $315 and not $450 as evidenced by your check which was written at the time of service and has cleared our bank. 3) To your point that other reputable companies do not charge such fees for comparable work, we do not price according to other companies. Having distilled your report to its essential points, I am grateful to Angie's list for the opportunity to respond. In addition, I am sending you a copy of my response to make certain that you, the customer, may read an official response in writing so that you may feel respected for the concerns outlined within your report. We have set fees for rat inspection plus work performed to address a rat condition. $450 was reduced to $350 because we did not perform elimination services but did formulate a plan of action that would guarantee no rats could appear on your property once our proposal was accepted and our work completed. Additionally, you received a 10 percent Angie's List discount, bringing your fee to $315. It is possible that our communication was not thoroughly explained. I have no proof of that without a direct verbal discussion with you; however, we do not charge a fee of $450 without scheduling price inclusive follow up visits to make certain that an existing condition has been properly dispatched. We know of no other company that performs guaranteed rat exclusion services, and so we do not believe our work is in any way comparable to what other companies offer. I believe there must have been a misunderstanding. We are not in business to, as you note, "rip-off" any customer. You believe, apparently, that Angie's List has not performed reliably by recommending our company at it's highest rating with consecutive annual Super Angie's Awards to date. I would appreciate an opportunity to visit with you. there will be no fee, and I will do an overall rat survey of your immediate surroundings so that I might discover from where the rat traffic is coming. At that time, I feel certain that you could feel better about the services that we always intend to perform. Sincerely, George Manning Consulting Entomologist [hyperlink removed]

CATHERINE H.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
On time, professional, informative, pleasant.
Description of Work: Applied gel bait & sprayed house for roaches. Also destroyed wasp nest in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$293

SONYA E.
08/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
I was glad that they had a humane solution that does not involve killing the animals. They came exactly on time, performed the services needed, and completed the work within the timeframe estimated. I was very pleased with their work and would be happy to work with them again, although I hope this solves the pest problem
Description of Work: Squirrels had created a nest in the soffit below my roof. American Pest Services came out, repaired the opening and installed an extruder that would allow the squirrels to leave but not get back into the opening.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Ayanna T.
07/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
The appointment started off a little rocky because he was running nearly 40 minutes late, but Rick more than made up for it with his attention to detail, explanations about the inspection and what he saw and how he remedy our mouse problem. He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and after the initial hiccup, our appointment went really well. He provided great customer service and answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. I'm confident in the treatment plan, appreciate the warranty and I'm certain we will use them again.
Description of Work: We had full house inspection (for prevention of future pests) of the interior and exterior and baiting for the existing mice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Anthony N.
07/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Good service overall. When we found a wasp in our house the following week, Jim came back out without issue to spray in our fireplace. Haven't had a problem since.
Description of Work: Sprayed for wasps and hornets and knocked down a nest. Jim was a nice man who was knowledgeable and very easy to deal with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Antonia K.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The gentleman was very kind, informative, and professional
Description of Work: He placed ant poison to eliminate the problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

Harriet S.
05/2014
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were responsive enough. The owner of the company came out and we had a long, very pleasant conversation and fix the damage that they had done, but it was just a shocking experience with his pest guy that came out here from the beginning to the end did not know what he was doing. It was a special Angie’s list had running with them. It was specifically for spiders and centipedes. We certainly had a ton of spiders. So, we wanted to get the spiders taken cared of so my wife called in over that deal. The guy came out here and I wanted to make sure we had the right instructions and so I asked him what his work for. He asked what he was here to do. I told him that he should know. His work order was just very vague. It was specifically for spiders or centipedes. I told him that we only care for the spiders. I asked if the stuff he had on board were rather than appropriate. I told him that if he got insecticides, we do not want to kill insects. We want to kill arachnids. He said that the stuff would kill anything that crawls. I let that go by. He came and tried. He started to squirt the stuff around, but you expect him to be spraying a mist. What was coming out of his tank was this straight stream of water just like when you open the tap on the sink. He was splashing this liquid all around on the bar house that have a lot of finished woodwork and wallpaper. There is no paint. I told him to stop and I have never seen anything like this. I told him that this is crazy and how could he be spraying a solid stream of liquid. He said that he had been doing it for twenty years and he never had any problem. So with some trepidation, I told him okay and go ahead. He went around squirting all over the place. We just spent a couple of thousand bucks having wall paper put up and when he hit the wallpaper, the wall paper started curling up off the wall. I told him to stop, go finish outside, and stop squirting that stuff on my wall. We called the office and they said that he should not be doing that. So, their responsiveness was very good. The owner of the company came out. It turned out that he is an entomologist. He has an advanced degree and my background is science too so we had a very nice conversation. He was willing to have the company that put the wallpaper up come and pull that down again. The guy who came borrowed a broom from me and he broke the broom. I found the broom handle lying on the floor and the other end of the broom jammed up some pipes in the garage. He also did not do some of the areas because needed a step ladder and he did not bring one. He could not climb up there. I had a step stool that he could have used. If he needed it, he could have asked me. This guy was ridiculous. His boss is very embarrassed, and he had been working for him for twenty-one years. So, you think he knows his business better than I, but you cannot fix anything and I had seen dead spiders around. So, I guess it all worked.
Description of Work: We have used the services of American Pest Solutions.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Dennis J.
05/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
Because of the confusion of trapping vs. excludng we did not proceed at this time with them. Given a god deal of information by the owner we are researching thier method and are very likely to call them next week
Description of Work: I called and they were at my house within hours. Unfortunetly I misunderstood their service. Once there the 2 technicians were extremely polite and respectful. Once I found out they did not trap and remove I stopped their inspection.When they asked for payment I said I did not think I should owe anything since I stopped them. They called the boss and I spoke with him. He was very polite and explained the whole business to me. Although I did not continue with their service(I still might)I was very satiswfied with their customer relations

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marni W.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This company really knows what's it's doing. The first time we had mice, it was pretty extensive (and disgusting). They were able to identify the entry points and the areas the mice were inhabiting and set bait. They use a bait that is safe for pets. It dehydrates the mice, so they just die off. You wouldn't want your dog eating a lot of it, but we did have our cat slide it out from underneath the stove where one pet or the other might have eaten it, and neither the cat nor dog got sick. They are really priced and responsive. , The only trouble we have had is getting a response to a message. You might need to call a couple of times, but once you talk to someone, they will respond quickly.
Description of Work: Came to check out whether we had more mice in our house and to set bait.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Clare G.
04/2014
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
merican Pest Solution was OK. The price is fine but I don’t think the services are anything spectacular. They had to come back twice. I don’t think they really did the trick that they were supposed to be doing.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from American Pest Solutions for pest control.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$189

Contact information

10404 South Kedzie Avenue Unit A, Chicago, IL 60655

www.pestproblemssolved.com

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Pest Control,
Animal Removal

FAQ

American Pest Solutions is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
American Pest Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, American Pest Solutions does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, American Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, American Pest Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
No, American Pest Solutions does not offer emergency services.
No, American Pest Solutions does not offer warranties.
Trapping, fumigation & weed control. We also do not remove dead animals.

Contact information

10404 South Kedzie Avenue Unit A, Chicago, IL 60655

www.pestproblemssolved.com