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American Pest

Pest Control

About us

American Pest is offering disinfectant and wipe-down services at this time to combat the spread of COVID-19. As always, we offer top rated pest control for the home and business; servicing D.C., Maryland and Virginia for 90+ years. Proven and reliable pest control for rodents, ants, mosquitoes, bed bugs, termites, and more! Our highly-trained, certified pest control professionals will help you to take back your home from pests and keep them out. Award winning, green-friendly options. Service guarantees. Emergency services and 24/7 local communications. We're up to the task of discussing your unique pest problems and providing you with the best possible experience. Contact us today to learn more about our pest control services!

Business highlights

99 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Looking for top-rated pest control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area? We have been servicing homes and businesses in the area for over 90 years, and our highly-trained, certified professionals are experts in getting rid of all kinds of pests, from ants and mosquitoes to bed bugs and termites. We offer a number of different services and packages to suit your needs, including our eco-friendly and pet-friendly options that are safe for your family and pets. Best of all, our ongoing services come with a pest-free pledge, which means that if pests return in between your scheduled visits, we'll come back at no additional cost. Call American Pest today to learn more about our services!

Services we don't offer

Wildlife removal services, bird control.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.71,193 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
11%
3
4%
2
2%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 301-325 of 1193 reviews

Leo J.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were respectful workers that were excellent, timely, reasonable, and thorough. It was worth every penny!
Description of Work: We had an issues with some bugs in the house.

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

Niels M.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Bought a Big Deal. Service person came out on time, and pointed out several potential entry points for rodents and closed them, and set a couple of traps. Did not have mice last winter, so I was satisfied.
Description of Work: Eliminate rodent entry points

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
$120

Anna D.
09/2013
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The provider was punctual, professional and located the points of rodent entry I did not know about. I liked everything about the service, but I give them an overall "B" grade and will not be likely using their service again because we still have mice. I mean, I liked everything about the service but the fact that some mice evidently survived. Is it the house? or is it the service? I do not know. I would rehire them in a heart beat if I were certain the mice problem would be solved once and for long.
Description of Work: The provider set up mouse traps, distributed poison, located and seal points of rodent entry. Came back in 2 week for a check up and additional treatment.

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

$200

Response from American Pest
This customer called for mice treatment and exclusion from a coupon purchased from Angie's List for $120.00. Our first visit was Jan. 9, 2013; we attempted a followup on Jan. 23, 2013. The second visit was Feb. 5, 2013. Our warranty on this work is two months, during which time the customer can call for service as many times as needed without further charge. This customer had another full month within which she could haveavailed herself of this opportunity. Not hearing anything further, we could only assume her problem was resolved.

Kevin W.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We were pleased with the service. Initial inspector did nice job checking and exterminating, and recommending ways to prevent pests from getting in. Found some holes outside and he filled them with foam. Return visits were useful too. Sprayed where needed and provided good advice. Only reason we did not renew was because we were moving out.
Description of Work: Initial inspection/extermination of pests, then annual contract with subsequent quarterly followup visits.

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

Mary O.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This is the third time I have hired Triple S Construction (a.k.a. Triple S Termite Pest Control). Every time I have been impressed with the quality of the work and professionalism of the crew. The General Manager, Steve, takes a personal interest in the work that is being done, and provides exceptional oversight as the work is being done. I purchased a new home and wanted the interior painted before I moved in. The whole purchase scenario when really fast so I did not provide Steve a lot of notice, but he rearranged his schedule in order to accommodate my painting project. He met me at the house during the final walk through, made helpful suggestions, and was happy to deal with my somewhat high maintenance color requests. The crew showed up on time on the day we agreed on, and although they took a little longer than expected to complete the job, the work was second to none and well worth it. I am already planning the next home improvement project and will be definitely calling Triple S again!
Description of Work: Interior painting of entire house, painting of shutters, and moved a light switch.

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
$3,400

Maria M.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Rey was the technician both times. He was punctual, courteous, and extremely thorough. He carefully examined the mattress, frame, and headboard. He also removed the covers from the couch cushions and examined everything in detail. Rey found bedbugs during the first inspection. He quoted me $750 to treat a one-bedroom unit. That price was much higher than other companies I called. I ended up using a different provider, but in retrospect, I would have used Ward to get rid of the bedbugs. They were the most knowledgeable about bedbugs, and I know they would do a comprehensive job. I asked Rey to inspect the unit again after I had the unit treated for bedbugs. He was again punctual, courteous, and extremely thorough. Fortunately, he did not see any signs of activity. If I have bedbug problems in the future, I would use Ward to take care of the problem.
Description of Work: Ward inspected my condo unit for bedbugs twice.

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
$60

Stephen S.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent. They came recommended from both Angie's List and our local Capitol Hill ListServ. They arrived promptly were very knowledgeable. The rep. was willing to discuss all kinds of things (other pests, treatment, etc) and was in no hurry to rush off to another appointment. They were able to work within our schedule and get the treatment done within the week before we left for our summer vacation. They did a good job (we'll find out next year at termite season if it did the trick or not) and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Termite Treatment (For Swarming Termites)

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
$1,083

Kent C.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have a rat that has taken up residence by our back door. We called Ward Pest Control to come out and assess the situation and our technician spent 45 minutes walking the entire perimeter of our property and checked all potential openings into our house to ensure the rat(s) could not get inside. He also checked out the traps that we had already set and told me that what we were using was so very similar to what he had on his truck that we might as well wait a few weeks to see if we could catch it ourselves. He also let me know where we could get a few other items that would be helpful and much less expensive than what he would charge. Despite his lengthy visit, he did not charge us anything. I would highly recommend this company and will definitely call/use them in the future should more pest issues arise.
Description of Work: Consultation for a rat burrow.

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

Rachel F.
08/2013
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The technician arrived and was surprised that there was an active hornets nest for him to remove. Apparently the office had not communicated this to him. He said that he had not brought protective clothing but was willing to remove the nest without any protection. He said it was ok and he was willing to do it because he'd been stung many times on the job, including by a scorpion. We did not want him to hurt himself on our property so we refused the service.
Description of Work: Provider was asked to remove an active hornet's nest.

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

$165

Vetisha M.
08/2013
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
American Pest did a good job with the minor mice issue I have. I signed up for an initial treatment and bi-monthly service. They also will come to the home for free anytime between appointments if necessary. I had another pest control company come to the house for this issue and I thought that American Pest was head and shoulders above that company (although the bar was quite low there). The techs were professional and they were knowledgeable. The one gripe that I had is that they are pretty busy (probably due to the good service), but it is hard to get an appointment sooner than one week away. That was annoying when the trap caught a mouse, but they couldn't come until 4 days later. Of course that meant that I had to clean it up myself. That's not terrible, although, I was hoping to not have to do that anymore when I got the contract. But, other than that I thought they did a good job and would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Performed pest control.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149

Response from American Pest
Comments like yours are used to improve the way that we run our business. While we are pleased that you have been happy with the service, we understand that it's important not to keep our clients waiting when a pest problem arises. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We will aim to exceed your expectations in the future!

Sylvia D.
08/2013
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The contractor was punctual and arrived to perform services exactly when they were scheduled to. The exterminiation process was performed in three stages. Each time the contractor cameback to pick up their sticky traps we saw less and less bugs. Although the basement is not completly bug free, I see a great reduction int he number of bugs attached to the sticky traps which I now purchase myself.
Description of Work: The contractor provided extermination services in the basement of my house because crickets and water bugs were invading the place. They came out three different times to spray a bug solution and to lay down sticky traps to catch the little critters. It made a big difference and reduced the number of bugs. I can’t remember exactly when this service was perform so I made some estimates on the start date and cost.

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
$149

Response from American Pest
We are pleased to hear that you have been happy with the service. Oriental cockroaches, known as waterbugs, are difficult to control in Washington DC basements.They prefer to make their homes in dark, moist places and follow city drainage systems into homes. Without routine maintenance it would be nearly difficult to get rid of them. If you should require any additional treatments, please do not hesitate to give us a call!

David M.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were great. I called them based on the Angie's List recommendation and it was helpful.
Description of Work: I had an interior moth problem and Ward Pest Control Inc. helped me with it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

JOSEPH F.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The technician inspected the house and then spent several hours sealing possible entry points around the outside of the house. After about a month mice were again detected inside the house and another technicain came examined the inside and outside of the house and identified two possible entry points inside the house in crawl spaces. He also sealed external entry points. Approximately one month later the crawl spaces were cemented over and there have been no mice or rats since. About two months after the last visit by Wards, another technician came by to ask about any problems. There were no additional charges after the first visit for any of the follow-up visits and work. I would recommend Wards Pest Control service highly for the professionalism and persistance.
Description of Work: Examined house for rats and mice and sealed possible entry points around the outside of the house.

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

Heather M.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
My renter was complaining of flies. Ward came and made suggestions for cleaning the drains. They advised me what I could do as a homeowner to control the problem. They were responsive and very helpful. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: examined apartment for bugs

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

Doug B.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Ward's Pest Control. They were honest in not selling me services that I could do myself for significantly less cost; and their technician (Michael) personified professionalism. He went over in detail what he would do to eliminate the mice and prevent mice from re-entering the home if I chose to employ them (around $225), and he acknowledged that in my particular case, the project was something that I could easily do myself. Ward's professionalism extended beyond just knowledge of their field--they were prompt and efficient. There was no wasted time waiting for someone to arrive as they arrived exactly when they said they would If I have a future rodent or pest problem, I would call Ward's in an instant. They know what they are doing, and you can trust what they say--they have real integrity.
Description of Work: For several months, we experienced a growing mouse problem in our home. Ward's inspected the exterior and interior of our home for potential mice entry points, and in detail they went over their proposed solution for both eliminating mice present and preventing future mice incursions.

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

Edward R.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very impressed! The reprsentative of American Pest arrived right on time, was very professional, gave us the most thorough inspection of any of the previous three pest control companies that we had used. He was also very honest regarding his findings. Would deifnately use again, should the need arise!
Description of Work: Used a K-9 to check for bed bugs

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from American Pest
Thank you for sharing your positive comments with other Angie's List members. At American Pest we pride ourselves in providing our clients with a "good experience." We understand that for many of our clients pest problems can be horrifying and to others, equally frustrating. We are pleased to hear that if you should need our services in the future, that we can be relied upon to handle the job. Thanks again!

Loraine S.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I love them. That's the easiest way to say it. The phone screener was pleasant and knowledgeable; the schedulers were efficient; the techs were thorough and effective. They told me it might take two treatments because of the kind of ant; it only took one. They were careful to explain what chemicals they were using, because I have small children. Honestly, I couldn't have had a better experience.
Description of Work: Ward Pest Control treated our home internally and externally for ants

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
$150

Kara M.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are very courteous and professional. Rates tend to be reasonable and they get the job done. We had some recurrence with a chipmunk but I can't be sure if that was another one or the one we intended to get rid of. We will turn to them in the future for our other needs.
Description of Work: We have used Ward several times over the past few years, from simple spraying to contain mosquitoes to chipmunk management and wasp nest removal.

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
$500

Patricia B.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Not much to tell he was very professional, in what he did. He answered all my questions with answers I understood.
Description of Work: Treated for Carpenter ants and regular ants.

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
$199

Response from American Pest
We're glad to hear that you found our service professional to be knowledgeable and courteous to your needs. In the event that you should have a problem in the future, we hope to be able to assist you further!

Colleen P.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They do a good job. They are really responsive when you have an annual contract. They will come out between visits with no additional charge.
Description of Work: We have an annual contract with them.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kannan A.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went on very well. Rep. came on time. There was problem of not able to open the lock box, so he was very understanding and waited for some time. i asked him to go attend the other call and back in 20 mts, and he came back on time, by that I was able to open the lock box and ready for him. He was very through , checked every where, very attentive. He did the exterior and the interior checking. Very happy with his work.
Description of Work: Termite Inspection

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
$60

Bill P.
08/2013
4.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
The work went pretty well. They came out when they said were coming. We have had some trouble with the recurring monthly services in regards to properly scheduling those services.
Description of Work: American Pest came out to our property to install some mice traps as we as seal our entryways.

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
$75

Response from American Pest
Thanks for posting your feedback for other potential clients to review! It's important for our clients to receive a quality service by being committed to meeting your scheduling needs. If at any point you feel as though we fail to meet your expectations, it's important for us to know. With routine pest maintenance service, we typically schedule so that the client doesn't need to be home for the service. The exterior of the home, property, or buildings are assessed and treated on a routine schedule so as to prevent pests from entering. If and when pests rear their ugly heads indoors, we rely on our clients to let us know so that we can schedule a no-cost interior service. During these services (scheduled at your convenience) your service professional will inspect and provide a targeted treatment for your specific pest problem. This eliminates the need to use products on the interior of the home unless they are absolutely necessary. 95% of pests can be prevented by inspection and exterior treatment, which is why we typically schedule our visits for anytime between 7am-6pm daily. In the event that the perimeter of your home is inaccessible while you are away from the home, please let us know so that we can make every attempt to secure a specific date and time to service the property. Once again, thanks so much for your feedback and please let us know if we can assist you further: customerservice@americanpest.net

Florence T.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Great company, easy to work with. The tech arrived on time and was extremely polite. He took care of everything inside and outside the house and was very respectful of our home and the areas where my daughter plays. We plan on using them on a regular basis.
Description of Work: Initial pest control service.

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
$120

Dana T.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Awesome friendly service man! Checked back with us later. Mice and ants are gone!!!
Description of Work: Got rid of the ants and closed up areas mice could get it!

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
$120

Response from American Pest
Great to hear that you are pleased with our service professional! We take pride in our employees and the services that we provide. If at any point you have additional pest problems, we aim to offer the same quality service that you have come to expect.

Patrick J.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We are renting a town home and before moving in, we wanted to start quarterly pest control service. Quincy came to our new place, performed a thorough inspection and sprayed the home. He mentioned he is coming back to do the outside since it was raining at the time. Ward Pest Control was on time and very helpful. They seem like a very good local company to do business with.
Description of Work: Quarterly preventive pest control service

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
$95

Contact information

11820 W Market Pl, Fulton, MD 20759

http://www.americanpest.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
31802
Trade License Locale
Maryland
Trade License Authority
Maryland: Pest Control
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pest Control

FAQ

American Pest is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

American Pest accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, American Pest offers free project estimates.
Yes, American Pest offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, American Pest does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, American Pest offers emergency services.
Yes, American Pest offers warranties.
American Pest offers the following services: Looking for top-rated pest control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area? We have been servicing homes and businesses in the area for over 90 years, and our highly-trained, certified professionals are experts in getting rid of all kinds of pests, from ants and mosquitoes to bed bugs and termites. We offer a number of different services and packages to suit your needs, including our eco-friendly and pet-friendly options that are safe for your family and pets. Best of all, our ongoing services come with a pest-free pledge, which means that if pests return in between your scheduled visits, we'll come back at no additional cost. Call American Pest today to learn more about our services!
Wildlife removal services, bird control.

Contact information

11820 W Market Pl, Fulton, MD 20759

http://www.americanpest.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM