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!
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99 years of trusted experience
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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!
They seem to be doing a good job. They show up routinely and they are priced reasonably. They essentially do their job and stay out of our hair. We subscribe on an annual basis and pay $250 a year. They do not spray because we are trying to maintain the place as organically pesticide free as possible. That is part of my wife's health issues and they have been very happy to cooperate with us on that. They keep upgrading their technology. I am a consulting engineer type of guy so I like the technology. They have 25-30 traps around our 100-year-old house. They give us a monthly report through an automated inspection system that lists each trap separately. It is pretty detailed and it gives me confidence that they are actually checking the traps. We are comfortable with the price.
Description of Work: We have a pest monitoring contract with Triple S. They come and inspect our traps once a month.
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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
Patty S.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
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Brian came on time, very punctual, professional and really easy to talk to. I was a little concerned that what he was going to do would affect the wild birds and bees and he assured me it would not, which was nice. He is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. It turned out we had our love for nature in common. He is an extremely good soul and you don't find many people like him in this world. The services he performed were flawless.
Description of Work: The service did not take a lot of time at all. Our exterminator (Brian) treated the exterior foundation of the house, mainly for ants since that is what we have a problem with in the spring time. So far, even with the hot weather, we haven't seen a single ant! Amazing!
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$154
Patricia B.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
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I had been trying to eliminate the ants from my kitchen counter since last October. The warm winter meant that they never really died out. I called on a weekday and was scheduled for Saturday. Kyle came late, with a good excuse. He was very professional and treated the interior kitchen area and the exterior around the kitchen window. He was finished in 45 minutes and a day later no more ants! Even though he said it might take up to 10 days for them to disappear. I am very pleased and would use Ward's again for any kind of pest from the smallest, to the largest (squirrels, etc.).
Description of Work: Treated kitchen around window, sink, electrical outlets and baseboard, and exterior of window for ant problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Mark D.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
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They are good people who come out and they are not high priced. They are very pleasant to deal with and they do a thorough job. I have not compared prices and their price is lower than the people I used in the past.
Description of Work: We used Ward Pest Control Inc for pest control.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$169
Stephen O.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
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I have been using them for about 40 years. They are very good father and son company. They are very efficient. I have been very happy with them. I will continue to use this provider again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Ward Pest Control Inc for pest control and extermination.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Arun M.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
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We used them last year and we liked them so much we got another contract with them this year. They are very responsive and they do a good job.
Description of Work: I used them for pest control. We have a yearly contract with them and they come out quarterly. They come and check the grounds, for termites, ants, ground bees.
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
Response from American Pest
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you were able to renew your contract for a second year. Remember about our Pest Free Pledge! If pests come back in between regularly scheduled services, so do we, for free!
Padraic B.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
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We noticed some wood damage in our house and thought that insects might be involved. Several pest control companies were already reviewed on Angies List and Ward's seemed to offer the best option for price and quality of service. As advertized, they sent out a tech right away who performed a thorough assessment of the house and pointed out the most likely areas of trouble. He explained everything and answered all our questions. When it came time to treat, his team arrived on time, did clean and professional work and finished up the job very quickly. The techs explained what they did and cleaned up afterwards. We were very satisfied with the job Ward's did!
Description of Work: Termite inspection & 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
$800
Jeff K.
04/2012
4.0
pest control
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Ward now comes to my home once a quarter to do routine maintenance and prevention. I am pleased with their price and they are responsive and punctual. I will continue to use Ward Pest Control.
Description of Work: I use Ward Pest Control to take care of a mouse and cockroach problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ann H E.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They followed up a year later. They are reasonably priced for the termite infestation. They were easy to work with and we thought they followed up well.
Description of Work: We used Ward Pest Control Inc because we had a termite issue so they came out and addressed 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
$350
Jonathan S.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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The only negative thing about this company is that some of the workmen were extra chatty! I found that I had to make an excuse to get them out of house or they might have stayed for dinner! However, the work was great. They were mindful of my many pets when they treated areas and there were never any negative repercussions. I had a service contract with Ward for approximately 11 years and I felt it was well worth it. I had a major problem with wolf spiders at one point and they saw to it that the mulch was treated and the problem stopped. We had several issues with mice as well and they worked digilently to find the points of entry and sealed them.
Description of Work: We had a contract with this company to inspect and treat insects, rodents, etc, on a monthly basis. If we needed them additonally, all we had to do was call, no extra charge.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Jay K.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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I use Innovative Pest Management for pest control services, they were recommended to me by friends. They came to our home to treat a small ant problems, they set traps, sprayed and found where the issue was coming from. They did a very good job and we are happy with their services. They were very quick to come to our home, they came the very next day after we called. We are now going to start an annual contract service with them.
Description of Work: I use Innovative Pest Management for pest control services.
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
Dariece R.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They did a good job. Overall, I rate them highly.
Description of Work: I used Ward Pest Control for pest control.
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
PAULA D.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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I got them from Groupon so the price was comparable.
Description of Work: I had American Pest Control out to spray my 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
Response from American Pest
Thank you for reporting positive feedback to Angie's List. We're glad you were able to take advantage of one of our coupons to have us come service your home!
Joanne M.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They did a very good job. They were also very professional, and they had a good price. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They examined my crawl space for pests.
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
$125
Judy C.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They are the best! It’s a family-owned company. All of the technicians are great and the owner is easily reachable. This is the place to go for pest control!
Description of Work: This week, they treated for ants. I use them for all of my pest 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
Katherine M.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They are very good. They come out. I have no issues. I like their responsiveness. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I use American Pest for pest control every couple of months.
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
$200
Response from American Pest
We are so glad you've received top notch service from American Pest with no issues. Thank you for reporting back to Angie's List! If pest problems ever do arise between regular services don't forget to take advantage of our Pest Free Pledge that if pests come back, so do we for no additional charge!
Erika R.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They came out to give the estimate on the same day I called and then performed the work on the spot. We will see if we get more bees.
Description of Work: Ward Pest Control treated our front porch for carpenter bees. They cleaned the mess left by the bees and caulked the holes they had made.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Cathy K.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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The technician was very thorough, took his time explaining things to me.
Description of Work: tri=annual pest control 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
$150
Response from American Pest
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to report feedback to Angie's List. We take pride in our technicians and our work here at American Pest and we are always pleased to hear when our customers are happy with the quality and professionalism of our services. When temperatures begin to soar this spring, remember that you can make use of our Pest Free Pledge to schedule extra service at no additional cost! Thanks again.
Doreen K.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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This company was excellent. They were very prompt. Mr Ward came out to look at the termite problem in less than a day after my calling. The termites were swarming around the bottom molding and the top of the mantel of a gas fireplace on an interior wall of my rental property townhouse basement. Mr Ward looked all around the basement and determined that the termites were only in one area of the room and all that needed to be done was drill around the fireplace hearth. He told me it would not be necessary to drill around the entire property, nor would I need to purchase an annual warranty program like the larger companies insist on. The initial estimate was for $185, but since I had a $75 coupon from Angie's List, the final cost was $110. I thought $185 was a good price, $110 was a really good price. Chris arrived the next day, actually a little earlier than scheduled which worked out fine. He and his assistant were very professional. They introduced themselves and Chris went over the entire procedure with me and my tenant. The work took 45 minutes and when they were finished the carpeting was tacked back in place and the area cleaned up. I will definitly use this company again. i felt they were very honest and competent and they didn't try to sell me any unnecessary plans like the larger commercial companies tend to try to do.
Description of Work: Exterminated subterranean termites swarming around an indoor gas fireplace.
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
$110
Constance C.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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I felt that they were very thorough, very straightforward and honest. The price was fair.
Description of Work: They provided pest 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
Chris G.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They were very timely and I have had the same inspector for the past 10 years, I've even recommded him to my brother in law. They are very timely and the price is great. The billing system is wonderful and they send you the bill or you can pay online.
Description of Work: I had them out for an inspection most recently.
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
Michael M.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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He came on time and careful inspected the house from the attic down to the basement and all around the house. As he went through, he noted some signs of current and possible future problems and offered solutions to fix them. It took him about 45 minutes to an hour to preform the inspection.
Description of Work: Jason from Ward performed an insect 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
$45
Linda W.
03/2012
5.0
animal removal
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I hope we don't have a reason to, but we would use them again. they were very helpful and professional, the fact that they came out for a free estimate before doing services was helpful.
Description of Work: they identified the opening in our attic fan where a squirrel was getting in, and even crawled around our attic to look for other openings, or a nest. they also checked the roof, so I appreciate that they checked all the areas we werent able to check. they set a live trap, and came and got the squirrel promptly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
David B.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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They come anytime when you need them. They are courteous and kind. They are very friendly. The people they send out answer your questions.
Description of Work: Annual Pest 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
$490
Michael B.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
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Just the other night, my wife and I noticed a bunch of food with teeth marks and chunks missing from our pantry. We then noticed mouse droppings on our shelves and on the floor. I called 4 different extermintors the next morning: 3 from Angie's List and 1 from a mailer. Three out of the four tried selling me their quarterly service over the phone without coming to my home to assess the problem. Only Wards said they wanted to come over and do an assessment first. Additionally, Ward was the only company that could send someone during "later" hours (5:30pm) to meet with me. Every other company gave me a 2 or 3 hour window from 8am - 4pm and that just wasn't going to work for me...I could not afford to take up to 4 hours off from work. So Ward sent their technician, Kyle, to my home 2 days later. Kyle checked the garage, basement, unfinished storage area, the perimeter of the home, and then the kitchen area where we noticed the mice problem. After doing his assessment, Kyle said he thought it was a fairly minor issue (not what I was told on the phone by the other companies). He found 4 possible points of entry into the home and said he would fill those up with foam, and he laid traps in the pantry and behind the fridge. Total cost: $125. Quarterly service? Not needed he said. As a sidenote, I had told Kyle in passing that we had some ants in the kitchen and master bath and that I had tried spraying but didn't have too much success. When Kyle was checking the permiter of the house for points of entry for the mice, he noticed where he thought the ants were coming into the house. Since he was already there, he sprayed the entire outside area that contained the ants for free. This was done even though my service call had nothing to do with ants....that is what I call EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! I thanked him for his honesty and not trying to sell me additional services I didn't need, and for spraying for ants on the exterior of my home. Not only that, but he saved me a lot of money...not only b/c he was the only one that didn't try pushing their quarterly service, but also for only charging $125...this was much cheaper than the other companies for their initial service. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I will absolutely use Wards again if I have any pest control issues.
Description of Work: Contacted Ward to remove mice from my home.
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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!