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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 776-800 of 1193 reviews

Beth H.
07/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This company was terrific! We thought we had termites, and Innovative Pest Management (from Brookeville) was very responsive to our call, made a prompt diagnosis that we had flying ants (not termites), and gave us a lot of information on pest management. All at no charge. If we'd had termites, we would have definitely contracted with Innovative Pest Management (Dr. Kramer) to get rid of the nasty things. I HIGHLY recommend this company. VERY knowledgeable and professional!
Description of Work: This company was terrific! We thought we had termites, and Innovative Pest Management (from Brookeville) was very responsive to our call, made a prompt diagnosis that we had flying ants (not termites), and gave us a lot of information on pest management. All at no charge. If we'd had termites, we would have definitely contracted with Innovative Pest Management (Dr. Kramer) to get rid of the nasty things. I HIGHLY recommend this company. VERY knowledgeable and professional!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pat J.
07/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We've used them for 20 years. They are a small, local company. They are accessible. We had a bee infestation and the owner actually came out. They are extremely responsive.
Description of Work: We use Ward Pest Control to do routine care, including inspection and treatment for termites and any additional pest invasion. They come 3 times a year.

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
$270

Mark S.
07/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Contractors had been working in the crawl space underneath our kitchen. About mid-afternoon of their first day of work under the house they said lots of fleas started coming out of the ground and that they could not work in those conditions. So, I called Ward Pest, explained the situation, and asked that they come out and spray for fleas. The appointment was made for that Saturday morning. The Ward techs arrived on time, examined the situation, explained what they were going to do. The treatment worked.
Description of Work: Service techs "bombed" the crawl space for fleas. They also sprayed around the exterior of the house. Service was professional, the techs explained what they were going to do. The treatment took care of 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
$206

Mark S.
07/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
After an initial snafu in the first appointment (the tech didn't come and didn't call to inform me as to why), another appointment was made, he showed up...and I was very pleased with his inspection and plan of action. The main office was helpful in recommending other companies that could do the insulation removal work that was required to help get the problem under control.
Description of Work: Inspected crawl space for mice. Turned out to be a major rat problem. Service tech placed traps and returned to inspect traps within the next two weeks (and additional checks afterward). Tech also pointed out several holes or possible entry points in the crawl space, at ground level, and on the roof where the rats could gain access to the house (it was up to us to either plug the holes ourselves or get another contractor to do this). The rats had also infested the insulation under the kitchen floor of the crawl space. The main office provided contacts for companies that would remove and haul away this insulation (this was VERY helpful and we were very pleased with who we chose to do it). I have recommended this company to others in my neighborhood.

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
$140

ellen F.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are very thorough. They have been very helpful in terms of sharing information and also suggest good ideas. They come and do their work very quickly. I have had a pleasant experience with them.
Description of Work: They come out twice a year and take care of the pests around my house. I have been using them for around 5 years.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Kevin H.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Ward was very professional and courteous. When I called they explained the service and we worked out a time for them to come. I actually was able to bump up the appt to an earlier time the day before. Joe was great. He actually wore the plastic booties on his shoes! He explained everything and was quickly done with the service. I haven't seen an ant since.
Description of Work: We were having ant problems in our kitchen and bathrooms. Ward came in and sprayed both inside and outside.

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
$135

PAUL L.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did a very good job. They were punctual, responsive and the quality of their work was very good. I had a very good experience with them.
Description of Work: I had a problem with carpenter bees and they treated my house for it.

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
$70

Jack S.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It worked fine for me and I had no problems.
Description of Work: American Pest Management did mice control.

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
$200

CONSTANCE B.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are very good. A man came out and put stuff around the house and I haven't seen an ant since. The contract was such that once I see an ant they will come out and put more gel around the house. I would highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: They did extermination work for me.

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
$109

James C.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were very affordable. They were very thorough. They come annually now. They got rid of the termites. They drilled and put down the least toxic but the most effective termite control. They were very friendly as well. They took there time and didn't rush to get the job done properly.
Description of Work: War Pest Control came out and detected termites years ago in our interior wall.

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
$90

Becka L.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He is friendly and thorough. He checks things very closely and gives me the verbal report on what he found and what he did not find. Their scheduling side is lousy; they schedule an appointment any time between 7 am to 7 pm. So the individual comes any time in that 12 hour time frame but we don?t know when exactly he might show up. The individual who comes out is professional but the office is not.
Description of Work: They take care of our pest control. We have been using their service for at least 10 years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from American Pest
Thanks so much for reporting to Angie's List. We at American Pest Management truly appreciate the time you've taken to rate our services. I see that you have reported a less than desirable rating in the category "responsiveness" and I would be interested in hearing more about the specifics of this rating, particularly, what we can do better to service our clients. We want to make sure that we are meeting the needs of our clients, many of whom are homeowners just like yourself. Any additional feedback you can provide would be most appreciated. Thank you, American Pest Management

Barry W.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THey did a good job. The service technician was great, he had a great sense of humor, and handled the whole situation. Their prices were reasonable. The whole situation worked out well.
Description of Work: They did a termite inspection. They took care of field mice 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

Elizabeth V.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The termite contract I had w/another company was running out so I called Ward's Pest Control to start a contract w/them. Mauricio Sr. came to my house and inspected it for signs of termites. He found that my house had previously been treated, but we had no way of finding out who treated, what chemicals they used, and when the treatment was performed. I decided to have my home re-treated. A few weeks later (a time that was convenient for me) two gentlemen from Ward's came to my house and treated around the foundation. The technicians were very polite and did a great job. I would use this company again.
Description of Work: A chemical barrier was put around my house to protect against termites.

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
$625

BONNIE T.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They filled and treated numerous carpenter bee tunnels on our deck. They sprayed all our rooms and woolen rugs for moth infestation.
Description of Work: treatment of carpenter bees and carpet moths

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
$650

JOANNE C.
06/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
When they are coming in to spray and check the traps they don’t let us know that they are there but they are not disruptive. When we have a problem, like the last year when the ants came in, they were there right away. They took care of it and rearranged the trap.
Description of Work: We have an ongoing contract with them for pest control. They control and prevent ant infestations and they also do termite control with sentricon.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Karen L.
05/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
If I need them in between they will come out for free. They were very responsive. They were able to get the man out sooner than they originally had said. The man was very entertaining. He showed me some things to do outside to keep the bugs out. I like that they are family owned. The price was reasonable for this area.
Description of Work: I used Ward Pest Control to spray inside and outside my house for beetle bugs, silverfish and spiders. They put me on a 3 times per year deal to come out.

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

Michael P.
05/2009
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Terrible. We contracted with Triple S after speaking with several vendors. They appeared to have knowledgeble people and had heard of their being used elsewhere. The treatment i purchased was three (3) applications of spray/dust on the bed frames, mattresses/box springs, dressers, closets and baseboards while documenting where activity was found. This was clearly communicated by the sales rep - three applications were needed to eradicate the problem. Upon returning to the house after the first treatment I noticed that some dressers were treated while others were not. Complaining to the Company it was admitted by the Supervisor that one of the two technicians ran out of chemicals and didnt tell the other tech. They just stopped working. The remedy was for the Supervisor to personally attend the 2nd application 2 days later to conduct his own inspection and ensure full application of the treatment. I spoke to the Supervisor after this 2nd treatment; my question: since we were told 3 applications were necessary, when will he return to treat the parts of the house not treated the first visit? His response: we're coming for 3rd visit only for inspection. There isnt a need for more treatment. This completely contradicts the sales reps claims that three treatments are needed. Again, I had to engage the company to get it cleared up as they were not communicating. The bottom line is that i am not confident that the treatment solved the problem. This vendor just didnt have a common story to tell me on what they agreed to do and what was done.
Description of Work: Bed bug treatment of 4 bedrooms, closets and family room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,000

Julie G.
05/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The technician was punctual, thorough and polite. He described in detail the work to be done and was very sensitive to the needs of this elderly, home bound senior. We did not choose to use Ward only when the landlord offered a treatment at not cost. If this does not prove effective in the erradication of the problem, I will contract with ward.
Description of Work: Ricardo came out to do an inspection of an elderly client's home for bedbugs.

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

Andrew P.
04/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Contractors showed up on time and worked quickly, and gave thorough answers to questions. Very professional.
Description of Work: Conducted a termite inspection for a home purchase.

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

Keith K.
04/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Innovative Pest Management scheduled a technician (Luke) two days after my call. After a thorough search, he determined that odorous house ants were trailing from the rear window well to my kitchen. He cleared out the foliage that had grown in the window well and treated the area with Termidor. He also treated my kitchen 1/4 round edging, etc. with D-Force. He added boric acid to my ant traps. He treated the exterior of my townhouse (front and back) with Termidor. He even found evidence of a mouse in the cabinet under my kitchen range although I had no idea of such a problem and he put down two baited mousetraps where he thought they would be most effective. After that first visit I saw only one more ant. In a followup visit one week later Luke found additional odorous ants in and around my front stoop and near my rear patio. Again he treated both areas with Termidor. I haven't seen a single ant since. I had made it clear from the start that I had a cat and that I was very concerned with the use of poisons and Luke was equally clear he could take care of the problem without any threat to the cat.
Description of Work: Tiny ants were appearing in my kitchen where my cat dropped his dry food and occasionally in my dishwasher when I hadn't yet run the washer. I had repeatedly put down ant traps and sprayed to no avail.

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
$225

CHRISTINE H.
03/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We had a mouse issue that we'd been trying to solve on our own, but when we didn't see an end in sight after catching 5 and the mice started eating through our humane traps, I knew it was time to call someone. Had been previously favorably inclined towards Wards because they'd come to do a termite inspection and they told me not only did I not need their services, but they checking they did was at no charge. This experience confirmed my trust in the company. A tech came out inspected the house including the attic, set several traps in the kitchen and blocked potential points of entry. We caught one more mouse, and have had no additional signs of pests since. Another tech came back several weeks later - reperformed all of the inspections -was just as thorough if not more so than the original technician. He placed additional traps in the basement and attic and found one or two more potential points of entry that he closed up. They've warranteed their service and I feel confident the issue has been solved.
Description of Work: Addressed a mouse problem in our kitchen.

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
$195

Nancy H.
02/2009
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I really liked my technician. Very friendly, punctual, knowledgeable. All went very well and I think we have solved my critter invasion problems.
Description of Work: I had a critter (probably a squirrel) in residence behind my jacuzzi. Ward send someone to put a one-way door over a vent. Two weeks later they returned and put a screen over the vent and also 4 other small vents on the back of my house. This included cleaning out old bird nests.

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
$330

MARYLEN F.
02/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
From my initial phone call to the house visit, Ward Pest Control was professional and responsive. I would absolutely call them again, although I hope I won't need to!
Description of Work: I contacted Ward Pest Control regarding our mouse problem. The agent showed up exactly at the promised time. He located a hole in our siding that was allowing Mickey and his friends to take up residence in our home, sealed the hole, and set traps. He was also kind enough to remove the mouse that got trapped almost immediately.

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

David Z.
02/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were very friendly on the phone and were able to accommodate our schedule (i.e. have someone come out before work on a weekday). The individual who came (Maricio I believe) was punctual, friendly, and responsive. Although I found their prices a little high (about $200 for coming out, for assessing the situation, for laying bait, and for a follow-up visit) I suspect that they are in-line with this area. I would use them again for any future problems.
Description of Work: We heard sounds coming from our wall and suspected a mouse or squirrel had come in through our attic. We called Ward Pest to come out and help deal with the problem.

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
$200

BARBARA O.
01/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They have done really well. They showed up on time and did the work pretty quick. We scheduled depending on my schedule and I have been very pleased. I think their price was good too.
Description of Work: I signed them up for my seasonal pest extermination.

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

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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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