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Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

Modern Pest Services is a third-generation, family-owned and -operated pest management company that has been a leader in the industry since 1945. Modern’s licensed and fully trained pest management professionals provide fast, effective pest control solutions to residential and commercial clients throughout New England and utilize the least toxic, lowest-risk products as part of an integrated pest management program. Recognized by the National Pest Management Association for meeting the established standards of a QualityPro company, Modern has also earned distinction as a Pesticide Environmental Steward by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its green and organic programs. Modern is a Copesan alliance partner and a member of several national, regional and local associations, including the Entomological Society of America, the National Pest Management Association, the New England Pest Management Association, and the Professional Pest Management Alliance. Modern has grown to become the largest and most respected privately-owned pest management company in New England.

Business highlights

79 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and commercial pest control: Modern's HomeCare Green program protects homes from 60 pests and the diseases they carry, while our commercial service programs protect a wide range of businesses and industries from unwanted pests. Modern offers a comprehensive bed bug control program including canine inspections and heat treatment, as well as a termite control program and additional pest control services for nuisance wildlife, ticks and mosquitoes. Ask about our organic programs!

Services we don't offer

ask for details

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.818 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
3.9
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Stephanie B.
01/2018
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They eliminated the pests.
Description of Work: Bug extermination.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Nancy H.
12/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Fine, arrived on time, very polite and professional.
Description of Work: Inspection and preventive treatment.

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

Angela G.
11/2015
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This is about the Brunswick office. The customer service was terrible. I paid for a year of service, they did nothing to improve my life in any way, I accepted that I wasted my money and asked them to delete my account and payment info - they continued to charge me for 3 months. There is no way my request could have been misunderstood. The culture of their company is such that their employees believe that it is right to blow off their customers continuously. I experienced this with the service person (who claimed his military background made him trustworthy and had working - what an embarrassment to those who serve or have served) and with the customer service/scheduler. If two employees have exhibited bad behavior then I believe it is rooted pretty deep in the organization as a whole. I would question the real necessity of this company when considering this type of service. Maybe another company would be a better a better choice. As I said before, after a year I was accepting of my bad decision and willing to move on, terrible customer service has forced me to address this further. If they had completed the simple task I asked them to do, then I would have skipped giving them a review.
Description of Work: Waste my time and money

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Hello [Member Name Removed], We are deeply sorry, that you were not happy with your service and for the billing error on your account. We take your feedback very seriously, as it is our goal to treat everyone with dignity and respect; communicating openly and effectively. We understand that we were able to get you a refund for the two months you were charged in error. Please know that we are truly sorry for the inconvenience this caused you and we realize that this was very frustrating. We do hope that in the end you were satisfied with the resolution and perhaps you would be willing to give us another try in the future, if your situation should change. Thank you for your business, [Member Name Removed]. -Danielle Beckwith

Nancy B.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The exterior perimeter of my house was sprayed to prevent another ant infestation.

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
$79

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
[Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a review. We are glad that you were happy with your service. We take great pride in helping families and businesses, knowing we have provided them with peace of mind. Please think of us again if you should ever have any other concerns! We are here to help! -Danielle Beckwith

Lincoln P.
09/2015
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Got squirrels out of our attic. So far so good.

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
$1,200

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Thank you [Member Name Removed], for your review! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with our work. Squirrels in that attic are no joke. Not only are they a nuisance but they can potentially do damage to your home - when they move in. Our team is very proud of the work they do - our service pro's are often treated as "heroes" by our clients. Please let us know if we can ever be of service to you again! -Danielle Beckwith

Patricia G.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Thank you for the review [Member Name Removed]! We are glad we could help. Please let us know if you ever need anything in the future. -Danielle Beckwith

Ernest P.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The stinging insects are no longer a problem but we are observing more carpenter ants possibly escapees from their disturbed nest.
Description of Work: Sprayed three stinging insect hives and did a perimeter spray of my house and garage 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

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
[member name removed], Thank you for taking time to post your feedback on Angie’s List. We appreciate it! It’s common to see more ants “escaping” after a treatment and that may last a few weeks. It’s also common to see a lot of dead ants after a treatment. However, if you have any additional concerns or questions, please give us a call. Thanks again for your comments! Elaine

Natty L.
07/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I've been using their service for 1 1/2 years. Initially they were called to address a rather large black carpenter ant nest and infestation at my home. At the same time they took care of a few wasp nests attached to my exterior clapboards. They were effective and efficient and have eliminated our Carpenter and problem. They come once a month except in the winter and will apply pest control inside and/or out based on what is needed or what my concerns are.

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
$33

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Thank you for your comment on Angie's List and overall “A” rating! Dealing with carpenter ants is our specialty and I'm glad we were able to resolve the problem for you. Do you know about Modern's “Unbug a Friend” Referral Program? As a HomeCare Green client, if you refer a friend to us, and your friend also signs up for our HomeCare Green service, we’ll offer your friend $50 off her initial service fee and send you a $50 Visa Gift Card! Just make sure your friend lets us know that you referred her. Elaine Marketing Manager

Alicia P.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: After discovering mice, we established an ongoing contract with them. They've been very thorough.

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
$30

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
[member name removed], Thank you for your comment on Angie's List and overall “A” rating! I'm glad we were able to take care of the rodent issue for you and that you’re happy with our service. Do you know about Modern's “Unbug a Friend” Referral Program? If you refer a friend to us, and your friend signs up for our HomeCare Green service, we’ll offer your friend $50 off her initial service fee and send you a $50 Visa Gift Card! Just make sure your friend lets us know that you referred her. Thanks again! Elaine

Theresa J.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Went great! They came, laid out bait and No more ants
Description of Work: Eliminated an issue we had with a few 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

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Thank you, [removed member name], for your comment on Angie's List! I'm glad that we were able to take care of the ants for you, and that you are happy with our service. Do you know about Modern's Referral Program? If you refer a friend to us, and your friend signs up for our HomeCare Green service, we will give your friend $50 off her initial service fee and send you a $50 Visa Gift Card! Just make sure your friend lets us know that you referred her. Thanks again! Matthew

Jim W.
04/2013
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Initially Modern Pest Services / Wildlife Control Division (Mike Beaumont) were fantastic! It's raining today and Mike spent at least an hour on the roof. Then he came into the house. Took his shoes off when he came to be sure not to track anything in. He went over my concerns and looked around the house. He reiterated that there was nothing going on. Said there was no way anything was going to get in or out of the house. Just wanted to put a good word in for these guys. They did a good job!! They probably lost money on this job but didn't ask me for any more. They held true to their word and I would recommend them to anyone with a similar problem.
Description of Work: Initially Modern Pest Services came out and inspected the roof, determining that there were some bats in the house. They put up some one-way doors. The bats could get out but not get back in. They also took out the doors and sealed everything in the attic. Gave 1 year warranty. A couple of weeks later they came back and determined everything was out, nothing in. They came back on several occasions to see if everything was OK. I even called on several occasions and they came out to check my concerns.

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
$1,500

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Thank you, [member name removed]! We always appreciate feedback from our clients. It's remarkable at what lengths some people will go to insure quality. And courtesy is always an added bonus. Please, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other pest issues. Matthew

Christina F.
11/2012
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
I checked on Angie's list for reputable wild animal removal companies and Modern Pest was at the top of the list! The Modern Pest guys install the have-a-heart traps(or equivalent) between 4 - 5am to catch the squirrels before they leave their nests. The squirrels surviving capture are released into the wilds of Brunswick which I found appealing, however, I think that about 50% of mine died in the traps due to suffocation. It took about 7 days all told, to trap all of the grey squirrels and roughly 3 days (three guys) to install the hardware cloth and exclusion exits. The workers were not intrusive, very pleasant, worked quickly and appear to have done a great job. I'm very happy not to hear gnawing of wood in my roof!
Description of Work: Ten grey squirrels were removed from my roof via colony traps. Once that was accomplished, hardware cloth and exclusion exits were installed to prevent flying squirrels from re-entering the roof, and to block access to new grey squirrel tenants. It remains to be seen how persistent the grey squirrels are. The previous owner of my house said that the squirrels removed the hardware cloth and re-inhabited the roof!

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
$6,200

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Christina, Thanks so much for taking the time to post your feedback on Angie's List! It sounds like you had quite a battle with those pesky squirrels and I'm happy we were able to provide a good solution for you. Our Wildlife Professionals are well trained and as you indicated, they're very efficient and work hard to take care of our clients' pest control issues. Glad we could help! Elaine

Michelle T.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are very professional, friendly and thorough. The whole year is $500. I don't know about the quality yet.
Description of Work: I use Modern Pest Services for general pest control inside and out.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Hello Member, Thank you for taking time to post your feedback on Angie's List. We appreciate it. Our service professionals take pride in being professional and thorough, so that's good to hear and I'm sure you'll be very happy with the quality of our service. Please keep in mind that we have a new referral program. If you refer a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative to Modern, you'll receive a FREE month of pest protection. Just have your referral provide your name or service address when they call to sign up for their HomeCare Green Program. Again, thank you for your comments. Elaine

Steve G.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are very good. We would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Modern Pest Services for pest control. They just sprayed the exterior of our house for insects.

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
$100

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Hello and thanks for your comments! We appreciate you taking time to post your feedback on Angie's List. Please keep in mind that we have a new referral program. If you refer a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative to Modern, you'll receive a FREE month of pest protection. Just have your referral provide your name or service address when they call to sign up for their HomeCare Green Program. Elaine

Josef C.
04/2012
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
We have a contract with them. They come out 4 times a year. I pay $100 a visit. . I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I used Modern Pest Control in Biddeford for pest control. They do ant and rodent 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
$100

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Thank you for your comments and I'm glad to hear that you're happy with our HomeCare Green Program. Our new referral program can save you money. If you refer a friend, relative, coworker or neighbor to Modern, you'll receive a FREE month of pest protection. Just have your referral provide your name or service address when they call to sign up for their HomeCare Green Program. Thanks again for your feedback. Elaine

Howard W.
01/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I found them through Angie's List. I noticed they had good reviews and they were close by to my house. I've had a very good experience with Modern Pest Services.
Description of Work: They got rid of the flying squirrels in my attic.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Member, Thank you for taking time to leave a comment and I'm very happy to hear that you've had a positive experience with Modern. Client satisfaction is very important to us and we work hard to provide excellent service. We appreciate having you as a client and look forward to servicing your home for many years to come. Elaine P.S. Are you aware of our new referral program? If you refer a friend, relative, neighbor or co-worker to Modern and they sign up for a HomeCare Green Program, you'll receive a free month of pest protection. Just have your referral give us your name or service address when they call us.

Gerard S.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They service us four times a year and I spend $115 every time that they come. I have been quite satisfied and thanks to them, we don't have pests.
Description of Work: I have used the services of Modern Pest Services a month ago for pest control services. They spray around the perimeter and sometimes in the hosue.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
[Member Name Removed], We certainly appreciate hearing from our clients so thank you for your comments. However, I'm sorry to hear our service didn't meet your expectations. Our Service Professionals are highly skilled and take great pride in resolving our client’s pest management and wildlife issues. I hope we have another chance to work with you in the future. Elaine

kiran M.
06/2010
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We did not end up using them, but they reassured me that there weren’t many mice in our attic. They were really great and were not forcing anything on me that was unnecessary. They were really friendly and really understanding of my desires and really put my mind at ease.
Description of Work: Modern Pest Services came out last week and gave us an estimate because we had a mouse living in our attic and wanted to make sure it was not many mice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME
Hi (member name removed), I’m following up on some older comments. Thanks for posting your feedback and I’m glad you had a good experience with our service professional, even though you didn’t become a client! Elaine

    Contact information

    44 Industrial Dr, Augusta, ME 04330

    https://www.modernpest.com/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing


    Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Pest Control,
    Animal Removal

    FAQ

    Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME offers warranties.
    Modern Pest Services - Augusta, ME offers the following services: Residential and commercial pest control: Modern's HomeCare Green program protects homes from 60 pests and the diseases they carry, while our commercial service programs protect a wide range of businesses and industries from unwanted pests. Modern offers a comprehensive bed bug control program including canine inspections and heat treatment, as well as a termite control program and additional pest control services for nuisance wildlife, ticks and mosquitoes. Ask about our organic programs!
    ask for details

    Contact information

    44 Industrial Dr, Augusta, ME 04330

    https://www.modernpest.com/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM