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Defense Pest Control

Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment

About us

For over a decade, Defense Pest Control has been the Residential and Commercial Pest Control Company of choice for homeowners and businesses in Greater Cleveland area NE & NW Ohio. We offer thorough pest inspections, Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspections for real estate and expert insect control targeting bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, fleas, spiders and stinging insects like carpenter bees, hornets and wasps as well as hive and nest removals. A few of our specialized treatment options include bed bug canine detection, chemical & green bed bug heat technology heat treatment and mosquito fogging. We also offer successful rodent and wildlife removals and exclusion to prevent their unwanted return. Defense Pest Control is locally, family and Veteran owned and operated as well as licensed, insured and certified in all areas of our trade. We service Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage, Lorain, Franklin, Geauga, Lake, Stark and Wayne Counties of Ohio. We offer child and pet friendly treatments, Eco friendly green service options and preventative exterior power spray. At Defense Pest Control, we understand how unsettling and unnerving the discovery of a pest infestation can be. No one wants to face the grim reality of having rats, cockroaches or ants running around inside their walls, kitchen, or anywhere they consider home or work. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away, and this is why Defense Pest Control is dedicated to offering as much information about pests as possible. We want you to know what you are up against so you can relax in knowing we have a solution to all your pest problems. We offer senior and veteran discounts as well as customizable, flexible service plans with no contracts necessary. Give us a call; we are ready to serve you today!

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

bed bugs, general pest control & exterminating, seasonal power spray - exterior, bedbugs, rodents, wood destroying insect inspections, pest control - ants, slab ants, sugar ants, carpenter ants, spiders, centipedes,bees, wasps, carpenter bees, termites, drain flies, house hold flies, roaches

Services we don't offer

Termites

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.662 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
3%
3
8%
2
3%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 62 reviews

chad A.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The service was perfect. They were very prompt. The workers were perfect. They are a great company.
Description of Work: For pest control, I had Defense Pest Control.

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

Clark H.
09/2014
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The treatment did not solve the problem. I had no further communication with them. Initial communication and scheduling were both fine. I feel like the $139 was spent solely on traps.
Description of Work: He set a few traps in the crawlspace and went around the foundation of the house and plugged up holes where mice could possibly get in. He told me to check the traps every week.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$139

Paul & Susan J.
07/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was a fine experience and we had no more spiders after the treatment. I have no complaints with the service.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for a spider prevention and one-time pest treatment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

THEA Z.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
i was very late in contacting Defense Pest, but Scott was very generous in fitting me into his schedule. I appreciated the time he took to explain the options for treating the areas where ants invade, the environmental impact of various products, and how often i should plan to contact him.
Description of Work: Checked house for ant damage, treated interior cracks that were suspicious, spread granular insect treatment outdoors near foundation, discussed options for controlling ants.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Cherrie S.
04/2014
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He came once and never came back for the other two. I called to follow up on the 2nd appointment and they never responded to me so I did not continue. The technician seemed very nice when he was here. He was good at coming for the appointment the first time.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $223 for Seasonal Pest Control (3 Treatments).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$223

chad A.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was good. They were very customer friendly. It all worked out. I think the price was good.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" that I purchased for the services of Defense Pest Control. It was for a season of pest control.

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
$199

Cheryl P.
10/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
it went well. can't recall all the details at this point now but know I had no complaints.
Description of Work: sprayed for summer 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
$199

George B.
10/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went well. The package was for three treatments. I think the third has yet to be done.
Description of Work: seasonal extermination 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
$100

Phil P.
10/2013
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The initial contact with this company, after I had paid the $199, was a clear indicator of the experience I was going to have with this contractor. I had to REPEATEDLY email and trade voicemails before I finally got the first treatment...SIX WEEKS after I had made payment in full. Perhaps it was a coincidence, but only after I threatened, in an email, to demand a refund from Angie's List due to lack of performance, I finally got the first treatment. Since it was very late, we were already having issues with ants coming in. It took a few weeks but the ant activity did finally subside. Our second treatment was supposed to be in July, so on July 27, I again emailed Scott to inquire when the second treatment would occur, as I had not heard from him. Probably another coincidence that he came out the following Monday (July 29). Our third treatment was supposed to be in September. As I wrote this review, I still had not heard from Scott. I wrote an email on 10/2, which happened to be towards the end of that nice long stretch of sunny, warm weather. AGAIN, ONLY AFTER I CONTACTED HIM DID HE FINALLY PROVIDE THE FINAL SPRAYING TODAY. In fairness, the treatments were effective, but the delays seemed to coincide with (ant) activity. I imagine it will be another week or so until the activity subsides. (that's how long it took after the second treatment. I had a treatment program last year and never had to chase the contractor down to provide the service and it was timely to the extent that there was never any activity due to waiting too long for the next spray. I don't feel that I should have had to "remind" Scott that he had an obligation to uphold. I am so disillusioned with this experience, I will think long and hard before I ever use another Angie's List Big Deal, since it seems to me that they don't vet their contractors very well.
Description of Work: Sprayed exterior for pest control. This was an Angie's Big Deal. Three exterior pest treatments for $199.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$199

Sujata E.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Additionally he gave feedback on other sorts of issues like spiders and insects. He placed extra precautionary traps to make sure that we didn't miss any potential mice. Great work and hope not to have to call him again, but if I do I will! He was courteous and pleasant. He was very informed and his experience made me feel confident that the vermin would not be returning.
Description of Work: Defense Pest Control did a great job. He checked the perimeter of the house and gave suggestions on places around the flower beds and tree-trimming that might prevent digging and potential vermin entry to the home.

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

James K.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very economical price for summer insect control around the house (Cedar House = bees). The technician found other things that should be addressed (Bats) and recommended another company to assist with this. Big difference from last summer to this summer in the amount of bugs/bees around the pool / house. Great service...
Description of Work: Outdoor insect protection - three sprays

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
$199

L W.
09/2013
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The first treatment went well. He sprayed very thoroughly and gave us follow up instructions. We were to be covered by this initial spray for up to six months. I phoned him in early July that our outdoor wasp and bee problem was back (carpenter bees in front of our home). I left a voicemail and did not hear back from him. I also attempted to contact him on two other occassions with no return phone call. My young son (2 yr old) was stung at least 4-5 times by yellow jackets in our back yard. I indicated to Scott this was the circumstance and we needed a spot treatment around the house ASAP. I did not get any return phone call. I hate to leave a poor review but it definitely seemed he wanted our money that weekend he did the initial treatment. I would not use the provider again given how we've been disappointed.
Description of Work: Sprayed exterior of house, backyard, kids play area, an old stone barn and our unfinished basement.

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

$256

Karen H.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went fine - he came and sprayed the baseboards and basement.
Description of Work: the service was performed some time ago - I am guessing on the date - interior insect repellant application.

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

Robert W.
08/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We brought in Defense Pest Control. He identified some issues. There were some he was not able to able to address directly. He was certainly able to identify some issues. Following up on that, one of the things he found was that we had a bird infestation in an open fan port that should have been screened and was not. Having identified the issue, that was a specialty that somebody else did. He arrived promptly and did a professional job with the inspection. The follow-up was done by someone else. We've been pleased by the overall product of both the initial person and the follow-up person.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get some pest extermination done.

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
$139

Sheryl H.
07/2013
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Well, since you asked: I delayed in contacting the vendor but finally did so on 7/15/13. Vendor chose Tues, 7/23 between 11 and 12. Received a phone call early on 7/23 that vendor had two other customers in the Medina area and those customers booked Fri 7/26 and, in the interest of gas conservation, would it be okay to change our appointment to Fri at 4 PM. Accepted vendor's chosen appointment. Received a phone call on Fri 4'ish that the vendor was in Bay Village on a horrific job and being late in the day could the vendor change our appointment to Mon 7/29 before noon. Vendor now has several customers in my area and he would just make it a day in our area. Again, we accepted vendor-chosen appointment. It is now 12:25 PM on Mon 7/29. We're still waiting for vendor to arrive or at least expect a phone call. Wouldn't you?
Description of Work: So far, has made contact and booked and changed appointments. Otherwise, nothing.

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

$199

Response from Defense Pest Control
Job was completed on 7/29. Thank you for your patience.

Daniel R.
07/2013
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Defense Pest Control failed to honor our agreement. I left many voice mails late June to set up appointment for July 5th or 8th. He finally called back, and the dates I wanted were unavailable because he was on vacation. After that, he failed to contact me to set up another date and his "Last Chance: Rodent Exclusion Package" was expiring on July 19, 2013. My wife contacted the corporate office sharing our frustration with this company. The Angie's List representative said that she would contact him. A few days later Scott the owner contacted me and we set up July 16th but he cancelled on the 15th. He later contacted me to reschedule and we decided on July 22. Well, I am still waiting for services I paid for. He did not have the professionalism to notify me that he could not keep the appointment. I have not heard from him since July 17th.
Description of Work: Absolutely nothing! I wasted a lot of time and energy trying to work with Scott. He never answers his phone and extremely slow to return your calls.

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

$139

Response from Defense Pest Control
[member name removed] I did contact you. Although both of our schedules are busy you could not do Thursday or Friday. You were to call me on Monday unless I misunderstood. Your coupon had expired and I still was going to honor it. scott Defense Pest Control

DEBORAH N.
07/2013
5.0
pest control, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
The service went quite well. They were very nice and professional gentlemen.
Description of Work: They quickly found the nest of carpenter ants. They sprayed around the house. He gave me additional information that would be helpful since I am surrounded by large trees.

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

Sharon R.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The service has been going great so far.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $223 for Seasonal Pest Control (3 Treatments).

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

Christopher B.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was vey pleased with the work Scott did. I have already scheduled him for my next treatment.
Description of Work: Spider 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
$89.99

Susan C.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He offered to do some spraying for me, it was additional and he did do that. I haven't done it before so I didn't really have anything to compare it to. What I called them for was to get rid of the smell. There was like a dead rat smell or something and they didn't get rid of the smell but they did prevent further incidents.
Description of Work: I used the "Big Deal" that I purchased for the services of Defense Pest Control. I called them to do rodent prevention. What they did was plug up a lot of holes outside where they thought maybe they would be getting in. They also checked the attic area to see if there was anything and set up a couple of traps.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

nancy W.
06/2013
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I purchased the rodent exclusion package from Angie's list. First, let me state that I am aware that our house is in bad shape outside and didn't expect he could plug all the holes, but I hoped that he could give some advice on the outside conditions, and maybe plug up the lesser mouse entrances, and that he would help us deal with the inside mice. I began trying to reach Mr. Mulcahy shortly before Easter. I got his answer machine and he did return the first call to let me know that he was on vacation and I should contact him when he got back. After that is was very hard for us to connect. He had a number of pressing personal issues. We had one appointment set that had to be cancelled because it was raining that day (hard). He said he would call back the following Monday to reschedule. He did not call back. I did call him back the following day--more telephone tag--He set up another appointment for a Friday but never showed up that day. More telephone tag. We then finally talked and he said that he would come out May 17th. I told him I had an appointment that morning and he said he would come out sometime after 1:00 PM. When I arrived home that day from my appointment I found a card stuck in the front door--he had come early. I called him and he said the house was in too bad shape for him to do anything, although he did plug up the mouse entrance from our heat pump, and blocked one other hole. He said he couldn't be expected to go under our deck (which I never expected and hadn't mentioned). I tentatively asked about the inside mice and he said nothing could be done about them until the outside of the house was fixed. He did offer to talk to my husband about what needed to be repaired on the outside to prevent the mice from getting in. The low score is because I did not get to see him in person, especially after I told him I would not be there that morning and set up an afternoon appointment. I had questions that I would have liked to ask him on site. As I said previously, I know the house is in bad shape and that he would not be able to block all entrances.
Description of Work: Assessed outside of property for rodents.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$139

Jennifer M.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did it while we were gone. It was a lot more affordable than who we used in the past.
Description of Work: They did a preventative treatment for ants and crickets.

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
$199

sue ann D.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Used steel wool in some entrances, Suggested a person to help with intruding birds.
Description of Work: Closed holes where pests could enter my basement

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

JANET M.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Scott came promptly on time for his appointment. He listened to my complaints and walked with me to the locations where I was finding mice in my basement. He took the time to look completely around the basement, and then went outside and covered the perimeter of the house to look for entry points for the mice into the house. He found one way behind some shrubs where I never would have discovered it. He then filled in the entry with steel wool and then caulked over it to seal up the hole. Scott then came back in the basement, set some traps for mice that may have already been in the house and were not now able to get out. He also found a spot in the floor, behing a drain pipe by the base of the wall. Again he filled in with steel wool and caulked over the hole. Scott then left a few extra mouse traps with me and told me to give him a call in about a week to see if he had stopped the mice from getting in.
Description of Work: Looked for entry points both inside and outside of my house that mice that were using to get into my basement. He found two entry points and filled them in with steel wool and caulking. He also set up several mouse traps in the basement in case there were mice that were already in the basement and couldn't get 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
$139

Jerry K.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very well - very smoothly, from beginning to end. Owner, Scott, is a very nice person and very professional!
Description of Work: Treated home for spiders - indoor 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
$89
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Contact information

5457 Pine Ln, Solon, OH 44139

http://www.defensepestcontrolservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

Pest Control,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment

FAQ

Defense Pest Control is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Defense Pest Control accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Defense Pest Control offers free project estimates.
Yes, Defense Pest Control offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Defense Pest Control does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Defense Pest Control offers emergency services.
Yes, Defense Pest Control offers warranties.
Defense Pest Control offers the following services: bed bugs, general pest control & exterminating, seasonal power spray - exterior, bedbugs, rodents, wood destroying insect inspections, pest control - ants, slab ants, sugar ants, carpenter ants, spiders, centipedes,bees, wasps, carpenter bees, termites, drain flies, house hold flies, roaches
Termites

Contact information

5457 Pine Ln, Solon, OH 44139

http://www.defensepestcontrolservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day