About American Pest Control
For over 100 Years, American Pest has been the pest control company Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia residents and businesses trust. From our beginning as a storefront at 928 I Street NW to today, our pest control experts deliver fully integrated pest management services to homes and businesses across the region.
Serving Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia for over 100 Years
Since its inception in 1925, American Pest has obtained an elite status as one of the oldest, premier pest control businesses operating in the Washington, DC area. Armed with a fleet of over 300 expertly-trained pest professionals, American Pest attributes its success to a longstanding tradition of excellence in providing quality pest control solutions for homes and businesses. American Pest’s hiring and training standards ensure that our technicians are the best-trained and best-equipped in the region. We practice the latest in applied Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to ensure that our treatments are environmentally responsible and safe for homes and businesses.
Our residential pest control and commercial pest management programs are developed and overseen by staff entomologists, keeping our integrated pest management services current with the latest IPM practices and in full compliance with all applicable regulations. Every treatment we recommend is environmentally responsible and safe for your home or business.
We offer pest control services for residential and commercial properties across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including:
- Home Pest Control
- Residential Bed Bug Control
- Commercial Bed Bug Solutions
- Commercial Rodent Control
- Termite Control For Homes
- Commercial Termite Treatments
- Bird Control
- Commercial Pest Management
- Residential Mosquito Control
- Commercial Mosquito Treatments
- Backyard Tick Control
- Ant Control
Why You Should Choose American Pest
American Pest is a locally focused pest control company, which means every decision we make is guided by what’s best for the communities we actually live and work in, not a distant corporate office.
That regional focus shapes everything from how we hire to how we treat. Our pest control experts are held to rigorous standards because the neighbors we serve deserve nothing less. We don’t hand off your account to a call center. When you contact us, you’re talking to people who know your neighborhood, understand the pest pressures specific to this region, and show up ready to solve the problem.
We also invest in our people differently than the national players do. Our programs are developed and overseen at the local level, with a team that includes some of the most credentialed pest management professionals in the industry. That depth of expertise doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of 100 years of deliberate hiring and training and a genuine commitment to getting it right for the people who trust us with their homes and businesses.
Mission
To protect the homes and businesses in our communities from pests, so the neighbors we care for can thrive and enjoy life—without distraction or worry.
Values
Trust: Building and sustaining trust is what cements long-standing relationships.
Integrity: Everything we do is in the best interests of our customers and employees.
Quality: Through & through; it’s in our people, our products, and our services.
Vision
To ensure our customers’ safety, wellness, and happiness through the most advanced, environmentally responsible pest-control methods.
Our History
American Pest was founded by Paul Calvert Cissel as the American Disinfectant Company in 1925. Mr. Cissel founded the company with the philosophy of offering prompt and courteous service at a fair price. American Pest provided general pest control services for property owners in the District of Columbia from the company’s original office at 928 I Street NW. Cissel was also a founding member of the National Pest Control Association (now the National Pest Management Association) and served as its President from 1941-1942. After his death in 1953, he was succeeded by J. Harry Britt, a long-time associate with the company. Britt was also actively involved in local and state pest control associations and the commercial real estate community until his death in 1975.
By this time, the American Disinfectant Company’s business had grown exponentially. After William E. Roll, an ADC employee since 1932, stepped in as President and Chairman of the Board in 1975, the company merged with Apex Exterminating Company in 1976. After the construction of the Washington Convention Center, the company office moved to 5201 First Place NE, Washington, DC in 1979. In 100 years, American Pest has had only seven presidents, illustrating how much we value local expertise and tradition.
In 2016, American Pest became part of the international pest control company, Anticimex. With this partnership, we have added significant technological and educational resources while proudly maintaining our local focus and commitment. These resources also allow us to provide consistent pest control services for companies with needs across the United States and to help our customers maintain the high standards of pest management they have come to expect, even when they move away from our region.
American Pest Today
American Pest currently operates out of its new state-of-the-art corporate office in Columbia, Maryland, and warehouses in Springfield, Troy, and Richmond, Virginia, and Frederick, Lanham, and Owings Mills, Maryland. The company provides integrated pest management services for residential, commercial, and government properties in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The staff includes two PhD entomologists, 16 associate-certified entomologists (ACE), 129 state-certified technicians, and over 450 employees. Services provided by American Pest are QualityPro & Quality Pro Green accredited by NPMA, the industry’s highest mark of excellence, for their integration of non-toxic methods and low-impact EPA-labeled products.
Company Affiliations
At American Pest we are a Best Pick Maryland pest control company that is affiliated with many local and national organizations. We are proud to boast an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and have received the Angi’s Super Service awards for six years and counting! See our list of professional affiliations and memberships below.
- AOBA – Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington
- Augusta Chamber
- Baltimore County Chamber
- BNI – Business Network International
- BOMA – Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore
- CAI – Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute
- Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
- DPOB – Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
- FBCIA – Frederick County Building Industry Association
- Frederick Flying Cows
- Frederick Keys
- Goochland Chamber of Commerce
- Hanover Chamber of Commerce
- IFMA – International Facility Management Association
- IREM – Institute of Real Estate Management
- Level 10 – Level 10 LLC
- Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
- Maryland State Pest Control Association
- MMHA – Maryland Multi Housing Association
- Montgomery County, MD Little League
- National Pest Management Association
- NVAA – Northern Virginia Apartment Association
- PMA – Property Management Association
- Richmond United
- SOCA – Soccer Organization of Charlottesville Area
- UMBC Arena
- US Green Business Council
- VAMA – Virginia Apartment Management Association
- Virginia State Pest Control Association
Trusted by over 55,000+ Homes & Businesses
“American Pest service technicians are always willing to take their time and listen to concerns, answer questions and crawl around checking out areas that may show signs of intruding insects or rodents.”
“I wanted to write to say how impressed I am with your entire crew and the general way you operate. Everyone who entered my home was sympathetic, sensitive, competent, and respectful. I think what stands out was the way your company understood, and expressed in its own way, the psychological damage that bed bugs inflict.”
“Everyone at this company is wonderful to work with – whether it’s customer service, billing, technicians and even the web team! I love this company!”
“I called American Pest because of an ant problem but they wound up treating so much more. Great conversation with the main office and the tech who came to the house was incredibly punctual, courteous, extremely knowledgeable/excited about his work. Happy to say I no longer share the house with ants or any other insects!”
“Excellent service!! Our rep was great, answered all our questions, and explained things well. Had a lot of spiders and other crawlers; nothing since our service!! Would highly recommend!!”
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