About American Pest Control
For over 100 Years, American Pest has been providing general pest control services to the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions. From our beginning as a storefront at 928 I Street NW to today, we deliver fully integrated, eco-friendly services to the homes and businesses in our over 30,000 square mile territory.
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.
American Pest quickly and confidently implements the latest technological advancements and green initiatives in the pest control industry. All of our pest management programs are developed and overseen by our staff entomologists to ensure we remain abreast of the latest Integrated Pest Management practices and that our services comply with all current regulations.
We offer a variety of eco-friendly pest control services for residential and commercial properties as well as industries in the Washington D.C. area including:
Mission
Our 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.
The American Disinfectant Company was purchased from Mr. Cissel’s widow on November 23rd, 1983, by Robert Byrne, William Roll, Robert Wells, and Jay Nixon. The company was also renamed American Pest Management and received a new logo. After William Roll retired in 1987, Robert B. Byrne was elected President and Chairman of the Board. During his tenure, new service centers were constructed in Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, and Herndon to address the company’s growing service area, which now included Maryland and Northern Virginia. Jay Nixon succeeded Byrne in 1997, and his son, Matt Nixon, later succeeded him. As American Pest Management continued to expand operations, a new office was opened in Burtonsville, Maryland in 2006 to house the growing Residential Division.
In 2008, American Pest Management became a Copesan partner, which granted American Pest Management the opportunity to provide its signature quality regional service for national contracts. The company introduced a new logo on January 1st, 2010 when the company name was shortened to American Pest. In 2016, American Pest was acquired by the Anticimex Company, giving our growing regional business access to vast international resources and technology.
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.
- Angie’s List
- Best Company
- Best Pick Reports
- Better Business Bureau
- Breast Care for Washington
- Brewers Association of Maryland
- Casey Cares Foundation
- Charlottesville Area Assosiation of Realtors (CAAR)
- Community Association Institute – Chesapeake Region Chapter
- DC Brewers Guild
- Five Star
- Guild Quality
- Harford County Chamber of Commerce
- Howard County Chamber of Commerce
- Maple Lawn Business Community
- Maryland Distillers Guild
- Maryland Half Marathon
- Maryland Hotel And Lodging Association
- Maryland Multi-Housing Association (MMHA)
- National Pest Management Association
- No More Stolen Childhoods
- Virginia Apartment Management Assocation
- Prince William County Chamber of Commerce
- Property Management Association (PMA)
- Professional Pest Management Alliance
- Quality Pro
- Richmond Chamber of Commerce
- SECU
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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