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Prevent tick-borne illness throughout the entire season.
Don't let the bed bugs bite a second longer. Contact American Pest for the most comprehensive bed bug control solution in the industry.
Take the bite out of the great outdoors and enjoy your yard without itchy mosquito bites ruining the fun!
Detect and defend against infestations; prevent future problems.
Our certified rodent control professionals will put an end to your frustration by getting rid of rats and mice inside your home.
Anticimex SMART is an intelligent pest control system with around-the-clock monitoring and support.
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American Pest— a subsidiary of Anticimex and US Capitol region’s premier pest management firm—acquires MosquitoXpress in the latest acquisition. Fulto
Rats are one pest that you can’t tolerate on your Maryland property. Ants and flies can be annoying, but panic ensues whenever rats appear — and for g
With winter well on its way, mosquitoes and flies plaguing your yard are a thing of the past. With the cooler days and nights, insects have practicall
Discovering an ant infestation around your Maryland home can be a real pain. You see one, but then discover a whole trail of them marching one by one
An earwig is an intimidating looking insect, with pincers coming out of their abdomen. They have the appearance of wings, but most are unable to use t
For many, late August means back-to-school for families around the DMV. Parents of college-bound students become suddenly fraught with empty nest synd
Every year families look forward to being able to spend the holidays together. However, many forget to take caution in preventing a bed bug infestatio
We all know the relaxing sounds of crickets chirping on a nice summer night. What most of us don’t know, though, is why they are singing these songs o
There is no doubt that cockroaches are among the most disgusting creatures on the planet. Whether you see one scoot across the breakfast table, just m
Are you seeing tiny red bugs in your home? You may be tempted to think that they are insects like ants or flies, but they are actually part of the ara
Finding hundreds of tiny red bugs in your home can be a little unnerving, no matter what time of the year you find them. And, if you know that clover
There are a lot of different stinging insects out there. Thanks partially to movies and cartoons of people being chased by huge swarms of “killer” ins
You have a new visitor, and it’s worse than your in-laws. It’s a centipede. Actually, where there is one, there are many more. You are probably wonder
In our coverage area of Maryland and Northern Virginia, we have three primary species of carpet beetle that can cause trouble in your home. They come
Are you seeing these creatures in your home? Carpet beetles are found inside homes, warehouses, museums, and other buildings. Once inside they may ca
Carpet beetles. Many of us have seen them but few people know what these minuscule insects are actually capable of. Oftentimes mistaken for “some sort
Big, bold, and buzzing—three innocuous words describing the frightening and seemingly “aggressive” force behind the Carpenter bee. A strong contender
Summer may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! To celebrate the end of summer American Pest will be holding the American Pe
Is heat really the best way to kill bed bugs? Yes--if you know what you're doing. But too often, the frustrated and distraught victims of these blood-
Let's face it, bug bites are an inevitable part of life. If you're warm-blooded, you're going to get bitten by something. So, it is no wonder you've m
If you have a few ants crawling around your kitchen or pantry, it may be no big deal. Nesting ants that enter your house to forage for food aren't too
Fulton, MD, October 8, 2019—American Pest, Washington DC’s leading provider in modern, preventative pest management, acquires PestMasters, Inc—a famil
Fulton, MD, August 31, 2020—American Pest, Washington DC’s leading provider in modern, preventative pest management, acquires Atlas Exterminator Co.,
Intrastate Pest Control was founded in 1969 by Robert “Bob” Wells and has served the Charlottesville community for three generations, with a strong ma
It started when you saw a black, rice-shaped pellet on your counter. Or perhaps it was the scratching sound in your walls that first alerted you to th
Mice and rats are both types of rodents and both something that you do not want invading your home. But, if you do all of a sudden find yourself eye t
There is a point in every horror movie when, almost inevitably, there will be a mysterious noise that someone has to go and investigate, and the whole
Yellowjackets and Paper Wasps are common pests during the summer months, and it is important to be able to identify them for multiple reasons. When it
In as early as April or May many homeowners and business owners across Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. will witness an alarming (yet remarkable
Lyme disease diagnoses have been steadily increasing in the United States at alarming rates, especially the Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. Below is
In the fall, when temperatures drop, we humans notice it. It prompts us to keep our windows closed more often and turn the heat up. And, if we notice
American Pest - a subsidiary of Anticimex and US Capitol region's premier pest management firm - acquires Fidelity Exterminating Specialists, Inc. in
Arrow American Termite & Pest Control—a woman-owned business—was founded by Bonnie Morris and has been serving residents and business owners of so
American Pest—US Capitol region’s premiere pest management firm—obtains GreenStar Termite & Pest in latest acquisition Fulton, MD, December 13, 20
Fulton, MD, July 22, 2019—American Pest, a modern pest control company servicing the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, acquires Annapolis Pest Control in
American Pest— a subsidiary of Anticimex and US Capitol region’s premiere pest management firm—acquires MidAtlantic Pest Services in latest acquisitio
Fulton, MD, December 31, 2019—American Pest, a modern pest control company servicing Maryland, DC, and Virginia has added seven new Associate Certifie
The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has sent the world into an unprecedented and uncertain spiral. The United States now has the highest confir
American Pest added six Associate Certified Entomologists (ACE) to its staff today in Howard County. To be eligible for ACE certification, one must ha
People often get millipedes and centipedes confused, considering how similar their names are. While they do have a few similarities, they are actually
The NPMA’s Women of Excellence award recognizes women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way. This international honor is op
Here are quite a few misconceptions still surrounding bed bugs, even though their resurgence has been making headlines in recent years. It’s time to p
If you are looking to buy, sell, or rent a home in Maryland the structure will need a wood damaging insect (WDI) report. This report notes any areas t
In our Maryland service area, subterranean termites are a serious, and nearly invisible, threat to man-made structures. These insects live in the grou
Are you wondering if American Pest is right for your business or home? You can tell a lot about someone by who they hang around with, and American Pes
Fulton, MD, September 30, 2021—American Pest, the leading provider in modern, preventive pest management throughout Maryland, Washington D.C., and Vir
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to raise awareness about this disease. Did you know breast cancer is the second most common
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