American Pest Celebrates 100 Years of Business with Longstanding Commitment to Customers and Communities
Trusted by over 50,000 homeowners and businesses in the Washington metro region, the pest control company’s 100-year milestone speaks to its consistent dedication to high-quality service, expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Washington, DC (January 30, 2025) – American Pest, an Anticimex company, is celebrating 100 years in business this year, marking a century of pest prevention services offered throughout the local Maryland, Virginia and DC regions.
“We are grateful to our long-standing customers and dedicated employees for getting us to this milestone,” said Kevin Poland, President at American Pest. “We attribute this centennial celebration to our ongoing commitment to trust, innovation, and accountability, which are the pillars of our success.”
Originally founded in 1925 as an American Disinfectant Company with the philosophy of offering prompt and courteous service at a fair price, American Pest stands today as one of the oldest, continuously operating pest control businesses in the United States.
The pest control company credits its success to its team of over 400 expertly-trained pest professionals, including two PhD entomologists, ten associate-certified entomologists (ACE), and over 30 state-certified technicians, along with its longstanding tradition of excellence in providing integrated pest management (IPM) services that are environmentally responsible for residential, commercial, and government properties.
Over the past 100 years, the pest management industry has evolved significantly, embracing more sustainable solutions and incorporating modern technology to combat pests in more efficient ways. Along with these improvements to the science and application of pest control products, American Pest is committed to educating customers on the value of recurring services to provide year-round protection and to avoid thousands of dollars in infestation remediation. It adheres to its core values of innovation, customer service and community engagement, while staying atop the everchanging pest control landscape. The company will continue to serve its loyal customers whilst continuing to expand awareness of its services to more residents and businesses in the MD, DC, and VA regions.
American Pest launched this year-long celebration by hosting an all-employee kickoff event and award ceremony on January 30th. The company is using the 100 year mark to reintroduce its brand with a refreshed logo and new trucks, plus it plans to launch a series of corporate social responsibility efforts through its AP Cares initiative.
“At American Pest, we believe that servicing the places where we live and giving back to the community is not only our responsibility, but also a privilege,” Poland shared. “For the past 100 years, our team has not only provided pest control services to Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC residents and businesses, but we’ve also developed a strong commitment to supporting our neighbors and local non-profit organizations in efforts to give back to the communities where employees live and work.”
For more information on American Pest, visit https://americanpest.net/.
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About American Pest:
Since its inception in 1925, American Pest has maintained an elite reputation as one of the oldest, premier pest control companies servicing over 50,000 residential, commercial, and government customers in the expanding Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC regions. Backed by a century of experience, the company’s dedicated team of experts deliver the most technologically advanced and environmentally responsible pest solutions with a mission to protect the homes and businesses in their communities from pests, so people can live and work safely and happily—without distraction or worry. For more information about American Pest, visit https://americanpest.net/.