• Rated an A+ pest control company by the Better Business Bureau
  • Conveniently located for pest control in Fort Washington, MD.
  • Uses only EPA-approved products for ecologically friendly pest management services

Fort Washington, MD is a great place to live for many reasons. It's close to Washington, DC, it has a beautiful view of the Potomac River, and it's home to many families and businesses. However, Fort Washington is also home to many pests who are active all year-round. That's why having a pest control service in Fort Washington MD is so important. 

American Pest has been providing pest control services since 1925 and now has the latest SMART and eco-friendly pest control alternatives to keep more than 30 pests away from your home. So if you're looking for a pest control service in Fort Washington MD, look no further than American Pest.

How American Pest Can Protect Your Fort Washington, MD House from Pests All Year-Round 

We serve Fort Washington and surrounding areas

Serving Communities Throughout the Fort Washington Area

Zip Codes

20002, 20007, 20008, 20011, 20012, 20016, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20030, 20032, 20057, 20059, 20070, 20108,

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What does American Pest Control do for the environment in Fort Washington, MD.?

Best Company recently announced the recipients of their 2022 Sustainability Award. This award is for companies that go the extra mile for the environment.  American Pest is recognized for offering an eco-friendly pest control solution named SMART. 

We also have accreditation from the National Property Management Association (NPMA). This recognition is for non-toxic pest solutions and the use of EPA-labeled products. In addition, American Pest has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certificate. We can earn the businesses we work with credits toward their own LEED certificate.

What can American Pest do for Flying Pests in Fort Washington, MD.?

The views over the Potomac River and the National Golf Course’s lakes and pools attract insects. Pools in individual yards, birdbaths, and standing water bring flying, stinging pests. Bird baths can be a real problem if someone with severe allergies gets stung. Property owners, businesses, and restaurants can benefit from the services provided by American Pest.

The following information is to help you identify the flying pests in your yard and learn some facts about their behavior.

  • Wasps, Hornets. Wasps and Hornets are long, slim, and have a distinct waist. Come in all colors-from solid black to fluorescent blue or red. It can sting multiple times. 
  • Yellow Jackets - Have yellow and black markings, shorter, more evenly sized body, usually only sting once, not as painful as wasps or hornets.
  • Bees - Bees are crucial to our ecosystem. They are less likely to come to an eating establishment but will search for fruit. Usually black and yellow or black and white. Carpenter bees can be in any wood item. Listen for buzzing in the walls. Small bees. Bees are seldom aggressive unless you disturb their hive or step on a group of carpenter bees in a piece of rotted wood. They travel in groups - if one bee stings you, look for his friends.
  • Mosquitoes & Flies - Mosquitos are very prominent in the Fort Washington area. It can be alarming when people try to eat or enjoy the outside. We can do a focused spray in a specific or large size. 

We will educate you on how to prevent a future invasion. In addition, we provide some tips and information from our experience.