American Pest
American Pest is a 100-year-old regional pest control company serving 50,000+ residential and commercial customers across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia with IPM services, Anticimex SMART digital rodent monitoring, and Sentricon termite systems as a subsidiary of Anticimex.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1925
- HeadquartersFulton, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What American Pest does
American Pest is a 100-year-old regional pest control company founded in 1925 in Washington, D.C. (originally as American Disinfectant Company) and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The company delivers integrated pest management (IPM) services to more than 50,000 homes and businesses across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, with 450+ employees including two PhD entomologists and 16 Associate-Certified Entomologists. Its customer base spans eight verticals: residential homeowners, commercial businesses, property management, food processing, beer/wine/spirits producers, K-12 and higher education, and federal government facilities including NIH, the Library of Congress, and the Architect of the Capitol. The company has been a subsidiary of the international pest control operator Anticimex since 2016.
The core technology stack centers on the Anticimex SMART digital pest control platform (5G-connected electronic traps, digital sensors, cameras, and AI-enabled rodent detection, with 15,000+ devices deployed) and the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System with Always Active bait technology, an EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winner (2000). Complementary services include bed bug, ant, cockroach, mosquito, tick, stinging insect, spotted lanternfly, and bird control, plus EPA-approved commercial disinfection, real estate WDI inspections, and international consulting across 50+ countries. Commercial clients include Cushman & Wakefield, Vornado Realty, Tishman Speyer, Morgan Properties, Stone Tower Winery, and 3Stars Brewing.
American Pest operates a predominantly subscription-based recurring revenue model anchored by Preferred Care home plans, Sentricon termite monitoring, and seasonal mosquito/tick programs, supplemented by one-time services (real estate inspections, special event spraying, bird control). Pricing is quote-based by property size and severity, with monthly billing available through Slice and a $25 Pester-A-Pal referral credit. The company is sales-led with field service professionals performing on-site visits, supported by a customer portal, phone-based sales (301-232-5845), and a multi-channel marketing presence across content, social, SEO, and earned media including Angi Super Service Awards and BBB A+ accreditation.
American Pest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- American Pest
- Legal name
- American Pest
- Website
- https://americanpest.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1925
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- American Pest is a 100-year-old regional pest control company serving 50,000+ residential and commercial customers across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia with IPM services, Anticimex SMART digital rodent monitoring, and Sentricon termite systems as a subsidiary of Anticimex.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
American Pest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pest Control Services
- NAICS
- Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL), Recurring Maintenance Plans (General Pests) (HSAMAAAN), Grocery, Supermarket & Food Retail Pest Control (HSAMAKAC), Healthcare Facilities Pest Control (Hospitals, Clinics) (HSAMAKAE)
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Where American Pest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fulton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
American Pest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Preferred Care Recurring Service Plans: Year-round recurring pest control service plans (Preferred Care) providing proactive protection against 30+ pests. Plans include regular scheduled treatments, inspections, and callbacks. Monthly billing available through Slice payment option.
- Termite Control Services: Termite inspection and Sentricon system installation/maintenance services. Includes annual monitoring and bait replenishment.
- Seasonal Mosquito & Tick Control: Monthly seasonal mosquito and tick control services typically running March to October (7-8 services per season).
- Real Estate Inspection Services: One-time Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspections for real estate transactions, including termite inspections for buying, selling, or refinancing properties.
- Pest Free Pledge Guarantee: Guarantee program where if pests return after treatment, the company returns and re-treats at no additional cost under the Pest Free Pledge.
- Special Event Mosquito Spraying: One-time mosquito spray services for outdoor special events such as weddings, graduations, and corporate gatherings.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Preferred Care plans offer safe, affordable, environmentally-friendly pest control solutions |
| Subscription | Annual | Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System for continuous termite protection |
| Subscription | Monthly | Seasonal Mosquito & Tick Control - Monthly treatments during peak season |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Real Estate/WDI Termite Inspection |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Referral Credit Program - $25 off for referrer and new customer |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels13 records
American Pest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
American Pest delivers recurring and one-time pest control services for residential and commercial customers across Maryland, DC, and Virginia, covering 30+ pests including ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, rodents, termites, ticks, stinging insects, and spotted lanternflies. Its flagship offerings are the Preferred Care subscription home plans, SMART digital rodent monitoring, and the Sentricon termite colony elimination system, supplemented by industry-tailored commercial IPM programs, real estate WDI inspections, disinfectant services, and bird control.
Product overview
American Pest offers a comprehensive portfolio of pest control products and services for residential and commercial customers in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. The core offering includes SMART Pest Control (an intelligent monitoring system with electronic traps and sensors), Preferred Care Home Pest Control Plans for residential properties, and Commercial Pest Control programs for businesses. Additional specialized services include bed bug treatment, ant control, cockroach control, mosquito control, rodent control, termite control (using Sentricon technology), tick control, stinging insect control, spotted lanternfly control, real estate inspection, disinfection services, bird control, government pest control, and international consulting. The company also provides customer-facing tools including a Customer Portal for account management and Slice for monthly payment plans, all backed by a Pest Free Pledge guarantee.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Preferred Care: Home pest control service plans offering safe, affordable, environmentally-friendly pest control solutions
- SMART Pest Control
- Slice
- AP Cares
- Pest Free Pledge
Products and services
- SMART Pest Control Intelligent pest control service using electronic traps, digital sensors, and cameras with around-the-clock monitoring and 5G connectivity to detect and prevent rodent infestations in an environmentally-friendly way for residential and commercial customers.
- Preferred Care Home Pest Control Plans Recurring home pest control service plans covering 30+ pests, offering proactive year-round protection designed around each season for Maryland, DC, and Virginia homeowners.
- Commercial Pest Control Comprehensive pest management programs for businesses including weekly, monthly, or one-time services delivered by state-certified and OSHA-certified professionals, with industry-tailored IPM solutions.
- Bed Bug Treatment Professional bed bug extermination service including visual inspection, conventional liquid spray treatment, and heat treatment options developed by experienced entomologists.
- Ant Control Home ant control service using a holistic approach that includes species identification, nest location, targeted baiting, spray treatments, and prevention measures.
- Cockroach Control Professional cockroach control service for German and American cockroaches using specialized inspection, baiting, and ongoing monitoring treatments.
- Mosquito Control Seasonal mosquito (and tick) control program with monthly treatments from March to October, special event spraying, and yard inspections for residential properties.
- Rodent Control Certified rodent control service including inspection, sealing of entry points, bait station installation, interior/exterior treatment, and follow-up inspections.
- Termite Control (Sentricon) Termite control service using the Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System with Always Active bait technology for continuous monitoring and colony elimination, with free initial inspection.
- Tick Control Monthly spray treatment service targeting residential tick zones under decks, along fences, in wooded areas, and across lawns using entomologist-developed protocols.
- Stinging Insect Control Residential stinging insect control service including initial inspection, tailored treatment, nest removal, and follow-up services for bees, wasps, and hornets.
- Spotted Lanternfly Control Invasive species management service targeting spotted lanternflies, including egg mass removal and exterior spray treatments for residential properties.
- Real Estate Inspection (WDI) One-time Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspections for real estate transactions, including termite inspections for buying, selling, or refinancing properties.
- Disinfectant Services Broad-spectrum EPA-approved disinfectant treatment delivered through specialized misting equipment for effective elimination of viruses and bacteria on commercial environmental surfaces.
- Bird Control Commercial bird control service including inspection, bird spikes, netting, exclusion services, air curtains, mechanical traps, and baiting for starlings, pigeons, and sparrows.
- Government Pest Control Specialty pest control service for federal and government facilities including NIH, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Federal Trade Commission, Architect of the Capitol, and Library of Congress.
- International Consulting International pest-related consulting service delivered since 1999 by American Pest entomologists across 50+ foreign countries covering termites, mosquitoes, rodents, and cockroaches.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15,000+ SMART rodent control devices installed providing 24/7 monitoring
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use American Pest
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
American Pest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
American Pest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- International Government EntitiesminorSince 1999, American Pest entomologists have worked in over 50 foreign countries on pest-related projects including termites, mosquitoes, rodents, and cockroaches. Countries include Yaounde Cameroon, Bangkok, Beijing, Cairo, London, Rome, Stockholm, and many others.
- AnticimexcoreIn 2016, American Pest became part of Anticimex, an international pest control company. This partnership provided significant technological and educational resources while maintaining local focus and commitment. Anticimex SMART digital pest control technology was integrated into American Pest's service offerings.
- Property Management Association (PMA) of Washington DCcoreFive-star sponsor of the Property Management Association for many years. Built many partnerships and relationships through attending PM-EXPO, Summer Classic, August Social events. American Pest representatives Brian and Larry have been active members volunteering for charity groups.
- DittmarminorProperty management company testimonial partner citing American Pest as enabling focus on managing properties while providing expert pest control services.
- LEED Certification BodiesminorAmerican Pest's LEED pest control services help businesses obtain credits toward LEED Existing Building Operations and Maintenance certification. Services use pest biology, structure, and environmental observations to eliminate pests with minimal pesticide use.
- NIH (National Institutes of Health)coreAmerican Pest has earned opportunities to service some of the nation's most elite government operations including NIH facilities in the Washington DC area.
- U.S. Chamber of CommercecoreProviding pest control services for U.S. Chamber of Commerce facilities in Washington DC.
- Federal Trade CommissioncorePest control services for Federal Trade Commission facilities in Washington DC.
- Architect of the CapitolcoreProtecting historic government buildings under Architect of the Capitol jurisdiction in Washington DC.
- Library of CongresscorePest management services for Library of Congress facilities, protecting valuable collections and historic buildings.
- DC Brewers' GuildminorPartnered with DC Brewers' Guild supporting craft brewery community through pest control services and industry events.
- Maryland Distillers GuildminorPartnership with Maryland Distillers Guild supporting distillery pest control needs.
- Brewers Association Of MarylandminorAssociation partnership supporting Maryland craft beer industry with specialized pest management services.
- Virginia Craft Brewers GuildminorPartnership with Virginia Craft Brewers Guild supporting Virginia craft brewery pest control needs.
- Virginia Distillers AssociationminorAssociation partnership supporting Virginia distillery pest control needs.
- Stone Tower WineryminorWine production pest control partnership with testimonial endorsement. American Pest provides pest control for production and tasting rooms.
- 3Stars BrewingminorBrewery pest control partnership providing services for production facilities.
- Ocelot BrewingminorBrewery pest control partnership providing services for production facilities.
- Cushman & WakefieldminorCommercial real estate and property management company using American Pest services for managed properties.
- Morgan PropertiesminorMulti-housing property management company using American Pest for pest control across portfolio.
- Southern ManagementminorProperty management company using American Pest for residential and commercial properties.
- Tishman SpeyerminorReal estate investment firm using American Pest for managed properties.
- Vornado RealtyminorReal estate investment trust using American Pest for pest control services.
- Breast Care for WashingtonminorNonprofit partnership for breast cancer awareness. American Pest pledged $10,000 donation and ongoing support for DC breast cancer screenings where the highest breast cancer mortality rate exists.
- Casey Cares FoundationminorNonprofit partnership supporting families with ill children through donations and community support.
- Maryland Half MarathonminorEvent sponsorship supporting cancer research and community health initiatives.
- AOBA (Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington)minorIndustry association membership supporting commercial real estate and property management community.
- BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore)minorIndustry association membership for building owners and managers.
- CAI (Community Associations Institute Washington Metropolitan Chapter)minorCommunity associations institute membership supporting HOA and condo community management.
- MMHA (Maryland Multi Housing Association)minorMaryland multi-housing industry association membership.
- NVAA (Northern Virginia Apartment Association)minorNorthern Virginia apartment industry association membership.
- VAMA (Virginia Apartment Management Association)minorVirginia apartment management industry association membership.
- National Pest Management AssociationcoreIndustry association membership. American Pest was founded by a founding member and past president (1941-1942) of NPMA. Company maintains QualityPro & QualityPro Green accreditation through NPMA.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
American Pest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Truly Nolen: Established US pest control franchise with significant Mid-Atlantic presence. Competes with American Pest on residential, termite, and commercial pest services with similar recurring service model.
- Orkin: Largest US pest control operator (subsidiary of Rollins). Competes with American Pest across residential and commercial segments in MD/DC/VA with a national brand and broader geographic reach.
- Rentokil Initial: Global pest control and hygiene services leader. Competes directly with American Pest through Terminix in residential/commercial pest and offers similar SMART-style digital monitoring globally.
- Terminix: Major US pest control brand (now part of Rentokil Initial). Direct competitor in residential and commercial pest and termite services throughout American Pest's Mid-Atlantic footprint.
Regional players
- Plunkett's Pest Control: Family-owned regional pest control operator in the Upper Midwest. Similar independent/legacy positioning and full-service residential and commercial offerings; comparable business model but different geography.
- Arrow Exterminators: Large Southeast-based pest control operator with similar integrated pest management approach and recurring service model. Comparable in size, service mix, and operational philosophy, though not directly competing in MD/DC/VA.
Direct peers
- Mosquito Joe: Franchise-based mosquito and tick control specialist. Direct competitor to American Pest's seasonal mosquito/tick program in the Mid-Atlantic region.
- HomeTeam Pest Defense: Pest control franchise network offering residential and commercial pest services. Competes with American Pest on general pest, termite, and rodent services in shared Mid-Atlantic markets.
- Ehrlich Pest Control: Regional pest control operator (Rentokil subsidiary) with strong Mid-Atlantic presence. Closest geographic and service-portfolio peer to American Pest, serving overlapping residential and commercial customers.
Emerging players
- Hawx Pest Control: Fast-growing private pest control operator expanding across multiple US markets. Competes with American Pest on residential general pest and offers similar recurring service plans with growing commercial presence.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
American Pest financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
American Pest leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
American Pest funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
American Pest M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about American Pest
What does American Pest do?
American Pest delivers recurring and one-time pest control services for residential and commercial customers across Maryland, DC, and Virginia, covering 30+ pests including ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, rodents, termites, ticks, stinging insects, and spotted lanternflies. Its flagship offerings are the Preferred Care subscription home plans, SMART digital rodent monitoring, and the Sentricon termite colony elimination system, supplemented by industry-tailored commercial IPM programs, real estate WDI inspections, disinfectant services, and bird control.
Is American Pest a public or private company?
American Pest is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was American Pest founded?
American Pest was founded in 1925. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is American Pest based?
American Pest is headquartered in Fulton, United States, in the North America region.
How does American Pest make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Preferred Care Recurring Service Plans are the primary driver. The others are termite Control Services, seasonal Mosquito & Tick Control, real Estate Inspection Services, pest Free Pledge Guarantee and special Event Mosquito Spraying.
Who are American Pest's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Truly Nolen, Orkin, Rentokil Initial and Terminix. Regional players are Plunkett's Pest Control and Arrow Exterminators. Direct peers are Mosquito Joe, HomeTeam Pest Defense and Ehrlich Pest Control. Hawx Pest Control is listed as an emerging player.
Does American Pest have an API?
No public API is recorded for American Pest.
What industry is American Pest in?
American Pest's product category is Pest Control Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAHAC, Residential Pest Control, with a secondary code of HSAMAAAL, Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty). Its NAICS code is 561710.