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Pest Guide

Our highly trained, experienced pest control specialists are motivated to, not just spray and leave, they are determined to find the cause and fix it. AMPEST isn’t focused on just controlling your house pest problem we want to exterminate it. From the typical pests like ants, roaches, and rodents to occasional invaders, to stinging insects we can solve any of your pest problem needs.

Carpenter Ants Vs. Termites

You’ve recently noticed some dirt gathering here and there inside your
house and wondering how it got there? Maybe seen a dirt pile on a window sill?

Pavement Ants

These ants are known for constructing big colonies underground and occasionally nest indoors.

Pharaoh Ants

Pharaoh ants are a very small (approximately 2mm in length), yellowish-brown, harmless species of ant.

How can I Avoid Mosquitoes?

Mosquito season is coming! they are really looking forward to meet your acquaintance outdoors.

Mosquito Identification

Identify mosquitoes and where they’re coming from

Mosquito Borne Diseases

Keep family’s best friend healthy this Mosquito Season.

Larry Cottini

October 28, 2024

Ampest is the very reasonable and quick to respond. Joe really knows what he’s doing and goes the extra mile

Judy Givens

September 9, 2024

Careful evaluation and explanation of what would work best for our new home. Very pleased with Nick's work and would highly recommend Ampest.

Susan Ourth

September 4, 2024

Joe is polite, customer friendly, experieenced and knowledgable. I am very pleased.

Cathy Fulgham

August 26, 2024

AM Pest Exterminating & Wildlife were very responsive, educational and professional. I contacted them late morning and they were on site within 2 hours! It's a pleasure to work with Matt - he takes the time to educate as well as eliminate the problem!! Highly recommend!

Robin Swanson

July 19, 2024

Great company to work with. This is my second year. Condo area with chipmunks that like to dig underneath patio and make nests in window frame. Ampest is dedicated, considerate and friendly. Always get results.

Scott Womack

July 12, 2024

Very professional service and effective!! Many thanks!!

Lisa Maniola

July 10, 2024

Great experience from start to finish! They were able to schedule a service call in a timely manner. The technician was very knowledgeable, explained all options. Nick removed a bird nest in a fan exhaust vent. He also installed a bird-resistant vent cover to deter them from entering again. Highly recommend!

gene pruban

July 3, 2024

great service

Colin Ferris

June 22, 2024

Nick did a fantastic job getting a family of raccoons out of our shed. Very professional, will use Ampest again!

Kyle Burnap

The service delivered by this excellent technician, Nick, was efficient, fast, and well communicated. I’m glad he was able to squeeze me in on his busy schedule to remove the rats we had coming in as well as offer preventative measures we hadn’t thought about before. Glad I took the recommendation, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Quentin Morlier

June 20, 2024

Nick was professional and worked quickly to remove a bird nest with live hatchlings that was deep into our dryer vent.

Tonya Piscitello

June 19, 2024

I was very impressed by the time spent by Nick to get to the bottom of our concerns as well as provide us with the necessary next steps. Highly recommend!

Jacky Walther

June 18, 2024

Nick interjected real calm into a very stressful situation.

Dan Vainisi

June 7, 2024

Your Technician DJ very professional somebody deserves a raise.

Joy Lewis

April 22, 2024

Joe was awesome...polite, professional, knowledgeable and thorough! 100% positive review!

Barbara Marek

April 12, 2024

Steve always does a great job👍

Atomic Lush

March 8, 2024

Great experience with Joe at Ampest Exterminating & Wildlife Control. He arrived on time and was super professional. Helped remove an empty bird nest on the eave of my porch over the winter. Super nice guy as well. Went above and beyond to make sure the nest doesn't return! Highly recommend! Thank you!!

Rosemary Logue

March 2, 2024

Joe was very friendly and knowledgeable. He assessed our situation, and I believe that he is correct. He gave helpful tips to remediate the issue.

Joanne Nusbaum

February 16, 2024

We have used Joe from Ampest twice and each time we have received excellent service. He is knowledgeable, fair and we would give 10 stars if possible.

Craig Baker

January 6, 2024

I’ve used Ampest twice in the past few months, once for a raccoon in the attic. I was lucky enough to have Joe come out both times. He was attentive, communicated well, and did a great job both times. I won’t go anywhere else if I have animal issues again.

Dan Hogan

January 4, 2024

We have been using Ampest for some time now. Matt has always done an excellent job and has always been on top of our concerns.

George Benrus

November 24, 2023

Nick, Did an excellent job.

Cynthia Weglarz

October 28, 2023

Yesterday, your representative, Nick, came to our home to do a complete spraying to control insects. He completed the spraying inside and will return on Monday to spray the outside. We were very satisfied with his service.

Jan Weld

September 30, 2023

Joe did an excellent job I only wish I could afford a longer service

K Brummitt

September 2, 2023

They are prompt & helpful. Matt is great! I’ve used them & he’s come out every year for annoying spring tails that come. They return any voicemails promptly & the women in the office are nice; easy to talk to/schedule.

Tammy Miller

August 26, 2023

We call them for everything and have been getting our foundation sprayed for years!

Annette Devitt

August 4, 2023

This group is amazing!! The tech DJ is fantastic!! He's a hoot and got all the small crevices in my home. They even came out and got rid of a bald faced hornets nest right away after my husband got stung. I have noticed a definite decrease in the pests in my home since they have started treatment. I will be using them for a long as they'll have me.

Joan Lasky

June 4, 2023

Wonderful company to work with. Great customer service and communication. Good pricing.

Coach Tony

May 23, 2023

The tech was prompt, he completed the Ampest Exterior Foundation Power Spray thoroughly and carefully. We plan to use them again in the future.

Dan Pope

May 3, 2023

I’ve used this company 3 times now. They’re super friendly, they answer the phone, and they show up on time. Also their product has stopped ants where others did not back when I first used them. DJ was very professional and thorough.

Jason Dietz

April 12, 2023

Nick provided us regular updates and communicated with us throughout the entire process. He assisted us to remove squirrels from our attic. I would recommend Ampest.

Tyler Weber

March 30, 2023

Joe was a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable. He was thorough and helped us with our groundhog problem outside our warehouse. Would highly recommend Joe for any wildlife problems.

Terry Grant

March 29, 2023

Steve was on time,,explained what he was doi g,how long it would take and was very professional.

marty davis

February 23, 2023

Joe Peifer was our technician and he was fantastic. Very professional and was extremely helpful through the entire process. Would not hesitate to use AMPEST again if needed and will not hesitate to recommend their services

Barbara Smurzynski

February 2, 2023

They are very responsive, respectful, and courteous. I am highly allergic to spiders and any time I had an issue they were out right away. I also had an issue with a bird in my attic and they came out right away. They are great with answering questions and also educationing me.

Mrs Sav

January 11, 2023

We would highly recommend AMPEST services. The office gal Jackie was very kind, professional and understood our concern and need for prompt service . Your technician Jeff was excellent . His knowledge , his experience and his kind mannerisms made us feel we were in good hands. Jeff was very detailed and he would not stop until he found the source of our problem . Thankfully , Jeff found the problem and fixed it. Thank you Jackie & Jeff for your excellent service. We are grateful & appreciative .

julia cano

December 27, 2022

The office staff were very professional. The technician they sent out, Nick, was very kind and thorough. He was able to quickly diagnose our raccoon issue and come up with a plan to remove the animal and repair the area to prevent further issues. I highly recommend Ampest if you are having a wildlife issue.

Antonia Farinella

He was very professional. Educated me on wildlife knowledge and was able to diagnose my wildlife issue quickly. He was also very thorough with his inspection, I couldn’t recommend them more.

Braxton Brassard

November 5, 2022

Was on time and knew what he was talking about when it came to what he was trying to stop.

Nicholas Scheun

November 4, 2022

A very professional and quick company. The office was very kind and helpful, and they sent out their technician Nick, and he was quick to diagnose the issue. He was even able to offer gap seal work to keep rodents out. Couldn’t recommend this company more.

Ed Downey

September 3, 2021

Raccoons in attic! These guys are great.

Dixie M

March 27, 2021

We had a raccoon tear into our roof and get into the attic and eventually our walls! What a nightmare. We contacted another company and they worked the problem for almost two weeks with no results. We then switched to Ampest and Jeff came out assessed things and got the right trap into the right location. He checked the trap daily (unlike the other company) and in less than 4 days caught the raccoon that had taken up residence. Jeff was prompt, professional and calm (unlike me during this problem). This guy knows his stuff. Not happy with the raccoon but very happy with Jeff and Ampest.

Janae Schaft

March 8, 2021

I had a problem with squirrels in my attic crawl space. A wildlife professional was dispatched immediately upon me contacting them. He was able to catch the pregnant squirrel and her mate before she gave birth in my house. He was responsive, professional and got the job done in a timely manner. I paid to have the hole sealed up and he did a fabulous job with all of it. I would reccommend this company whoeheartedly. They were prompt and respectful of my property. I am truly a happy customer.

Derrick Lach

September 30, 2020

I had squirrels problem in my roof. Ampest was quick to deal with the problem and to temporary repair the roof problem. However the squirrels were given a taxi ride to a far away forest preserve....If I had my way those little pest would of been terminated the old fashioned way!!

Corey Plestina

September 25, 2020

Let me start by saying that I found Ampest through Google and I am glad that I did! I have been a loyal client for the past three years and Steve is the nicest and most professional person I could have asked for! I am about to call for my fall treatment and actually look forward to having Steve complete the A+ job once again! Don't hesitate and call Ampest, the customer service is top notch!

Scott Johnson

September 23, 2020

We have used Ampest twice this last year and have been very pleased with all aspects of their service. Timeliness and thoroughness are but two of the accolades I can share. I have multiple times recommended Ampest to friends and neighbors. Thanks to Ampest E&W Control

Pete Lambrakis

September 21, 2020

I have worked with Ampest a couple times over the years for an Ant infestation at my house. Everyone is so nice to deal with in the office & Lenny who has come out to our house is outstanding. Keep up the fine job Ampest & thanks, is much appreciated! 👍🏻

Steven Cash

February 2, 2020

Very informative ang great follow up

CJ Samorian

September 2, 2019

Had a vole problem in my backyard and called AmPest after being recommended by another family. They were able to come out quickly and Joe started the process right away and explained in detail what was going to happen. After a couple of weeks - it looks like the problem is under control. Price was right, customer service was above and beyond and most importantly there were results! I’d refer to anyone looking to take care of a pest problem! Great work!

Karen Roche

August 30, 2019

The men were sealing off attic space from any rodents. They did a clean and efficient job.