We had an old carpenter ant nest we discovered while doing renovations. I knew we had the risk for more, and I picked Mike's Apex Pest Control to call because of the incredible reviews on Yelp. Even though he was in Hamden and I'm in Madison, I crossed my fingers he'd come this far. He did so as a favor when he was in the area. He was incredibly responsive to texts, and even called me to discuss the pictures of dead/alive ants I sent him and ask questions. When we determined that we needed to spray the perimeter (which he came back to do another time when it wasn't so damp out), he stayed in touch with me to learn about progress after the spray to make sure it was effective. He clearly loves his life's calling, and is a delight to work with. From now on, I will have him come every spring (and whenever I spot a yellow jacket's nest as well!) read more

Had a rat problem in my garage. I called Apex and Mike called back promptly and he spent a fair amount of time discussing my problem and explaining a lot. I ultimately went a different way (traps), but I'd still recommend them for what seems like top notch customer service. read more

We have used Apex for mice and then more recently, ant issues. Mike is incredibly kind, fair, and knowledgeable--and he loves to share that knowledge. Apex is a gem. I really can't recommend them highly enough. read more

I had an excellent experience with Apex. Mike, the owner, responded quickly and eliminated a nest of yellowjackets that had stung me multiple times. Mike was very pleasant, professional and informative and the yellow jackets are completely gone. Barbara K read more

Diligent professional service. Fixed our ant problem. Reasonable price. Mike was prompt and respectful.

Called Mike from Apex when I noticed rodent activity in the house we recently bought, and so happy I did! Mike is so upbeat, professional, honest, and caring. He performed a meticulous inspection of every nook and cranny that could allow access, and spotted so many places we would never have noticed -- and dealt with them accordingly. He explained what he planned to do, inside and outside, but also gave us various options. He listened to my concerns and was always open to questions and further discussion. Having an thorough follow-up plan gives us real peace of mind, which is priceless. His rates are extremely reasonable, and I feel very confident that Mike is going to do a great job! Thank you, Mike!! read more

Mike came over to help me with a rat infestation. He checked the house inside and out. He told me how bad he thought it was and told me what could be done. He was straightforward about the cost, the time needed and how effective each method would be. In the end based on the honest information he gave me, I chose to change my habits which had contributed to the rat problem in the first place and am considering hiring someone to fill in the stone foundation. And he didn't charge me for his estimate. He spent maybe an hour or more looking around and educating me about rats and treatment and didn't ask for a dime. Mike is a man who gives me hope in humanity. Thanks, Mike! read more

Mike was quick in his responses every time we have called - the first time with a mice situation and then bee issues. He is thorough in reviewing the situation and is not interested in upcharging the costumer. He is concerned with solving the problem in the way that works best for the costumer's needs. 100% recommend! read more

Great customer service. Honest and reliable. Would highly recommend and use in the future.

My neighbor sent me an email that there was a gigantic pest nest in an eve under the roof between our family room and dining room...when I saw the size of the next 1.75 feet tall at least, it was very upsetting. Based on the positive reviews here, I called and was happily surprised with their friendly, responsive, honest response. Mike was very professional and reassuring and Frank came out this morning, took down the nest and provided assurance of how to best handle another possible unrelated issue down the road. I felt completely confident and trust them. I had called another one of those referral sites and they wanted payment up front to come out the next day and insisted that I would need 4 seasonal treatments. That whole phone interaction seemed "sketchy" and am glad to have found and use Apex Pest Control. read more

I haven't yet used Apex, but I absolutely will in the future. I called to see if they could help me with a pest issue that was outside their list of services, and they returned my call very promptly. So very friendly, and helpful--gave me a couple of names to try to address my particular issue. Based on my call, and seeing the reviews here, I would definitely recommend Apex... And they will be the first on my list to call next time. read more

what more could you want than a trustworthy guy? just closed on a house in new haven, and inspection found evidence of some termite activity. mike came down to take a look for free, and instead of signing me up for an expensive program, told me that his assessment is that it's old activity, and explained to me why, and recommended i wait and see whether there was more present activity before shelling out a bunch of money. experienced and honest, what more could you possibly ask for? read more

I had Apex come out again last week, as I was experiencing a carpenter ant invasion that I could not repel. Frank treated the perimeter of the house, which was great since I have two indoor cats and wanted to avoid having to do the inside. He judged that this treatment would take care of the issue and it worked immediately!! No more ants! read more

Mike is an amazingly patient and knowledgable exterminator. He offered to come to my home for a free inspection and was so thorough, getting right to issue and finding the source. Despite the fact that I was ready to exterminate for the issue we were having, he took into account that fact that I was pregnant and would soon have a newborn and offered steps we could take before jumping into extermination. I really appreciated his integrity and patience (my husband likes to ask a ton of questions and needs to hear things many different ways) and can't thank him enough for his time and expertise. I will definitely be using him if we decide to move forward with treatment, whether in the near future or down the line. I definitely recommend him, as he has been in business for 30 plus years and will have your best interest in mind. read more

Mike and Frank are amazing! Both are super responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Frank took care of our Yellowjacket problem quickly and efficiently. Their work is guaranteed, very fairly priced, and top quality. I would use Apex again for any of my pest removal needs! Can't recommend enough! Thanks again, Mike and Frank! read more

When what looked like a yellow jacket zoomed out of a little hole in the side of my front porch I thought, "not again!" About 10 years ago this happened and I got stung on my face and near the corner of my eye. So I looked up pest control sites and decided to call Apex because they had such positive reviews. Mike called me back and set a time to come out the next day. He saw in short order that the problem was a yellow jacket nest in the front porch siding. He quoted me a reasonable price, explained what he would do to get rid of the yellow jackets, and said that if I wanted to proceed he could take care of it right away. I definitely wanted it taken care of right away! He went and put on his bee keeper protection suit while I went in the house and stayed there. After about 20-30 minutes he rang the bell, I wrote him a check ( he does also take credit cards) and he gave me information about what to expect. He was very knowledgeable, polite, friendly, and professional. I hope I don't have any more insect problems, but if I do, I will definitely be calling Apex Pest Control! read more

I called Apex based on the reviews I read, and I was not disappointed! Mike & Tim are great guys! They have years of experience & were very personable. Mike was very thorough & explained everything they were doing It's nice to know there's still honest & fair people Thanks guys read more

I would definitely recommend Apex to anyone needing services. I called about a bee (or so I thought) issue, the owner got right back to me and explained everything. He was honest and told me what he thought it was and that I really didn't need someone to go out but he would if I wanted him to. I followed his detailed instructions and he was right. I did not have a nest. He could've came out and made money but I can tell he is not just about making money, he cares about his clients. He did not have to help me or give me advice but he did and that shows he is a genuine person. In the future I will you Apex and strongly recommend you do the same if you need any pest services. read more

Mike is the BUG MAN!! He is honest, thorough and affordable! He backs his work for 60 days and will not charge you anything more if he has to come back for another application. Every year I get tiny ants in the strangest parts of my house, so Mike has investigated where they made their way into my house! I guess you can say he knows how they act and where they come from! My house is on the market and 2 days before a showing, the ants appeared. Last thing I need is to have people come through and think that my house is gross bc I have tiny ants. Mike was able to come before the showing, spray the ants, and no trace of them anywhere. However, a few showed up 2 days before the home inspection. Guess who came and handled it with no extra charge?! Yup, Mike! If it wasn't for Mike at Apex, I wouldn't be able to sleep at night. It's nice to know as a homeowner that if a problem arises, you have a "guy" for that! Mike is definitely my bug guy! read more

Apex had good reviews, so I called him about my ant problem. He came out when he said he would. He was professional and personable enough that I found myself talking to him probably more than I should have. He did an inspection of my basement for new termite activity and found none. He put down something in the house that was pet safe and then took care of the outside. After he left I haven't had any more ants. He did a good job, didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need and made having him in my home a pleasant experience. 10/10 would hire him again. read more

Mike and his crew were complete professionals. They came out and explained what needed to be done, and more importantly in my case, what did not need to be done. I am trying to close on a house and the home inspector who did the job for the buyer said he saw termite activity. Mike came out and said I didn't need treatment, and that the inspector had missed all the clues that the problem had been re-mediated. Nonetheless, I was forced to do the treatment to close the deal on the house. I had no problems giving Mike the business. I recommend him highly. Great personal service and he did everything when and how he said he would. read more

If you have any pest problems you must call Mike at Apex! He is the best. He is extremely knowledgeable, provides outstanding service, and as others have noted he is honest and cost conscious. He cares about solving your problem the right way not just how make a buck. If he isn't the right person to fix your problem he will tell you who is. He is a pleasure to work with! read more

I was told that my house needs termite treatment every 3-5 years when I first purchased it, so I called Mike as it was "time" for a retreatment. Mike told me over the phone that I probably don't need any treatment and came out to take look for free. He took the time to inspect the house and shed and found no evidence of new termite activity and would not recommend any treatment as I didn't need any. Mike is knowledgeable, personable, honest, and fair. I know who to call if I end up having a bug problem down the line! read more

Mike at Apex is incredible. We had a few mice in our basement and wanted to ensure bugs wouldn't get into the house with the high humidity. We discussed all concerns over the phone, potential causes, and solutions. He came to my house and did a free consultation. The prices are fair and he is very thorough. We had follow up questions and he came right out and took care of everything. Apex is a small local business that I will absolutely use again and I highly recommend. read more

Apex pest control is the only company I would do business with. Frank and Mike are consummate professionals, experts in their field, and extremely kind. read more

Mike completely saved us. We were selling our house from out of state and found out we needed a termite treatment for our detached garage before closing. I called a few companies and one wanted to charge us tons of $, the other wouldn't take the job because of the way the garage was built into a hill. I called Mike based on yelp reviews and he is a 5-star guy for sure. Super responsive, fit us in quickly because of our deadline, quoted me HALF what the other company did, and had it done 24 hours later. He was compassionate, fair, and trustworthy and I highly recommend! read more

Called Mike about six weeks ago with a huge hornet problem around our house. He happened to be in the area, and about two hours later our house was essentially hornet free. There was even one hornet in the house with my wife, and he took care of that no problem. Super great guy. I noticed a few hornets yesterday around the house. Gave a call today, and again he happened to be around the area. 30 minutes later, problem-solved. Couldn't recommend this guy any higher. Would give six stars if I could. read more

I recently had a wasp issue. Mike came to my house on time and honestly discussed my situation. He suggested I wait until the warmer weather AND he removed all the old nests on my house without charging me!! I will definitely be using Apex for any of my bug problems! read more

Michael is very knowledgeable, reliable, and helpful! He helped identify ways that mice were entering my house and advised me on how to fix the problem. 3-months later no mice had eaten any of the bait! He gives discounts for follow-ups to check on the bait. Just don't throw the containers away. I will call on him next time I have any pest control issue!! read more

Mike has been a family friend for a very long time. When we had an ant problem last year (it looks like they were coming in from the slab) Mike came right over and explained what he would do. He sprayed everywhere, cabinets, basement, the ceiling (drop ceilings downstairs) outside, including all window crevices, and along the siding. He even sprayed for bees and destroyed any nests that we did not see. He told me after a week, if we still see them to call him back, and any re-spraying is free. I had a few lingering, and he sprayed and they have not been back since. He offered us a great price, and the re-spray being free, it was a great service. Since then we have not had 1 ant anywhere inside the house. I would recommend him to anybody that needs pest control. read more

As others said, Mike is the owner and a very nice guy. He came out the next day and took care of the wasp problem on the first visit. He explained everything and truly cared about the problem and my family. I would highly recommend using him over any larger pest control businesses. read more

I called Apex because of their Yelp rating, and because they were close by. I thought that my house might have been infested again by termites or carpenter ants. Mike, the owner, came by on a Saturday, less than a day after I called him. He saw the rotted wood in the basement and proceeded to explain why it wasn't an infestation. He was friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable, and told me that I had nothing to worry about and why. Best of all, he told me that it was a free consultation and I wouldn't have to pay a thing for his time or expertise. read more