I contacted Defend Pest Control based on the reviews here and thought I'd add my own, specifically reflecting on his integrity in this situation. I live in an old historical part of Baltimore and came home to the lovely surprise of a thick swarm of flying ant-like insects all over the property. They were congregating around the old wood piles, so I was certain they were eating it and called up in a panic. (I had never dealt with a pest issue before and I was terrified at the thought of something possibly eating my recent purchase). So I called and he asked me to text him a few pictures. Turns out it was just citronella ants. (Generally harmless and definitely don't eat wood.) He could have easily taken me for a ride in my naivety, but he didn't. I'll take expertise, honesty, and integrity in a heartbeat. I'll also have him first in my recommendation list for others or in case I have an actual problem in the future. read more

Ed responded very quickly to my post, worked with my schedule and was able to come out within a few days, and had a good understanding of the issues we were having. After the treatment he had a suggestion for how we could treat our yard ourselves as well. He followed up by phone and is polite and gregarious. Would gladly use his company again read more

I called this pest control that answered their phone, was professional and courteous. Although he doesn't handle squirrel removal he gave a solution that fixed the problem. He suggested having trees cut that allow roof access for squirrels then referred me to a company that removes squirrels. I set the appt fir tree trimming and squirrel removal. Although I didn't use his card meant if, and when I need pest control I will surely use him. His customer service and "communication skills" are unbeatable. If that's any indication of his work then he's the one to use. Thank you sir for your help. I added pics for other customers with the same issues. Call this company to determine what the critter is that does this. read more

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Ed personally answered my phone call and listened to all my issues regarding mice/rats. He entertained a few things before coming out and then when he came to our house, he actually gave us free rat traps and said that there would be no charge because he did not see any evidence of rats at this point, and we were doing everything that he would have told us to do. He is a delight to work with, and we have decided to switch from a well respected company and use him from now on for all of our pest/insect issues, I cannot recommend him highly enough! He is a hidden gem in Baltimore and the surrounding area. read more

Along with car repairs, plumbing issues, and places to get your phone screen fixed, looking for an exterminator already tells you what kind of day you're having. We got hit with fleas a few days ago. It wasn't much fun and we knew from past experiences that we needed a pro. When our regular exterminator didn't have space to fit us in for another week when we know things would have gotten significantly worse, I checked Yelp and found Ed and his son Ed. I left a message and Ed Sr. Called me back within a few minutes. He asked me some questions and said he could fit me in the next morning. Score! His quoted price was significantly lower than our regular place, and when I had a question later in the evening I shot him a text and he called me right back and it was definitely after business hours. He arrived early, looked through the house, and then he and his son did their thing. His work is guaranteed, he and his son Ed are both personable and professional. Trust the ratings for this outfit. I'm hopeful we have the situation under control but I know if there are issues they stand behind their work. read more

Absolutely love Ed. My kitchen was overrun with ants and I was so stressed out. In the past, I've dealt with a "national pest control company" and was less than satisfied. This time, I wanted to find someone locally, who owned their own company and took pride in their work. Like a beacon of light, I found Ed and Defend Pest Control. Ed came out very, very quickly and was so patient explaining everything he was doing. Haven't seen one ant since. When he left, I cried with relief that someone really cared. Another reviewer described Ed as a "hidden gem", and I couldn't agree more. read more

I had Defend take care of a large wasp nest next to our back porch. Ed responded quickly and came out the next day. He took the time to remedy the problem and even followed up later to make sure all of the wasps were gone. Ed was very friendly and even gave us a little lesson on the kind of wasps they were and their behavior. read more

We bought a new house and had Ed come out to do some pest treatment. He quoted us a very reasonable price for a one-time preventive treatment inside and outside, as well as quarterly treatments if we were interested. He was on time and very thorough in his treatment. He identified a few issues- ants in a storage area and evidence of carpenter bees that had been missed in our inspection- and took the time to point them out and explain everything to us. He gave us tips for maintenance and even left us with a handful of sticky pads to use in our garage to reduce the number of bugs that make it into our lower level. Two thumbs up, we will definitely be doing some quarterly treatments with him! read more

ED'S THE BEST! I am so thankful we found Ed to come out the next day to help address the mice issue we've been having at our home. It's always nice getting to use someone local and someone who knows what they're doing! He was thorough, checking all possible access points inside and out and ensuring they were treated and filled. He did not try to upsell any unnecessary services, had fair prices, and doesn't lock you in a contract. read more

This is the best pest company. Ed is honest, trustworthy and knows his stuff to eradicate any type of pest you have. If you don't call Defend Pest you will wish you did. read more

Th worker came to the house, demanded $350 only to attract all the mice from the block of row homes to our single home. We started with one mouse and now have whole families living in our kitchen and our radiators. He put bait in places there were no mice and now the mice are coming out of every crack and crevice. He did not fill the wholes and cracks he said he would, and the mice go in and out of them. Finally, his traps have not trapped a single mouse, overall an abysmal failure. Now there are rat droppings all over the house. read more

Ed is a true stand up guy. He took his time in applying different roach control substances in my condo, while providing me tips on avoiding recurrences. Truly a personable guy, I will call him again. read more

Punctual, courteous, they texted me before they arrived, a real human being answered the phone. They found some problems I hadn't even noticed and offered solutions. Ant infestation not a problem now. Thank you! read more

I have used Defend in the past and just like the last time,I was very satisfied with the results. Not too long ago,I started seeing what I thought were tiny roaches in my kitchen and pantry area and Mr.Ed came out and confirmed they were German Cockroaches. Him and his son did the treatment, which was very reasonably priced along with a follow up visit that I don't even think was necessary because I never saw another one of those ugly things after the first couple days!! Awesome job guys..... Thank you so much! read more

Ed came for a German Roach problem at my house. When I first called, I left a message and he responded promptly. He was very personable on the telephone, and gave me a thorough, easy to understand explanation of the process and cost. When Ed came to the house, he called when he got there (great for pet owners), and came right in and got to work. He was at my house for about an hour. He baited, placed traps, and sprayed the perimeter to seal off entry spots. He asked permission to go upstairs. Again, very thorough. Ed also took the time to make conversation and be very personable. I would highly recommend his services to anyone with a rodent problem. read more

Ed met with me at my 2-unit rental property that developed a bad mouse problem. He was upfront about what needed to be done and also was not afraid to tell my tenants himself that they needed to declutter. His plan to get the infestation under control included two visits after I ensured the tenants tidied up a bit. Not only does he do the usual bait, poison, etc, but he closed up every little hole he could find that might be an access point. There of course is no guarantee that my tenants will *never* see a mouse because of many factors, but the mice aren't running the show anymore! I will call him back for future needs and I will also recommend him to other homeowners and landlords. read more

My SO and I have been dealing with a pest problem in our unfinished basement. You know what kind of pest... the Baltimore kitty cat, AKA rats :( Apparently unfinished basements aren't good in Baltimore because rats can burrow up from the dirt. Gross. We'd been through a few pest control services and finally called Ed at Defend Pest. He was super pleasant to deal with on the phone, made scheduling appointments easy, and did what no other pest company had done: gave us a solution, not just a band aid to cover up the problem. I would recommend him highly to anyone in the Baltimore area having critter issues. No matter how bad your problem is, I'm positive he can get the job done! read more

Can't talk enough about Ed! He's the best! He came out a few months ago to help with a rat problem in my ceiling. I had used another company prior and they charged twice as much as Ed and had crappy results and attitude. Ed came out, two days after calling him to inspect, then came back 3 other times to treatment and maintenance. I recently had another mouse problem and Ed came out within a week to check it out and treat my house. Not only is Ed great at what he does he's an awesome guy. Highly recommend!! read more

Ed was exceptional. He quickly returned my call and scheduled my 6-unit property for a total termite removal. He was knowledgeable about his trade and was helpful to explain any misconceptions I had with removing pests. He was sympathetic to explain procedures and sensitive to my stupid questions. His pest services removed all termites from my building and I will use him in the spring for my primary residence! Thanks ED! read more

Ed was so great in helping me get rid of bugs in a rental that I own. He talked with me extensively about the problem and treated the issue promptly. There was a last minute cancelation on the part of my tenant that Ed worked around professionally. We rescheduled and it's been about 2 weeks with no more signs of bugs. Ed is also just a really nice guy and it's great working with a kind person. I would use him again without reservation! read more

I had a large mice infestation and Ed worked tirelessly to help with my issue. He moved heavy appliances and looked through every nook and cranny in my house to treat my problem. And if I ever ran into trouble or needed him again, Ed was quick to respond and scheduled a date and time that would work best for me. read more

I highly recommend Ed and his expertise. He was great in that he did not try to upsell his services, but was willing to start with a cost effective approach. As a bonus, he is very friendly and personable. He seemed very knowledgeable about the variety of pest we were trying to eradicate. I greatly appreciated his focus on customer satisfaction and building long term clientele, in contrast to many of those who focus on maximizing their profits in the short term. read more

Ed was great! Came out within days of my initial call. He was able to diagnose in about 10 minutes all the points of entry for my occasional rodent uninvited houseguests. He fixed the problem very quickly. And it's great to support a small, local business! read more

I had just bought a house in Baltimore and wanted to do a little bit of demolition in the backyard. For some reason, Baltimore City requires that a pest control professional visit to site to inspect for rodent infestation prior to demolition, and so I was on the hunt for someone to take care of this for me. Some other people I contacted first either had nobody who could do the inspection for at least a week, or told me they would need to set traps and wait a while and basically waste a lot of my time and money. So I hit yelp and found this company, run by a super friendly guy named Ed. I called him up and he informed me that he could do the inspection by the end of the week, and gave me a very reasonable price to do it. I gave him my address and expected to hear back within a few days. A few hours later, Ed called me back and let me know the inspection was done and everything looked fine. He emailed me the city inspection form, completed, along with a bill for the previously agreed upon amount. I can't speak to his abilities as a pest control professional, but I will say that his level of professionalism throughout our entire transaction, along with the confidence he projected, leads me to believe that this guy is your best bet when in need of an exterminator in Baltimore. read more

Ed is the ONLY pest mgmt that should be used in Baltimore! He is amazingly thorough, sweet, kind, understanding and trustworthy. He is also reasonably priced. Ed was prompt for every appointment and worked around my schedule to acomodate my household needs. This guy is truly A+ material. The problems were essentially resolved after his first visit, however he came back two more times to treat and ensure no future pests would return. I cannot speak highly enough of his great personality and work ethic. Will recommend to ALL! read more

I am an out-of-state landlord of a property in Baltimore City. When I first learned of the pest issue at my property I consulted the reviews of other yelpers for advice on who could help. When I called Defend Pest Control and spoke with Ed, I knew he was the man to help. He was informative, accommodating and super polite. He kept me in the loop when communicating with my renters and called me with updated on the remediation process. Dealing with an infestation of any kind is never pleasant, but Ed made me feel at ease and I knew that he was doing a great job. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for extermination help in the Baltimore area. read more

If you're looking for a trust worthy and honest Pest control specialist, call Ed at Defend Pest Control. He and his staff were very professional and a joy to work with. Understanding what Baltimore city home owners deal with on a daily basis is one of their greatest strengths. I had a pesky rat problem. Not only did he lay traps, but he spent most of the time around the foundation sealing possible entry spots. A pest control specialists knows that you have to control your environment and that's what he did. He spent a lot of time sealing up entry points in the smallest of crawl spaces- places I'm sure others would avoid. He and his crew are dedicated. Rodent free in Federal Hill, at least my home. Thanks guys Mike read more

The owner answered the phone and put me on his schedule right away. He was very personable and extremely knowledgeable. He has been in this business a long time and knew exactly what to do for our ant problem in the kitchen. I haven't had any problem since. I was very happy with the service and would highly recommend this business. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. Ed was not only professional and knowledgeable with my pest control issue but personable too. He also was great with my dogs and answered all questions about any concerns. His rates are very reasonable was timely and was very organized with his schedule. I can't thank him enough for his OUTSTANDING services. read more

Ed is fantastic! I had bugs everywhere and he was able to knock them out for me. I felt 100% comfortable having him in my home and felt the value of his service was definitely worth the price. He was quick to respond and I was able to schedule an appointment immediately. Strongly recommended! read more

I read the reviews on YELP before calling this company so when I called Ed answered and was very professional and we set up an appt. On 6/13/15 Ed called me a half hour to confirm the appt time. I didn't get the message and I called an hour later to reschedule but he accommodated me anyway. He was very thorough, friendly, courteous and professional and told me exactly what he'd be doing and what to expect afterwards. He gave me a thirty day guarantee if I saw anymore ants afterward...I have not so far. I would definitely recommend this company. read more

Ed is awesome! We had some unwelcome visitors underneath the back porch of our recently purchased home. We were able to handle most of the problem on our own, but thought it would be really helpful and reassuring to have it checked out by someone who is knowledgeable about pests. Ed spent a half hour discussing the problem with us over the phone (on a Sunday!), and stopped by our house on Thursday to check it out and put in some preventive measures. Ed is now our go-to guy! read more

Ed is fantastic! I had previously received a quote from another company for $200 to get ride of a mystery critter in my ceiling. I called Ed and he came by to give it a look. He checked out the house and gave great tips and pointers for preventative measures. When he saw the area I was talking about out, he gave some DIY suggestions and said he'd be more than happy to come back if that didn't work. He then went to his truck and returned with some complimentary bait. Score! Ed is a kind man who runs his business with complete integrity. I cannot say enough great things about him! read more

Ed is AMAZING. This guy not only knows pest control, but he is one of the nicest, most real individuals I have ever met. This guy is a gem! I felt completely comfortable having him in my my home. From the start he was friendly, cheerful, and approachable. He immediately got down to business and asked what the problem was (mice). He was exquisitely thorough in checking my entire home, and while doing so, kept up a steady chatter to let me know what he was doing, why he was checking the specific places, and why mice would travel to these places. He talked me through the types of pest control he was using and it all made sense. I strongly recommend Ed - he is wonderful. read more

Ed recently did a termite inspection on my house-to-be. He was thorough, easy to get in touch with and schedule, and affordable. I trusted him right away. I would definitely use his service again. read more