Pests are the worst. They invade your home and, before you know it, it feels like they’ve taken over.
That’s when it’s time to bring in a pest control professional or exterminator. If you type “pest control for Central and Southern Maryland” into Google, you’ll get a whole host of options to choose from.
As you scroll through choices, you’ll see some larger pest control companies, as well as local-based businesses.
We know searching for the best exterminator can feel like an overwhelming chore. In the meantime, those ants aren’t going away. Where are they coming from anyway? How do you know you will choose the right company that will be able to identify your pest and eliminate it for good?
And, after you make a decision, you certainly don’t want to regret it if the company isn’t doing a good job or not returning your calls.
All you want, after all, is those ants or cockroaches gone … now.
As you seek a service provider, American Pest will probably come up on the list. And you’ll want to compare them to other options, including Natural Green Systems Lawn & Pest. Let’s take a look at some key points to help you make a fair comparison.
American Pest vs. Natural Green: The One Owned By An International Giant vs. the Local Business
Like many larger companies, quite a few of you may recognize the name American Pest. The company did begin in Fulton, Maryland in 1925. But in 2016, the company was purchased by an international business called Anticimex. As one of the world’s largest pest control companies, Anticimex’s goal is to be the global leader in pest control. The company was founded in Sweden in 1934, and today they operate in 17 countries, offering pest control, in addition to food safety, building environment services, fire protection, and insurance.
The largest difference between this company and Natural Green is certainly size. Natural Green is based and focused solely on Central and Southern Maryland, while American Pest operates in multiple countries and quite a few U.S. states. Many times, when investors come in from other states, or in this case other countries, that can break down that local connection.
Though Natural Green might not be a name that people are familiar with worldwide, it’s a business known in our local communities, where we feel it matters the most. In fact, we think our smaller size is a big advantage because our tighter service area enables us to get to know you--our customers--so much better.
We also are very tuned in to the common pest problems in our local areas because we know our region so well. We don’t have to try and comprehend multiple areas across the world with very different climates and insects; we just focus solely on Central and Southern Maryland.
Comparing Services
There are a few similarities between the services American Pest and Natural Green offer. Both pest control companies can take care of issues like cockroaches, ants and termites. But Natural Green also offers a full array of lawn care services.
So if you are in need of ant or termite control, but also have weeds in your lawn, we can also help you with that. If American Pest was your exterminator, you’d have to research another company to help you handle your lawn care issues. 
American Pest Prices vs. Natural Green Prices
Naturally, as you do your research, you’re going to be curious about the price differences between exterminators in central and southern Maryland. We can share with you right now that American Pest is cheaper. That’s pretty common knowledge and is certainly not something we are trying to hide. Compared to most companies in the U.S., American Pest may come out less expensive, at least when reviewing services displayed on websites.
But there are many reasons one company’s offerings might be cheaper than another’s.
Like many things in life, you usually get what you pay for, and this is also true with pest control professionals. There are quite a few factors that can impact pest control prices. Some of those include:
Experience and Training
Natural Green employs registered professional pest control technicians with a minimum of three years of pest control experience. And we believe that when we take proper care of our team members, they take better care of our customers.
We also conduct regular training on application techniques and best practices to ensure pest identification is on point and product usage is targeted and accurate. This enables us to continue to elevate our quality control and customer satisfaction. 
And that means the pest control pros you love and get to know stay with us. Bigger exterminators that don’t include these employee benefits usually have higher employee turnover rates.
Customer Satisfaction and Support
Smaller businesses tend to have the ability to be more flexible. This means they can spend extra time with customers, answering questions. We know customers are more comfortable with their pest control service results when they understand their problems and we can address all of their concerns.
Typically, larger exterminators like American Pest can be more quantity-focused, which means they have a target for how many customers they must see in a day, versus quality-focused. Smaller companies prefer to stay at a size and scope that is more manageable, enabling them to build better customer relationships and respond swiftly when they need to.
Google Reviews and Ratings
When customers take time out of their days to review a business, it speaks volumes about how they feel about the care they’ve received. We couldn't be more proud of our Google rating and the positive reviews we’ve received from our customers, which are higher than the average that many pest control businesses receive. Here is a comparison of American Pest reviews vs. Natural Green reviews.
Google Reviews
- American Pest - Fulton, Maryland: 610 reviews for 4.7 stars
- Natural Green: 251 reviews for 4.6 stars (and more coming in each week!)
Whether it’s the knowledge that our certified and licensed pest control pros share with customers about their problems, our responsiveness to questions, or the fact that we treat your home as our own, we love hearing these comments from our customers. It tells us that we’re doing things right.
Some of our customers have even taken the time to share video testimonials with us!
Finding a Pest Control Pro That’s Best For You
There’s so much advertising out there, so we know it can be challenging to find a pest control professional you can trust to come into your home and help you decipher your pest problems. 
This is why doing your research is crucial. There’s nothing worse than choosing a business and then regretting that decision later if the company doesn’t keep its promises.
Reviewing pest control options like those from Natural Green and American Pest can be a bit cumbersome, so we are more than happy to make the process easier for you. Naturally, we want to be the company that ends up at the top of your list, but even if you don’t choose Natural Green, we want you to be happy with the company you hire.
After all, once you make a smart decision that works best for you, your reward is building a lasting relationship with a pro who will keep your best interests at heart … and those nasty pests out of your home.
Ready to learn why Natural Green could be your pest control service of choice in Central and Southern Maryland? We’d love to learn more about you. Get started today with a free quote. Together, we can prepare a customized plan specific to your needs.
