ClearDefense Pest Control
Richmond, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #23Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 73 rodent control · 5.0★ from 5,461 Google reviews
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Customers hired ClearDefense Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
ClearDefense Pest Control for hornet & wasp extermination
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Clear defense pest control has been a great company to work with. They are very professional and have gone above and beyond at every visit. Landon has been very easy to work with, very polite and very thorough.
Landon provided great service and gave me a summary of the work completed for this visit. Always a pleasure to work with ClearDefense Pest Control
Landon completed our service today and he was awesome. He was very attentive to detail and made sure we were satisfied before he left. I would highly recommend clear defense!
Very great team of Kevin Kirby came by and serviced my home today! Very courteous, respectful and fast! Had my home done in 20 mins, including my garage and Florida room!
Landon did a thorough job in helping us get our spiders and wasps under control.
Blake did a great job on our yard. Extremely kind and helpful getting rid of some yellow-jackets we were dealing with.
Great service provided by Cameron!
Shane with ClearDefense Pest Control was reliable, efficient, and professional from start to finish. The technician was friendly and arrived on time, making the entire pest control experience stress‑free. I’ve used this company for a long time and wouldn’t change a thing!
5/5 Stars - 10/5 - Shawn did a great job. He listened to my instructions and followed them as requested. Clear Defense always gives outstanding customer service! 5/5 Stars - 9/15 - We continue to be clients without question because your customer service is outstanding! Michael and David came yesterday for the…
Ryan with ClearDefense pest control came out to spray for mosquitos today. As usual he was thorough and professional. He even knocked down cobwebs in my shop. Thanks Ryan and thank you clear defense see you guys next mont? ..
Bryan did a great job
Dante S. was professional, friendly, and informative.
Shane was the technician that took care of my house. He let me know ahead of time when he would be here. He was very courteous and polite when here. He made sure he addressed any issues I had and kept me informed as to his findings at the end of the visit. I would recommend him to anyone.
ClearDefense Pest Control was amazing. The technician arrived on time, was friendly and very professional. The service was efficient and the crew was reliable, making sure every spot was treated. I appreciated the quick response and the thorough work – definitely the best pest control near me. Highly recommend.…
Grayson T. was my technician and he was so friendly and provided service in a punctual and professional manner.
Jhoattan was courteous and gave us excellent service. The spiders and wasps are gone!
This post is for one month follow up visit- Jhonattan sprayed the exterior of our house. He was very pleasant and efficient. We are certainly finding each representative to be very cordial and respectful - which is so appreciated. Jonathan answered our questions well.
Michael, our Technician, was very thorough and helpful. This business and associates are great!
Jake helped us a ton with our pest problem. He was friendly, thorough and went above and beyond to take off wasps nests and spider webs.
Outstanding service! Great communication and very thorough.
Michael from Clear Defense came by this afternoon. He was knowledgeable about the products and services Clear Defense offers. He was polite and did a good job.
Desmond Brown called me ahead of is arrival. He arrived on time. Asked me of my concerns. My concerns included getting rid of wasps and other pests.Then he explained what services he was going to do. Desmond was professional and took care of my concerns. Was very happy with my service.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If I could give Clear Defense Pest Control 100 STARS, I WOULD!! 🙌🏼🏆 There is absolutely NO comparison! Their customer service, professionalism, knowledge, attention to detail, and most importantly, their RESULTS are truly TOP-TIER! 💯👏🏼 And LADIES… if you are absolutely BUG-PHOBIC like mine…
Grayson with ClearDefience Pest Control did a great job!
Blake did a great job!
Have used Clear Defense for several years and have been super pleased! Our technician, Kyle Mai (Richmond, VA), was super polite, went above and beyond in his treatments, moved all of our pet bowls, and reminded me to keep our dog inside for 30 mins. Kyle is an asset to the Richmond, VA team. I appreciate meeting…
Michael showed up on time and was very professional, informative, and thorough with his service. I put him to work with all the spiders we had, but he took care of them all as wells as some wasps nests, and laid down some ant bait around the perimeter to knock them back. The house looks 100x better after his…
They do a Great job!
Jayme was very nice and professional. He let me know about possible future services and was very helpful. Love this company.
Eric, of ClearDefense just did a wonderful job treating my house. Answered all my questions about pest control and made suggestions.
Great job CAMERON! Mike Englert
This young man is the best. Polite and knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He assisted in spraying a tree in my yard that has bugs because it was so hot i was not able to handle it as I am 71 years old. Great manners and Great service. Thank you Clear Defense Pest Control for sending such a fine young man.
It is great to have consistency with ClearDefense, and I appreciate the professional service provided by Jayme Kirby from the Richmond team. Jayme always checks for any issues and listens so he can address any specific concerns. Thanks for great service every time!
The technician Jacob was thorough and explained everything he did afterwards. A great company and employee.
Jake with Clear Defense Pest Control was very prompt and friendly. He did a great job and was so thorough inside and out.
Dante, our Clear Defense technician, sprayed the inside baseboards as usual and was starting on the outside work when I asked him to take a look at an underground nest just a foot from our deck stairs. He had just said yellowjackets when one appeared from the nest. Dante said he would spray the nest and put down…
Payment was knowledgeable. We even chatted about the lifestyle of bees. He offered great customer service.
Shane was very detailed in what services he was providing and was timely in getting the service done
8/8/2026 visit: thanks so much Sincere!!! He works his butt off and does a great job, every time! Appreciate all of your hard work, Sincere. Thanks for hosing down my house and keeping those creatures away. Grateful for you! _________________________________________________ 6/4/2026 visit: thanks so much Jayme, Tae…
Jhonattan Cortes is a nice person, he explained everything that he was doing and answered all the questions that we had… He did an excellent job..we are so satisfied A+++
Jayme from Clear Defense Pest Control completed our quarterly service today (August 4, 2026). Once again, outstanding job! Highly recommend this company for their consistent processes and service.
Michael is great at his job! He not only did our normal routine maintenance but he also took care of a nasty yellow jackets nest we had! Would recommend to anyone needing this service.
Grayson did excellent and detailed services today. He treated the bathroom sink, garage, and around the house. He explained clearly what would be done today, and what would/could be done quarterly or as needed. Thank you.
Blake Miles did a wonderful job 👏
Blake provided great service and even took care of large wasp nest.
JAYSHON HENDERSON did an outstanding job taking care of bugs at my house. I did have a salesman knock on the door and offer to treat my yard, I tried to be nice and said no, he tried to keep talking and I let him know I have Clear Defense and they are awesome. I don't have bugs, Clear Defense, there is no substitute.
I’ve had continued great experience with Clear Defense. I’ve been a customer for several years. I started using their services due to a wasp issue (which is no longer a problem). My most recent service was completed by Blake who was professional, polite, and thorough. Thank you!
Grayson from ClearDense Pest Control did my quarterly service on July 22, 2026. I spoke to him about seeing ants. He treated my area for them. He is always professional. Grayson is a wonderful technician.
Juan from Clear Defense Pest Control was wonderful! He was super patient and great technician- highly recommend!
New to Clear Defense service & pleased with initial visit. Desmond was on time, attentive to my needs& provided great service.
The sales rep, Jeremy did a wonderful job of explaining the company, the services, and the product that is used. He sold me on the company, and was the reason I ultimately chose to go with them. Doug came out to complete the service, and was polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. He answered all of my questions,…
Clear Defense is always reliable and knowledgeable, and our Technician, Shane Zupo, was super helpful and accommodating! Would absolutely recommend :)
The Clear Defense Team is focused on safe and effective prevention to avoid an infestation. We moved into a neighborhood infamous for wood roaches and they were recommended by a friend. Regular, quarterly application keeps our home bug free! They use a product that is safe for pets, which matters a lot to us. Lance…
I would recommend ClearDefense Pest Control for your house. Our technician Micheal Latham was very polite and professional.
Had our regular visit today from Jake and Shane at ClearDefense Pest Control and we are so glad! There continues to be no spiders, ants, or wasps. Jake and Shane are on time, pleasant and knowledgeable. Way to go guys! Highly recommend 👍🏻
I have been using cleardefense for about two years now and haven't had any complaints or problems. If I needed services for any reason they would show up with a friendly smile and no complaints. They would walk you through the process and the once a month services is great too. I plan to continue to use them for as long as I can.
Shawn with clear defense pest control was awesome Professionals with a very positive attitude. He also was very detailed with service as well as the information pertaining to the service. He made sure the service's needed for my house was to my standard and liking before moving to the next task and before his…
Grayson Tremblay did a great job of sharing with me what would be completed in our home and following through. In extreme heat, he took his time and was still thorough with completing our quarterly maintenance. I am very impressed with the level of customer service and the thoroughness of ClearDefense.
Great job and customer service.
We have been a customer for a couple of years. The technicians are knowledgeable and professional. Juan asked good questions about our current pest problems and treated our house and foundation thoroughly.
Blake was great! He found wasp nests we didn't even know were there and treated everywhere for ants.
Adin was our technician. He was on time, very knowledgeable, understanding of our problems, and professional. Looking foward to doing business with them in the future. Update: 2 years later They have been worth every penny. Stefon was our Technician this month and he did a great job. Really haven't had any…
Professional very courteous, they will explain every step they take in spraying your yard n home. Efficiently
ClearDefense Pest Control has been so amazing for us recently. In just the last month, they’ve helped us with yellow jackets in our ceiling, ants all through the backyard, and all the standard bugs that try to make their way into the house. Today, Landon did a very thorough and precise treatment for both carpenter…
Jacob Pace from Clear Defense Pest Control came by our house today. Fantastic attitude and exceptional customer service. Great company that provides a top of the line service. Thank you!
Clear Defense Pest Control has been servicing our home for a couple of years. Always seem to be thorough, on time and communication is good on when they will arrive and what they will be doing. Rylen serviced our house most recently was top notch.
Juan came to the house a did a mosquito treatment. He was very professional and helpful.
Service was timely and efficient. Jacob Pace was our specialist, and I was very happy with his work.
Reached out due to a referral from a neighbor. Told them specifically the wasp issue I was having and the location. Although I wanted one time service, the sales guy pushed a subscription plan promising my issues would be resolved on the first visit. Signed up, the tech came out (who was great) and said he couldn’t…
Oscar was friendly, professional, efficient, and communicated well. Appreciate him and clear defense’s timely communications. Our house has been 98% bug free for the last year.
Grayson Tremble has been to our house many times and he is always prompt, explains things in detail and was very professional and thorough!
Getting ClearDefense Pest Control when we bought our first house was one of the best decisions we’ve made! The company is excellent and the technicians are usually top notch. This recent service was an ad-hoc call for a yellowjacket problem — Jayme was stellar!! He made a bad situation an easy and positive…
We were referred from good friends of ours about ClearDefense as we needed a reliable exterminator company and we were very pleased with Juan who was very professional and conscientious about treating our home and explained to us what he was doing. We look forward to having him come out again and keep bugs away from our home.
Marcellus W. From ClearDefense Pest Control did a great job. Chris Timm did a great job for us on the .ost recent visit. Matthew Pines did a great job. Jayshon Henderson did a great job.
Desmond was very helpful and pleasant to work with. He answered all my questions, walked the premises, gave me some reasonable and applicable advice to what I could do to help my situation as well as took care of all my concerns.
Very professional, courteous, and competent. Very pleased with first visit.
If you’re looking for pest control, I highly recommend Clear Defense Pest Control. As an organization, they are professional and courteous. They thoroughly explained their services and process and made it super simple to schedule service. Juan G. showed up on time, listened to and addressed my concerns, and was…
Every time they've completed their service, the tech was overly nice, patient, and thorough. I'm so happy they're helping to kri my house pest-free in a safe way!
They went above and beyond to come take care of a wasp’s nest for me before a party I’m hosting today! They were super quick, professional, and responsive.
Juan was extremely thorough and professional. Did an amazing job!
Micah and Jhonattan from ClearDefense Pest Control did an amazing job and are professionals
Grayson is always so courteous and helpful. The whole Clear Defense team is that way. Plus they are prompt and come quickly if there is an issue. That's why we stay with Clear Defense.
I had called the company yesterday (new to the state and area) after I got a recommendation, and wow am I happy about being recommended to this company! They were able to come out and treat a wasp issue I noticed where they seemingly are entering the attic from the roof or siding somewhere, and I could hear a loud…
Jacob was my technician he was knowledgeable and thorough he did a great job!
Jake did a thorough job with great explanations along the way
Tae and John were great today. They were very thorough and respectful. Tae even gave our grandson, who just had a tonsillectomy, an ABC book about Bugs. It was a big hit! Thanks a bunch!
Oscar did an amazing job explaining what he was doing ever step of the way. He has a great attitude and very professional.
Landon with Clear Defense did an amazing job and very professional. It feels good to know they have my family and my back!
Jayme did an excellent job and provided an awesome awesome customer service experience.
Our service technician, Desmond, was absolutely amazing! He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. He truly went above and beyond from start to finish. Before arriving, he called about 20 minutes ahead to make sure we were ready and had time to put our dogs away. He began by treating…
Well manner and efficient.
5/5 stars - each star for customer care, product quality, atmosphere, speed, and value. I was very impressed with Blake at ClearDefense Pest Control. He arrived right on time, was friendly and professional, and explained everything clearly. Their service was reliable and efficient, and the pest control was effective…
Jacob was personable and explained step by step what and why. He didn't rush the job. Affordable great customer service.
Jake did a thorough job. I am very pleased with his work ethic and thoroughness. My dogs enjoyed him as well. He is friendly and courteous!
Great experience with Shane very friendly and knowledgeable
The technician is always friendly and if access to certain areas he’s used to treat isn’t available because I forgot to unlock, he asks for a key.
Cameron the tech did a nice job..He wasn't in a rush and he explained the things he did to me.
Deandre was very friendly, got everything ready and was patient while I got my pets out of the house. He was quick and efficient with his work. 👍🏻
Clear Defense does a great job and goes above and beyond. They clear cobwebs and spiderwebs in your eaves, roofline, windows etc. Our latest technician, Sincere, did an excellent job, showed up on time and was very communicative before, during and after the job. Would recommend Clear Defense to anyone!
Clear Defense rules cause they answer my phone calls really fast. KeSean rules cause he has good vibes! :) Update! Jayme has come to my house twice now! He answers all of my questions and is super sweet. Really can't recommend this company enough. 2nd Update! Rylen came by and was really nice and professional! He…
From the moment he arrived to the final check, everything was seamless. Jake was reliable and on time, efficient in identifying the problem and quick to treat it. I appreciated his professional attitude and friendly communication throughout the visit. The service was timely and I feel confident that my home is pest…
Update! Desmond came by april 22, 2026 and again again again! And once again a phenomenal job. If you need bug and pest control and great service please use clear defense. Super respectful and friendly. Shared tips and information We have used probably 4 or 5 different pest control services in the last 3 years and…
Issac at ClearDefense Pest Control did an amazing job tackling the insects around the outside of my house. He arrived on time, was extremely friendly and professional, and got the job done efficiently. Issac explained everything clearly and I felt confident that the problem was solved. I highly recommend them for…
We are an existing customer. Shawn came at the time we were told he would come. He was professional and informative. He was thorough spraying to prevent mosquitoes, tics and fleas in our yard. We would highly recommend Shawn and his company ClearDefense Pest Control.
I was impressed with how reliable Clear Defense Pest Control is. The technician showed up on time, performed a thorough inspection and quickly took care of the issue, giving me peace of mind. I’m excited to call them again for my next pest control service. Thats the generated one, but they're dope. Shout out to my man Kyle 💪
Jayme was great!! He was professional and so personal. I loved his customer service and he helped me to understand things clearly.
Bryan
We had a couple of wasps in the house and didn’t know where they were coming in at. Sincere was professional, friendly and quick.
We've had ClearDefense for several years now and they continue to be top notch. We recently had sightings of tiny ants in our home and I called ClearDefense Pest Control and they responded quickly and came out within a couple of days. Jayme, our Technician, did his normal inspection and treatment and then came…
ClearDefense Pest Control was reliable, efficient and truly professional. Shane ZUPO arrived on time, was friendly and explained everything clearly. The service was quick and the result was immediate. I would definitely recommend them for anyone searching for pest control near me.
I had such a great experience with Clear Defense Pest Control today that I had to share. I called about a wasp problem on our property, and they were able to send technicians out the very same day, which was such a relief. Deandre and Shawn were absolutely fantastic. They were friendly, professional, and clearly…
My technician was Sincere,. He was so nice and literally "Sincere"
I called ClearDefense Pest Control after finding some tiny ants in the foyer. Jake took care of that and got rid of the wasp nest in our woods! Great service, friendly and professional. I'm glad they are our pest control service! Thanks again.
Clear Defense handles our pest control needs and they are great. We had a problem with ants last summer and Breyon came out and took care of it. Alex and David did our quarterly and are professional and knowledgeable.
Clear Defense Pest Control was reliable, efficient, professional and friendly. They arrived on time, did a thorough job and gave me peace of mind. Jake was great to call, text me, letting me know he was on his way early. He did a great job of explaining what he would do, why and what might happen next. He also let…
Stefan from Clear Defense came today for our annual spring bug prevention and he was thorough and knowledgeable to do whatever it took to take care of our home and flower beds, even under the porch! Thanks again for great service, appreciate you and Clear Defense Peter L Lansing 3/17/2026
ClearDefense Pest Control was fantastic from start to finish. The technician was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything. The service was thorough, effective, and arrived right on schedule. Top 3 things I loved: 1) Friendly and professional service 2) High‑quality pest control…
I called ClearDefense Pest Control after noticing ants in my kitchen and was pleasantly surprised when the technician arrived right on time. Bryan was friendly, professional and explained the treatment clearly, and the pest control worked quickly and efficiently. The whole experience was reliable, timely and exactly…
Grayson and Oacar, the technicians, were very professional, courteous and experienced!
Alex and Jayme were on time and extremely courteous. They did a good job.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 1151 | $50–$119 |
| Spider extermination | 1130 | $86–$181 |
| Ant extermination | 977 | $58–$173 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 974 | $58–$136 |
| Mosquito extermination | 826 | $58–$103 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 661 | $83–$199 |
| Cockroach extermination | 467 | $83–$214 |
| Rodent extermination | 391 | $96–$323 |

