Anticimex Reviews

The first sign of a pest problem can be unsettling, whether it’s a trail of ants marching through your kitchen or a cockroach skittering across the floor. Left unchecked, these issues can quickly escalate, turning minor nuisances into full-blown infestations. But before you reach for that spray can, know that do-it-yourself (DIY) solutions often fall short, either in effectiveness or safety. That’s where seasoned pest control companies come in. In our guide on Anticimex, we dissect the company’s offerings, reputation, and availability, giving you a clear picture of whether this pest control giant matches the best pest control companies.

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Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Over 80 years in the industry	Must go through another company to start services
One of the largest worldwide pest control providers	Only available on the East Coast
OSHA-certified technicians

Anticimex Plans & Services

Founded in 1934, Anticimex is one of the largest full-service pest control companies in the world. While based in Sweden, it now provides pest management solutions in 17 countries, including the United States. It has expanded its operations by acquiring local pest control companies and now employs more than 700 people in the U.S. These technicians are licensed with their individual states and OSHA-certified.

General Pest Control

Anticimex specializes in treating common household pests using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. This approach prioritizes prevention and environmentally responsible solutions to reduce pesticide use while effectively managing infestations.

Here are some of the pests included in Anticimex’s plans:

Specialized Pest Control

For more complex infestations, Anticimex offers targeted pest management strategies, including the following:

Bed bug treatment: Application of insect growth regulators (IGRs) and drying agents to disrupt bed bug life cycles
Bird proofing: Installation of deterrents such as spikes, netting, and visual repellents
Termite control: Bait stations and barrier treatments to prevent and eliminate termite colonies
Wildlife control: Humane removal of raccoons, squirrels, birds, snakes, and other nuisance wildlife

Additional Pest Solutions

Anticimex also provides advanced pest control technology, such as digital monitoring systems designed to track and prevent rodent activity before infestations occur.

How the Process Works

Because Anticimex has acquired locally-owned pest management companies in the United States, it won’t actually be Anticimex performing pest control in your home. Instead, you will reach out to one of their subsidiaries that has a location near you. To find a local Anticimex provider, visit its Contact Us page and browse through its office locations.

Once you contact a local customer service agent for an estimate, your services will start with an inspection. Then, the expert technician will work to diagnose what is causing the pest population to thrive in your home. Instead of simply treating the problem, they determine the underlying cause of your pest infestation and evaluate any threats or contributors that may cause the pests to return.

Your local technician will then provide you with their recommendation for pest control and develop a customized treatment plan surrounding your home’s needs.

Locations

Anticimex is headquartered in Sweden and operates in 17 countries, including the United States. Instead of a local Anticimex office, customers work with one of its subsidiaries across 12 states and Washington, D.C. Below is the full list of locations where Anticimex provides service in the U.S.:

Delaware: Viking Pest Control
Florida: Turner Pest Control
Maine: Modern Pest
Maryland: American Pest
Massachusetts: Modern Pest
New Hampshire: Modern Pest
New Jersey: Viking Pest Control
New York: JP McHale Pest Management
North Carolina: Killingsworth
Pennsylvania: Viking Pest Control
South Carolina: Clark’s Termite and Pest Control
Virginia: American Pest
Washington, D.C.: American Pest

Anticimex Customer Reviews

Because Anticimex is an international company with none of its own locations in the United States, there are no customer services reviews for this provider. We took a look at reviews of its subsidiary, Viking Pest Control. Here’s what some real customers had to say.

Michael D. said:

“Excellent technicians are courteous, caring and professional. They always ask if there are any particular issues that need attention.”

SG said:

“We contracted with Viking Pest Control to remove two hornets nests, which were to be removed while we were away for a long weekend. I received an email with an invoice, and another with a service report. I assumed they were removed. When we got back, they were still there. I paid $165.00. These nests are by my front door, and are a danger to anyone who approaches my front door. When we called to ask them to come back, we were told it would be 10 days until a rep could come back. What kind of service is that?”

Final Thoughts

We could not give Anticimex one overall score, since its various subsidiaries differ in some of their services, reputation, number of locations, and more. But we can share that our top recommendation, Orkin scored a 94 out of 100, Terminix scored a 92 out of 100, and Rentokil scored an 85 out of 100 on key metrics including plan options, state availability, customer service, and additional benefits.

FAQs About Anticimex

Is Anticimex a good pest control company?

Whether or not any provider is a good pest control company will depend on its ability to help with your unique needs. However, with Anticimex it is harder to judge, because its subsidiaries might operate differently from one another.

What do pest control companies do?

Pest control companies identify, assess, remediate, and prevent the infestations of a wide variety of pests using commercial-grade equipment and products. Different pest control companies guard against different pests, but in general, common household pests they eliminate include rodents, ants, cockroaches, beetles, moths, centipedes, and more. Many also target specialty pests like termites and bed bugs.

How much does pest control cost?

The amount you pay for pest control will depend on the company and plan you choose, where you live, the size of your home, the degree of infestation, and more. The top pest control companies’ sites feature online forms where you can submit basic information to receive a personalized quote.

Our Conclusion

While Anticimex is an international leader in pest management, it is hard to judge their business. Having acquired multiple pest control companies in North America, Anticimex does not directly perform pest control services here. Instead, you can work with one of its subsidiaries, whose customer service, treatment options, and prices might vary.

To be more confident knowing what you’ll get from a pest management company, we recommend Terminix, Orkin, and Rentokil, companies with decades of experience that offer comprehensive services across the country.

Our Rating Methodology

We back up our pest control recommendations with a detailed rating methodology that we use to objectively score each provider. We review pest control plans, navigate the provider website, speak with customer service representatives by phone and online chat (if available), request quotes, and analyze customer reviews for each provider. We then score the provider against our review standards for plans and services, reputation and customer responses, customer service offerings, workmanship guarantees, financing, and availability to arrive at a final score on a 5-point rating scale.