CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – What is the hardest pest to get rid of? For some residents of Chesapeake Beach, it’s not ants or rodents—it’s the pest control companies themselves.
Recently, a representative from an unnamed pest control company was caught on a Ring camera attempting to open a door before ringing the doorbell. Despite a complaint from the homeowner, the concerning behavior persisted in the neighborhood.
Another pest control company, known for its aggressive sales tactics, has also been making rounds in Chesapeake Beach. Their approach? Knocking on doors and falsely claiming that the resident’s neighbor just signed up for their service. In reality, the neighbor had signed up years ago and no longer used the company.
This misleading tactic not only annoyed residents but also led one homeowner to cancel a two-year-old contract when they discovered their name was used deceitfully as a “brand-new customer” to lure in others. Many residents found this tactic dishonest and opted to switch to a local pest control service instead.
Complaints from residents have surfaced about salespeople knocking on doors as late as 9 p.m., even after being told they were interrupting bedtime routines for children. Barking dogs, “No Soliciting” signs, and even explicit language haven’t deterred these persistent salespeople from delivering lengthy sales pitches.
It has been reported that many of these salespeople do not work directly for the pest control companies. They are often hired from out of state and work on commission, pressured to sign up as many customers as possible, with little regard for boundaries.
If you are looking for a pest control service, it’s recommended to reach out to a local company directly. We attempted to contact one of these companies to discuss the incidents. Their website listed an office in Annapolis Junction and provided an Annapolis phone number.
However, after being transferred five times to different “managers,” we finally spoke with Ava, a call taker located in Utah, where the company’s headquarters are. She had no knowledge of an Annapolis office and was unable to confirm whether the salespeople were contractors or employees. She took down our number, promising a supervisor would return our call.
To date, we have not heard back from anyone in the company.
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The one in Utah is Aptive Environmental. They also hit Drum Point every summer, often riding hover boards. They are extremely aggressive, and they are dishonest. It’s a dirty company. Always ask who people work for and do your research.
This has gone on all over Charles county we get roof repair /lawn service and house siding requests. I had to yell threw door at on man just in may of 2024. he was yelling at me when i said no we have corona here go away and he still kept arguing than i told him my boyfriend has corona !! An other man pulled on our screen door so bad he nearly broke it and i warned him i was armed and miltary trained. Another tried to come on my two neighbors property when we had tons of car break ins. Some times they tape there card to door handel for yard work from Virginia!!. Another came by front step and i yelled no get away in Spanish at 9 pm! Another tried to get threw our back door at 915pm. Horrible agressive people I asked my neighbor to watch she has day care cameras now!
Sales people shouldn’t be bugging you
Get a German Shepherd
This sign (with “DON’T BOTHER KNOCKING!” in large bold print) has worked very well, for my home:
OTHER THAN DELIVERIES & NEIGHBORS
DON’T BOTHER KNOCKING!
IF WE WERE INTERESTED IN YOUR PRODUCT, SERVICE OR WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY, WE WOULD HAVE ALREADY SEEKED YOU OUT AND MADE CONTACT.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPECT.
IF YOU DO KNOCK,
EXPECT A VERY IMPOLITE & UNPLEASANT GREETING.