Defense Pest Control is a locally-owned and family-operated business in Mesa, Arizona established by husband and wife, Ryan and Wendy Michel. Ryan was born and raised in Canada while Wendy joined the U.S. Navy, where they were transferred to South Carolina. During their time there, Ryan was introduced to pest control for the first time and worked for a family-owned franchise of Terminix International.

It was there that Ryan received excellent training and experience in both the pest and termite control industry. Ryan and Wendy eventually moved back to Arizona, where Ryan continued to work for the pest control industry at Safeguard Pest Control as a sales representative.

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Year established: 2005

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Commercial

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When you run a business, you've got a lot to think about--personnel, payroll, business decisions and the like are always on your mind. Wouldn't it be great if someone could take some of the daily tasks, like pest and weed control, off of your plate so you can focus on the more important parts of running your business?

Rodents

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It's never ideal to have pests in your house, but when rodents like mice and rats start making themselves at home in your home or yard, it can become a real problem. Rodents can not only cause severe damage to your property, they can also harm your health. Rodents are very unsanitary, carrying various diseases that can be harmful to you and your family.

Weed Control

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Have you been suffering through a seemingly endless, fruitless battle against weeds in your yard? Sometimes it can seem like every time you take one step ahead, you take two steps back. Meaning, for every weed you get rid of, two more pop up in its place!

Termites

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Termites have existed for over 250 million years and feed on cellulose from wood and wood by-products. If left unchecked termites can lead to expensive structural repairs and account for hundreds of millions of dollars in damage every year to homes all over the nation. Keep your home from becoming one of them with our reactive and preventative termite control services.

Pest Control

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There you are, enjoying your day in your home when you see them - bugs! Nothing puts a damper on your day like an unwanted infestation in your most sacred space. Sometimes it can feel like the battle against bugs in your home is an unwinnable war, so it's important to have some heavy hitters in your corner.

Nicole N.

Apr 24, 2022

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Mr. R. C. Is amazing. He greets me and asks if there are any issues/problem areas. He's very thorough and warns me of any issues. I have been using this company for years and I appreciate their due diligence. Services:Yard work, General wildlife removal, Bug & insect extermination, Bee extermination, Flea & mite extermination, Spider extermination, Termite inspection, Home inspection, Termite extermination, General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination, Mosquito extermination, Ant extermination, Rodent extermination, Bed bug extermination, Nuisance animals

JoAnne Nelson

Apr 16, 2022

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Defense Pest is wonderful! Been using them for 15 years in 3 locations and their service has always been excellent. Our current technician Robert is so responsive and caring. We have a home for disabled persons and he is always looking out for their needs. We recently had a termite issue and they took care of it immediately. They are the best!

Dee Ulano

Apr 16, 2022

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Great company. We have used them for more than 10 years. From the owner down to employees at different stages of servicing the customer, a great organization. Service:Bug & insect extermination

Jamie Keeley

Apr 05, 2022

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I've used Defense Pest Control for many years, the technician, Robert, is excellent! He is always on time, professional, helpful and friendly! He does an extremely thorough job. I definitely recommend them to keep the bugs away! Service:Bug & insect extermination

Marlon Dauner

Mar 23, 2022

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Have used Defense for several years. We have had problems with pests only once and they responded immediately. Great service and very professional. Services:Spider extermination, Termite extermination, Cockroach extermination, Mosquito extermination, Ant extermination

Julie Earl

Mar 12, 2022

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We have used them for about ten years. Always a pleasure to deal with and all the workers are very cheerful and nice! They listen to requests. I recommend them to all my friends! Thanks guys! Service:Weed control

Duaine McAllister

Feb 12, 2022

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We have been using Defence Pest for about 8 yrs. They have been a fantastic company to work with! Office staff is very nice, and the service men have all been efficient, listened to any concerns, and we're very thorough. Services:Bee extermination, Spider extermination, Hornet & wasp extermination, Cockroach extermination, Ant extermination, Lawn pest control

Roxanne Wigen

Jan 06, 2022

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Defense Pest is a top company. There technicians are courteous and on time. They answer any questions I might have and get their job done quickly and efficiently. They're office staff work to accommodate changes in dates and time if needed. I highly recommend this company. Services:Weed control, Lawn pest control

Bill Black

Nov 05, 2021

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We've used Defense Pest Control since moving to AZ 4+ years ago and they are absolutely terrific. Their service is excellent, fees are very reasonable, and their technicians are thorough and professional. The office staff is also great. I have seen other pest control companies try to take some of their business but I no longer see those trucks in the community. Thank you, Defense!

James

Nov 11, 2015

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Our neighborhood is a scorpion hotbed and my neighbors find them pretty frequently. We've never had one scorpion in our house ever and that's pretty amazing. Thanks for keeping us safe!

James Hutchings

Oct 31, 2014

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Ryan and his team at Defense Pest Control are great. I met Ryan when he first opened his business over 7 years ago and we've used them ever since. Their techs and office staff are always great and pleasant and they've completely eliminated our bugs.

Scott Bowles

May 03, 2014

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For me, there are certain service professionals (e.g. mechanic, dentist, etc.) that when you find a dependable one, you have a customer for life. When it comes to pest and weed control, Defense Pest Control is my go-to.