Private Pest Detectives

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$100

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Tired of traps and poison? Want a company that solves your problems not just “control” it?Call Private Pest Detectives. We Eliminate Difficult Rodents & Intruders From Your Home and Seal Openings To Prevent Them From Coming Back!

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 149 times

Serves Washington, DC

Background checked

2 employees

3 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Square cash app, and Zelle.

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2025

2024

Services offered

Property type

Residential

Commercial

Total square footage of building

Less than 1,000 sq ft

1,000 - 2,000 sq ft

2,000 - 3,000 sq ft

3,000 - 4,000 sq ft

Primary pest type

Rodents

Cockroaches

Ants

Spiders

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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117 reviews

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Alex R.

Jan 3, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Jimmie was exceptional in helping with my rodent issue at my condo! He arrived on time, was extremely personable (and asked me about my dog and showed me pictures of his!) and was communicative about what he was doing and how to fix the issue I was having, as well as explaining why previous attempts had been failing due to improper materials and missed holes that needed patching. After the assessment, he generously offered to get started right away on patching holes with sheet metal and once done gave me tips on what to look out for and what I should be cognizant of for when to call back under my warranty for a second visit. It is still only a day later, but I feel very confident in his work and am looking forward to not seeing mice in my kitchen! Thanks again Jimmie!!

Details: Rats or mice • Feces removal and cleanup • Sealing of entry or exit points • Services recommended by professional • 3-5 animals • Kitchen • Animal waste • Animal nesting • Less than 1,000 sq ft • Renter

Rodent and Animal Removal

Lisa W.

Nov 10, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

We have had a nice issue for over 5 years and reached out to 3 exterminators including Orkin who charged over $1200 for a years contract and the issue didn't get resolved. Private Pest Detective came in 1 time and I have not seen mice since.

Details: Rats or mice • Sealing of entry or exit points • More than 10 animals • Kitchen • Living room • Bedroom • Bathroom • Animal waste • Animal nesting • Animal odor • Animals gnawing electrical wiring • 1,000 - 2,000 sq ft • Owner

Rodent and Animal Removal

Khadijah A.

Oct 4, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

In less than 24 hrs Private Pest Detectives’ Victor scheduled me for an appointment and responded to my request. I needed my basement plugged in my Baltimore row home as my daughter had seen a mouse earlier in the week. Victor investigated, plugged the holes with poison and discussed with me and my family best practices with responding to pests. We will be procuring his services in the future. Excellent service!

Details: Residential • 2,000 - 3,000 sq ft • Rodents • Basement

Pest Control Services

McKenna M.

Dec 1, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

There’s a first time for everything and after living in DC for 16 years, I saw my first mouse in the house. The team at Private Pest Detectives was quick and efficient and a week later (due to my schedule, not their’s - it could’ve been resolved sooner) the points of entry were found and repaired. Thanks so much!

Details: Rats or mice • Services recommended by professional • Sealing of entry or exit points • 3-5 animals • Kitchen • Living room • Less than 1,000 sq ft • Owner

Rodent and Animal Removal

Heather J.

Feb 22, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Rats or mice • Animal trapping and removal • Sealing of entry or exit points • Feces removal and cleanup • Services recommended by professional • 1-2 animals • Kitchen • Living room • Animal waste • 2,000 - 3,000 sq ft • Owner

Rodent and Animal Removal

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Victor Fowler

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer a free inspection to determine exactly how many rodent entry points customers have in their home. Pricing depends on how much work needs to be done.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Our owner Victor has been in the rodent exclusion industry for years. Having worked for several other large companies in the DMV area, he noticed gaps in the industry and decided to solve the issues that some companies weren't fulfilling.
What types of customers have you worked with?
All different types

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