Affordable Extermination Services, Inc. Difference When you hire AES, you can be confident that you are receiving the service you expect, from the pest control experts you can trust. AES Pest Control: Customized Protection Not all pest problems are the same, and not all homes need the same types of treatment. AES is trained to identify and treat the root of your particular pest problem. Upon thorough inspection, we will create a customized treatment plan that effectively targets pest problems exactly where they appear in your home - both inside and out, all year long. Have children or pets? Trust AES to use the most responsible means of treatment application for your family. AES: Our Promise To You We're not satisfied until you're satisfied. AES means peace of mind when it comes to pest control. If pests return between regularly scheduled visits, we'll retreat at no charge.

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ttkozak

06/25/2013

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I called Affordable Extermination Services on April 26, 2013. Shawn was able to come out that day. I told him that my major concern was ants in my kitchen. He sprayed around the house for a few minutes, I paid $202.23, and he left. The contract he left said to wait 14 days for maximum control. I waited the 14 days, but I still had ants.



His contract also states that a warranty is provided for 2 months and 1 retreat will be provided free of charge. So since I still had ants I called Shawn for a retreat on May 11, 2013. There was no answer and I couldn't leave a message because his voice mail was full. I tried again on May 12, 2013 and May 13, 2103 with the same result. On May 15, 2013 I called again and was able to leave a voice mail on his both his cell phone and office phone. I received no response. I waited until May 20, 2013 to try again. This time I left another message on both his office phone and cell phone. Again no response. Finally on June 19, 2013 I left yet another message asking him to come out again as the ants had gotten out of control again. I still have not received one phone call back.



I ended up going to Home Depot and bought some ant traps and spray and just did it myself. I have been ant free for a few days. I wish I would have saved myself $202.23 and just done this in the first place. I would NOT recommend this company to anyone.

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degertz

11/19/2012

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Shawn returned my call and pro...

Shawn returned my call and provided the quickest identification of my bug I could possibly imagine! All through the internet and the phone! I would highly recommend this extermination service as he is very knowledgable and efficient!

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a.overton

10/23/2012

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I am so pleased with the servi...

I am so pleased with the service I received from AES! They definitely know their stuff! Shawn spent a lot of time with me educating me on ways to prevent the spiders that terrify me so much from coming into my house. Funny that he would do this when it could lead to me not needing him as often - but that is the kind of person he is.



I see that people have complained about having issues getting in touch with Shawn. I experienced this a while ago too but kept trying because his work could not be beat. When he got back in touch with me he was courteous and honest. He even told me how he was taking steps to get better and more organized and I can now tell you that it is working!! He was extremely organized and responsive over the past week and his technician (also very nice and informative) came right on schedule.



My loyalty will remain with this company - thank you Shawn and Ryan!!

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julie.kaigler

09/05/2012

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The service is great, if you c...

The service is great, if you can actually get them to show up. I've had them no-show twice on me in the past week. I busted my rear-end to get home for them and they didn't even have the courtesy to call and cancel. And if you want a bug service that will come quarterly, and will contact you to do so, this isn't your guy. He's never contacted me when it's time for a service, I've always had to contact him. Like I said, when you can get him to show up, his work is great. He's clearly passionate about bugs. But I'm done begging him to give him my business.

claimed iconBusiness Response10/08/2012

I would like to start by apologizing to Julie for not being considerate when the appointments could not be met. I admit to this happening and feel bad about the situation. It is true I don't call when regular service is due,the reason for this is because I do not have a secretary answering calls, when a call comes in or goes out you get to talk directly to the owner. I service hundreds of accounts each year if I called everyone I would be on the phone not out treating. So I write on your bill NSD for next service date, I have a lot of customers you have one Pest Control Company.I believe in talking directly to my customers, This season We experienced such a rapid growth that the phone system was not able to keep up with the 5 phone lines that I answer everyday. My computer was frozen and I was in the field with no remote access to my phone lists. I am truly sorry for your missed appointments and no phone call. I wish I could change the past but I can not so all I can do is strive to bring my customers the Most up to date information and techniques available in the pest control industry and please if anyone has any advise to help us bring you the best service absolutely let us know! We appreciate feed back good or bad and are always open for suggestions Thank You For your review its only going to make the next customers treatment better than the last. Sincerely, Shawn P Linnan Owner Operator

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twinbabysista

05/14/2012

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Definately give them a try! S...

Definately give them a try! Shawn knows his pests!He is extremely patient as he kept me calm thru my crazy ordeal. He was kind enough to squeeze me in late to resolve me issue and I can say no problems since. He educated me on how to prevent them as I live in a row house and neighbors can bring them back. I am so glad i didnt go with the big name extermniators as he was at least 1/3 of the price and handled me sittuation better than the competitors did at the inspection. When I hear my friends with their pest stories, I share his information. I will call him for my future issues, you should too! Thanks again Shawn! I appreciate your help!

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shawnlinnan

04/23/2012

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From the Boss: I would like to...

From the Boss: I would like to thank all of our customers for the Great response to our services. We have the best customers in the city.

We will continue to bring you the most up to date information available today! Gas prices are rising but our prices stayed the same, We did our homework to lower our costs so we could pass the savings down the line to who counts....OUR CUSTOMERS!

Again Thank YOU so much for your support. To all those that have been treated...enjoy being pest free....to those that chose the "other Company" let us know when you want to have it treated by the BEST!!

Shawn

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reba6225

09/02/2011

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This company may be great, or ...

This company may be great, or they may not even be in business anymore. I wouldn't know, since they did not return any of the voice mail messages I left. Over a two week period, I left 3 messages, clearly stating my name and phone number twice in each message. Eventually I called a company that was able to respond in a more prompt and professional manner.

claimed iconBusiness Response09/08/2011

I would like to extend my apologies that you didn't get a call back.....we are at the peak of the season and due to the number of calls per day we are taking we contact people in the order they come in....I wish I could make everyone happy but am forced to upset a few by not getting to them at our busiest time of year!!!!!

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wilburn

08/04/2011

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I had an amazing experience wi...

I had an amazing experience with this company. This was my first encounter with a bee hive and I freaked when I saw that it was in my car. I immediately got on the phone and came across this company. Shawn was able to come out the same day to take care of my bee issue. I definitly recommend this company hands down. Not only was my experience great it was also AFFORDABLE. Shawn is friendly and definitly knows how to get the job done. Thank you again Shawn!!! Now I think I'll take my car for a spin to the car wash.

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Bob A.

05/30/2011

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Excellent job....they guys wer...

Excellent job....they guys were here for over an hour, climbing behind my furnace and placing bug spray over every square inch of my house. The price was pretty consistent with our last exterminating company, but the service through Affordable Extermination FAR exceeded all of my expectations. I'd highly recommend Shawn to anyone. He even stopped, as they were packing up, and asked about a tree we had just had chopped down...which he then sprayed as well!

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gallag

04/27/2011

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Affordable Extermination, is s...

Affordable Extermination, is such a great service. Shawn was extremely knowledgeable and very informative. We were infested with termites, and Shawn was here within hours of us calling. We have multiple renovation projects, and Shawn and his team worked well around all of our outdoor projects. We extremely recommend Shawn for all of your exterminating needs.

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xmicha108x

04/20/2011

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Very knowledgable tech who exp...

Very knowledgable tech who explained my pest problem and what he was doing to correct it. Highly recommended!

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dawn

04/20/2011

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Id say its the best service I...

Id say its the best service Ive ever had.An I dont take that litely I have my very first grandson with me an he is 9 mths. old.The serviceses are the most professinal Ive ever had. I can trust that the chemicals are safe an have no odor what so ever.And the professinal services are also great.Ive had other people come in big names an had to clean up after them spraying smelley stuff on my grandsons toys thats why I went with this company they take care of your home like its their home.Very professional,polite an what else can I say but if you are going to hire someone hire them .THEY DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.GREAT SERVICE ,an GREAT PEOPLE .Forget the big names an go with AFFORDABLE EXTERMINATION SERVICES,INC BELIVE ME WHEN I TELL YOU THEIR THE BEST.

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dave6321

04/20/2011

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THE TECH WAS VERY SMART AND KN...

THE TECH WAS VERY SMART AND KNEW WHAT MY ISSUE WAS WITHIN 2 MINUTES, HE WAS ON TIME AND AT MY HOUSE FOR ABOUT A HOUR. 2 WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND MY ISSUES ARE GONE. I RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE WHO I KNOW AND THE TECH SHAWN IS GREAT AT WHAT HE DOES, ALSO THEY ARE AFFORDABLE AS WELL.

THANKS GUYS, HOPEFULLY I DONT NEED YOU ANYMORE BUT IF I DO I KNOW WHO TO CALL

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gizmoforever

04/13/2011

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Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are a nightmare!!! I went on vacation only to find that i had brought home a souvigner in my luggage!! BED BUGS... I couldnt believe it......what do i do ????

I started my search on the internet, Trying to figure out how to get rid of these things...

I tried everything the internet told me nothing seemed to work !! so searched the yellow pages to find an exterminator...

I called Affordable Extermination Services @ 9pm hoping to leave a message to get back to me but i didnt have to....The technician answered the phone!! He was so nice and gave me so much information about bed bugs, he scheduled me right away!!

The day of my appointment the technician called to make sure i was ready and that he was on the way....They brought out this steam machine and killed all the bugs on my bed, couch, box springs. i was so happy to find out there wasnt a chemical being put on my furnature.........Its been 3 months with no bites.....Thank you AES for giving back my sanity!!! I HIGHLY recommend this company... they were fast,Professional and reasonably priced... I will definately use them again...Gizmo

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pd15120

01/16/2011

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Awesome Service

I recently had mice in my attic .I am petrified of rodents and I contacted Shaun and he provided reassurance, prompt and courteous service and resolved my problem. I highly recommend Shaun and company. Great service, affordable price.

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southpark15129

09/24/2010

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Speedy and Reliable Service

We can't thank Shawn enough! We had a neighbor's tree fall on our house taking out our fence and half of our back porch. The tree guy couldn't start services on the tree until the bee hive with hundreds of unhappy bees was taken care of. My husband called Affordable Extermination Services and Shawn came out right away. He took care of our bee problem with professionalism and speediness! Now we have a chance to get this bee-free tree off our house sooner and that is a wonderful thing! I would highly recommend affordable extermination services to anyone!

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nkp15222

08/16/2010

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Bed Bugs - Shawn Saved US

Shawn is the only exterminator in Pittsburgh with the experience and knowledge required to exterminate bed bugs. The problem is relatively new to this area but he dealt with this in FL for years.



He took many calls from me when I thought I was going to lose my mind from the terror caused by the situation in my apartment building. He told me exactly how to deal with the situation and how to prepare my new apartment for a pre treatment.



He has a heated machine that kills the bugs and then two separate sprays - 1 to kill the bugs and 1 to kill and prevent the eggs from hatching.



He was absolutely fantastic.

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ellekanner

04/04/2010

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Carpenter ants gone wild!

After about a week with these lil visitors and the ant bait traps not killing a single one, I had enough. I called around on a friday evening trying to find someone who could come take care of them. The were in the beam of the roof of our addition and apparently the eggs they laid last summer were hatching like crazy. Of all the people I called Shaun was the only pest specialist I spoke with directly. I explained the problem I was having and he knew exactly what my pest problem was. He thoroughly explained to me what was going on, how it happened and what to do to get rid of them. He even scheduled me for a next day appointment while at his daughters soccer practice. i have two small children and he assured me that the chemical was perfectly safe as long as you followed his instructions and let it "dry" for the first two hours.



Within minutes of him spraying, those lil buggers were coming out of the woodwork literally!!! Hopefully they havent caused too much damage. Thanks Shaun and his partner with the giant any tattoo (thats a man dedicated to his trade!)

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stevewhin

02/01/2010

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Friendly, Reliable & Affordable

I recently had a rodent problem inside my personal residence, the situation was not only a burden but a total embarrassment to my family and I, thankfully I found Shawn at A.E.S.. Not only was he very understanding but he put my wife and I at ease. He took care of the situation in under an hour, and the price was actually lower then I had anticipated.



I highly recommend Affordable Extermination Services to anyone in need of quality service at a reasonable price. Big thanks to Shawn and the rest of his team!



-Steve Whinterfalter

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BBB Rating
A+
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Extra Phones

Internet Phone: 412-499-3349

Cell: 412-477-8699

Payment method
all major credit cards, check, debit, insurance, paypal
Location
North, South, East, West.
Amenities
We offer Big City Service at Hometown Prices. We specialize in using Intergrated Pest Management to help reduce the amount of chemicals in our environment. We use State of the Art Technology in combination with Mandatory Continuing Education to stay up to date on the industries Latest Products, Standards and Technequies to bring you the most effective pest control available today!
Accreditation

Pennsylvania Department Of Agriculture

Category
Pest Control Services