# Modern Pest Services

**Trade:** Pest Control · **Part of:** Anticimex · **Address:** 320 Dover Rd, Chichester, NH 03258 · **Phone:** (603) 458-4606 · **Website:** https://www.modernpest.com/exterminator/new-hampshire/manchester-nh/?utm_source=gbp-nh&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=localsearch · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (high confidence) — from 466 reviews across 8 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 120 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Modern Pest Services, headquartered at 320 Dover Rd, Chichester, NH, is an 81-year-old New England pest control company (founded 1945, acquired by the global Anticimex Group in 2017) offering residential and commercial pest, rodent, termite, bed bug, tick/mosquito, and wildlife control across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. It has been named to Forbes Home's Top 10 Pest Control Companies in the U.S. and recognized by USA Today as the Best Pest Control Company in New England.

Homeowners consistently praise individual technicians by name for thorough, educational visits — explaining what they found, where pests were entering, and how to prevent recurrence, with many customers requesting the same technician on repeat visits. Google shows a 4.9-star average from 717 ratings, and recent activity has been strong: 134 reviews in the last six months with none negative.

A small number of dated exceptions are on record: a November 2025 review described a technician arriving without a confirmation call and leaving before an additional request could be addressed, and in a 2023 review a homeowner reported mice activity returning the day after an otherwise thorough treatment. BBB records list an NH pesticide-control license (NHPC 479) for the business, issued by the state's Division of Pesticide Control — a directory-listed claim, not independently registry-verified here.

**Strengths:**
- Detailed technician praise — dozens of reviews name specific techs for thorough, educational visits
- National recognition — Forbes Home Top 10 and USA Today's Best Pest Control in New England
- Strong recent record — 134 reviews in the last six months with zero negative

**Concerns:**
- Scheduling confirmation — one review described a visit with no advance confirmation call
- Recurring pests after treatment — a 2023 review reported mice returning the next day

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Founded in 1945, BBB lists 81 years in business, and the company was acquired by the global Anticimex Group in 2017. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/chichester/profile/pest-control/modern-pest-services-0051-3004198) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A-”
  - [pctonline.com](https://www.pctonline.com/news/anticimex-acquires-modern-viking/) — “pctonline.com — World’s 4th largest pest control operation expands with acquisitions of regional firms Viking Pest Control (N.J.) and Modern…”
- Named to Forbes Home's Top 10 Pest Control Companies in the U.S. and recognized by USA Today as the Best Pest Control Company in New England. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [us.anticimex.com](https://us.anticimex.com/press/anticimex-acquires-modern-pest-services-and-continues-to-grow-in-the-us-northeast-and-mid-atlantic/) — “us.anticimex.com — Modern Pest is the independent market leader in the New England market and provides high-quality pest control and wildlif…”
- Technicians are repeatedly praised by name for thorough, educational visits that explain findings and prevention steps. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOZlRtcE1ZUzFPWDJZelNtZFBjMmRtVDJsRk9VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNfTmpMYS1OX2YzSmdPc2dmT2lFOUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our technician Matt was very thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. He made sure I understood everything he was doing each step of the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSV1REQXlOVUl3WmpoNWFqVk5YMTlOTjJKMVUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRWTDAyNUIwZjh5ajVNX19NN2J1U3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brady explained what he was looking for and where he saw traces of rodents. Fixed areas that seem to be where they are entering.  Sprayed…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pRelFtTmFkamt0UjNORk16VjNWblJWWVZVeVJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjQzQmNadjktR3NFMzV3VnRVYVUyRUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The tech, Josh, did a stellar job.  After a thorough walk-through, he highlighted specific areas of concern, answered my questions, and w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZM2JUWnBiekZ6TjFWNGVFRmpNV2d6VTBOSk4wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnY3bTZpbzFzN1V4eEFjMWgzU0NJN0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Justin is personable, professional and knowledgeable. He aways does a fantastic job and leaves me feeling confident I have received excel…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214alprWnJUbEF6VldGR2RVYzBTMEY2VURKVVNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxjZkZrTlAzVWFGdUc0S0F6UDJUSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ James has excellent customer service skills. Very polite. He explains everything in a way that I could understand and with details. And h…”
- Recent activity has been strong: 134 reviews in the last six months with none negative, and a 4.9-star Google average from 717 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Pest%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ8WMQiCpM4okR7wNltY8t8Z8) — “Google: 4.9★ from 717 ratings”
- A November 2025 review described a technician arriving without a confirmation call and leaving before an additional request could be addressed. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GYVpEVjJiVzlEZG1nMFZHNW5ZVjg0Vm1reGRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFaZDV2bW9Ddmg0VG5nYV84VmkxdGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I didn’t realize they were coming. They just schedule appointments and never wait for a confirmation that we will be home. I came home to…”
- In a 2023 review, a homeowner reported mice activity returning the day after an otherwise thorough treatment. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSaGMtTm9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDRhc-NoAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Your technician was very thorough and helpful in  trying to identify entry points for mice.  I understand this is a difficult task as tho…”
- BBB records list an NH pesticide-control license (NHPC 479) for the business, issued by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture's Division of Pesticide Control. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/chichester/profile/pest-control/modern-pest-services-0051-3004198) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: NHPC 479 (New Hampshire Department Of Agriculture - Division Of Pesticide Control)”
- Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Pest%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ8WMQiCpM4okR7wNltY8t8Z8) — “Google: 4.9★ from 717 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOZlRtcE1ZUzFPWDJZelNtZFBjMmRtVDJsRk9VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNfTmpMYS1OX2YzSmdPc2dmT2lFOUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our technician Matt was very thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. He made sure I understood everything he was doing each step of the …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSV1REQXlOVUl3WmpoNWFqVk5YMTlOTjJKMVUzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlRWTDAyNUIwZjh5ajVNX19NN2J1U3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brady explained what he was looking for and where he saw traces of rodents. Fixed areas that seem to be where they are entering.  Sprayed…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pRelFtTmFkamt0UjNORk16VjNWblJWWVZVeVJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjQzQmNadjktR3NFMzV3VnRVYVUyRUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The tech, Josh, did a stellar job.  After a thorough walk-through, he highlighted specific areas of concern, answered my questions, and w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZM2JUWnBiekZ6TjFWNGVFRmpNV2d6VTBOSk4wRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnY3bTZpbzFzN1V4eEFjMWgzU0NJN0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Justin is personable, professional and knowledgeable. He aways does a fantastic job and leaves me feeling confident I have received excel…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214alprWnJUbEF6VldGR2RVYzBTMEY2VURKVVNsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x9ff12d8fb56503ef!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxjZkZrTlAzVWFGdUc0S0F6UDJUSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ James has excellent customer service skills. Very polite. He explains everything in a way that I could understand and with details. And h…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/chichester/profile/pest-control/modern-pest-services-0051-3004198) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): complete pest management services (residential, commercial, industrial)”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official NH state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/farms-businesses/pesticides/pesticide-licensing

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/modern-pest-services-chichester-2): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Pest%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ8WMQiCpM4okR7wNltY8t8Z8): 4.9★ from 717 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Modern%20Pest%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ8WMQiCpM4okR7wNltY8t8Z8): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/nh/chichester/profile/pest-control/modern-pest-services-0051-3004198): Listed on this source
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://my.concordnhchamber.com/activememberdirectory/Details/modern-pest-services-2616556): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.modernpest.com/exterminator/new-hampshire/manchester-nh): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://us.anticimex.com/press/anticimex-acquires-modern-pest-services-and-continues-to-grow-in-the-us-northeast-and-mid-atlantic/): 4 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/PestControlIndustry/comments/1vsoq3f/modern_pest_servicesanticemix/): 2 community mentions discussing this business

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “I worked for Modern for 2 years.  Training was bare minimum and the pay is way below what other companies offer.  I learned more at the company I’m at now in 3 months than I did in the 2 years at Mode…” — u/FewElk5304 in r/PestControlIndustry (2026-08-20) — https://www.reddit.com/r/PestControlIndustry/comments/1vsoq3f/modern_pest_servicesanticemix/p4whcgj/
- “What are your thoughts in general regarding this company as well as if you have worked for them?” — u/PestSlayer1337 in r/PestControlIndustry (2026-08-19) — https://www.reddit.com/r/PestControlIndustry/comments/1vsoq3f/modern_pest_servicesanticemix/
- “Modern Pest Services recognized for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction and State of the Art Custom-Tailored Residential and Commercial Pest Control Solutions. ... We are tremendously proud to be recogn…” — einpresswire.com (2023-09-19) — https://www.einpresswire.com/article/656374224/modern-pest-services-named-one-of-the-10-best-pest-control-companies-in-the-country-by-forbes-home
- “World’s 4th largest pest control operation expands with acquisitions of regional firms Viking Pest Control (N.J.) and Modern Pest Services (Maine). ... Anticimex Group announced today another signific…” — pctonline.com (2017-07-10) — https://www.pctonline.com/news/anticimex-acquires-modern-viking/
- “don’t always wear capes ... fly; sometimes they travel by truck, come carrying organic ... at Modern Pest Services, Brunswick, Maine. ... After a multi-stage rebranding campaign in 2013, the company h…” — pctonline.com (2017-05-23) — https://www.pctonline.com/article/modern-pest-servicesrebranding-for-success/
- “Modern Pest is the independent market leader in the New England market and provides high-quality pest control and wildlife services to residential and commercial customers in Maine, New Hampshire, Ver…” — us.anticimex.com — https://us.anticimex.com/press/anticimex-acquires-modern-pest-services-and-continues-to-grow-in-the-us-northeast-and-mid-atlantic/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Denise Spampinato · 2026-09-03**: They were on time, listened intently and performed the service quickly
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John C · 2026-09-02**: Justin was great. Very knowledgeable and helpful
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Kelley · 2026-08-31**: Parker was knowledgeable, professional, and personable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marshall Grant · 2026-08-27**: Justin was excellent, performing an inspection for wood destroying insects. Thanks!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tony Sapochetti · 2026-08-26**: Matt was great!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Harris · 2026-08-25**: Tech did a great job. Appreciate the quick timely service! Came in and got service to me within the week
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Heidi Ainscow · 2026-08-22**: Our technician Matt was very thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. He made sure I understood everything he was doing each step of the way. We hope he comes back to do our check-up services! Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Martin · 2026-08-21**: The tech. Brady very informative and easy to work with. Would recommend him and the company to anyone that is looking for pest control.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tracy Miller · 2026-08-21**: Jacob was great.  He came and applied first treatment today and was very friendly and knowledgeable.  This was the first treatment and I’m more than pleased with the service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Barbara George · 2026-08-21**: Dan was great. Very pleasant and informative!

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