# Pest Assassins

**Trade:** Pest Control · **Address:** 51 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461, USA · **Phone:** (781) 338-5955 · **Website:** https://www.pestassassins.com/newton-ma-pest-control/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 107 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 23 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Pest Assassins, based in Newton, runs an almost uninterrupted string of five-star service across 139 Google ratings and a BBB A+ accreditation — and the reviews back it up with specifics rather than just enthusiasm. A recurring cast of named technicians — Derek (Stephens), Tyler, Jay McNamara, Greg, Adam, Austin, Jarrod, Jerry, and Matthew among them — each turn up credited with a concrete fix: rat droppings traced to foundation openings and sealed, a yellow jacket nest cleared from a hard-to-reach spot before a weekend event, a carpenter-ant problem in a deck that hasn't returned.

The depth of the record stands out as much as its consistency. Several customers describe multi-year relationships — one says the house has been completely pest-free for over four years under an ongoing preventive plan, another has used the company 'for several years' for recurring mouse prevention. Scheduling comes up often as a strength: same-day or next-day appointments, technicians calling ahead with a 20-minute heads-up, and a stated guarantee on wasp-nest removal work. The specifics repeat across jobs — technicians who walk a customer through every trap and entry point before treating and explain what to expect afterward rather than just spraying and leaving. In a 2025 review, one customer working through a difficult inherited mouse infestation from a previous owner credited a technician's patience and thoroughness with finally getting it under control.

The written record is close to spotless — the packet's one dissent, a 2025 review, describes a technician who inspected the property by phone but didn't come to the door afterward to report findings, leaving the homeowner without a clear result from that visit. It's a minor process gap next to the volume of detailed, resolved jobs around it.

For ants, wasps, rodents, or a one-off inspection, the specificity and repetition of positive, named-technician accounts here is unusually deep. Worth confirming: get a clear summary of what was found and treated at the end of each visit, especially if you're not home when the technician comes.

**Strengths:**
- Named technicians praised — Derek, Tyler, Jay credited for detailed fixes
- Top-rated platforms — 5★ across 139 Google reviews, BBB A+
- Multi-year customers — several report years of pest-free homes
- Proactive communication — technicians call ahead and explain findings clearly

**Concerns:**
- Minor communication gap — a 2025 review cites a skipped door check-in

## Claims & citations

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

- Named technicians are repeatedly credited with resolving specific rat, ant, and wasp jobs _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toMVRITlZhek4xVEdFMVZFRXljMlJFTUdaU2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkh1THNVazN1TGE1VEEyc2REMGZSeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Pest Assassins for an inspection of potential rats on property as my neighbor was having problems. The technician, Derek, came a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkTmQwVjJPSGxpWlVScFR6WnlPWEo0T0hKS2EwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldNd0V2OHliZURpTzZyOXJ4OHJKa0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had carpenter ants indoors and eating our deck, called Pest Asassins, haven't seen an ant since. They also swiftly got rid of a budding c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYaGV1WjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXheuZ8AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Adam was great!!! He arrived early which gave him time to see the nest while there was still enough light available. He took good care to…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3aXBhMnFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC7ipa2qQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pest Assassins was great! They gave me an estimate to remove four wasps nests over the phone, and I was able to get on their schedule ver…”
- Rated 5★ across 139 Google reviews with a BBB A+ accreditation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4634051145719307885&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 139 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton-u-f/profile/pest-control/pest-assassins-0021-144457/addressId/626843) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton-u-f/profile/pest-control/pest-assassins-0021-144457/addressId/626843) — “Listed certification: BBB Accredited Business”
- Multiple customers report years of pest-free service under ongoing prevention plans _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxWFJGQk5SbVJJYWkxcVJVeDZSemRSUWxSTE5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1XRFBNRmRIai1qRUx6RzdRQlRLNXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've been a customer of Pest Assassins for over four years, and I'm happy to report a completely pest-free home throughout that time. Wha…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsSldtRTVSM2gxTVZacmJ6TjBTV0YyZUhWQ1dHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllJWmE5R3h1MVZrbzN0SWF2eHVCWGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pest Assassins helped us take care of a large ant problem and has done our ongoing prevention for a few years now. We’ve had zero issues …”
- Technicians call ahead with arrival windows and explain findings before and after treatment _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xocFptaDZORTFLTWkxS2VISnllVjlNVW1SS1duYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhpZmh6NE1KMi1KeHJyeV9MUmRKWnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Derek has been extremely professional and has clearly communicated his assessment of our property, the problems, and treatments. He's ans…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3aXBhMnFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC7ipa2qQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pest Assassins was great! They gave me an estimate to remove four wasps nests over the phone, and I was able to get on their schedule ver…”
- A 2025 review describes a technician who inspected by phone and did not report findings at the door afterward _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBazczRzN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCAk73G3wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ The techician spoke to me on the phone before arriving but did not come to the door before he left.  Usually the technician comes to the …”
- Rodent (mouse and rat) exclusion and bait station service _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toMVRITlZhek4xVEdFMVZFRXljMlJFTUdaU2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkh1THNVazN1TGE1VEEyc2REMGZSeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Pest Assassins for an inspection of potential rats on property as my neighbor was having problems. The technician, Derek, came a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SMGRDMTFiM1ZJVjBaRWVISldUbGw2TXpkUldXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnR0dC11b3VIV0ZEeHJWTll6MzdRWWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a mouse issue in our house that was getting pretty bad.  Tyler from Pest Assassins got right to the root of the problem. And he di…”
- Wasp and yellow jacket nest removal _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYaGV1WjhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXheuZ8AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Adam was great!!! He arrived early which gave him time to see the nest while there was still enough light available. He took good care to…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3aXBhMnFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC7ipa2qQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Pest Assassins was great! They gave me an estimate to remove four wasps nests over the phone, and I was able to get on their schedule ver…”
- Carpenter ant treatment and prevention _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkTmQwVjJPSGxpWlVScFR6WnlPWEo0T0hKS2EwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldNd0V2OHliZURpTzZyOXJ4OHJKa0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had carpenter ants indoors and eating our deck, called Pest Asassins, haven't seen an ant since. They also swiftly got rid of a budding c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGUU5VWTJUbkl4TUdVMFRYaEJYMVJpWDBka1RHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFQNUY2TnIxMGU0TXhBX1RiX0dkTGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We have a carpenter ant issue and Tyler and Ashley have been very helpful. We are in the beginning stages that are fraught with tension a…”
- Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4634051145719307885&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 139 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toMVRITlZhek4xVEdFMVZFRXljMlJFTUdaU2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x404f74f6fb975e6d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkh1THNVazN1TGE1VEEyc2REMGZSeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called Pest Assassins for an inspection of potential rats on property as my neighbor was having problems. The technician, Derek, came a…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as veteran-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.
- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/look-up-and-confirm-a-massachusetts-pesticide-license

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pest%20Assassins&query_place_id=ChIJ__-_Zhh944kRbV6X-_Z0T0A): 5.0★ from 139 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pest%20Assassins&query_place_id=ChIJ__-_Zhh944kRbV6X-_Z0T0A): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/newton-u-f/profile/pest-control/pest-assassins-0021-144457/addressId/626843): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.pestassassins.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.pestassassins.com/newton-ma-pest-control/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julia Arnett · 2026-06-19**: Derek was a real professional - punctual, knowledgeable and so helpful. This was my first time using this company and I'm very glad to have found them!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Walsh · 2026-06-04**: Very knowledgeable answered all my questions     Office staff helpful and accommodating.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julie Hand · 2026-05-21**: We had a great experience with our service technician Derek. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with. I especially appreciated how kind and patient he was with my dog, Millie. That always means a lot when someone is working in your home. Thank you again Derek for the excel…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jae Lee · 2026-05-21**: We had an excellent experience—professional, thorough, and effective. Highly recommend their service!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · runnerdude67 · 2026-05-15**: Derek was both knowledgeable and professional. He did a thorough assessment of the property and shared his overall thoughts. He consistently prioritized what was best for us and approached every situation with fairness and integrity. You would be lucky to have him as your pest control expert.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dawn Baillie · 2026-05-14**: Ian was the best.  So knowledgeable, prompt, professional, and swift.  Highly recommend him and Pest Assassins.  Great Company.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kris · 2026-05-13**: I called Pest Assassins for an inspection of potential rats on property as my neighbor was having problems. The technician, Derek, came and inspected the property. He located rat droppings throughout my basement and found openings in foundation they were utilizing. He was able to formulate a plan of…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phil Bonasia · 2026-05-08**: Derek did a great job and we've been very happy with Pest Assassins over the years.  They've been (and Derek was) highly professional.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Silverstein · 2026-04-29**: We had a mouse issue in our house that was getting pretty bad.  Tyler from Pest Assassins got right to the root of the problem. And he did a thorough exclusion of the exterior.  He was extremely knowledgeable and thorough.  He got the problem cleared up completely.  I highly recommend Pest Assassins…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Allen zeinswood · 2026-04-24**: Tyler was extraordinary and extremely knowledgeable. He guided me on how to protect my property from pests. He was personable and made the whole process very smooth.

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