Ashland Pest Control Services

Local Help When Pests Disrupt Your Home

Finding insects, rodents, or other pests in your home or business can be unsettling. You want the problem contained quickly, and you want to feel sure the people who come to help will treat your property with care. That is exactly how we approach every visit at Ford's Hometown Services.

We provide tailored pest and rodent control for homes and businesses in Ashland and across Central Massachusetts. Whether you are hearing scratching in the walls, seeing ants in the kitchen, or avoiding your yard because of mosquitoes, our team works to find the source and build a practical plan that fits your space.

We have been serving this region since 1941 as a family business. Over more than 85 years, we have earned the trust of local families and property managers who rely on us to protect their buildings, lawns, and outdoor areas.

Why Ashland Residents Choose Our Team

When you invite a pest control company into your home or business, you need to know they are reputable and consistent. Ford's Hometown Services was voted the number one pest control company in Central Massachusetts in the 2024 Best of Central Mass readers' choice contest. That recognition reflects how many of your neighbors already trust us to look after their properties.

Our history in Worcester and surrounding communities dates back to 1941. Because we have worked in this region for so long, we understand how New England seasons, basements, wooded neighborhoods, and nearby wetlands influence pest and rodent activity. We use that local knowledge to recommend realistic solutions instead of one-size-fits-all treatments.

We also hold QualityPro accreditation, which is a service quality credential earned by fewer than three percent of pest control companies in the United States, and we maintain Better Business Bureau accreditation. These credentials mean we follow documented standards for hiring, training, safety, and customer service, which helps you feel more confident about who is entering your space.

Our services are backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with our work, we work with you to make it right. Along with that, our FHS Cleanliness Promise outlines a four-step approach that focuses on how we move through your property, protect your belongings, and clean up our work areas before we leave.

Common Pest Problems In Ashland

Ashland has a mix of wooded streets, conservation land, and established neighborhoods. These features make it a great place to live, but they also give pests plenty of ways to reach your home or business. Our technicians frequently see mice and rats using utility lines and foundation gaps to move into basements, garages, and attics as temperatures drop.

In warmer months, ants, wasps, and other insects are common around foundations, patios, and commercial entryways. Moisture in crawlspaces or basements can attract insects such as centipedes and certain types of beetles. Many residents also notice more mosquitoes and ticks when they spend time in their yards or around wooded edges of their properties once spring and summer arrive.

For businesses, stored product pests, flies, and rodents can create health and reputation concerns. For homes, droppings, gnaw marks, or chewed packaging are often the first signs that something has moved in. Scratching noises in walls or ceilings at night may also indicate rodent activity.

We handle a wide range of these issues, including general household pests, rodent infestations, wildlife intrusions such as squirrels and raccoons in structures, and outdoor problems involving ticks and mosquitoes. Because we also offer lawn care, we can look at how your turf, landscaping, and outdoor conditions contribute to pest pressure and suggest ways to reduce it.

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Pick a time that works for you, and we'll be there to provide pest solutions backed by 85+ years of experience.

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Central Mass Trusts Us. See Why.

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Thorough inspection, no sales pitch
"I didn't feel like I was getting a sales pitch, just a good inspection of my property."

Rich Day
10/08/26
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Five Stars!
"Kevin, the service technician, was thoroughly professional and friendly. Five Stars!"

paul knaplund
10/08/26
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Keeping my house pest free for 6 years
"They have done a great job keeping my house pest free."

paul knaplund
10/07/26
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Matt identified several mice entry points
"Matt was great and identified several potential locations where mice can enter our house."

Craig Penterson
10/07/26
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Very knowledgeable about pest control
"Kev was very professional and courteous. He seems very knowledgeable about pest control."

Sheryl Fox
10/06/26
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Very thorough, professional, and courteous
"Tim was very thorough in his service. He was also very professional and courteous."

Sharon Lowder
10/03/26
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Thanks so much for sending Kevin by.
"Kevin was extremely knowledgeable about the insects' behavior and nesting mannerisms."

Bill Strohsnitter
10/03/26
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Very professional and knowledgeable!
"Kevin was great, very professional and knowledgeable!"

Kim “The Happy Gardner!” S
10/01/26
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Very thorough and efficient!
"He was very thorough and efficient. He explained what he was seeing and doing as he went through the service."

Christine Gaudette
9/30/26

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Trust the Team Worcester Voted Number One

Voted the Area's Top Choice for Pest Control

We were voted the #1 pest control company in Central Massachusetts in 2024, something we achieved by putting people first and providing lasting results.
85+ Years Of Know-How

With us, you get practical, tailor-made solutions that are backed by over eight decades of industry experience.

Cleaner Visits, Every Time

We follow a four-step cleanliness process to keep homes and businesses neat and tidy, all while delivering effective pest control and lawn care.
Comprehensive Care, One Team

We're your one-stop shop for complete pest and wildlife control and lawn care, all under one roof.

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Call (774) 418-4908 or send the form below, and we’ll connect you with a team member who can walk you through your options and help you choose a plan that fits your needs.

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