ABOUT US
Pest Control Built for Buffalo. Backed by Experience.
We’re not new to this — and it shows. Certified Pest Solutions has been protecting Buffalo-area homes and businesses for over 45 years, combining field-tested methods with the kind of local insight you only get through experience. Family-owned, fully certified, and always learning, we’re the real deal when it comes to pest control in Western New York.
Our Mission & Values
Family-Owned. Buffalo-Raised.
Our mission is to protect Western New York’s homes and businesses with honest, dependable, and highly skilled pest management while delivering targeted solutions, exceptional service, and the same care and integrity we bring to our own family and community.
We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect, showing up when we say we will, doing the job right, and treating every property as if it were our own.
As a third‑generation, locally rooted business, we take pride in serving our neighbors and strengthening the communities we live and work in.
With over 45 years of certified experience, we rely on proven techniques, continuous training, and inspection‑based solutions, not shortcuts.
We prioritize the safety of families, pets, employees, and the environment through thoughtful, targeted, and responsible pest management practices.
Every customer deserves clear communication, reliable scheduling, and a positive experience from start to finish. We’re here to make pest control simple, stress‑free, and effective.
We stand behind every service we provide. Quality isn’t just a goal, it’s our identity.
OUR STORY
From First Job
to Family Business
Dean Ballowe’s journey in pest control started in high school — and it didn’t take long for that part-time gig to become a full-blown passion.
He went on to study at Canisius College while continuing to grow his knowledge in the industry, eventually founding Certified Pest Solutions as a way to raise the bar for local pest control. Decades later, he’s still just as involved — only now, he gets to work alongside his sons and a team he calls his extended family. It’s not just about bugs. It’s about keeping businesses and homes pest-free.
OUR EXPERIENCE
Certified. Proven. Experienced.
With over 45 years in the field, Dean Ballowe leads a team trained well beyond the basics. He holds certifications in five specialized areas and has taught pest control to local business groups. We bring that same depth of knowledge to every job — from rodents in basements to wildlife in attics — backed by real credentials and decades of local experience.
15M+
PESTS ELIMINATED
100K+
PROPERITES CLEARED
45+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
WE PUT COMMUNITY FIRST
ROOTED IN BUFFALO,
INVESTED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
At Certified Pest Solutions, giving back to our community is just as important as the services we provide. We're proud to support local families, causes, and organizations that make Western New York stronger — not just through pest control, but through direct involvement year after year. From youth sports to healthcare and charitable foundations, we’re committed to being more than a service provider — we’re a neighbor you can count on.
EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATION
Certified, Experienced,
and Built for Results.
At Certified Pest Solutions, every technician on our team is a Certified Applicator, not just certified, but highly trained with years of real-world experience. In fact, all of our service personnel have been with us for over a decade, bringing unmatched consistency and deep knowledge to every visit. This level of expertise allows us to deliver pest control solutions that aren’t just effective, they’re fully tailored to your specific home, business, and environment.
