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Are you fed up with pests around your home? If yes, then it is time to take serious action, and you need to get hold of a good pest control company ASAP. When you hire someone for a pest infestation, they should be a great value yet provide quality service. The dream, right? I can’t stand bugs, especially ants!
Ask About Work Experience
When researching and interviewing pest control companies, remember to ask how long they have been in business.
Also, be sure to check the BBB for any complaints that have been filed against the company. This way you have an idea of how they run their business and if they are on the up and up.
Get References
Any decent pest control company should be able to provide you with a list of references showing that they have been successfully operating their business. You should get in touch with the references to get an idea of how reliable this company is.
Do They Have A Pest Control License?
Most registered companies have a pest control license. You should ask the company to show you the license and any certifications they may have. This will ensure all technicians have passed the proper training and exams to apply pesticides.
Also, ask for the list of the active ingredients used in their pesticides. When pesticides are registered, they list all active ingredients on their labels.
Request A Written Quote
A good pest control service will have no problem providing you with a detailed quote explaining exactly what they will be doing and how much that will cost. You should always ask for a written quote rather than just believing something they said over the phone.
Say No To Door To Door Services
You should probably avoid pest control services that go door to door. Most of the time these guys are never dependable. Ideally, you should only do business with companies that have an actual brick and mortar office.
They Should Guarantee The Work
Every pest control company should be willing to offer a guarantee of some sort. Ideally, the guarantee should cover the annual inspection charges as well. Know all this information beforehand to avoid any unpleasant situations later on.
Offer Non-Chemical Methods For Pest Control
It is also important that they offer non-chemical methods for pest control along with the normal pesticides. Just in case you are concerned about kids or pets coming in contact with harmful toxins at some point in the future.
Watch For Red Flags
Some companies do not have any listed phone numbers. This is a BIG red alert! This means that they do not want to provide an official point of contact to the customers which is a bit alarming.
What is important to remember is that all dependable pest control services have well-developed websites, real offices, and are willing to cater to the questions of all customers.
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I do like that you suggested contacting the references of the pest control company that you will consider to hire in order to find out how reliable their service is. There are infestations of rats and roaches in our house. We’re looking to find a pest control company that we can be sure of providing us the best services possible. It will make sense for us to only deal with a pest control company that has satisfied and happy customers in the past because this can give us the idea that we will surely get the kind of service that we’re looking for in eliminating the pests in our house. Thanks for sharing this.
Yes, knowing a companies past reputation is super important. Only then will you know if they are reliable and can perform the service well.
My most favorite part of your blog is when you talked about how you should consider asking the pest control company that you’re interested in how long they have been in business. My sister and I are looking for a pest control company that can help us to safely and effectively eliminate mice in our house. It’s important for us to choose a pest control company that’s experienced and knowledgeable with all the effective techniques and approach in handling mice infestation to make sure that our problem with mice is going to be resolved systematically.
So sorry to hear about the mice! My grandmother had that problem not too long ago. They ate through everything. It was awful.
I like that you suggested checking BBB to see if there are any complaints filed against the pest control companies that you’re interested in. These past few days, we’ve been noticing that the number of rats in our house is increasing, so we’re looking to have them eliminated. The most important factor for us in choosing a pest control company is being able to know if we can trust them when it comes to providing a quality service and great customer service, so it will be a good idea for us to make sure that we will only deal with a pest control company that has a clean track record and good reputation.
Checking the BBB for any company you are interested in hiring is a must. You need to know you can trust them for the job!
I agree, when you’re looking for a pest control company it definitely helps to pick the one that will guarantee their services. After all, you are likely hiring the exterminator because there is a serious problem with pests in your home. If this is the case then you’ll want to make sure that they will guarantee that they will do everything they can to remove the pests from your home.
Yes, a guarantee is a must with most work. Better to be safe than sorry.