The only way to control household pests is through regular prevention and maintenance practices. However, there are times where an infestation becomes so severe that professional intervention is necessary. To get the best quality service for your money, you can’t choose just any pest control service.
Not sure how to distinguish the expert from the crowd? Here are six tips for selecting a reliable pest control service.
Call Multiple Companies
Don’t just settle on the first company that comes up in your search results. Call multiple companies and request estimates from each. This will help you avoid businesses that overcharge and businesses that charge suspiciously low. If something is too good to be true, it probably is.
Prioritize Experience
If you can’t find the information on their website, ask each service how long they’ve been in business. It’s always worth it to pay a bit more for an experienced company over a new company that may not have the quality of service you’re looking for.
Contact Past Clients Of The Pest Control Service
A professional company should have a long list of reputable past clients that you can contact for references. If these clients were satisfied with the services they received, they should be open to speaking with you and offering an honest review.
Find Online Reviews
A simpler alternative to the above tip is to read a business’s online reviews. While many businesses have reviews on their website that you can read, you may get less filtered opinions by looking elsewhere online.
Check Their Credentials
You should always ensure that a pest control service is licensed and certified before you hire them. If you can’t find this information on their website, you can ask them directly. They should be more than happy to tell you about their credentials. If they’re not licensed and certified, you should look elsewhere.
Ask for a Game Plan
Ask them how they plan on tackling your pest issue. They should provide you with a reasonable game plan that seems appropriate for your situation. If they seem unconfident or imply in any way that they’ll be improvising, they’re not the team for you.
There you have it! If you consider these tips when looking at businesses’ websites and speaking to them over the phone, you’re sure to find a standout pest control service you can rely on.
