How to Pick an Insect Exterminator
The first step is to ask friends, family and neighbors for recommendations. The only way to judge the customer service of an exterminator is to ask someone who has done business with them. These recommendations will also help evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s methods and techniques. If no one has any recommendations, then check with a referral service like Angie’s list. In any case contact several companies for an estimate.
Ask the exterminators to meet you in person. Many of the questions you’ll have can be best answered in person. Note their manner and appearance. Do they look and act professional? Did they arrive on time? If not, did they call and notify you of the change? Does their vehicle appear professional? Is it clean and well marked? Were they helpful and informative or did they act more like were a salesman?
Be sure to ask the right questions. Like how long the company has been in business. More experience is preferred. Again, more is better. Are they licensed? Ask how much training their technicians have. Professional exterminators are licensed by the state and technicians are typically required to have a certain amount of training annually. Verify their claim by checking with the state. Any company that doesn’t provide such proof isn’t worth doing business with.
Another important question is whether or not the extermination company is insured. The way to verify this is to ask for a certificate of insurance. Lack of insurance is a serious problem. Do not do business with a service that can’t or won’t verify their insurance. Does the company belong to any professional pest control associations? These associations offer benefits to their members such as educational opportunities. Any reputable extermination company probably belongs to at least one professional association.
It is also important to ask about the methods of pest control used by the exterminator. Chemicals alone are never a complete solution to an insect problem. The representative should also discuss ways to prevent an infestation from occurring. They should also talk about eliminating the pest’s sources of food and water. Another important topic is how to prevent pests from entering the home in the first place.
How will the firm react if you have a sudden insect infestation? You would expect the company to say they would come in quickly to knock down the infestation. Ask what steps they would take to insure the infestation does not reoccur. The exterminator should be able to talk about the life cycle of pests and what they will do to break the life cycle and prevent re-infestation.
Ask about their prices. How do their prices and services compare with other exterminators? The benefit of asking for several bids is the opportunity to compare one company with another. While price is one factor, other equally important factors include the professionalism of the company, how knowledgeable they are and the level and quality of customer service they offer. Understanding how these companies compare on a wide range of factors will allow you to make a wise decision.
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