Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated June 2023
Regardless of what city you live in, pests are an inevitable fact of life and dealing with them is a hassle. Scheduling routine pest control with a good company can help you avoid encounters with these pests later on.
We take pest control seriously. That's why the Today's Homeowner team has done the homework and put together this list of the best pest control companies in El Cajon for you.
Keep reading to learn more about each company's plans.
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
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Consistently high customer service reviews
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Commitment to customer education
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Transparent pricing
Consistently high customer service reviews
Educational web content
No-cost inspections
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Reviews praise customer service
Free inspection policy
Lack of hidden fees
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
Looking for a pest control company with nation-wide expertise? Here are our top picks:
Terminix's headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries worldwide. It has also been in business for nearly 100 years. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, Watauga County Best of the Best, and NCPMA's Technician of the Year.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they exterminate much more than that. Their other services include: cockroaches, mosquitoes, rodents, ants, spiders, ticks, and wildlife control including raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and more. Their service also includes follow-up visits and annual inspections for guaranteed results.
Orkin has been in the business for over 100 years. Its pest control specialists need to undergo 160 hours of training. Plus, because of its big network, it can usually provide next-day — or even same-day — pest control.
Orkin's most common pest control plan is its annual pest control contract. Each scheduled service comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If there are still pests between visits, your exterminator will return for another treatment.
It's important to know which pests you could see in El Cajon. So you can have an idea of the most common pests in the city, we studied the pests talked about in around 10 million posts on various social media sites.
Our top picks for pest control companies in El Cajon are Terminix and Orkin. They're well known in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
Pest control chemicals are safe but have to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of the chemicals — such as if they're safe around young children and pets — and how long you have to stay out of your house after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Typically, you should stay away from your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Whether you should do pest control yourself or hire a company depends on the situation. You'll want to take into consideration factors like what chemicals need to be used, the size of the infestation, and how much the pest control will cost. In addition, you may want to also consider professional pest control if you're concerned about your young children.
For small infestations, you may be able to handle pest control yourself with store-bought products. However, hiring a pest control company is worth it for larger infestations or for proactive pest control. Exterminators are trained to identify and treat pests, which can give you some peace of mind.
We recommend quarterly pest control treatments, or even bi-monthly in El Cajon where the heat can make pests more prevalent. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.
