Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated June 2024
In Hayward, where the summers can be quite hot with average highs of 70 degrees, pests can be a real headache. Homeowners and apartment dwellers who have a preventative pest control plan can avoid encounters with these uninvited guests. Luckily, pest control companies can help take care of this for you.
There are plenty of exterminators to pick from, which makes finding the right one for your family a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top pest control companies in Hayward. Keep reading to learn more about each exterminator.
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Commitment to customer education
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
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Lack of hidden fees
Consistently high customer service reviews
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Commitment to customer education
Services Offered
Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Positive customer service reviews
Commitment to customer education
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Transparent pricing
Positive customer service reviews
Preventative pest control services
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Educational web content
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Positive customer service reviews
Punctuality
Preventative pest control services
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Services Offered
Free inspection policy
Transparent pricing
Commitment to customer education
Positive customer service reviews
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest control 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:
When ranking these pest control companies, we compared factors such as industry experience, types of pest control treatments offered, coverage, customer service, and more.
Here’s how Hayward’s top providers ranked:
Terminix is one of the top four pest control companies worldwide, and it has been assisting homeowners with staying pest-free for over 90 years. Terminix has received numerous awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, The Business Journal’s FAST 50, and Triad's Best Exterminator.
Terminix’s specialty termite services are their most widely known service, but they deal with much more than that. Their other services include: ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, rodents, spiders, and wildlife control including skunks, squirrels, opossums, raccoons, and more. Along with pest control, Terminix offers other services, such as mechanical exclusion, moisture control, home disinfection services, and attic insulation.
Orkin Pest Control is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the longest-running pest control companies with a expansive network of branches. Its exterminators need to complete 160 hours of training. Additionally, due to its large network, it can often provide next-day — or even same-day — service.
Orkin will send a pest control expert to inspect your property to identify issues and draw up an appropriate treatment plan. After the first treatment, your Orkin exterminator will follow up to check that the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can assist.
Rentokil is a service group with over 90 years of industry experience. The company provides innovative pest control treatments for homeowners and business owners. Rentokil is the parent company of several North American pest control providers including Presto-X, J.C. Ehrlich, and Western Exterminator, which provide tailored services.
Rentokil provides integrated pest management (IPM) services, which means your pest control specialist will focus on both exterminating current pests and preventing future infestations. Its treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Pest control providers aren't all identical when it comes to credibility, knowledge, and competence. It’s important to research providers to find the right one for your specific situation. Here are the key factors to consider when hiring a pest control company:
Choose a pest control company that is equipped to handle your specific problem, whether it's termites, bed bugs, roaches, rodents, or something else. The company should clearly describe on their website its expertise with your specific pest.
When choosing a pest control company, look for technicians that have the proper state licensing and are certified in pest control methods by industry associations such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Possessing these credentials demonstrates that the technicians have adequate training. Question the company about its policies for continuing education and the total training hours required for technicians.
Peruse reviews on Google, Yelp, and similar sites before booking a pest control appointment. Verify for yourself that the company reliably provides effective service and a positive customer experience. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any complaints that have been filed. Ask whether technicians receive consistent education on the newest and most advanced pest control treatments. When you choose a provider from our list of Hayward's best pest control, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Homeowners who want natural, eco-friendly pest control should look for companies that promote “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or raccoons nesting nearby. Keep in mind that natural options may be less effective for serious infestations, and if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need more potent chemical treatments. Regardless of what methods you choose, all pesticides that are classified as greater than minimal risk must be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control provides usually offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean if pests remain after the initial treatment, the provider will make another visit and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is taken care of. One-time treatments may not come with reservice guarantees.
After choosing your top pest management services, contact each one and ask questions such as these:
Take the time to thoroughly review pest control providers using these questions. This will help you select the best provider to safely and successfully get rid of your pest problem at a fair price.
Which pests you may see depends on where you live. In Hayward, there are a few different ones that residents have to deal with. Our experts examined around 10 million social media conversations to uncover the pests that are the biggest headache in the area.
The best pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They help with all common pests, have many locations, and have been in the industry for decades.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property regularly is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your home.
There are some pests you can handle yourself. For example, if you see some ants or a stray cockroach, chances are you can take care of it on your own. But some pest infestations warrant calling the professionals. If you have an out-of-control infestation, you aren’t sure what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company.
In a city like Hayward, where the cost of living is noticeably high compared to other cities, the cost of pest control is most likely a concern. The cost of pest control depends on several factors, including what type of pests are infesting your home and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, but a quarterly treatment plan is typically cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
Spring is the best time for proactive pest control. The reason is nests and colony numbers will get much higher when it's hotter, so spraying in the spring can help prevent you from getting too many pests later.
