Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated February 2024
Regardless of where you call home, pests are unwanted little tenants that can wreak havoc in your home and cause you a lot of anxiety. If the issue isn’t solved quickly, you could end up with a bad infestation. This is why acting as soon as you see the pests, and also setting up routine pest control, is important.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has researched and put together this list of the best pest control companies in Lynwood for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
No-cost inspections
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Transparent pricing
Consistently high customer service reviews
Proactive approach to pest control
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Free inspection policy
Commitment to customer education
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Lack of hidden fees
Proactive solutions for pest control
Free inspections
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Punctuality
Positive customer service reviews
Helpful homeowner content on its website
No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Free inspections
Proactive approach to pest control
Educational web content
Reviews praise customer service
Lack of hidden fees
Punctual arrival
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Proactive solutions for pest control
Consistently high customer service reviews
Free inspections
Services Offered
Educational web content
Consistently high customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Free inspection policy
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Free inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Commitment to customer education
Punctual arrival
Lack of hidden fees
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:
Today's Homeowner’s experts narrowed down the top pest control providers by comparing costs, state availability, customer reviews, and more.
Here’s how the top companies ranked:
Terminix is one of the biggest and longest running pest control companies in the world, with branches across the United States and 22 other countries. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Pest Control Technology Magazine’s Top 100 Pest Control Companies, Watauga County Best of the Best, and NCPMA’s Technician of the Year.
Terminix is most widely known for its specialty termite services, but they exterminate much more than that. Their other services include: ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, rodents, and wildlife control such as raccoons, skunks, squirrels, opossums, and more. Terminix’s typical pest regimen includes a home inspection and preliminary treatment, followed by three seasonal treatments during the year.
With more than 100 years of experience, Orkin is one of the most reputable pest control companies in the country. Its pest control specialists have to undergo 160 hours of training. And, because of its big network, it can often offer next-day — or even same-day — pest control.
Orkin offers a professional property inspection to identify potential problems and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Once the initial treatment, your Orkin specialist will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can assist.
Rentokil, a business service group, is the world's largest and most widely recognized pest control company, which is comprised of hundreds of brands worldwide. The brand owns the North American pest control providers J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator.
It protects against 36 of the most common pests such as bed bugs, cockroaches, mice, rats, moths, spiders, flies, and more. After the initial inspection of your property, a technician will treat your property every four months.
Not all pest control businesses are the equal in reputation, background, and proficiency. Evaluating businesses helps you identify the right choice for your pest circumstance. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control professional:
You should look for a pest control company that specializes in treating the pest you have, like bed bugs, termites, roaches, or rodents. The company should provide an overview of how they treat your type of 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). Having these credentials indicates that a technician has adequate training. Question the company about its policies for continuing education and the total training hours required for technicians.
We suggest looking at customer reviews before scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and other sites will show whether a company consistently provides quality service and has happy customers. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any complaints that have been filed. Ask about the kind of ongoing education technicians receive to stay current on the latest pest control techniques and treatment methods. When you select a professional from our list of Lynwood's best pest control, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Homeowners who want natural, eco-friendly pest control should look for providers that specialize in “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or other burrowing rodents. However, natural options may be less effective for serious infestations, and if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need stronger traditional methods. No matter your approach to pest control, all pesticides that are classified as greater than minimal risk must be registered with the EPA.
Quality pest control providers typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean the company will return and re-treat at no cost if your home still has pests after the initial treatment. One-time treatments don't typically include reservice guarantees.
Once you have selected your top pest management companies, contact each one to ask questions such as:
Review potential pest control companies based on their answers to these questions. This will allow you to select the right provider to effectively address your pest problem at a reasonable cost.
A variety of pests find their way into Lynwood homes. Some are relatively harmless, but others can damage your home and carry diseases. All of them can give homeowners anxiety. Our experts studied around 10 million social media posts to uncover the pests that pose the most problems in the area.
Our top picks for the best pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They're highly regarded in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
Hiring a pest control company and getting a professional to spray your property routinely is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your home.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. Even so, they need to be handled by a professional exterminator to ensure they’re used properly and safely. After your house has been sprayed, your exterminator will recommend staying away from your home for a certain period of time. This is usually 2 to 4 hours, but can be a maximum of 24 hours.
Many Lynwood homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 per visit. To determine exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several pest control providers for a quote.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should get pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’d just like preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional spray your home is in the spring before nest and colony numbers get too high in the hotter part of the year. However, it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or any other season and see effective results.
