Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
If pests have infested your North Highlands home, hiring a pest control company can help deal with that problem for you. Without a pest control regimen in place, the chance of recurring infestation is high.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the homework and ranked the top pest control companies in North Highlands for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Reviews praise customer service
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Consistently high customer service reviews
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Transparent pricing
Educational web content
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Reviews praise customer service
Free inspection policy
Transparent pricing
Reliable appointment windows
Offerings of preventative treatments
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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Educational web content
No-cost inspections
Reviews praise customer service
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Lack of hidden fees
No-cost inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Punctual arrival
Educational web content
Services Offered
No-cost inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Lack of hidden fees
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Services Offered
Reviews praise customer service
Free inspection policy
Educational web content
Services Offered
Positive customer service reviews
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Punctuality
Reviews praise customer service
Services Offered
Proactive approach to pest control
Transparent pricing
Free inspections
Consistently high customer service reviews
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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 has narrowed down the best pest control companies to help you find the best provider for you. We considered pest control treatments offered, customer reviews, state availability, costs, contracts, and more.
Here’s how they ranked:
Terminix is one of the largest and oldest pest control companies in the world, with many 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, The Business Journal’s FAST 50, and Triad's Best Exterminator.
Terminix’s specialty termite services are their most widely known service, but they help with much more than that. Their other services include: ticks, cockroaches, spiders, ants, rodents, mosquitoes, and wildlife control including raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and more. In addition to pest control, Terminix provides other services, such as mechanical exclusion, home disinfection services, moisture control, and attic insulation.
Orkin has been in the business for over 100 years. Its pest control specialists must undergo 160 hours of training. Additionally, due to its big network, it can often provide next-day — or even same-day — service.
Pests Orkin helps with includes mice, crickets, earwigs, spiders, scorpions, ticks, hornets, bees, termites, bed bugs, and more. Once the first treatment, your Orkin expert will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t returned. If they have, your local technicians can assist.
Founded in 1925, Rentokil has almost 100 years’ worth of experience protecting residents from pests. The brand owns the North American pest control companies Western Exterminator, Presto-X, and J.C. Ehrlich.
Rentokil exterminates the common pests in North Highlands, including spiders, crickets, moths, wasps, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, mosquitoes, bees, and flies. Rentokil’s services include preventative maintenance, treatment, and monitoring for pest infestations.
Pest control businesses vary in credibility, understanding, and capability. It's important to research businesses to find the right fit for your pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control company:
Choose a pest control company that is equipped to handle your specific problem, whether it's rodents, roaches, bed bugs, termites, or something else. The company should clearly describe on their website its expertise with your specific pest.
Look for pest control companies that employ technicians with certifications in pest control methods from reputable industry associations, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Possessing the proper credentials shows that the technicians have received adequate training. Also ask about continuing education opportunities.
Before scheduling an appointment, browse online reviews on sites such as Google or Yelp to see which providers have a reputation for providing positive experiences and effective services. Also look for any complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Ask about ongoing training at the company as well as how its technicians stay up to date on the latest pest control methods and treatments. When you select a provider from our list of the top pest control in North Highlands, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
If you prefer more natural, eco-friendly pest control solutions, look for providers that have "green" accreditations. If you’re dealing with larger pests, such as mice or other rodents coming inside, you can also ask about humane catch and release methods. Keep in mind that natural pest control options may be less effective. You may need to consider the traditional route for a more serious infestation. Regardless of what methods you choose, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Reputable pest control companies usually offer service guarantees for continuing plans. The warranties mean that a company will make another visit to re-treat your home at no cost if pests remain after the first treatment. One-off treatments might not include these reservice warranties.
After selecting your top pest management services, reach out to each one and ask questions such as these:
Take the time to thoroughly assess pest control providers using these questions. This will help you hire the right provider to safely and successfully eliminate your pest problem at a fair price.
Pests vary by location. In North Highlands, there are a few different ones that residents may deal with. We studied around 10 million social media conversations to identify the pests that were causing the most trouble for residents.
Our top picks for the best pest control companies in North Highlands are Orkin and Terminix. They're highly regarded in the industry and cover all common pests.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is getting a pest control company to come to your home once every quarter or every two to three months. Getting your property sprayed regularly will stop insects and other wildlife from coming back.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. Even so, they have 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 up to 24 hours.
A pest control company removes unwanted bugs or animals that have infested your property. Pest control also consists of preventative measures taken to help stop those pests from coming back, which can happen at any point in a warm place like North Highlands.
Many North Highlands homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually costs $40 to $70 per visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 a visit. To determine exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several companies for an estimate.
If you already have a serious 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 colony numbers get too high in the hotter part of the year. But it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or any other season and see effective results.
