Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park’s plentiful rainfall and warm summers mean residents deal with a variety of pest issues, including ticks and wasps. Homeowners and apartment dwellers who have a preventative pest control plan in place can avoid encounters with these unwelcome tenants. Luckily, pest control companies can help you with this issue.
Pest control is an important matter. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and ranked the best pest control companies in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park for you. Keep reading to learn more about each exterminator.
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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 providers, we compared factors including types of pest control treatments offered, industry experience, coverage, customer service, and more.
Here’s how the top companies ranked:
Founded in 1927, Terminix has almost 100 years of pest control experience. With this experience, it’s easy to see why Terminix is one of the top companies in the country.
Terminix handles all kinds of pest issues for homeowners and business owners. These include rodents, raccoons, spiders, ants, termites, roaches, and opossums. Terminix’s typical pest regimen consists of a home inspection and preliminary treatment, followed by three additional treatments during the year.
Orkin has been around for over 100 years. Its pest control specialists must undergo 160 hours of training. Plus, due to its big network, it can usually offer next-day — or even same-day — service.
Orkin offers a professional property inspection to identify issues and develop treatment plan. Orkin’s general pest control plan is also seasonal, so your home will be treated several times over the course of a year.
Rentokil is a well-known name in pest control, with providers across the world and almost a century of experience in the industry. Rentokil is the parent company of several North American pest control providers such as Presto-X, Western Exterminator, and J.C. Ehrlich, which provide tailored services.
Rentokil and its partners take care of the following pests: cockroaches, bees, spiders, crickets, moths, wasps, mosquitoes, ants, flies, and bed bugs. Rentokil’s treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Pest control businesses vary in credibility, expertise, and capability. It's important to research companies to find the right fit for your pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when hiring a pest control provider:
Choose a pest control company that has expertise handling your specific problem, whether it's rodents, roaches, bed bugs, termites, or something else. The company should have clearly laid out its expertise with your specific pest.
Look for pest control companies with technicians that have certifications in pest control methods from expert organizations, 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. You'll also want to ask about regular training updates.
Take some time to read online reviews on Google and Yelp before committing to a pest control provider. This can help you confirm whether the company consistently provides quality service and positive experiences. Also check the Better Business Bureau for any complaints. Ask the provider whether technicians receive ongoing regular training to stay current on the most recent pest control methods. When you choose a provider from our list of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park's best pest control, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Search for providers offering “green” accreditations if you want more natural, eco-friendly pest control. You can also ask about humane trapping programs that don't harm pests like mice or squirrels. Keep in mind that stronger solutions might be a better option for significant infestations. No matter your approach to pest control, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control professionals typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. This means that 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 selecting your top exterminators, contact each one and ask questions such as these:
Analyze potential pest control companies using these questions. This will help you choose the right provider to safely and effectively resolve your pest problem at a reasonable price.
You should be aware of the pests you're bound to come across as a resident of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. We examined around 10 million social media posts to figure out which pests people in different cities had problems with the most.
Our top picks for the best pest control companies in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park are Terminix and Orkin. They're well known in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is getting a pest control company to come to your home once every two or three months. Regularly spraying your property will stop insects and other wildlife from returning.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. That being said, they must be handled by a trained exterminator to ensure they’re used properly, which is especially important if you have young children. After your house has been sprayed, your exterminator will recommend staying away from your home for a certain period of time. This is typically 2 to 4 hours, but can be up to 24 hours.
Many Conning Towers-Nautilus Park homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control typically costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 a visit. To find out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several pest control providers for an estimate.
Spring is the best time for preventative pest control. The reason is nests and colony numbers will get much higher as it gets warmer, so spraying in the spring can help prevent your home from getting too many pests later.
