Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Living in a city like Willimantic has many perks, but it also comes with some downsides, like having to deal with pests. Homeowners who have a routine pest control plan can avoid encounters with these unwelcome tenants. Fortunately, pest control companies can help you with this issue.
There are many great exterminator options, so the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and made a list of some of the best pest control companies in Willimantic to help you make the right decision. Keep reading to learn more about each exterminator.
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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Reviews praise customer service
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspection policy
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Reviews praise customer service
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Consistently high customer service reviews
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Educational web content
Positive customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
Reliable exterminators
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Positive customer service reviews
Free inspection policy
Educational web content
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Reviews praise customer service
Proactive solutions for pest control
Free inspection policy
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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:
Today's Homeowner’s experts identified the top pest control providers by comparing state availability, costs, customer reviews, and more.
Here’s how Willimantic’s top companies ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in over 22 countries and has been in business for almost 100 years. The company provides state-of-the-art pest control services that are safe for your family.
Terminix’s specialty is termites, but they take care of much more than that. Their other services include: mosquitoes, rodents, cockroaches, spiders, ticks, ants, and wildlife control including raccoons, squirrels, skunks, opossums, and more. Terminix’s general pest regimen includes a home inspection and initial 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. It has great customer reviews and professional exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Orkin can protect your home from many common pests, including cockroaches, ants, spiders, and silverfish. Once the first treatment, your Orkin exterminator will follow up to check that the pests haven’t returned. If they have, your local technicians can help.
Rentokil, a service group, is the world's largest pest control company, which owns hundreds of brands worldwide. Rentokil is the parent company of several North American pest control providers like Western Exterminator, Presto-X, and J.C. Ehrlich, which provide tailored services.
Rentokil and its partners deal with the following pests: cockroaches, flies, moths, spiders, bed bugs, crickets, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, and ants. Rentokil’s services cover preventative maintenance, treatment, and monitoring for pest infestations.
Not all pest control providers are the equal in reputation, background, and proficiency. Researching providers helps you identify the right choice for your pest situation. Here are the key factors to consider when hiring a pest control provider:
Look for a pest control company that primarily handles the pest you have, like bed bugs, termites, roaches, or rodents. The company should describe how they go about treating your type of pest.
The ideal exterminator will employ technicians that have state licenses and are certified in pest control methods by associations like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). These credentials show that the technicians have received proper training. You'll also want to question each company about ongoing education for their employees.
We advise reading customer reviews prior to scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and other review sites will show whether a company consistently provides quality service and has happy customers. Also check for any Better Business Bureau complaints that have been filed. Ask about the kind of continuing education technicians receive to stay current on best pest control practices. When you choose a provider from our list of Willimantic'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” certifications if you want more natural, eco-friendly pest control. You can also ask about gentle catch and release methods for larger animals like mice or squirrels. Keep in mind that more potent methods might be a better option for major infestations. Regardless of what methods you choose, all pesticides that are classified as greater than minimal risk are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control companies typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean if pests remain after the initial treatment, the provider will return and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is eliminated. One-time treatments might not have reservice guarantees.
Once you have compiled a list of a few highly reviewed exterminator services, have conversations with each one and be prepared to ask these types of questions:
Carefully review potential pest control providers using these questions. This will help you select the best provider to safely and effectively eliminate your pest problem at a reasonable price.
Many types of pests can find their way into Willimantic residences. Some are relatively harmless, but others can damage your home and your health. All of them can cause anxiety. To help you identify the most commonly seen pests, we examined posts on social media and created a list of the ones mentioned the most.
The top pest control companies are Orkin and Terminix. They can treat all common pests, service locations nationwide, and have been in business for a long time.
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 other wildlife from coming inside your home.
Chemicals used in pest control 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 your family and pets — or are wondering how long you need to stay out of your home after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Generally, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Many Willimantic homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control generally costs $40 to $70 per visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 per visit. To figure out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several providers for a quote.
If you already have a serious infestation, you should seek pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’re just interested in preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional come spray your home is in the spring before nest and colony numbers get too high when it's warmer. But it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or in other seasons and see effective results.
