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 you live in an area that has warm summers like Vero Beach South, you probably experience your fair share of pests, such as crickets and wasps. Homeowners who have a routine pest control plan can avoid encounters with these uninvited guests. Fortunately, pest control companies can help take care of this for you.
There are many great exterminator options, so the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and compiled a list of some of the best pest control companies in Vero Beach South to help you make the right decision. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Free inspection policy
Lack of hidden fees
Proactive solutions for pest control
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Reviews praise customer service
Services Offered
No-cost inspections
Proactive approach to pest control
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Services Offered
Free inspections
Commitment to customer education
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Free inspections
Reviews praise customer service
Educational web content
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Educational web content
Transparent pricing
Free inspections
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Lack of hidden fees
Free inspection policy
Educational web content
Services Offered
Educational web content
Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Proactive solutions for pest control
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:
The team at Today's Homeowner narrowed it down to these pest control companies by comparing contracts, state availability, costs, pest control treatments offered, customer reviews, and more.
Here’s how the top companies in Vero Beach South ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in over 22 countries and has been in the pest control industry for about 100 years. The company offers cutting-edge pest control services that are safe for you and your family.
Terminix’s specialty termite services are their most widely known service, but they handle much more than just that. Their other services include: spiders, ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, rodents, ticks, and wildlife control such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks, opossums, and more. Along with pest control, Terminix has services, like moisture control, attic insulation, home disinfection services, and mechanical exclusion.
Orkin has been in the business for over 100 years. It has excellent consumer reviews and well-trained exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Pests Orkin deals with are yellow jackets, earwigs, crickets, ticks, hornets, flies, spiders, scorpions, mice, cockroaches, and more. Orkin’s most common pest control service is also seasonal, meaning your home will be treated several times over the course of a year.
Founded in 1925, Rentokil has close to a century’s worth of experience handling pests. This large service group is the parent company of several top regional pest control companies in North America. These include Western Exterminator, J.C. Ehrlich, and Presto-X.
Rentokil and its partners control for the following pests: spiders, moths, bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, crickets, bees, mosquitoes, wasps, and flies. Depending on where you live, the pest control company may cover wildlife like rodents, snakes, and birds.
Pest control businesses aren't all the same when it comes to reputation, understanding, and capability. It’s important to research services to find the right one for your specific situation. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control provider:
Look for a pest control company that has experience treating the type of pest you're dealing with, whether it's roaches, bed bugs, termites, rodents, or something else. The company should clearly lay out its area of expertise.
Look for pest control companies that employ technicians with certifications in pest control methods from qualified industry groups, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Possessing the proper credentials indicates that the technicians have received adequate training. Also ask about ongoing educational requirements.
We suggest checking out customer reviews before scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and other sites can tell you whether a company consistently provides quality service and a good customer experience. 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 choose a professional from our list of the top pest control in Vero Beach South, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Search for companies with “green” certifications to get 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 traditional methods might be a better option for major infestations. No matter your approach to pest control, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control professionals usually 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 may not include reservice guarantees.
Once you have selected a few top contending pest control companies, talk to each one and come prepared to ask these kinds of questions:
Assess potential pest control companies based on their answers to these questions. This will allow you to select the best provider to effectively address your pest problem at a reasonable cost.
Pests vary by location. In Vero Beach South, there are a few different ones that residents may deal with. We analyzed around 10 million social media posts to determine the most common pests in the city.
The top pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They cover all common pests, have many locations, and have been in the industry for a long time.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is having a pest control company 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.
Pest control chemicals are safe but need to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions about the safety of the chemicals — such as if they're safe around children and pets — and how long you should stay out of your home after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Typically, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
In a town like Vero Beach South, where the cost of living is high compared to other cities, the cost of pest control is most likely a concern. How much pest control costs depends on several factors, including what kind of pests you have an issue with and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, while a quarterly treatment plan is usually cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
We advise quarterly pest control, or even bi-monthly in Vero Beach South, where pests can crop up more often because of the heat. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments over the course of the first three to six months.
