Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated June 2024
If you reside in an area that has warm summers like Albany, you probably experience your fair share of pests, including crickets and rodents. Scheduling routine pest control with a good company can help you avoid these pests later on.
Pest control is a serious matter. That’s why the Today's Homeowner team has done the homework and ranked the top pest control companies in Albany for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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No-cost inspections
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Lack of hidden fees
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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 coverage, customer service, types of pest control treatments offered, industry experience, and more.
This is how the top pest control companies ranked in Albany:
Founded in 1927, Terminix has almost 100 years of pest control experience. With this breadth of experience, you can see why Terminix is one of the top companies in the country.
Terminix’s specialty is termites, but they handle much more than that. Their other services include: mosquitoes, rodents, spiders, ants, cockroaches, ticks, and wildlife control such as squirrels, opossums, raccoons, skunks, and more. Terminix offers a free inspection. A qualified technician will take a look at your situation and provide a suitable control plan.
Orkin has been in the business for over 100 years. Its pest control specialists undergo 160 hours of training. In addition, because of its big network, it can usually provide next-day — or even same-day — visits.
Orkin offers a professional property inspection to identify issues and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Orkin’s most common pest control service plan is also seasonal, which means your home will be treated several times during the year.
Rentokil is a well-known name in pest control, with providers across the world and almost a century of experience in the industry. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of quite a few regional pest control branches like J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator.
Rentokil and its partners handle the following pests: cockroaches, crickets, moths, wasps, flies, ants, mosquitoes, spiders, bees, and bed bugs. After the initial inspection of your home, a technician will service your property every four months.
Not all pest control companies are the same when it comes to reputation, knowledge, and capability. It's important to do your research to determine the right option for your specific pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control company:
Look for a pest control company that has extensive experience treating the type of pest you're dealing with, whether it's roaches, bed bugs, termites, rodents, or something else. The company should provide detailed explanations of its area of expertise.
The ideal pest control company will employ technicians that have state licenses and are certified in pest control methods by organizations like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). These credentials demonstrate that the technicians have completed proper training. You'll also want to question each company about regular education updates for their employees.
Peruse reviews on Google, Yelp, and similar sites before scheduling a pest control appointment. Confirm through customer feedback that the company reliably provides effective service and receives positive customer feedback. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any complaints that have been filed. Ask whether technicians receive continuing regular education on the most cutting-edge pest control treatments. When you select a professional from our list of Albany'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 to get more natural, eco-friendly pest control. You can also ask about gentle catch and release methods for larger animals like mice or snakes. Keep in mind that more potent treatments might be a better option for major infestations. Whether you choose eco-friendly or traditional options, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Quality pest control companies typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean the provider will make another visit and re-treat at no cost if you still have pests in your home after the initial visit. One-time treatments may not come with reservice guarantees.
Once you have selected a few top-rated pest management providers, have conversations with each of them and come prepared to ask these types of questions:
Assess potential pest control companies based on their answers to these questions. This will allow you to choose the best provider to effectively resolve your pest problem at a reasonable cost.
Albany is home to a number of pests, from wildlife to insects. For an idea of the most prevalent pests in the city, we analyzed the pests mentioned in around 10 million social media posts.
The best pest control providers are Orkin and Terminix. They cover all common pests, service many locations, and have been in business for several decades.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is having a pest control company come to your home once every two or three months. Spraying your property regularly will stop insects and animals from coming back.
There are some pests you can handle yourself. For example, if you see some ants or a rogue wasp, chances are you can take care of it on your own. But some cases warrant bringing in the professionals. If you have a large infestation, you don’t know what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company.
Many Albany homeowners wonder 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 figure out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several providers for a quote.
Spring is the best time for proactive pest control. This is because nests and colony numbers will get much higher when it's hotter, so spraying in the spring can help prevent your home from getting too many pests later.
