Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated February 2024
Forest Park is home to 14 thousand people and, unfortunately, an untold number of pests. Homeowners who have a routine pest control plan can avoid encounters with these unwelcome creatures. Luckily, pest control companies can help you with this issue.
Pest control is a serious matter. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and ranked the top pest control companies in Forest Park for you. Read on 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:
We narrowed down the top pest control companies by comparing factors like customer satisfaction, types of pest control treatments offered, industry experience, coverage, and more.
This is how we ranked them:
Terminix ranks as one of the top four pest control companies worldwide, and it has been assisting homeowners with staying pest-free for over 90 years. The company offers state-of-the-art pest control services that are safe for your family and pets.
Terminix’s specialty termite services are their most widely known service, but they exterminate much more than just that. Their other services include: ants, rodents, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ticks, spiders, and wildlife control including squirrels, opossums, raccoons, skunks, and more. Terminix offers a free inspection. A qualified pest control expert will assess your situation and provide a suitable control plan.
Orkin Pest Control’s headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the oldest pest control companies with a large network of branches. Because of its vast network, Orkin can provide same-day or next-day service.
Orkin’s most popular pest control service plan is its annual pest control contract. Once the initial treatment, your Orkin exterminator will follow up to check that the pests haven’t returned. If they have, your local technicians can assist.
Rentokil has been helping homeowners and business owners remove common pests for over 90 years. Rentokil is the parent company of top North American pest control providers such as J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator, which provide tailored services.
Rentokil can help you with the common pests in Forest Park, including bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, wasps, spiders, flies, bees, moths, and crickets. After the initial inspection of your home, a technician will service your property every quarter.
Pest control businesses aren't all the same when it comes to credibility, understanding, and effectiveness. It’s important to research services to find the right one for your specific issue. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control professional:
It's recommended to look for a pest control company that focuses their business on the pest you have, like bed bugs, termites, roaches, or rodents. The company should describe how they go about treating your type of pest.
Look for pest control companies with technicians that have certifications in pest control methods from qualified industry groups, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Having the proper credentials indicates that the technicians have received adequate training. You'll also want to ask about ongoing educational requirements.
Spend time perusing 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 continual training to stay current on the most recent pest control methods. When you select a provider from our list of the top pest control in Forest Park, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Search for providers that have “green” accreditations to get 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 treatments might be a better option for significant infestations. No matter your approach to pest control, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Quality pest control providers typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean the company will return and re-treat for free if you still have pests in your home after the initial visit. One-time treatments don't typically include reservice guarantees.
Once you have selected your top exterminators, contact each one to ask questions such as:
Take the time to thoroughly analyze pest control providers using these questions. This will help you select the best provider to safely and successfully resolve your pest problem at a fair price.
Many kinds of pests like to find their way into Forest Park houses. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and your health. All of them can give homeowners anxiety. To help you prepare for the most commonly seen pests, we analyzed various social media sites and put together a list of the ones mentioned the most.
The best pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They help with all common pests, service locations all around the nation, and have been in business for several decades.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is getting a pest control company to come to your home once every quarter. Getting your property sprayed regularly 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 safely, which is especially important if you have young children. After your house has been sprayed, your exterminator will recommend staying out of your home for a certain period of time. This is usually 2 to 4 hours, but can be as much as 24 hours.
The key to finding the right exterminator for you is to get in touch with several companies and get quotes from them. You should also be sure you read reviews to check their reputation and customer satisfaction.
Many Forest Park 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 per visit. To find out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several pest control companies for an estimate.
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 spray your house 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.
