Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated February 2024
Regardless of where you live, pests are unwanted little residents that can damage your home and cause you a lot of worry. Homeowners and apartment dwellers who have a preventative pest control plan in place can avoid encounters with these unwelcome tenants. Fortunately, pest control companies can help you with this problem.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the Today's Homeowner team has done the research and put together this list of the best pest control companies in Hoffman Estates for you. Keep reading to discover the top companies near you.
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Proactive approach to pest control
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Positive customer service reviews
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Proactive approach to pest control
Consistently high customer service reviews
Free inspection policy
Services Offered
Lack of hidden fees
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspections
Proactive solutions for pest control
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Preventative pest control services
Free inspections
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspections
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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:
The Today's Homeowner team narrowed down the top pest control providers by comparing factors like types of pest control treatments offered, industry experience, coverage, customer satisfaction, and more.
Here’s how they ranked:
Terminix is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries worldwide. It has also been in business for about 100 years. Terminix has received numerous awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, The Business Journal’s FAST 50, and NCPMA’s Technician of the Year.
Terminix’s specialty is termites, but they deal with much more than just that. Their other services include: rodents, spiders, ants, ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and wildlife control such as squirrels, skunks, opossums, raccoons, and more. Along with pest control, Terminix provides services, such as attic insulation, mechanical exclusion, home disinfection services, and moisture control.
Orkin has been in the industry for over 100 years. Its pest control specialists complete 160 hours of training. In addition, due to its big network, it can often provide next-day — or even same-day — pest control.
Orkin offers an expert property inspection to identify problem pests and areas and draw up treatment plan. After your initial visit, your technician will follow up regularly to ensure that the pests have not returned. If they have, your local technicians can help
Rentokil is a service group with over 90 years of experience in the pest control industry. The company provides innovative pest control solutions all around the world. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of several local pest control providers like Presto-X, J.C. Ehrlich, and Western Exterminator.
It helps with 36 of the most common pests including rats, bed bugs, cockroaches, moths, spiders, flies, mice, and more. The company guarantees satisfaction with its treatments. If you still have pests after service, Rentokil will visit again until the issue is resolved.
Pest control services vary in reputation, expertise, and capability. It's important to research businesses to find the right fit for your pest problem. Focus on these key factors when selecting a pest control provider:
You should choose a pest control company that can effectively address your specific problem, whether it's termites, bed bugs, roaches, rodents, or something else. The company should clearly describe on their website its expertise with your specific pest.
When choosing a pest control company, look for technicians that hold certifications from respected industry associations, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), on top of proper state licensing. These credentials show that the technicians have completed adequate training. Also ask about required training hours and continuing education.
Read through reviews on Google, Yelp, and similar sites prior to scheduling a pest control appointment. Ensure by reading reviews that the company reliably provides effective service and a positive customer experience. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any complaints that have been filed. Ask whether technicians receive ongoing education on the latest and most innovative pest control treatments. When you choose a company from our list of Hoffman Estates' best pest control, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Search for companies with “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 more potent solutions might be a better option for major infestations. Whether you choose eco-friendly or traditional options, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control provides usually offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean if pests remain after the initial treatment, the provider will make another visit and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is handled. One-time treatments may not come with reservice guarantees.
After picking your top exterminators, call each one and ask questions such as these:
Take the time to thoroughly assess pest control companies using these questions. This will help you select the right provider to safely and successfully resolve your pest problem at a fair price.
Many kinds of pests can find their way into Hoffman Estates homes. Some are relatively harmless, but others can damage your home and your health. All of them can give homeowners anxiety. We came up with a list of the most common pests in the city by examining what pests were frequently mentioned on social media platforms.
The best pest control providers are Orkin and Terminix. They help with all common pests, service locations all around the nation, and have been in business for decades.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and other wildlife from coming inside your house.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. Even so, they must be handled by a trained professional to make sure they’re used properly. After your house has been sprayed, the exterminator will recommend staying away from your home for a certain amount of time. This is generally 2 to 4 hours, but can be up to 24 hours.
There are some pests you can control yourself. For example, if you see some ants or a rogue spider, chances are you can take care of it on your own. But some infestations warrant bringing in the professionals. If you have a big infestation, you don’t know what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company.
Many Hoffman Estates homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control generally costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 a visit. To figure 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.
