Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Please enter a valid 5-digit zip code!
Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
There’s a big range of insects and rodents to look out for in Princeton and, unfortunately, they will often end up inside your house. If the problem isn’t solved quickly, you could have an infestation on your hands. This is why acting the moment you see the pests, and also setting up routine pest control, is important.
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 Princeton for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
Free inspections
Commitment to customer education
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Offerings of preventative treatments
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Transparent pricing
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Proactive solutions for pest control
Educational web content
Free inspection policy
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Reliable exterminators
Services Offered
Reviews praise customer service
Educational web content
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
No-cost inspections
Consistently high customer service reviews
Proactive solutions for pest control
Services Offered
Consistently high customer service reviews
Free inspection policy
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free inspection policy
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Free inspections
Services Offered
Educational web content
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
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 down the top pest control companies by comparing factors like coverage, industry experience, types of pest control treatments offered, customer satisfaction, and more.
Here’s how Princeton’s top companies ranked:
Terminix is one of the largest and oldest pest control companies in the world, with branches in 45 states and 22 other countries. It uses the latest innovations in pest control to rid your home of pests no matter where they are.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they exterminate much more than just that. Their other services include: spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, ants, rodents, cockroaches, and wildlife control such as opossums, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and more. Terminix will inspect your home for free. A qualified technician will take a look at your situation and outline a suitable control plan.
Orkin has been around for over 100 years. Its exterminators have to complete 160 hours of training. In addition, because of its large network, it can usually offer next-day — or even same-day — pest control.
Pests Orkin deals with includes earwigs, scorpions, crickets, hornets, termites, wasps, spiders, cockroaches, rats, fleas, and more. Each contract comes with a 30-day guarantee. If initial treatments are ineffective, your technician will come back for another visit.
Founded in 1925, Rentokil has close to 100 years’ worth of experience exterminating pests. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of quite a few regional pest control companies like Presto-X, Western Exterminator, and J.C. Ehrlich.
Rentokil and its partners handle the following pests: flies, wasps, spiders, cockroaches, moths, mosquitoes, bees, bed bugs, crickets, and ants. After the initial inspection and treatment of your property, a technician will return to your property as often as your contract states.
Pest control businesses vary in reputation, knowledge, and competence. It's important to research companies to find the right fit for your pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when hiring a pest control company:
Look for a pest control company that has experience treating the type of pest you're dealing with, whether it's rodents, roaches, bed bugs, termites, or something else. The company should thoroughly describe on their website its area of expertise.
The ideal pest control company will employ technicians that have state licenses and are certified in pest control methods by groups like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). These credentials indicate that the technicians have received proper training. You'll also want to ask each company about continuing training for their employees.
Read online reviews on Google and Yelp before committing to a pest control provider. This can help you verify 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 an exterminator from our list of the top pest control in Princeton, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Homeowners who want natural, eco-friendly pest control should look for services that use “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or raccoons nesting nearby. However, natural options may be less effective for serious infestations, and if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need more potent chemical treatments. Regardless of what methods you choose, all pesticides that are classified as greater than minimal risk must be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control professionals 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 may not have reservice guarantees.
Once you have found your top pest control providers, contact each one with these questions:
Analyze potential pest control providers using these questions. This will help you hire the best provider to safely and effectively get rid of your pest problem at a reasonable price.
There are a variety of pests in Princeton, ranging from harmless annoyances to ones that can damage your home. We came up with a list of the most common pests in the city by analyzing which pests were frequently mentioned on social media sites.
The best pest control companies are Orkin and Terminix. They cover all common pests, service many locations, and have been in the industry for several decades.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property routinely is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your house.
Chemicals used in pest control are safe but need 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 children and pets — or are wondering 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.
Pest control involves getting rid of unwanted insects like bees, fleas, and other unwanted bugs or wildlife from your home. When you hire a pest control company, a professional exterminator will come and inspect your property. Then they will use various methods to remove the pests and prevent them from returning, such as chemical or natural sprays, bait, and traps.
Many Princeton homeowners wonder 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.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should seek pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’d just like preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional 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.
