Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated June 2024
Pests can be a nightmare, especially in a place like Andover, which typically has hot summers. Homeowners who have a preventative pest control plan can avoid encounters with these uninvited guests. Luckily, pest control companies can help you with this problem.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the work and put together this list of the best pest control companies in Andover for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Commitment to customer education
Consistently high customer service reviews
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Educational web content
Free inspections
Consistently high customer service reviews
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Educational web content
Free inspection policy
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Lack of hidden fees
Positive customer service reviews
Services Offered
Lack of hidden fees
Commitment to customer education
Consistently high customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
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:
Today's Homeowner’s experts narrowed down the top pest control companies by comparing state availability, customer reviews, costs, and more.
This is how the top companies in Andover ranked:
Terminix’s headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries globally. It has also been in business for about 100 years. It utilizes the latest innovations in pest control to rid your property of insects and unwanted wildlife anywhere you see them.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they handle much more than just that. Their other services include: spiders, ticks, rodents, cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, and wildlife control including squirrels, skunks, raccoons, opossums, and more. Their service also includes follow-up visits and annual inspections to help keep your home pest-free.
Started in 1901 by a rat poison salesman named Otto, the Orkin brand has grown to be one of the most trusted in the pest control industry. It has positive customer reviews and well-trained exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Orkin will send a pest control expert to inspect your property to identify issues and draw up treatment plan. Once the first treatment, your Orkin expert will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can help.
Rentokil, a service group, is the world's largest and most widely recognized pest control company, which owns hundreds of brands worldwide. This large service group is the parent company of several top regional pest control providers in North America. These include J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator.
Rentokil can protect your home from the common pests in Andover, including bees, moths, wasps, spiders, crickets, ants, bed bugs, flies, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. The company guarantees satisfaction with its treatments. If you still have pests after service, Rentokil will make as many visits as needed to resolve the issue.
Pest control businesses vary in reputation, proficiency, and competence. It's important to research services to find the right fit for your pest problem. Focus on these key factors when hiring a pest control professional:
Look for a pest control company that has experience handling the type of pest you have, whether it’s rodents, roaches, bed bugs, termites, or something else. The company should be able to describe how they treat your type of pest.
The ideal exterminator 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 show that the technicians have completed proper training. You'll also want to question each company about regular education updates for their employees.
Before booking an appointment, take the time to read online reviews on sites such as Google or Yelp to see which providers have a proven track record of providing positive experiences and effective services. Also look for complaints via the Better Business Bureau. Inquire about ongoing training at the company as well as how its technicians stay up to date on the latest pest control methods and treatments. When you choose an exterminator from our list of the top pest control in Andover, you can rest easy knowing 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 trapping options that don't harm larger pests like mice or other burrowing rodents. However, natural options may be less effective for serious infestations. If you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need more potent chemical treatments. 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 providers typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean the provider will come back 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 identified a few top contending pest control companies, talk to each one and be prepared to ask these types of questions:
Take the time to thoroughly evaluate pest control providers using these questions. This will help you hire the best provider to safely and successfully resolve your pest problem at a fair price.
Andover is home to a number of pests, from insects to wildlife. To help you identify the most problematic pests, we analyzed posts on social media and put together a list of the ones mentioned the most.
The best pest control providers are Terminix and Orkin. They cover all common pests, service many locations, and have been in the industry for several decades.
Hiring a pest control company and getting a professional to spray your property every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and other wildlife from coming inside your home.
Pest control chemicals are safe but have 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 house after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Generally, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
In a town like Andover, 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, such as what kind of pests you have an issue with and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, but a quarterly treatment plan is usually cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
For apartments and homes, quarterly pest control treatments are advisable. If you have a more serious infestation, on the other hand, you may have to get monthly treatments for a few months until the infestation is resolved.
