Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated June 2023
Pests can be a nuisance, especially in a city like Manhattan, which typically has hot summers. You may want to try and handle the issue by yourself, but pest control is often best left to the professionals, particularly if you have a serious infestation.
With so many pest control providers to choose from, it can be difficult for homeowners to know which is the best one for them. That's why we have reviewed plenty of companies and narrowed down our top picks to the best ones.
Keep reading to learn more about each company's plans.
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
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Educational web content
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Transparent pricing
Commitment to customer education
Free inspections
Consistently high customer service reviews
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Consistently high customer service reviews
Educational web content
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Lack of hidden fees
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Positive customer service reviews
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Positive customer service reviews
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Educational web content
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Free inspection policy
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No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest 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:
Looking for a pest control company with nation-wide expertise? Here are our top picks:
Terminix has 300 branches in over 22 countries and has been in business for about 100 years. Terminix has gotten 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, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, cockroaches, ants, and wildlife control including opossums, skunks, squirrels, raccoons, and more. Terminix offers a free inspection. A qualified exterminator will take a look at your situation and outline a suitable control plan.
Founded in 1901 by a rat poison salesman named Otto Orkin, the company brand has evolved into one of the most trusted names in the pest control industry. Orkin educates customers on its pest control process by breaking it down in a series of articles and videos on the company's website.
The pests Orkin takes care of includes ticks, spiders, termites, scorpions, cockroaches, rats, bed bugs, centipedes, flies, fleas, bees, moths, hornets, wasps, silverfish, carpenter ants, earwigs, mice, crickets, and yellow jackets. Each contract with Orkin comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If there are still pests between visits, your exterminator will come back for another treatment.
There are various types of pests in Manhattan, ranging from harmless nuisances to disease-carrying insects. We studied around 10 million online discussions to determine the most common pests in the city.
The best pest control providers are Orkin and Terminix. They control for all common pests, service many locations, and have been in the industry for decades.
A pest control company gets rid of unwanted insects or animals that have infested your home. Pest control also includes preventative measures that help stop said pests from returning, which can happen at any point in Manhattan, but usually during the warm summers.
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 — and how long you need to stay out of your house after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Generally, you should stay away from your home for two to four hours after spraying.
For small-scale infestations, you may be able to handle pest control yourself with products from the store. However, hiring a pest control company is usually worth it for larger infestations or for preventative pest control. Professional exterminators are trained to identify and treat pests, which can give you some peace of mind.
We recommend quarterly pest control, or even bi-monthly if needed. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.
