Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
The high level of rainfall and warm summers in New Carrollton often come with a variety of pest problems, like mosquitos, spiders, and silverfish. If the issue isn’t solved fast, you could have an infestation on your hands. This is why acting as soon as you notice the pests, and also arranging routine pest control, is important.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the Today's Homeowner team has done the homework and ranked the top pest control companies in New Carrollton 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:
The Today's Homeowner team narrowed down the top pest control providers by considering factors like industry experience, coverage, types of pest control treatments offered, customer satisfaction, and more.
Here’s how New Carrollton’s top providers ranked:
Terminix ranks as one of the top four pest control companies in the world, and it has been helping homeowners and businesses stay pest-free for over 90 years. With this breadth of experience, it’s easy to see why Terminix is one of the top companies in the country.
Terminix’s specialty is termites, but they help with much more than that. Their other services include: cockroaches, mosquitoes, ants, ticks, spiders, rodents, and wildlife control including skunks, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, and more. Terminix will inspect your home for free. A qualified pest control expert will assess your situation and provide a suitable control plan.
Orkin has more than 100 years of experience in the industry and is one of the most trustworthy pest control companies in the country. It has excellent customer reviews and qualified exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Orkin will send a pest control expert to inspect your property to identify problem pests and areas and develop treatment plan. After your initial visit, your pest control specialist will follow up regularly to make sure that the pests have stayed away for good. If they have, your local technicians can assist
Rentokil, a service group, is the world's largest and most widely recognized pest control company, representing hundreds of brands worldwide. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of several local pest control companies like J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator.
Rentokil handles the common pests in New Carrollton, including cockroaches, flies, bees, crickets, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, bed bugs, moths, and wasps. Depending on where you live, Rentokil may cover wildlife like rodents, snakes, and birds.
Not all pest control businesses are the same in reputation, experience, and competence. Researching providers helps you identify the right choice for your pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control provider:
Choose a pest control company that can effectively address your specific problem, whether it's bed bugs, termites, roaches, rodents, or something else. The company should provide detailed explanations of its expertise with your specific pest.
Look for pest control companies with technicians that have certifications in pest control methods from reputable industry associations, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Possessing the proper credentials shows that the technicians have received adequate training. You'll also want to ask about continuing education opportunities.
We suggest reading customer reviews before scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and similar sites will show whether a company consistently provides quality service and a good customer experience. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any complaints that have been filed. Ask about the kind of ongoing education technicians receive to stay current on the latest pest control techniques and treatment methods. When you choose a professional from our list of New Carrollton's best pest control, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
If you prefer more eco-friendly and natural pest control solutions, look for companies that have "green" accreditations. If you’re dealing with larger pests, such as mice or other rodents coming inside, you can also ask about humane catch and release methods. Keep in mind that natural pest control options may be less effective; consider the traditional route for a more serious infestation. Regardless of what methods you choose, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control companies typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. This means that if pests remain after the initial treatment, the company will come back and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is eliminated. One-time treatments may not come with reservice guarantees.
After choosing your top exterminators, reach out to each one with questions such as these:
Take the time to thoroughly analyze pest control companies using these questions. This will enable you to hire a qualified provider to effectively manage your pest situation at a fair price.
There are a variety of pests in New Carrollton, ranging from harmless nuisances to ones that can damage your home. So you can have an idea of the most prevalent pests in the city, we reviewed the pests mentioned in around 10 million posts on various social media sites.
Our top picks for the best pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They're respected in the industry and cover all common pests.
Hiring a pest control company and getting a professional to spray your property once every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and other wildlife from coming inside your home.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. Even so, they have to be handled by a trained exterminator to ensure they’re used properly and 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 generally 2 to 4 hours, but can be up to 24 hours.
The key to finding the best exterminator for you is to get in touch with multiple companies and get quotes from them. You should also make sure you read reviews to check their reputation and customer satisfaction.
Many New Carrollton homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually 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 companies for a quote.
For apartments and homes, quarterly or bi-monthly pest control treatments are advisable. If you have a more serious infestation, on the other hand, you may need to get monthly treatments for a few months until the infestation is resolved.
