Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Wakefield is home to 27 thousand people and, much to our dismay, an innumerable number of pests. Homeowners and apartment dwellers who have a routine pest control plan can avoid encounters with these unwelcome creatures. Fortunately, pest control companies can help take care of this for you.
There are many great exterminator options, so the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and made a list of some of the top pest control companies in Wakefield to help you make the right choice. Keep reading 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 team at Today's Homeowner narrowed it down to these pest control companies by analyzing customer reviews, contracts, costs, pest control treatments offered, state availability, and more.
Here’s how they ranked:
Founded in 1927, Terminix has almost 100 years of experience in the pest control industry. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Pest Control Technology Magazine’s Top 100 Pest Control Companies, Watauga County Best of the Best, and NCPMA’s Technician of the Year.
Terminix handles all kinds of pest problems for homeowners and business owners. These include ants, opossums, rodents, termites, raccoons, spiders, and roaches. Terminix will inspect your home for free. A qualified exterminator will assess your situation and give you 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 skilled exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Pests Orkin helps with are termites, hornets, moths, fleas, scorpions, yellow jackets, rats, cockroaches, earwigs, silverfish, and more. Orkin can book regular follow-up visits. Also, if you end up with recurring pest problems or any other immediate pest control needs, you can contact a customer service representative.
Rentokil is a service group with over 90 years of industry experience. The company provides expert pest control treatments all around the world. The large brand owns the North American pest control companies J.C. Ehrlich, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X.
Rentokil can help you with the common pests in Wakefield, including moths, bees, mosquitoes, flies, wasps, spiders, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, and crickets. Rentokil’s treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Not all pest control businesses are the identical in reputation, skill set, and competence. Researching companies helps you identify the right choice for your pest situation. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control provider:
You should choose a pest control company that has expertise handling your specific problem, whether it's rodents, roaches, bed bugs, termites, or something else. The company should clearly describe on their website its expertise with your specific pest.
When selecting a pest control provider, look for technicians that have the proper state licensing and are certified in pest control methods by industry associations such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Possessing these credentials shows that a technician has adequate training. Ask the company about the training hours required for its technicians as well as its policies for continuing education.
We advise reading customer reviews before scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and other sites will show whether a company consistently provides quality service and has happy customers. 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 select a professional from our list of Wakefield's best pest control, 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 providers that specialize in “green” certified solutions. You can also ask about trapping options that don't harm larger pests like mice or raccoons nesting nearby. Keep in mind that natural options may be less effective for serious infestations, and if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need stronger traditional methods. Whether you choose eco-friendly or traditional options, any pesticides that are classified as greater than minimal risk must be registered with the EPA.
Reputable pest control providers usually offer service guarantees for continuing plans. The warranties mean that a provider will come back to re-treat your home at no cost if pests remain after the first treatment. One-off treatments may not include these reservice warranties.
Once you have selected a few top contending pest control companies, reach out to each of them and come prepared to ask these kinds of questions:
Thoroughly evaluate potential pest control providers using these questions. This will help you choose the right provider to safely and effectively get rid of your pest problem at a reasonable price.
There are various types of pests in Wakefield, ranging from harmless bothers to ones that can damage your home. We examined around 10 million social media conversations to identify the pests that were causing the most trouble for residents.
Our top picks for pest control companies in Wakefield are Orkin and Terminix. They're well-respected in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
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 animals from coming inside your home.
For the most part, pest control chemicals are safe. Even so, they have to be handled by a professional exterminator to ensure they’re used safely. After your house has been sprayed, the exterminator will recommend staying out of your home for a certain amount of time. This is usually 2 to 4 hours, but can be as much as 24 hours.
Pest control involves removing unwanted bugs like bees, fleas, and other unwanted bugs or animals from your property. When you hire a pest control company, a professional will inspect your property. Then they will use various techniques to remove the pests and prevent them from coming back, such as chemical or natural sprays, bait, and traps.
In a town like Wakefield, where the cost of living is remarkably high compared to other cities, the cost of pest control is most likely a concern. How much pest control costs varies depending on several factors, including what kind of pests are troubling you and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, but a quarterly treatment plan is generally cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
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 house 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 any other season and see effective results.
