Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Barrington’s plentiful rainfall and hot summers mean residents experience a variety of pest problems, including ticks and cockroaches. Without a pest control routine in place, the chance of recurring infestation is high.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and ranked the best pest control companies in Barrington for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Consistently high customer service reviews
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspection policy
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Consistently high customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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Reviews praise customer service
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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:
Today's Homeowner narrowed it down to these pest control companies by comparing state availability, contracts, costs, customer reviews, pest control treatments offered, and more.
This is how we ranked them:
Terminix is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries worldwide. It has also been in the industry for nearly 100 years. The company provides effective pest control treatments that are safe for your family and pets.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they handle much more than that. Their other services include: mosquitoes, ticks, cockroaches, ants, rodents, spiders, and wildlife control including raccoons, opossums, squirrels, skunks, and more. Terminix offers a free inspection. A qualified pest control expert will take a look at your situation and outline a suitable control plan.
With more than 100 years of experience, Orkin is one of the most trustworthy pest control companies in the country. Its exterminators have to undergo 160 hours of training. Plus, due to its big network, it can often offer next-day — or even same-day — service.
Pests Orkin handles are ticks, moths, carpenter ants, centipedes, yellow jackets, termites, silverfish, flies, mice, earwigs, and more. After your initial visit, your pest control specialist will follow up regularly to ensure that the pests have not returned. If they have, your local technicians can help
Rentokil, a service group, is the world's largest pest control company, which is made up of hundreds of brands worldwide. The well-known brand owns the North American pest control providers J.C. Ehrlich, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X.
Rentokil provides integrated pest management (IPM) services, which means your pest control expert will focus on both eliminating current pests and preventing future infestations. Its treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Pest control providers aren't all the same when it comes to credibility, expertise, and competence. It’s important to research services to find the right one for your specific situation. Focus on these key factors when hiring a pest control professional:
Look for a pest control company that primarily handles the pest you have, like roaches, bed bugs, termites, or rodents. The company should explain their process for treating your type of pest.
Look for pest control companies with technicians that have certifications in pest control methods from expert organizations, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Holding the proper credentials indicates that the technicians have received adequate training. You'll also want to ask about ongoing educational requirements.
Before scheduling an appointment, browse online reviews on sites such as Google or Yelp to verify that the company has a proven track record of providing effective service and positive customer experiences. Also look for complaints via the Better Business Bureau. Ask about the ongoing training the company’s technicians receive to ensure they stay up to date on the latest pest control methods and treatments. When you select an exterminator from our list of the top pest control in Barrington, 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 companies that promote “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or other burrowing rodents. 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, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control professionals usually offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean if pests remain after the initial treatment, the provider will come back and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is eliminated. One-time treatments might not have reservice guarantees.
Once you have determined your top pest management companies, contact each one with these questions:
Analyze potential pest control companies based on their answers to these questions. This will enable you to select a qualified provider to effectively address your pest problem at a reasonable cost.
There are a variety of pests in Barrington, ranging from harmless annoyances to disease-carrying insects. For an idea of the most prevalent pests in the city, we examined the pests discussed in around 10 million posts on various social media sites.
Our top picks for pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They're well known in the industry and cover all common pests.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is getting a pest control company to come to your home once every two or three months. Regularly spraying your property will stop insects and other wildlife from coming back.
For the most part, pest control chemicals are safe. That being said, they need to be handled by a professional exterminator to ensure they’re used safely. After your house has been sprayed, your exterminator will recommend staying out of your home for a certain period of time. This is typically 2 to 4 hours, but can be up to 24 hours.
Many Barrington homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually costs $40 to $70 per visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 per visit. To determine exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several pest control companies for an estimate.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should get pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’re just interested in preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional come spray your house is in the spring before nest and colony numbers get too high in the summer. But it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or in other seasons and see effective results.
