Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated June 2024
New Milford’s plentiful rainfall and warm summers mean homeowners deal with a variety of pest issues, including bed bugs and ants. If the issue isn’t solved fast, you could end up with a serious infestation. This is why taking action the moment you see the pests, and also setting up routine pest control, is important.
There are many great exterminator options, so the Today's Homeowner team has done the research and put together a list of some of the best pest control companies in New Milford to help you make the right choice. Keep reading to discover the top companies near you.
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
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Consistently high customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Positive customer service reviews
Lack of hidden fees
Proactive solutions for pest control
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Lack of hidden fees
Free inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Services Offered
Preventative pest control services
Free inspection policy
Positive customer service reviews
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Commitment to customer education
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Positive customer service reviews
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Reliable exterminators
No-cost inspections
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Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Proactive approach to pest control
Commitment to customer education
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Transparent pricing
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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:
We narrowed down the top pest control companies by considering factors like types of pest control treatments offered, customer satisfaction, industry experience, coverage, and more.
Here’s how New Milford’s top providers ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in over 22 countries and has been in business for about 100 years. Terminix has received multiple awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, The Business Journal’s FAST 50, and Triad's Best Exterminator.
Terminix’s specialty is termites, but they handle much more than just that. Their other services include: ticks, ants, cockroaches, spiders, mosquitoes, rodents, and wildlife control including skunks, raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and more. Terminix’s typical pest regimen includes a home inspection and initial treatment, with three seasonal treatments during the year.
Orkin Pest Control’s headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the oldest pest control companies with a expansive network of branches. Its exterminators need to complete 160 hours of training. Additionally, because of its large network, it can usually provide next-day — or even same-day — visits.
Orkin will send a pest control expert to inspect your property to identify issues and draw up treatment plan. After your initial visit, your pest control specialist will follow up regularly to ensure that the pests have stayed away for good. If they have, your local technicians can assist
Rentokil, a business service group, is the world's largest and most widely recognized pest control company, which is made up of hundreds of brands worldwide. Rentokil is the parent company of top North American pest control providers including J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator, which can provide individual services.
Rentokil can protect your home from the common pests in New Milford, including flies, bees, moths, wasps, mosquitoes, cockroaches, crickets, ants, bed bugs, and spiders. Rentokil uses treatments that are safe for your pets and children.
Pest control companies vary in reputation, expertise, and capability. It's important to research companies to find the right fit for your pest problem. Focus on these key factors when hiring a pest control provider:
Look for a pest control company that is able to handle the type of pest you have, whether it’s roaches, bed bugs, termites, rodents, or something else. The company should be able to explain their approach for treating your type of pest.
When selecting a pest control provider, look for technicians that hold certifications from respected industry associations, like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), on top of proper state licensing. These credentials indicate that the technicians have completed adequate training. Also inquire about continuing education policies and total training hours.
Read through reviews on Google, Yelp, and similar sites prior to booking a pest control appointment. Confirm through customer feedback that the company reliably provides effective service and receives positive customer feedback. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any complaints that have been filed. Ask whether technicians receive consistent education on the latest and most innovative pest control treatments. When you select a company from our list of New Milford's best pest control, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Search for companies with “green” accreditations if you want more natural, eco-friendly pest control. You can also ask about humane trapping programs that don't harm pests like mice or squirrels. Keep in mind that more potent solutions might be a better option for significant infestations. Regardless of what methods you choose, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Reputable pest control providers usually offer service guarantees for continuing plans. The guarantees mean that a company will return to re-treat your home at no cost if pests remain after the initial treatment. One-off treatments might not include these reservice guarantees.
Once you have determined your top pest control providers, reach out to each one to ask these questions:
Take the time to thoroughly review pest control companies using these questions. This will enable you to choose the right provider to effectively control your pest situation at a fair price.
There are various types of pests in New Milford, ranging from harmless nuisances to disease-carrying insects. We created a list of the most common pests in the city by analyzing what pests were frequently mentioned on social media.
The top pest control providers are Terminix and Orkin. They can treat all common pests, service many locations, and have been in business for a long time.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is having a pest control company come to your house once every quarter. Spraying your property regularly will stop insects and other wildlife from coming back.
For the most part, pest control chemicals are safe. Even so, they have to be handled by a trained professional to ensure they’re used safely. After your house has been sprayed, your exterminator will recommend staying out of your home for a certain amount of time. This is typically 2 to 4 hours, but can be as much as 24 hours.
Whether you should do pest control yourself or hire an exterminator depends on your situation. You’ll want to consider factors like what chemicals need to be used, how much the pest control will cost, and the size of the infestation. In addition, you may want to also look into professional pest control if you're concerned about safety.
Many New Milford homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control typically costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 per visit. To find out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several companies for a quote.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should get pest control as soon as possible. However, if you just want preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional spray your house is in the spring before colony numbers get too high when it's warmer. However, it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or any other season and see effective results.
