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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated June 2024
With hot, wet summers, it’s no wonder people who live in Pequannock experience a lot of pest problems. Scheduling routine pest control with a good company can help you avoid these pests in the future.
Pest control is an important matter. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the work and put together this list of the top pest control companies in Pequannock for you. Keep reading to learn more about each exterminator.
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Commitment to customer education
Preventative pest control services
Free inspection policy
Lack of hidden fees
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Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Educational web content
No-cost inspections
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Proactive approach to pest control
Free inspection policy
Lack of hidden fees
Educational web content
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Preventative pest control services
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Positive customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Free inspections
Punctuality
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Reviews praise customer service
Services Offered
Educational web content
Transparent pricing
Positive customer service reviews
Free inspections
Services Offered
Free inspection policy
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Consistently high customer service reviews
Educational web content
Services Offered
Lack of hidden fees
Commitment to customer education
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
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:
When ranking these pest control companies, we compared several factors such as customer service, coverage, industry experience, types of 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 business for almost 100 years. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, Watauga County Best of the Best, and NCPMA’s Technician of the Year.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they handle much more than that. Their other services include: mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, cockroaches, ants, rodents, and wildlife control including raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, and more. Terminix offers a free inspection. A qualified exterminator will take a look at your situation and detail 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. Due to its vast network, Orkin can provide same-day or next-day service.
Orkin’s most common pest control service plan is its annual pest control contract. After the first treatment, your Orkin exterminator will follow up to check that the pests haven’t returned. If they have, your local technicians can help.
Rentokil is a respected name in pest control, with providers across the globe and nearly a century of experience in the industry. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of several regional pest control companies like Western Exterminator, Presto-X, and J.C. Ehrlich.
Rentokil can protect your home from the common pests in Pequannock, including flies, moths, spiders, mosquitoes, bed bugs, crickets, cockroaches, wasps, ants, and bees. Rentokil’s treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Pest control businesses vary in reputation, understanding, and skill. It's important to research companies to find the right fit for your pest problem. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control company:
Look for a pest control company that primarily handles the pest you have, like rodents, roaches, bed bugs, or termites. The company should provide an overview of how they treat your type of pest.
When selecting a pest control company, look for technicians that are licensed by the state and certified in pest control methods by industry associations such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Having these credentials indicates that a technician has adequate training. Inquire with the company about the training hours required for its technicians as well as its policies for continuing education.
We advise looking at customer reviews prior to scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and other sites can tell you whether a company consistently provides quality service and has happy customers. Also check for any Better Business Bureau complaints that have been filed. Ask about the kind of continuing education technicians receive to stay current on best pest control practices. When you choose a company from our list of the top pest control in Pequannock, you can rest easy knowing 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 squirrels in your attic. However, natural options may be less effective for serious infestations; 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 companies typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean if pests remain after the initial treatment, the provider will return and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is handled. One-time treatments may not have reservice guarantees.
Once you have narrowed down your top pest control providers, contact each one with questions such as:
Take the time to thoroughly analyze pest control companies using these questions. This will enable you to select the best provider to effectively control your pest situation at a fair price.
Many types of pests like to find their way into Pequannock houses. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and your health. All of them can cause anxiety. We compiled a list of the most common pests in the city by examining what pests were often mentioned on social media sites.
The top pest control providers are Terminix and Orkin. They can treat all common pests, service many locations, and have been in the industry for a long time.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property regularly is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your house.
For the most part, pest control chemicals are safe. However, they have to be handled by a trained professional to make sure they’re used properly and safely. After your house has been sprayed, the exterminator will recommend staying away from your home for a certain period of time. This is typically 2 to 4 hours, but can be up to 24 hours.
A pest control company removes unwanted insects or animals that have infested your home. Pest control also includes preventative measures taken to help stop those pests from coming back, which can happen at any point in Pequannock, but usually during the warm summers.
Many Pequannock homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control generally costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 per visit. To determine exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several companies for an estimate.
Spring is the best time for proactive pest control. This is because nests and colony numbers will get much higher as it gets warmer, so spraying in the spring can help prevent your home from getting too many pests later.