Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
East Massapequa’s plentiful rainfall and warm summers mean homeowners experience a range of pest problems, including bed bugs and wasps. If the problem isn’t solved as soon as possible, you could have an infestation on your hands. This is why acting as soon as you see the pests, and also arranging routine pest control, is important.
There are many great exterminator options, so the Today's Homeowner team has done the research and made a list of some of the best pest control companies in East Massapequa to help you make the right choice. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
Lack of hidden fees
No-cost inspections
Proactive approach to pest control
Reviews praise customer service
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Free inspection policy
Educational web content
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Educational web content
Punctual arrival
Transparent pricing
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Positive customer service reviews
Educational web content
No-cost inspections
Offerings of preventative treatments
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Free inspections
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Services Offered
Consistently high customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Commitment to customer education
No-cost inspections
Proactive solutions for pest control
Services Offered
Free inspections
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Transparent pricing
Proactive approach to pest control
Punctuality
Consistently high customer service reviews
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Free inspections
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
No-cost inspections
Transparent pricing
Punctuality
Reviews praise customer service
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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:
The team at Today's Homeowner narrowed down the top pest control companies by looking at factors like types of pest control treatments offered, coverage, industry experience, customer satisfaction, and more.
Here’s how they ranked:
Terminix is one of the largest and oldest pest control companies in the world, with many branches across the United States and 22 other countries. With this experience, it’s easy to see why Terminix is a top choice for many homeowners.
Terminix provides both one-time extermination services and routine pest control. In addition, every contract comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Terminix will inspect your home for free. A qualified exterminator will assess your situation and outline a suitable control plan.
Orkin has been around for over 100 years. Because of its large network, Orkin can provide next-day, or sometimes even same-day, service.
Pests Orkin handles includes wasps, carpenter ants, scorpions, fleas, bed bugs, cockroaches, earwigs, yellow jackets, rats, crickets, and more. After the first treatment, your Orkin expert will follow up to check that the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can assist.
Rentokil is a service group with over 90 years of experience. The company provides innovative pest control treatments for homeowners and business owners. This large service group is the parent company of several regional pest control providers in North America. These include J.C. Ehrlich, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X.
It deals with 36 of the most common pests including moths, cockroaches, spiders, mice, rats, bed bugs, flies, and more. Its services consist of preventative maintenance, treatment, and monitoring for pest infestations.
Pest control businesses aren't all the same when it comes to reputation, knowledge, and effectiveness. It’s important to research providers to find the right one for your specific situation. Focus on these key factors when selecting a pest control provider:
You should 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 clearly describe on their website its expertise with your specific pest.
The ideal exterminator will employ technicians that have state licenses and are certified in pest control methods by associations like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). These credentials demonstrate that the technicians have finished proper training. You'll also want to inquire with each company about ongoing education for their employees.
We advise checking out customer reviews prior to scheduling a pest control appointment. Google, Yelp, and other review sites can tell you whether a company consistently provides quality service and a good customer experience. Also check for any Better Business Bureau complaints that have been filed. Ask about the kind of ongoing education technicians receive to stay current on best pest control practices. When you choose a company from our list of East Massapequa's best pest control, you can feel confident knowing that you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
If you prefer more natural, eco-friendly pest control solutions, look for providers that have "green" accreditations. If you’re dealing with larger pests, such as mice or raccoons nesting in trees, you can also ask about humane catch and release. Bear in mind that natural pest control options may be less effective. You may need to consider the traditional route for a more serious infestation. No matter your approach to pest control, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Quality pest control professionals typically offer service guarantees for recurring plans. The guarantees mean the company will return and re-treat for free if you still have pests in your home after the initial treatment. One-time treatments don't typically include reservice guarantees.
After selecting your top pest management services, contact each one and ask questions such as these:
Take the time to thoroughly evaluate pest control companies using these questions. This will help you choose the most qualified provider to safely and successfully eliminate your pest problem at a fair price.
A variety of pests can find their way into East Massapequa residences. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and your health. All of them can cause anxiety. We studied around 10 million social media conversations to determine the most common pests in the city.
The best pest control providers are Orkin and Terminix. They can treat all common pests, service locations nationwide, 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 two or three months. Getting your property sprayed regularly will stop insects and animals from coming back.
Chemicals used in pest control are safe but have to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of the chemicals — such as if they're safe around children and pets — and how long you should stay out of your home after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Generally, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Many East Massapequa 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 a visit. To determine exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several providers for a quote.
Spring is the best time for proactive pest control. The reason is nests and colony numbers will grow much larger as it gets warmer, so spraying in the spring can help prevent your home from getting too many pests later.
