Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Kingston’s plentiful rainfall and warm summers mean residents experience a range of pest problems, including rats and wasps. If the problem isn’t solved as soon as possible, you could end up with a bad infestation. This is why taking action as soon as you see the pests, and also arranging routine pest control, is important.
Pest control is an important matter. That’s why the Today's Homeowner team has researched and put together this list of the best pest control companies in Kingston for you. Read on 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 Today's Homeowner team narrowed down the top pest control providers by comparing factors like customer satisfaction, industry experience, types of pest control treatments offered, coverage, and more.
Here’s how they ranked:
Founded in 1927, Terminix has almost 100 years of experience in the pest control business. 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 has both one-time extermination services and routine pest control. Plus, every contract comes with a 30-day guarantee. Their service also includes follow-up visits and annual inspections for guaranteed results.
If you need fast pest control service in Kingston, consider Orkin. Since 1901, Orkin has grown to be one of the largest pest control companies in the country. It has positive customer reviews and skilled exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Pests Orkin helps with includes earwigs, carpenter ants, hornets, silverfish, mice, fleas, spiders, bees, flies, scorpions, and more. After the first visit, your pest control specialist will follow up regularly to make sure that the pests have not returned. If they have, your local technicians can assist
Rentokil, a business service group, is the world's largest pest control company, which is comprised of hundreds of brands worldwide. Rentokil is the parent company of several North American pest control providers including J.C. Ehrlich, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X, which can provide tailored services.
It handles 36 of the most common pests such as bed bugs, cockroaches, spiders, mice, flies, moths, rats, and more. Its treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Pest control businesses aren't all identical when it comes to reputation, knowledge, and capability. It’s important to research companies to find the right one for your specific circumstance. Focus on these key factors when hiring a pest control professional:
Look for a pest control company that has extensive experience treating the type of pest you're dealing with, whether it's rodents, roaches, bed bugs, termites, or something else. The company should thoroughly describe on their website its area of expertise.
The ideal exterminator will employ technicians that have state licenses and are certified in pest control methods by organizations like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). These credentials demonstrate that the technicians have finished proper training. You'll also want to ask each company about regular education updates for their employees.
We advise reading 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 has happy customers. Also check the Better Business Bureau website for any 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 Kingston'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 companies that promote “green” certified solutions. You can also ask about humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or squirrels in your attic. 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 that are classified as greater than minimal risk are required to be registered with the EPA.
Reliable pest control companies normally offer service guarantees for recurring plans. These guarantees mean the provider will return and re-treat your home at no cost if there are still pests after the first treatment. One-time services usually don't include reservice guarantees.
After selecting your top pest control companies, reach out to each one with questions such as these:
Take the time to thoroughly analyze pest control companies using these questions. This will allow you to select the right provider to effectively control your pest situation at a fair price.
Many kinds of pests like to find their way into Kingston houses. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and carry diseases. All of them can give homeowners anxiety. We reviewed around 10 million posts on social media to find out which pests people in different places had the most problems with.
Our top picks for pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They're well-respected in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is getting a pest control company to come to your house once every quarter. Spraying your property regularly will stop insects and animals from coming back.
There are some pests you can handle yourself. For example, if you see some ants or a stray spider, chances are you can take care of it on your own. But some pest infestations warrant calling the professionals. If you have a big infestation, you aren’t sure what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company, especially if you have young children.
Pest control involves removing unwanted insects like bees, fleas, and other unwanted bugs or animals from your property. When you hire a pest control company, a professional exterminator will come and inspect your property. Then they will use various techniques to get rid of the pests and prevent them from returning, such as chemical or natural sprays, bait, and traps.
Many Kingston 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 a visit. To find out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several companies for an estimate.
We recommend quarterly pest control treatments, or even bi-monthly if you'd like more protection. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.
