Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Highland Heights is home to 9 thousand people and, much to our dismay, an uncountable amount of pests. Homeowners and apartment dwellers who have a routine pest control plan can avoid encounters with these unwelcome tenants. Fortunately, pest control companies can help take care of this for you.
There are many exterminators to pick from, which makes finding the right one for you difficult. For that reason, we’ve put together a list of the best pest control companies in Highland Heights. Keep reading 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 team at Today's Homeowner has narrowed down the best pest control experts to help you find the right provider for you. We assessed costs, state availability, pest control treatments offered, contracts, customer reviews, and more.
Here’s how the top providers ranked:
Terminix is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries around the globe. It has also been in business for about 100 years. The company provides state-of-the-art pest control services that are safe for you and your family.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they help with much more than that. Their other services include: mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, ants, cockroaches, rodents, and wildlife control including opossums, squirrels, skunks, raccoons, and more. In addition to pest control, Terminix has other services, such as mechanical exclusion, home disinfection services, moisture control, and attic insulation.
Started in 1901 by a rat poison salesman named Otto, the Orkin brand has evolved into one of the most trusted in the pest control industry. Its exterminators must complete 160 hours of training. Additionally, because of its large network, it can usually offer next-day — or even same-day — pest control.
Orkin’s most common pest control plan is its annual pest control contract. Once the first treatment, your Orkin exterminator will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can assist.
Rentokil has been helping homeowners remove common pests for over 90 years. This large service group is the parent company of several regional pest control companies in North America. These include Western Exterminator, J.C. Ehrlich, and Presto-X.
Rentokil handles the common pests in Highland Heights, including crickets, flies, ants, wasps, cockroaches, bed bugs, moths, spiders, bees, and mosquitoes. Depending on the city, Rentokil may cover wildlife like rodents, snakes, and birds.
Not all pest control businesses are identical when it comes to reputation, knowledge, and competence. It's important to do your research to determine the most suitable option for your specific pest problem. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control company:
It's recommended to look for a pest control company that primarily handles the pest you have, like bed bugs, termites, roaches, or rodents. The company should describe how they go about treating your type of pest.
When choosing a pest control company, look for technicians that have the proper state licensing and are certified in pest control methods by industry associations such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Obtaining these credentials demonstrates that the technicians have adequate training. Question the company about the training hours required for its technicians as well as its policies for continuing education.
Before booking an appointment, browse online reviews on sites such as Google or Yelp to verify that the company has a reputation for providing effective service and positive customer experiences. Also check for complaints via the Better Business Bureau. Inquire about ongoing training at the company as well as how its technicians stay up to date on current pest control best practices. When you choose a professional from our list of Highland Heights' best pest control, 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 companies that promote “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about trapping options that don't harm larger pests like mice or raccoons nesting nearby. Keep in mind that natural options may be less effective for serious infestations. If you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need stronger traditional methods. Whether you choose eco-friendly or traditional options, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control provides usually 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 eliminated. One-time treatments may not include reservice guarantees.
Once you have narrowed down your top exterminators, contact each one with questions such as:
Take the time to thoroughly evaluate pest control companies using these questions. This will allow you to choose the right provider to effectively control your pest situation at a fair price.
Many kinds of pests like to find their way into Highland Heights residences. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and carry diseases. All of them can cause anxiety. Our team analyzed around 10 million social media conversations to determine the pests that cause the most trouble in the area.
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 several decades.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your home.
For the most part, pest control chemicals are safe. That being said, they need to be handled by a trained exterminator to ensure they’re used safely. After your house has been sprayed, the exterminator will recommend staying away from your home for a certain amount of time. This is generally 2 to 4 hours, but can be as much as 24 hours.
In a town like Highland Heights, where the cost of living is relatively high compared to other cities, the cost of pest control may be a concern. How much pest control costs varies depending on several factors, such as what type of pests you have an issue with and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, but a quarterly treatment plan is typically cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
If you already have a serious infestation, you should get pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’d just like 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.
