Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Written By David Cusick
Last Updated May 2024
Pests such as cockroaches and silverfish may be more of a problem if your house is in a wetter area, like Berwick. Homeowners who have a preventative pest control plan can avoid encounters with these unwelcome tenants. Luckily, pest control companies can help take care of this for you.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the work and ranked the top pest control companies in Berwick for you. 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 top pest control experts so you can find the right provider for you. We analyzed pest control treatments offered, contracts, costs, customer reviews, state availability, and more.
This is how we ranked them:
Terminix’s headquarters are 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. 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 can help you with all types of pest issues for residential and commercial customers. These include ants, roaches, raccoons, opossums, rodents, termites, and spiders. Their service also includes follow-up visits and annual inspections to help keep your home pest-free.
Founded in 1901 by a rat poison salesman named Otto, the Orkin brand has grown to be one of the most reputable in the pest control industry. Its exterminators have to complete 160 hours of training. Additionally, due to its large network, it can often offer next-day — or even same-day — visits.
Pests Orkin helps with includes spiders, cockroaches, ticks, wasps, carpenter ants, mice, centipedes, hornets, yellow jackets, earwigs, and more. Once the first treatment, your Orkin specialist will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can help.
Rentokil, a business service group, is the world's largest pest control company, representing hundreds of brands worldwide. This large service group is the parent company of several regional pest control providers in North America. These include Presto-X, J.C. Ehrlich, and Western Exterminator.
Rentokil and its partners handle the following pests: moths, bees, flies, cockroaches, bed bugs, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, and crickets. Rentokil’s services include preventative maintenance, treatment, and monitoring for pest infestations.
Pest control providers vary in credibility, expertise, and competence. It's important to research services to find the right fit for your pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when hiring a pest control company:
It's recommended to look for a pest control company that specializes in treating the pest you have, like termites, bed bugs, roaches, or rodents. The company should explain their process for treating your type of pest.
When choosing 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 the technicians have adequate training. Inquire with the company about the training hours required for its technicians as well as its policies for continuing education.
We advise reading 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 a good customer experience. 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 the latest pest control techniques and treatment methods. When you select a company from our list of the top pest control in Berwick, 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 providers that specialize in “green” accredited 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, and if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need more potent chemical treatments. Regardless of what methods you choose, all pesticides that are classified as greater than minimal risk must be registered with the EPA.
Reliable pest control companies typically offer service guarantees for recurring plans. These guarantees mean the company will return and re-treat your home at no cost if pests remain after the first treatment. One-time services may not come with reservice guarantees.
Once you have determined your top pest management companies, reach out to each one with these questions:
Take the time to thoroughly review pest control companies using these questions. This will help you choose the best provider to safely and successfully eliminate your pest problem at a fair price.
There are various kinds of pests in Berwick, ranging from harmless nuisances to ones that can damage your home. Our team studied around 10 million posts on social media to identify the pests that create the most issues in the area.
Our top picks for pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They're well known in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property once every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and other wildlife from coming inside your house.
Chemicals used in pest control are safe but have to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions 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. Typically, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Whether you should do pest control yourself or hire an exterminator depends on your situation. You’ll want to take into consideration 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 consider professional pest control if you're concerned about safety.
Many Berwick homeowners wonder about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually 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 getting in touch with several pest control providers for a quote.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should seek pest control as soon as possible. However, if you just want preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional come 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.
