Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated February 2024
Residing in a city like Pittsburgh has many upsides, but it also comes along with some not so great things, such as having to deal with pests. Homeowners and apartment dwellers who have a routine pest control plan can avoid encounters with these unwelcome creatures. Fortunately, pest control companies can help you with this.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the Today's Homeowner team has done the research and ranked the top pest control companies in Pittsburgh for you. Keep reading to discover the top providers near you.
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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:
Today's Homeowner’s experts identified the top pest control providers by comparing customer reviews, costs, state availability, and more.
Here’s how the top providers ranked:
Founded in 1927, Terminix has almost 100 years of experience in the pest control industry. It utilizes the latest innovations in pest control to get rid of pests no matter where you find them.
Terminix’s specialty is termites, but they deal with much more than just that. Their other services include: ticks, ants, spiders, rodents, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and wildlife control including raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and more. Terminix will inspect your home for free. A qualified exterminator will take a look at your situation and give you a suitable control plan.
Orkin has been in the industry for over 100 years. Due to its large network, Orkin can provide same-day or next-day service.
Pests Orkin helps with includes wasps, termites, bed bugs, ticks, crickets, flies, fleas, scorpions, earwigs, silverfish, and more. After your first visit, your technician will follow up regularly to ensure 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, representing hundreds of brands worldwide. Rentokil is the parent company of several North American pest control providers such as J.C. Ehrlich, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X, which provide tailored services.
Rentokil deals with the common pests in Pittsburgh, including ants, mosquitoes, bed bugs, wasps, flies, crickets, bees, moths, cockroaches, and spiders. Its services cover preventative maintenance, treatment, and monitoring for pest infestations.
Pest control providers aren't all equal when it comes to reputation, understanding, and effectiveness. It’s important to research services to find the right one for your specific situation. Focus on these key factors when hiring a pest control company:
Look for a pest control company that has experience handling the type of pest you have, whether it’s roaches, bed bugs, termites, rodents, or something else. The company should be able to describe how they treat your type of pest.
Look for pest control companies with technicians that have certifications in pest control methods from qualified industry groups, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Having the proper credentials shows that the technicians have received adequate training. You'll also want to ask about ongoing educational requirements.
Read online reviews on Google and Yelp before scheduling a pest control appointment. This can help you determine for yourself whether the company consistently provides quality service and positive experiences. Also check the Better Business Bureau for any complaints. Ask the provider whether technicians receive continual training to stay current on the most recent pest control methods. When you choose an exterminator from our list of Pittsburgh's 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 humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or squirrels in your attic. 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 more potent chemical treatments. Regardless of what methods you choose, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) are required to be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control professionals usually offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. The guarantees mean if pests remain after the initial treatment, the provider will come back and re-treat your home at no cost until the infestation is handled. One-time treatments may not come with reservice guarantees.
Once you have found your top pest control providers, reach out to each one to ask these questions:
Take the time to thoroughly review pest control providers using these questions. This will help you choose the most qualified provider to safely and successfully get rid of your pest problem at a fair price.
It's important to be aware of the pests you could encounter as a resident of Pittsburgh. We examined around 10 million social media posts to identify the pests that were causing the most trouble for residents.
The top pest control providers are Terminix and Orkin. They can treat all common pests, service locations all around the country, and have been in business for decades.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is having a pest control company come to your house once every two or three months. Spraying your property regularly will stop insects and animals from returning.
The key to finding the right pest control company for you is to get in touch with several companies and get quotes from them. You should also be sure you read reviews to check their reputation and customer satisfaction.
A pest control company gets rid of unwanted insects or animals that have infested a home. Pest control also includes preventative measures that stop said pests from coming back, which can happen at any point in Pittsburgh, but usually during the warm summers.
Many Pittsburgh homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control typically costs $40 to $70 per visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 per visit. To figure out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several pest control providers for an estimate.
We advise quarterly pest control, or even bi-monthly if needed. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.
