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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated February 2024
If you have a pest infestation in your Fort Mill home, a professional pest control company can help. If the problem isn’t solved fast, you could have an infestation on your hands. This is why acting as soon as you notice the pests, and also arranging routine pest control, is important.
There are many great exterminator options, so the team at Today's Homeowner has done the research and compiled a list of some of the top pest control companies in Fort Mill to help you make the right choice. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Positive customer service reviews
Free inspections
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Free inspection policy
Reviews praise customer service
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Educational web content
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
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Consistently high customer service reviews
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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:
When ranking these pest control companies, we compared factors including types of pest control treatments offered, industry experience, customer service, coverage, and more.
Here’s how Fort Mill’s top providers ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in more than 22 countries and has been in business for almost 100 years. With this breadth of 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. Additionally, every contract comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Terminix’s general pest regimen consists of a home inspection and preliminary treatment, with three seasonal treatments over the course of a year.
With more than 100 years of experience, Orkin is one of the most reputable pest control companies in the country. Its exterminators have to complete 160 hours of training. In addition, because of its big network, it can usually provide next-day — or even same-day — pest control.
Pests Orkin handles are bed bugs, silverfish, centipedes, crickets, ticks, scorpions, earwigs, bees, carpenter ants, moths, and more. Orkin can book regular follow-up visits. Also, if you have recurring problems or any other urgent pest control needs, you can contact Orkin’s customer service line.
Rentokil has been helping homeowners and business owners exterminate common pests for over 90 years. This large service group is the parent company of several top regional pest control providers in North America. These include Presto-X, Western Exterminator, and J.C. Ehrlich.
Rentokil handles the common pests in Fort Mill, including cockroaches, crickets, bed bugs, moths, bees, mosquitoes, wasps, ants, spiders, and flies. The company guarantees satisfaction with its treatments. If you still have pests after service, Rentokil will visit again until the issue is resolved.
Not all pest control companies are the identical in reputation, background, and proficiency. Vetting services helps you identify the right choice for your pest situation. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control company:
You should look for a pest control company that specializes in treating the pest you have, like rodents, roaches, bed bugs, or termites. The company should describe how they go about treating your type of pest.
When choosing a pest control provider, 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). Obtaining these credentials shows that the technicians have adequate training. Ask the company about the training hours required for its technicians as well as its policies for continuing education.
Read through reviews on Google, Yelp, and similar sites prior to booking a pest control appointment. Ensure by reading reviews that the company reliably provides effective service and receives positive customer feedback. Also check for any Better Business Bureau complaints that have been filed. Ask whether technicians receive consistent education on the most cutting-edge pest control treatments. When you choose a provider from our list of Fort Mill's best pest control, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
If you prefer natural pest control methods, look for providers offering “green” certifications. For bigger animals such as mice or squirrels, ask if a provider offers gentle catch and release programs. Bear in mind natural options may not work as well for major infestations. If you have a considerable pest problem, you may need stronger traditional treatments. No matter your approach to pest control, any pesticides that are classified as greater than 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 company will come back and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is taken care of. One-time treatments may not have reservice guarantees.
After picking your top exterminators, contact each one with questions such as these:
Carefully review potential pest control providers using these questions. This will help you hire the best provider to safely and effectively get rid of your pest problem at a reasonable price.
You should know which pests you could come across in Fort Mill. We analyzed around 10 million online conversations to determine the most common pests in the city.
The best pest control providers are Orkin and Terminix. They help with all common pests, have locations nationwide, and have been in the industry for several decades.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property routinely is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and other wildlife from coming inside your house.
There are some pests you can get rid of yourself. For example, if you see a few ants or a rogue cockroach, chances are you can take care of it on your own. But some infestations warrant bringing in the professionals. If you have a large infestation, you don’t know what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company.
In a town like Fort Mill, where the cost of living is above average compared to other cities, the cost of pest control is most likely a concern. The cost of pest control depends on several factors, including what kind of pests are troubling you and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, but a quarterly treatment plan is usually cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
We advise quarterly pest control, or even bi-monthly in Fort Mill, where pests can crop up more frequently because of the heat. For larger infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.