Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Residing in a city like Springfield has a lot of perks, but it also comes along with some downsides, like having to deal with pests. If the issue isn’t solved as soon as possible, you could end up with a serious infestation. This is why acting as soon as you see the pests, and also setting up routine pest control, is important.
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 Springfield for you. Keep reading to learn more about each exterminator.
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Educational web content
Transparent pricing
Positive customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
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Positive customer service reviews
Proactive approach to pest control
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Lack of hidden fees
Free inspection policy
Services Offered
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Commitment to customer education
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
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.
This is how the top companies in Springfield 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, Watauga County Best of the Best, and Triad's Best Exterminator.
Terminix offers both one-off extermination services and routine pest control. In addition, every contract comes with a 30-day guarantee. Terminix’s typical pest regimen consists of a home inspection and initial treatment, followed by three additional treatments over the course of a year.
If you need quick pest control service in Springfield, Orkin might be the company for you. Since 1901, Orkin has grown to be one of the largest pest control companies in the country. Its pest control specialists complete 160 hours of training. And, because of its big network, it can usually provide next-day — or even same-day — visits.
Pests Orkin handles includes spiders, crickets, hornets, ticks, wasps, earwigs, cockroaches, moths, bees, scorpions, and more. Once the initial treatment, your Orkin expert will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t come back. If they have, your local technicians can help.
Founded in 1925, Rentokil has close to a century’s worth of experience getting rid of pests. The well-known brand owns the North American pest control providers Presto-X, Western Exterminator, and J.C. Ehrlich.
Rentokil exterminates the common pests in Springfield, including flies, bees, bed bugs, spiders, crickets, moths, ants, mosquitoes, wasps, and cockroaches. After the initial inspection of your home, a technician will treat your property as often as your contract states.
Not all pest control companies are the identical in credibility, experience, and effectiveness. Researching businesses helps you identify the right choice for your pest situation. Focus on these key factors when choosing a pest control provider:
You should look for a pest control company that specializes in treating the pest you have, like roaches, bed bugs, termites, or rodents. The company should explain their process for treating your type of pest.
When selecting 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). Obtaining these credentials shows that the technicians have adequate training. Question the company about its policies for continuing education and the total training hours required for technicians.
We advise reading customer reviews before 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 the latest pest control techniques and treatment methods. When you choose an exterminator from our list of Springfield's best pest control, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Search for providers offering “green” accreditations if you want more natural, eco-friendly pest control. You can also ask about gentle catch and release methods for larger animals like mice or squirrels. Keep in mind that more potent methods might be a better option for significant infestations. No matter your approach to pest control, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Leading pest control professionals typically offer service guarantees for ongoing plans. This means that if pests remain after the initial treatment, the company will return and re-treat your home for free until the infestation is taken care of. One-time treatments may not include reservice guarantees.
Once you have identified your top exterminators, contact each one with these questions:
Assess potential pest control companies based on their answers to these questions. This will allow you to pick a qualified provider to effectively resolve your pest problem at a reasonable cost.
Springfield is home to a number of pests, from insects to wildlife. For an idea of the most widespread pests in the city, we reviewed the pests mentioned in around 10 million social media posts.
The best pest control companies are Orkin and Terminix. They can treat all common pests, have locations nationwide, and have been in business for decades.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is having a pest control company come to your home once every quarter or every two to three months. Getting your property sprayed regularly will stop insects and other wildlife from returning.
The key to finding the right exterminator 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.
In a town like Springfield, 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 varies depending on several factors, such as what type of pests are infesting your home and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, while 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 home is in the spring before nest and colony numbers get too high in the summer. However, it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or any other season and see effective results.
