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Last Updated: February 25, 2025
Lake Stevens is home to 40 thousand people and, much to our dismay, a countless amount of pests. Setting up routine pest control with a good company can help you avoid encounters with these pests in the future.
We take pest control seriously. That’s why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the work and put together this list of the best pest control companies in Lake Stevens for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Lack of hidden fees
No-cost inspections
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Transparent pricing
Proactive solutions for pest control
Helpful homeowner content on its website
No-cost inspections
Positive customer service reviews
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Free inspection policy
Transparent pricing
Consistently high customer service reviews
Educational web content
Preventative pest control services
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Our Rating
User Rating
Transparent pricing
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Proactive solutions for pest control
Positive customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
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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 Today's Homeowner team narrowed down the top pest control companies by looking at factors like industry experience, types of pest control treatments offered, coverage, customer satisfaction, and more.
Here’s how Lake Stevens’s top companies ranked:
Terminix is one of the top four pest control companies in the world, and it has been helping homeowners and businesses with their pest problems for over 90 years. With this breadth of experience, you can see why Terminix is a top choice for many homeowners.
Terminix can help you with all kinds of pest problems for residential and commercial customers. These include roaches, spiders, raccoons, rodents, termites, ants, and opossums. Their service also includes follow-up visits and annual inspections to help keep your home pest-free.
Orkin has been around for over 100 years. It has excellent consumer reviews and qualified exterminators who all complete 160 hours of training.
Orkin takes care of many common pests, such as ants, silverfish, spiders, and cockroaches. Orkin can set up regular follow-up visits. Also, if you have recurring problems or any other immediate pest control needs, you can contact a customer service representative.
Founded in 1925, Rentokil has nearly a century’s worth of experience protecting residents from pests. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of quite a few local pest control providers like J.C. Ehrlich, Presto-X, and Western Exterminator.
Rentokil and its partners control for the following pests: ants, spiders, flies, cockroaches, crickets, wasps, mosquitoes, bed bugs, moths, and bees. Rentokil’s treatments are safe for your pets and children.
Not all pest control providers are the equal in credibility, background, and capability. Vetting providers helps you identify the right choice for your pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control professional:
Look for a pest control company that focuses their business on the pest you have, like bed bugs, termites, roaches, or rodents. The company should provide an overview of how they treat your type of pest.
When choosing a pest control company, look for technicians that hold certifications from respected industry associations, like the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), on top of proper state licensing. The right credentials indicate that the technicians have completed proper training. Also inquire about continuing education policies and total training hours.
Before scheduling an appointment, spend time reading online reviews on sites such as Google or Yelp to verify that the company has a proven track record of providing effective service and positive customer experiences. Also check for complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Inquire about the ongoing training the company’s technicians receive to ensure they stay up to date on current pest control best practices. When you select a provider from our list of Lake Stevens' best pest control, 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 companies that promote “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about humane catch and release methods for larger pests like mice or raccoons nesting nearby. However, natural options may be less effective for serious infestations, and if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need stronger traditional methods. No matter your approach to pest control, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Reliable pest control professionals typically offer service guarantees for recurring plans. These guarantees mean the company will come back and re-treat your home at no cost if there are still pests after the first treatment. One-time services usually don't come with reservice guarantees.
Once you have selected your top exterminators, contact each one and ask questions such as:
Take the time to thoroughly evaluate pest control companies using these questions. This will help you select the right provider to safely and successfully get rid of your pest problem at a fair price.
There are various kinds of pests in Lake Stevens, ranging from harmless nuisances to disease-carrying insects. Our team examined around 10 million posts on social media to determine the pests that pose the most problems in the area.
The best pest control providers are Terminix and Orkin. They help with all common pests, service locations nationwide, and have been in the industry for a long time.
The best way to prevent a pest infestation is getting a pest control company to come to your house once every two or three months. Spraying your property regularly will stop insects and animals from returning.
Pest control chemicals are safe but need to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions or concerns 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. Generally, you should stay away from your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Pest control involves exterminating unwanted insects like termites, rodents, and other unwanted bugs or animals from your property. When you hire a pest control company, a professional will come and inspect your property. Then they will use various methods to remove the pests and stop them from returning, such as chemical or natural sprays, bait, and traps.
In a city like Lake Stevens, where the cost of living is noticeably high compared to other cities, the cost of pest control is most likely a concern. How much pest control costs varies depending on several factors, such as what kind of pests are infesting your home and how bad the infestation is. A single visit can cost between $300 and $500, but a quarterly treatment plan is generally cheaper — around $100 to $300 a visit.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should seek pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’d just like preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional come spray your house is in the spring before nest and colony numbers get too high in the summer. But it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or any other season and see effective results.
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