Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Oak Harbor's common pests are not only a nightmare, many can also spread disease, damage your property and harm you. Homeowners who have a preventative pest control plan in place can avoid encounters with these uninvited guests. Luckily, pest control companies can help you with this.
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 Oak Harbor 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:
We've narrowed down the best pest control experts to help you find the right provider for you. We considered costs, pest control treatments offered, contracts, state availability, customer reviews, and more.
This is how they ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in over 22 countries and has been in business for about 100 years. The company provides state-of-the-art pest control treatments that are safe for your family and pets.
Terminix can help you with all kinds of pest issues for homeowners and business owners. These include termites, rodents, roaches, opossums, spiders, raccoons, and ants. Their service also comes with follow-up visits and annual inspections to help keep your home pest-free.
Started in 1901 by a rat poison salesman named Otto, the Orkin brand has evolved into one of the most trustworthy in the pest control industry. Because of its vast network, Orkin can provide same-day or next-day service.
Orkin handles many common pests, including silverfish, ants, cockroaches, and spiders. After the first visit, your technician will follow up regularly to ensure that the pests have not returned. If they have, your local technicians can help
Rentokil is a well-known name in pest control, with branches across the world and almost a century of experience in the industry. Rentokil is the parent company of several North American pest control providers like Western Exterminator, J.C. Ehrlich, and Presto-X, which can provide individual services.
Rentokil can protect your home from the common pests in Oak Harbor, including bed bugs, cockroaches, crickets, mosquitoes, flies, bees, wasps, ants, spiders, and moths. After the initial inspection and treatment of your home, a technician will treat your property every four months.
Pest control services aren't all identical when it comes to reputation, qualifications, and effectiveness. It’s important to research services to find the right one for your specific circumstance. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control company:
Choose a pest control company that can effectively address your specific problem, whether it's termites, bed bugs, roaches, rodents, or something else. The company should provide detailed explanations of its expertise with your specific pest.
Look for pest control companies that employ technicians with certifications in pest control methods from reputable industry associations, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to state licensing. Possessing the proper credentials indicates that the technicians have received adequate training. Also ask about ongoing educational requirements.
Take some time to read online reviews on Google and Yelp before committing to a pest control provider. 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 ongoing regular training to stay current on the most recent pest control methods. When you choose a provider from our list of Oak Harbor's 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 services that use “green” accredited solutions. You can also ask about trapping options that don't harm 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. No matter your approach to pest control, any 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 for free if there are still pests after the first treatment. One-time services usually don't come with reservice guarantees.
Once you have reduced your options to your top pest management companies, reach out to each one to ask questions such as:
Analyze potential pest control companies based on their answers to these questions. This will allow you to select the best provider to effectively solve your pest problem at a reasonable cost.
A variety of pests like to find their way into Oak Harbor homes. Some are relatively harmless, but others can damage your home and carry diseases. All of them can give homeowners anxiety. For an idea of the most prevalent pests in the city, we examined the pests talked about in around 10 million posts on social media.
The best pest control companies are Terminix and Orkin. They help with all common pests, service locations nationwide, and have been in business for decades.
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. Regularly spraying your property will stop insects and animals from coming back.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. That being said, they have to be handled by a trained exterminator to ensure they’re used safely, which is especially important if you have young children. After your house has been sprayed, your exterminator will recommend staying out of your home for a certain period of time. This is generally 2 to 4 hours, but can be a maximum of 24 hours.
There are some pests you can handle yourself. For example, if you see some ants or a rogue wasp, chances are you can get rid of it on your own. But some infestations warrant calling the professionals. If you have a large infestation, you aren’t sure what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company, especially if you have young children.
In a town like Oak Harbor, where the cost of living is high compared to other cities, the cost of pest control is most likely a concern. How much pest control costs depends on several factors, including what type 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 if needed. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments over the course of the first three to six months.
