Be sure to ask for estimates. Many questions about indoor pest control companies will be answered when you meet them in person. Were they professional in their personal appearance and manner? Did they arrive on time? If not did they let you know ahead of time? What about their vehicle? Was it professional, well marked, and clean? Did they pressure you with sales tactics or were they simply helpful and informative?
One question to ask a pest control service is "How long have you been in business?" More experience is better. Another question is how much training and experience your technician will have? Professional home pest control companies are typically required to provide all licensed technicians with training annually or even more often.
"Are you licensed?" is a reasonable question. Check with your state to verify their answer. You should not do business with any home pest control company that is not 100% legal.
"Are you insured?" Ask for a certificate of insurance, then verify it with the insurance company. Lack of business insurance is a serious matter. Do not do business with any home pest control company that cannot or will not verify their insurance.
"What methods of pest control do you use?" This important question will help you understand how the pest control service will be done. Knowledgeable professionals will explain the importance of removing potential sources of shelter and food from the home. They should also talk about techniques that prevent pests from entering the home.
"What will happen if I get an infestation?" Their first response will be to come in and control the infestation. However, what happens next is even more important? How can they prevent a re-infestation? An appropriate response will include an explanation on how they can break the life cycle of the pest.
Ask friends and neighbors for recommendation. This is the only way to evaluate a company's customer service. These recommendations will also help evaluate the effectiveness of the company's methods and techniques.
Another measure of professionalism is active involvement in pest control industry associations. Does this company belong to professional associations? These associations offer many benefits to their members like educational opportunities. Home pest control companies that don't belong to at least one professional association are suspect.
How do their prices and services compare with other pest control companies? Asking for bids from several pest control companies allows you to compare prices and services. While price is one factor, professional knowledge and customer service may be even more important. - 16035
One question to ask a pest control service is "How long have you been in business?" More experience is better. Another question is how much training and experience your technician will have? Professional home pest control companies are typically required to provide all licensed technicians with training annually or even more often.
"Are you licensed?" is a reasonable question. Check with your state to verify their answer. You should not do business with any home pest control company that is not 100% legal.
"Are you insured?" Ask for a certificate of insurance, then verify it with the insurance company. Lack of business insurance is a serious matter. Do not do business with any home pest control company that cannot or will not verify their insurance.
"What methods of pest control do you use?" This important question will help you understand how the pest control service will be done. Knowledgeable professionals will explain the importance of removing potential sources of shelter and food from the home. They should also talk about techniques that prevent pests from entering the home.
"What will happen if I get an infestation?" Their first response will be to come in and control the infestation. However, what happens next is even more important? How can they prevent a re-infestation? An appropriate response will include an explanation on how they can break the life cycle of the pest.
Ask friends and neighbors for recommendation. This is the only way to evaluate a company's customer service. These recommendations will also help evaluate the effectiveness of the company's methods and techniques.
Another measure of professionalism is active involvement in pest control industry associations. Does this company belong to professional associations? These associations offer many benefits to their members like educational opportunities. Home pest control companies that don't belong to at least one professional association are suspect.
How do their prices and services compare with other pest control companies? Asking for bids from several pest control companies allows you to compare prices and services. While price is one factor, professional knowledge and customer service may be even more important. - 16035
About the Author:
Russ Frank is an expert at home pest control. As the owner and manager of Florida Bug Inspectors, he's been solving home pest control problems in the Tampa Bay area for over 25 years.
