Pest control in the US is a multi-billion dollar industry. The business of keeping our homes and workplaces free of irritating and dangerous critters is, well, big business. And as with all delicate tasks, it’s usually better to get a professional to handle this kind of stuff for you instead of doing it yourself.

But how do you know which pro to choose?

Wonder no longer. We’re here to give you our top 5 factors that you need to think about when hiring pest control professionals. Sit down, strap in, and bug out.

1. Experience Beats Everything

Let’s say you’re looking for mosquito pest control. Your beautiful home has, for whatever reason, become home to a whole host bloodsucking pests and you need someone to deal with them. What are you looking for?

If it isn’t obvious, what you’re looking for is a licensed pest control provider with experience dealing with mosquitos. Read testimonials and browse through their site to make sure they know what they’re doing. Also, if they work mainly in your local area, chances are they have experience with your local pests.

2. Shop Around a Little

So you found a great pest control expert with experience with mosquitos. Great! Now find another one, then one more after that.

Why? Because it’s good to be able to compare quotes. If one provider says it’ll take a week and cost $1000, and the other says 4 days and $700, you’ll be real glad you found that second one.

3. Check Out the Better Business Bureau

Another great tip is to check the Better Business Bureau and see if your potential provider has any complaints lodged against them. This is, in fact, a great tip for all companies, not just pest control. Still, it’s better to learn about the black marks against your provider’s name before you let them into your home!

4. Find Out If Damaged Items Will Be Replaced

Plenty of pests damage your home. Termites, for instance, will chew up all the wood they can get their teeth on. Find out if your selected provider will be replacing that kind of damage or if you’ll need to find another contractor.

5. References Matter

If at all possible, getting references for the licensed pest control provider that you’ve selected is pretty much the best way to pick one you’ll be satisfied with. If you have friends or family that have hired a pest control expert in the recent past, seek them out and ask if they were satisfied. There’s no better, or surer, testimonial than a loved one’s word!

Hiring Pest Control Professionals Shouldn’t Be Hard

So there you go, our handy-dandy guide to hiring pest control professionals that will suit you. Whether mosquitos, rats, mice, or any other kind of four-legged fiend or creepy-crawly, we hope we’ve helped you select a provider that will solve your problem satisfactorily.

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