What to look for
- A state license for the company and its technicians
- An inspection before any treatment plan
- A plan that names the pests it covers
- Clear answers about products, kids and pets
- A written guarantee for re-treatment between visits
Questions to ask before you hire
- What did you find, and where are they coming from?
- Which pests does this plan cover, and which cost extra?
- How often will you treat, inside and outside?
- Is there a contract, and how do I cancel?
- Will you come back for free if pests return between visits?
Getting and comparing quotes
Ask each company to inspect and give a written plan with the price per visit and per year. Termites, bed bugs, rodents and mosquitoes are often priced separately from a general plan.
Red flags
- Quotes a price without inspecting
- Pressure to sign a long contract on the spot
- Vague answers about what's being applied
- No written guarantee