If you find your home under attack from pests, then you’ve come to the right place: dealing with unwanted varmints is our specialty. Naturally, our first recommendation for any pest problem is to contact a professional pest control company. But how do you select the right exterminator? What separates the good ones from the not-so-good ones? Read on to find out:
If you had a question about literally anything, where would you look for the answer? You’d search the internet, probably via Google. Well, why not use the same tactic for this situation? All you have to do is enter your search terms (such as “pest control company”) and add “Bakersfield, CA” to the string. You’ll be instantly presented with several local results, right at the top of the page. It’s incredibly useful and very quick – much easier than using the outdated yellow pages.
Once you’ve found a few promising companies, take a moment to Google each one individually. What does the company website look like? A professional, modern website usually indicates a strong company that values its image. An outdated website (or worse, a nonexistent one) is probably a bad sign.
You can also search the web for online reviews, although there won’t be one centralized site for all of them. Additionally, we recommend that online reviews be only a small part of your evaluation: usually, it’s disgruntled customers that feel more inclined to review a business.
Serious pest infestations are large and well-entrenched, which means follow-up visits are usually necessary. However, before scheduling such visits, ask about the cost and how many follow-ups will be necessary – because additional visits means additional cost.
You should also inquire about any guarantees the company provides, in case this treatment doesn’t work out. Will they come back free of charge if the pests return, or will you be on the hook for it? You need to discuss these things beforehand, to prevent paying through the nose later.