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Pest control is an important sanitation protocol, and it ensures that our homes are free of infestations as well as the diseases that rats, roaches, and other critters carry. With more than 28,000 pest control businesses in the US, how do you choose which one is right for you? Rogers, AR-based Alder Pest Control offers up information in today’s post.
Questions To Ask
As with any service provider that you will bring into your home, your search begins by asking questions. These should include:
- Can you provide verified references?
- Is the technician licensed?
- Is your company licensed, and can you provide proof?
- Which products are you using, and are they safe for my family?
- Is pest control your primary business?
Your pest control company should easily be able to provide contact information or a link to a page with references from people in your hometown. All of their technicians should have a state-issued license, and the company should be licensed for both pest control and business in your state. Don’t be shy about asking to see the labels of each pesticide or insecticide your pest control company will use. If they are using industry-standard products, they’ll have no problem being transparent.
The reason for asking about pest control as a primary business is that you want to steer clear of companies that do this “on the side.” Handling mice, German cockroaches, spiders, termites, ants, and Asian lady beetles/ladybugs, and other household nuisances require specialized training; companies that also offer home repair and tree trimming probably have not put the time into learning the safety protocols that go along with pest control.
Scam Alert
Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous pest control companies, even in Rogers and the surrounding areas. A few red flags to look out for include:
- A non-working phone number
- Selling door to door, specifically those that target the elderly
- Making claims of having a proprietary product – the US EPA and your state’s Agriculture Department require registration and approval of all pesticides
- Offers a discount for using “leftover” chemicals from a previous job
- Make claims of being endorsed by any government agency
- Offer to lower the price after you’ve been given a quote in return for receiving services then and there
Once you have verified that your pest control company is licensed and fully equipped to handle your particular issues, listen to your advisor or technician. They may request that you remove food from the pantry and ask that you, your children, and your pets leave the premises during and immediately after the treatment. Follow their instructions, as this advice is an added layer of protection.
Pest control is crucial whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or a rural area. Nobody wants to live with rats in the ceiling or spiders crawling across the bed at night. But, don’t just choose any company, do your research, and pick the pest control provider that works for you.
Are you looking for safe, affordable, and reliable pest control in Rogers, AR? Give Alder Pest Control a call today at 479-802-0087.