Saturday 5 October 2013

Points To Consider When Hiring A Pest Control Service

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By Dave L. Weglin


When a homeowner first realizes that there is a problem with pests in the home, the best thing to do is consult a professional pest control service. They have the training and equipment needed to effectively put an end to such an issue. Before hiring such a service, it is important to make sure it will do a good job so it is advisable to keep these points in mind.

If possible, it's best to have a company referred by a friend or family member. This provider needs to score high in both the work they perform and in customer service. Selecting a minimum of three companies and then phoning them to ask about their techniques and contract options is the best way to start one's search.

The company should be fully licensed according to the requirements of its jurisdiction. While insurance is not always legally required, it is still a good idea to hire a company which has both worker's compensation and insurance to cover any possible damage which may occur to the client's property.

One should also find out what kind of service the company has a record of providing their customers. This can be accomplished by asking for references, checking online reviews, and looking them up with the Better Business Bureau. There should also be some kind of guarantee for the work done, however most often such agreements also require customers to also do their part in preventing a recurrence.

The first step should involve a representative from the company assessing the property to determine which the type and extent of the pest problem, which approach would be best to remedy it, and how often this is indicated. A price quote should also be given to the client. This representative should discuss all possible treatment options with the customer, explain any risks there may be, and answer questions they might have.

The contract between the customer and the provider should lay out the terms of service, with any specifications such as health concerns being noted. The technique used and its frequency of application, and the fact that it was agreed upon by both parties must be clearly stated as well.

Following the administration of the first treatment, the customers must be sure to follow through on any directions given to them by the pest control service. It is up to them to then assess how effective this approach was in getting rid of the pests. With both the provider and the customer working together, it is possible to prevent such invasions or infestations in the future.




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