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What to Know When Hiring an Exterminator - Exterminator Monmouth
If you've already tried the expensive store-bought products to no avail or the traps you've set aren't working - Call a professional.
What to Know When Hiring an Exterminator
If you’ve already tried the expensive store-bought products to no avail or the traps you’ve set up around the house aren’t working, it’s time to call in a professional exterminator. However, not all are created equal. Here are some tips to make sure you hire the right exterminator for the job.
Ask about cost: Price tag is a major consideration but it’s not everything. Make sure your estimate includes all hidden charges that you may have to pay. Call around and compare prices as well as which services are included. Costs vary by type of pest and treatment protocol. For instance, if you have ants, it’s necessary to just spray the perimeter of the house and landscape. However, if fleas are the problem, the whole property, floors and under the sub-floors will have to be sprayed.
Look into the company: Is the professional licensed, bonded, and insured? This will back up the quality of their work and ensure that warranties kick in if the pests end up coming back later. You want to be protected when the exterminator is on your property, and this will put your mind at ease.
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Look for targeted experience: Choose someone who has dealt extensively with your type of pest before, bringing the right state of the art tools and know-how to eliminate the problem fast. A professional can solve the problem quickly to prevent further costly damage from occurring. Each day, termites, mice and squirrels trapped in your house can cause a multitude of damage to your wiring, insulation, woodwork, food, walls and much more. Don’t waste time trying to get rid of them on your own.
Ask for recommendations: There are many review sites out there, such as Thumbtack and Yelp. Read up on reviews, go on social media, and ask your friends and family for recommendations.
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Inquire about the chemicals: Exterminators usually must use some type of chemical to successfully eliminate a pest problem. Know in advance which precautions to take to keep your children and pets safe during and after treatment. Do you have to vacate the premises? A good exterminator will outline procedures beforehand.
Ask about clean-up: A good exterminator will clean up after the job. This entails picking up rodent and other droppings as well as sweeping up bits of insulation, wood chips and more left behind by the pests. Make sure the exterminator you choose offers clean-up. Not all do.
Learn about repeat visits: Sometimes it takes just one treatment to rid your home of pests. Other times, it takes a few. Your exterminator may also offer preventive services needed periodically throughout the year. Find out the schedule so you can better plan your budget.
Cavanaugh’s Professional Termite and Pest Services can provide you with an estimate and answer your questions. Contact us today in one of our three locations: Flanders at 973-584-2552, in Somerville at 908-730-6565, or in Freehold at 800-362-2282
