If you have household pests at your house and want to get rid of these nuisances, hiring a professional pest control service provider is the safest and best option. These professionals have the training, expertise, and license to carry out pest control operations, especially using noxious chemicals often required to carry out pest control effectively.

But not all pest control companies are right for your particular pest problem.  Here are a few pro tips to help you choose the right pest control service provider.

• Ask for recommendations

Ask for recommendations from your friends and family about pest control services they have already used in the past. Try to talk to at least three service providers and consider their pest control methods and customer service policy.

•  Type of Insurance they provide

Before going for pest control for pests like termites, they can damage the structure of your home. So it is very important to know the types of insurance and guarantees your pest control service provider will provide against any damage.

Take a note that the professional pest control service provider must carry both worker’s compensation insurance as well as general liability insurance.

• Check licenses

Try to Google to understand the licensing requirements in your state, and talk to your service provider to make sure that he is covered. Don’t trust their word, but verify their licenses personally.

• Ask the service provider to inspect the site

Ask the professionals to inspect the site and provide you an identification of the pest and diagnosis of the problem.  Also, ask their work plan to control the pest and complete information about the safety and any precautions you need to take.

• Review the solutions

Ask for complete details about the type of chemicals and pesticides they are going to apply and where. Make sure to avoid any chemical spray which may cause contamination of water. Also try to avoid monthly or quarterly chemical sprays, as the pest may or may not be present at the time of application.

However, treatments like baiting for termites may require regular refilling of the bait stations. It is always better to consider long-term solutions for pest control such as IPM (Integrated Pest Management). It includes pest management strategies like installing screens on windows, or when or how you water your backyard.

So, before going for pest control, make sure that the pest control process covers proper treatment and control of the pests you are dealing with.

• Ask for contract

Now it’s time to ask for a written contract with all the details like the identified pest problem, the reasons for choosing the type of treatment, the application techniques they are going to apply, the treatment plan, and the price they are going to charge.

Don’t forget to check any possible exclusions.

• Avoid the pressure and decide wisely

It is very important to back away from a deal if the service provider appears over-enthusiastic to lock the deal or if asks for payment upfront. Ask for some time to re-think the offer and to provide written information to confirm the terms of the offer.  This will help you to shop around and compare prices and terms with other pest control service providers. Get all the details before you sign and make an informed decision.

Closing words

The best pest control service provider will always provide you with complete detailed information about the procedure they are going to adopt for pest control. you ask for.

So it is very important to collect all the mentioned information, before hiring a pest control service provider to safeguard your property and protect against liability.