How to choose a pest control company
The best pest control company is licensed, insured, and transparent about price and method. Look for a written estimate, a re-treatment warranty, and clear answers to your questions, then compare a couple of local options before you book. Get Pest Brief matches you with vetted local companies for free, so you can compare with confidence.
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What should you check before you hire?
- State license. Pesticide application is licensed at the state level - ask for the number.
- Insurance. Liability cover protects your property if something goes wrong.
- Written estimate. A clear scope and price, before any work begins.
- Warranty. Free re-treatment if the pests come back within a set window.
- Clear methods. They can tell you what they’ll use and how to prepare.
What questions should you ask?
- Are you licensed and insured in my state?
- What does the treatment include, and are follow-ups covered?
- How do you price - per visit, per plan, or per pest?
- What products will you use, and how should I prepare my home?
What red flags should you avoid?
- No written estimate, or pressure to pay in full up front.
- No license number or proof of insurance.
- Promises that sound too good to be true, with nothing in writing.
