How do we select a competent pest control service?

First of all, many of us as homeowners, renters and landlords can control household pests through a combination of preventive measures, including proper sanitation and good home maintenance practices. However, some pest infestations may be extensive, or a particular pest may be difficult to control, requiring the services of a pest control company.

You should select a company the way you do any other service - Look for Quality and Value. Costs and competency are important. When selecting, cost should not be the only factor that determines the company you pick. It is important to make sure the company you choose is competent. If pesticides are misused, both health and property can be damaged.

• Want to do the job as part of a package deal, such as general home repair or tree trimming or that will give you a special price if treatment is done immediately.

• Don’t have a listed or working telephone number.

• Sell services door-to-door or target the elderly or infirm persons who live alone. CHECK THEIR IDENTIFICATION AND CREDENTIALS!!!

• Arrive unexpectedly and show you insects they have found in your neighbors house as evidence of a neighborhood problem.

• Quote a per-gallon price. Termite control can require several hundred gallons of diluted insecticide.

• Claim to have a secret formula. All pesticide products must be registered. Registered pesticide labels contain a list of active ingredients.

• Try to pressure you into immediately signing a contract by suggesting your house is structurally unsound and may collapse if not treated.

• Claim to have excess material left over from a previous job and offer a reduced price for immediate treatment.

• Claim to be endorsed by any government agency. Government agencies DO NOT endorse any service company or specific pesticide product.

More Points to Consider

Some companies offer service contracts in which structures are routinely treated for a particular pest. Contracts may be necessary in some situations such as warehouses that receive crates often infested with cockroaches.

If pesticides are used. Be aware that these substances are inherently toxic and may cause health problems and/or damage to the environment if used in a manner inconsistent with the label directions.

Good cooperation between you and the company will help eliminate pests, reduce pesticide use and make sure you'll achieve successful treatment.

We are based in Leeds and offer our quality services countrywide and have many clients across the UK. We have always made customer retention our priority, and the strong rapport we have with our clients is key to our success. Know about our local pest control Leeds prices by contacting pest control experts at Apex Environmental Leeds today.