subject: Tips For Hiring A Pest Control Company In Florida [print this page] Living in Florida is a delightful experience with the beautiful landscape and the perfect blend of nature and sun. Florida is also a sanctuary filled with birds and wildlife. However, if there is one thing which can become a nuisance quite rapidly, itis the invasion of your home by pests. Read on to learn about how you can find and hire the most suitable pest control company in Florida.
Florida has hundreds of pest control companies offering their services to residents. That is why it can be a confusing decision when you have to pick one of the many claiming to be the best in the industry. You may feel pressured to make a quick decision because of the pests in your home, but the key to finding the right company in not to rush and to judge the different companies on the basis of essential requirements.
The first option is to interview the pest management company andto askthem essential questions over the phone. They may be entering yourhome and unnecessarilyspraying pesticides in your home, therefore, it is your right to ask questions about the company history and their services. To start with, ask the companies about their membership in any recognized state, local or national association. It is important to have a membership when you are part of the pest controlindustry.
Associations evaluate their members ethical business practices and pest management protocols. Some of the key associations that you can look for are the Better Business Bureau (BBB), QualityPro, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and State Pest Management Associations, such as Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA). Being a member of any of the mentioned associations would clearly define that the company works under fair practices and uses premium methods to tackle all of their clients' pest problems.
If they are part of these associations, the next question you must ask them are about their services. Find out the type of sprays that they use and about their integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Also, they should provide you with most of the following procedures:
- The company should inspect your place before giving you a quote for the project.
- They should be transparent with their services. Let you know what they have found following the inspection, what metods they will be using and other preventative measures that should be used.
- Not all pest infestationsare the same. Because of this, they should adjust their treatment based on their findings during the inspection.
- They should provide you with a written inspection report.
- They should be able to help you with your pest problem quickly and efficiently. If possible, they should be able to inspect your problem within 24 hours.
- If the company makes an appointment with you, they should be on time.
- Lastly, they should have a friendly and professional staff.
Whether you are calling a company to treat Florida ants, bees or rats, make sure their pest control team arrives at your door on time and ready to take care of the problem at hand.
