Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated April 2024
Similar to any other city, homeowners in Riverside often see a decent amount of pests in their home. Scheduling routine pest control with a good company can reduce your encounters with these pests later on.
There are many great exterminator options, so the Today's Homeowner team has done the research and compiled a list of some of the best pest control companies in Riverside to help you make the right decision. Keep reading to learn more about each exterminator.
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspections
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Educational web content
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Transparent pricing
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Educational web content
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Lack of hidden fees
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Reviews praise customer service
Offerings of preventative treatments
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Commitment to customer education
Lack of hidden fees
Free inspection policy
Reviews praise customer service
Services Offered
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Transparent pricing
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Consistently high customer service reviews
Helpful homeowner content on its website
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest control companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
When ranking these pest control providers, we compared several factors such as coverage, industry experience, customer service, types of pest control treatments offered, and more.
Here’s how the top providers ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in more than 22 countries and has been in business for almost 100 years. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, The Business Journal’s FAST 50, and Triad's Best Exterminator.
Terminix has both one-time extermination services and routine pest control. In addition, every contract comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Terminix’s general pest regimen includes a home inspection and initial treatment, followed by three additional treatments over the course of a year.
Orkin Pest Control’s headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the oldest pest control companies with a expansive network of branches. Due to its large network, Orkin can provide next-day, or sometimes even same-day, service.
Orkin offers an expert property inspection to identify problem pests and areas and develop an appropriate treatment plan. After the first treatment, your Orkin specialist will follow up to make sure the pests haven’t returned. If they have, your local technicians can help.
Rentokil, a business service group, is the world's largest and most widely recognized pest control company, which is comprised of hundreds of brands worldwide. In North America, Rentokil is the parent company of quite a few local pest control providers like J.C. Ehrlich, Western Exterminator, and Presto-X.
Rentokil and its partners take care of the following pests: spiders, wasps, bed bugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, moths, crickets, ants, and bees. Rentokil’s services cover preventative maintenance, treatment, and monitoring for pest infestations.
Not all pest control providers are identical when it comes to reputation, proficiency, and capability. It's important to do your research to determine the right option for your specific pest problem. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a pest control company:
Look for a pest control company that can address the type of pest you have, whether it’s roaches, bed bugs, termites, rodents, or something else. The company should be able to describe how they treat your type of pest.
When choosing a pest control provider, look for technicians that hold certifications from respected industry associations, such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), in addition to proper state licensing. Solid credentials indicate that the technicians have completed adequate training. Also ask about required training hours and continuing education.
Read through reviews on Google, Yelp, and similar sites before scheduling a pest control appointment. Verify for yourself that the company reliably provides effective service and a positive customer experience. Also check for any Better Business Bureau complaints that have been filed. Ask whether technicians receive consistent education on the most cutting-edge pest control treatments. When you choose an exterminator from our list of the top pest control in Riverside, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
If you prefer more natural, eco-friendly pest control solutions, look for companies that have "green" accreditations. If you’re dealing with larger pests, such as mice or other rodents coming inside, you can also inquire about humane catch and release. Keep in mind that natural pest control options may be less effective. You may need to consider the traditional route for a more serious infestation. Whether you choose eco-friendly or traditional options, all pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Quality pest control professionals typically offer service guarantees for recurring plans. The guarantees mean the provider will make another visit and re-treat for free if your home still has pests following the initial visit. One-time treatments don't typically include reservice guarantees.
Once you have compiled a list of a few top-rated pest management providers, have conversations with each one and be prepared to ask these types of questions:
Take the time to thoroughly review pest control providers using these questions. This will help you choose the right provider to safely and successfully get rid of your pest problem at a fair price.
Riverside is home to a number of pests, from insects to wildlife. We studied around 10 million online conversations to identify the pests that were causing the most trouble for residents.
The top pest control providers are Orkin and Terminix. They can treat all common pests, have locations nationwide, and have been in business for decades.
Hiring a pest control company and getting a professional to spray your property routinely is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your home.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. Even so, they have to be handled by a professional exterminator to make sure they’re used properly and safely. After your house has been sprayed, the exterminator will recommend staying away from your home for a certain amount of time. This is generally 2 to 4 hours, but can be as much as 24 hours.
Many Riverside homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 a visit. To find out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several providers for an estimate.
If you already have a serious pest infestation, you should seek pest control as soon as possible. However, if you’d just like preventative pest control, the best time of year to have a professional spray your house is in the spring before colony numbers get too high in the hotter part of the year. However, it’s never too late for pest control. You can still spray in the summer or any other season and see effective results.
