Step-by-Step Guide When Hiring a Pest Control Company
Simple Tasks Usually Forgotten by Property Owners
If your house has been taken over by pests, then it is time you call and hire a pest control service provider that can help you out. You need to keep in mind that although there are a lot of techniques you can use to control the different types of pests running around in your beautiful home, the only sure way you can really get rid of them is by hiring a professional.
However, more often than not, we ask, how does it work? What’s the process? When you’re looking into getting your house or office inspected and treated, there are some things you need to prepare before engaging with a pest control service provider:
Check their website
Let’s say you already have a recommendation from a friend, maybe you saw an advertisement on Facebook or Google, or you just searched on your own online, once you’ve found a company to hire, make sure to check their website. Read about their services, the team, the company values, affiliations and expertise. More often than not, brands and companies live up to how professional their websites and marketing collaterals look.
Review the team and licenses
Of course it is important to engage with a company that is duly registered and certified to provide the services you require. The company you are hiring must be duly licensed with the SEC or DTI and has a valid city business permit. You may also check if they issue official receipt, so you will know that the business is legitimate and can be accountable for any unforeseen issues. No matter what anyone tells you, you need to remember that if you are paying someone to clean up your house of termites, it is crucial that you hire a professional and not an amateur who may end up worsening the whole situation further.
Now, once you’re sure that the company is certified, does the same apply to the people that are working there? Are the technicians well-trained and have completed some kind of training certifications and skills enhancements?
Inquire through their communication channels
It is best to inquire first before engaging. Reach out to your chosen pest control provider thru their official communication channels. In this way you will know how responsive they are, how professional they communicate, and how knowledgeable they are in terms of the technicalities of your pest problem.
Review their terms
Once they send you a quotation, before you sign or approve any service request, you need to read and get through their agreement properly. Make sure to understand the scope of the treatment, the period and the number of sessions they will commit for the service. You may also ask about warranty periods and inclusions not specified in their quotation.
Prepare any required work permits or passes
If the property is within a condominium building, office building, or inside a village, chances are you will need to prepare for a work permit, from the property administration office so the pest control technicians can access your property on the scheduled time. It will be great if you can prepare the requirements beforehand so they won’t waste too much time when blocked by security personnel. If there are COVID-19 protocols in place, you may need to inform the pest control company in advance too.
Present a clean and organized property
Pest control technicians will be looking at a number of things, but one of the often overlooked things that homeowners forget is to ensure that their home is clean and in good order. For one, it makes it easier for inspectors to carry out an inspection. But also consider the fact that having a clean home will make it easy for the pest control specialists to move around and avoid contaminating any parts of your home that must be avoided, especially food, pets and/or human presence.
Keep utilities connected
If you haven’t been living in the home for a while, your utilities may be turned off. Make sure that the utilities are up and running when you have a pest control inspection scheduled to come, as they will need them in order to check every inch and corner of your house that needs treatment.
