How to Request Pest Control Services
- 1). Go through the home and document the exact nature of your pest infestation. If you have a rat infestation, for example, go through your home and document the number of rats you've seen, where you've seen them, the frequency at which you see them and where you have found droppings. If you have termites or other insects, document the exact areas where you have found them.
- 2). Use a site like Pest World or Find a Pest Control Pro to locate the contact information for a pest control service in your area. Call the service and request an estimate. Specify that you want an estimate prior to any actual work being done.
- 3). Give the pest control professional the information you compiled in Step 1. This will give him an idea of the exact nature of your problem as he prepares your estimate. Agree to a price prior to having any work done. If you don't, the company could decide that the job constituted an "emergency situation" or use some other justification to raise the price after work has been completed.
- 4). Read and sign your service contract. Be sure to read every piece of the contract before signing. The contract will detail the nature of the work to be done, the price, a breakdown of the costs and any guarantee that the service may offer you. Once you sign your service contract, the pest control professional can begin work on clearing your home of the infestation.
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