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Ask friends
and neighbors to recommend pest  control companies
they have used successfully and how satisfied they
were with the service.
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Be wary
of the operator who comes to your home uninvited
and offers to give your house a free inspection
for pests. He or she may try to scare you into authorizing
immediate and costly treatments.
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If a sizable
amount of money is involved, get bids from several
pest control firms.
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Don’t rush
a decision. Since you are paying for professional
knowledge, look for someone whose judgment you can
trust.
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Before signing
a contract, be sure to fully understand the nature
of the pest to be exterminated, the extent of the
infestation, and the work necessary to solve the
problem.
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Find out
if the pest control company has liability insurance
to cover any damages to your house.
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Choose a
pest professional that is a part of a local or state
pest management association, such as the National
Pest Management Association. These pest professionals
have taken the next step in education and training.
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If a guarantee
is given, know what it covers, how long it lasts,
what you must do to keep it in force, and what kind
of continuing control, prevention and management
are necessary.
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Buy value,
not price. Beware of bargains that sound too good
to be true.
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A federal
law requires commercial applicators of “restricted
use” pest control products to be certified. The
certification program is left up to the state. Homeowners
can call the certifying state agencies for information.
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