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Common pest control scams you should avoid

Posted on 19 September 2017 by Gavin D (0)

At some point in life, you may have some unwanted guests in your home that you need to exterminate. When pests invade your home, you will need to take care of the problem as quick as possible. Handling pest infestations yourself will only get rid of the visible pests but not the cause. You will need to hire a pest control service to help exterminate the pests. However, the market has many pest control scams which you need to know and avoid so as not to have regrets. Here are common red flags you should check to avoid scammers when getting a Pest Control Ipswich service.

Free inspection scam

While free inspections may sound well-intended, they may turn out into a big ordeal. The scammers may come to your home and request to offer you a free inspection, and they will point out problems in your home. Such technicians at times carry with them some few dead bugs which they as proof that the problem exists in your home. Always be cautious about such people and get a second opinion before you can buy into their idea.

Permanent contract scam

After completing your job, the pest control pro may claim that a single application of pesticide won’t be able to get rid of the pests. He may say that you need to sign a long contract for a complete extermination to be done. Do not sign any long-term contract with for pest control work.

Bed bug box scam

Bed bugs are one of the notorious pests that keep increasing in trend. No one wishes to have them in their house. A pest control scammer uses this fear when you find these bugs and want to exterminate them immediately. Research says that when bed bugs and their eggs get exposed to extreme heat (over 140 degrees) for several hours, they die. The scammer may claim to be able to kill them using a portable heater. The truth is that the bed bugs will just move to the cooler areas of your home and return after the contractor leaves.

Unclear pricing scam

A pest control company should be able to give you a clear written estimate for their services. If the company fails to give you the pricing for the service you request, you need to avoid them. When you allow them to do the service, they will do unwanted services in your home and charge you heavily. For instance, you could have asked them to get rid of your bugs, yet they sneak into rodent and ant control which you never asked. Have a clear estimate for the service you request before the work begins and never pay for the service you didn’t ask.

The “licensed” technician scam

Pest control companies work with chemicals that can harm humans. They, therefore, need proper certification and training if they should deal with pesticides. At times, pest control companies send a licensed technician with a valid license to evaluate the extent of the problem and then send another technician without a license to do the actual work. Ensure you ask for a license before you allow a technician to spray pesticides in your home.

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