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Pest control in the United States

1,646 pest control across the United States, each compared on how fast they respond, their reviews and credential evidence. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to find someone reliable who can come out now.

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What to check when hiring pest control in the United States

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Make sure they identify the pest and find where it is getting in FIRST. A reputable firm explains the problem and the plan and proofs the entry points, not just sprays and leaves.
  • Be wary of contracts that lock you into repeat visits you may not need; ask whether a one-off treatment with a guarantee would solve it before signing up to an ongoing plan.
  • Check they use approved, safe methods and carry insurance. It matters around children, pets, and anywhere food is prepared.
  • Contractor licensing in the US is set by each state (and sometimes the city or county). For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or any major build, confirm the trade is licensed on your state's licensing board before hiring. Unlicensed work where a license is required can void permits and insurance and leave you no recourse.
  • Ask for a lien waiver as you pay each stage: in most US states an unpaid contractor or subcontractor can place a mechanic's lien on your home even if you already paid the main contractor, and a signed waiver is your protection.

How to judge a pest control

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Applying pesticides commercially requires a state structural pest control or pesticide applicator license in every US state: verify the license number with your state department of agriculture.
  • QualityPro accreditation from the NPMA (National Pest Management Association) is an independent mark of training, safety, and background-checked technicians.
  • Confirm the company carries liability insurance, and ask which EPA-registered products they use and how they keep children and pets safe.
  • For termites, ask for a written inspection report (a WDO/WDI report) and a renewable treatment warranty or bond.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • No state applicator license, or a technician who can't name the EPA-registered product they're applying.
  • Door-to-door scare tactics: claiming an 'infestation' they spotted from the street to pressure a same-day contract.
  • Locks you into a long auto-renewing contract with steep cancellation fees and no guarantee.
  • Vague about re-treatment if the pests come back.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What is your state pesticide applicator license number?
  • Are you QualityPro (NPMA) accredited, and are technicians background-checked?
  • Which EPA-registered products will you use, and are they safe around my kids and pets?
  • If the pests return, do you re-treat at no charge, and what does the guarantee cover?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy pest control?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A pest control backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend pest control for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Pest control are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a pest control?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the pest control, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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