Many household pests can be controlled by
ensuring your home and surrounds are clean and tidy, removing and incentive for
pests to invade as they require food, moisture and shelter, but some will
arrive and invade your property regardless of what you do. Having a good termite
barrier on Gold Coast and regular follow up inspections will not only
ensure your home is termite free, but the inspections are so through they will
identify any other pests that are present.
Choosing the best pest control company is
not always straight forward so these top five tips will help in making the
right choice:
1. Reputation and web
presents
It goes without saying that most of us want
both quality and good value, so care needs to be taken and it pays to do your
homework when selecting a pest control company. A simple Google search will
give a list of companies in your area of the Gold Coast
If they don’t have a good web presence,
it’s unlikely they are very professional or competent. You can check their online reviews and
customer reports and references
2. Quality and value
Competition is fierce and there will not be
a large variation in prices, but be weary of companies who offer a bargain deal
or a package such as garden or tree clearing. Pest control is a specialised
industry and the technicians who eradicated pests are highly qualified and
experienced, so only concentrate on pest control
3. Do they offer free
estimates
The top pest control and termite treatment
companies on The Gold Coast will offer a free estimate so get several estimates
to gauge the right price
4. Ask relevant questions
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Find out how many years they
have been in your area
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Ask about the qualifications of
the person doing the inspection, removing any pests or applying any chemicals.
Are they certified, registered and or licenced
·
Ask about the type and toxicity
of any chemical being used
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Do they offer a warranty or
guarantee and if so for how long
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Are they covered by the
relevant insurances and can you see an insurance certification?
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Are they able to provide a list
of contactable references?
A reputable and reliable pest control
companies will easily be able to show you their credentials as well as relevant
information about the methods and chemicals they use as well as any precautions
they or you need to take
5. Ask Around
Talk with friends, neighbors and others who live in your area, including local building and supply companies or real estate agents, you will quickly find out if a company has a good reputation or should be avoided.
Finding a good pest control company and one
that is able to provide a good termite
treatment on Gold Coast is a matter of taking time to check different local
companies and their reputation through friends, local residents, online reviews
and local searches.
