When you need an exterminator, you want one that provides efficient, effective results. Here are five considerations to help you make the best choice.
1. Hiring a Professional Exterminator in Palm Bay vs. DIY Pest Control
When you need pest control, you have two broad options: hiring a professional exterminator or doing the pest control yourself. If you have a small pest presence and are only concerned about a short-term solution for the immediate situation, you might decide on DIY. That can be a reasonable decision if you don’t mind taking care of any unpleasant aspects (such as removing rodents from traps), although you may need to try various options as you look for one that works. In addition, there are often safety risks involved with the DIY approach.
Professional Palm Bay pest control is better for resolving more significant pest populations and when looking for a long-term solution for your pest problems. It’s also the choice to make when you’d rather hand off the situation to the experts and want both safety and effectiveness. The reality is that professional Palm Bay pest control is often cheaper than DIY techniques because it circumvents the trial-and-error approach. An experienced exterminator in Palm Bay (such as those at Turner) is familiar with Florida pests and is experienced in efficiently dealing with infestations.
2. Research Local Exterminators
When choosing an exterminator, it makes sense to select a local one. Local exterminators are knowledgeable about pests in the area and invested in the local community's well-being. They can also respond and arrive more quickly. Ask friends and family in Palm Bay for recommendations on choosing the right exterminator for your needs. Check their reviews on Google and other review sites and ensure the company has the appropriate credentials.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explains what pest control companies to remove from your list. They include ones without a working phone number, those who pressure you to sign on the dotted line, ones who go door to door with alarming stories about pests in the neighborhood, those that state they have secret formulas, and ones claiming to be personally endorsed by the EPA, Department of Agriculture, or other governmental agency.
We don’t do any of those things. We provide plenty of information about Turner, including organizations we support and how we’re QualityPro Certified. This designation is granted by the National Pest Management Association and awarded to fewer than 3% of pest control providers in the U.S. This distinction allows you to proceed confidently with Turner, knowing that your service provider has proven, time-tested excellence. The QualityPro certification demonstrates our commitment to protecting our customers, people, and the environment and is built upon business operations, environmental stewardship, consumer relations, and technician training principles.
If you’d like more information about our certifications and the Turner difference, just reach out online or call (321) 329-9500.
3. Investigate the Companies: Experience and Techniques
You’ll want to ensure that the exterminator in Palm Bay has experience (and Turner has more than fifty years of experience in serving Florida families like yours). Plus, you’ll want to ensure the Palm Bay pest control company offers the services you need using safe and effective techniques. You can find more information about our:
- Residential pest control services in Palm Bay
- Commercial pest control services in Palm Bay
- Palm Bay Lawn and outdoor services
- Rodent control in Palm Bay
- Palm Bay Termite extermination
- Mosquito control in Palm Bay
- Bed bug extermination in Palm Bay
- TurnerGuard bundles for the most cost-effective Palm Beach pest control
We provide information about the services offered and the techniques used on each of those pages.
4 Eco-Friendly Options
People are increasingly interested in using green pest control methods to care for our environment. If you fall into this category, ask whether a Palm Bay pest control company offers eco-friendly products and services (Turner does). Green pest control uses non-toxic, naturally occurring components that are safe for people, including children and pets. They have a lower environmental impact, too — and, in the long run, eco-friendly, organic pest control may be more effective because pests don’t build up immunities in the way they can with synthetic pest control products.
Connecting tip number four with number one, if you use DIY pest control methods, there’s a good chance that you’re using synthetic chemicals.
Even if you don’t necessarily want green pest control, a company offering this service can indicate that it’s responsive to customer preferences. Not sure which route would be right for you? Contact us online to compare methods, or call us at 321-329-9500.
5. Free Quotes
When comparing Palm Best pest control companies, check if they offer free inspections and estimates. Free quotes allow you to understand the extent of pest populations on your property, their species, and the recommended solution for your problem without worrying about an initial cost.
Here’s how it works at Turner: When you know or suspect you have a pest problem and/or want a long-term solution to keep them out, contact us. We’ll schedule a free home inspection at a time convenient for you, and then an expert exterminator in Palm Bay will perform the inspection. After identifying the type and scope of your pest presence, the exterminator will provide you with a customized plan for your specific situation and an associated quote, answering all your questions.
Then, with your approval, we’ll apply the safe and effective treatments that dovetail with your scenario, addressing your pest problem. Once the immediate situation is under control, we can turn our attention to keeping the pests away so you can enjoy living in a pest-free environment.