Hiring a Licensed Pest Control Company in California
In California, structural pest control is a licensed profession. Checking a company before treatment protects your home and family.
Request pest controlWho licenses them
The Structural Pest Control Board licenses structural pest control companies and the operators and field representatives who work for them.
Branches
Licences are issued by branch: general pests such as ants and roaches, and wood-destroying organisms such as termites, among others.
Check a licence
Use the board's online licence lookup to confirm the company and technician are licensed and see any actions.
Ask about products
Ask what products will be used, where, and how long to keep people and pets away.
Written agreements
Get a written service agreement describing what's covered, how often, the price and any guarantee.
Termite reports
Wood-destroying organism inspections produce reports that are often used in home sales.
Red flags
No licence number, pressure tactics or claims of guaranteed results without inspection.
Get started
Send a request and a pest control professional will get in touch.
Questions to ask
What pest do you think this is, and why? What will you treat, and with what? How many visits will it take? What do I need to do to prepare? What happens if the pests come back?
Notices and labels
Pesticides must be applied according to their labels. A licensed company should tell you what was applied and leave a notice or record of treatment.
Cancelling service
Before signing up for ongoing service, ask how to cancel, whether there's a minimum term, and whether the price can change.
Insurance
Ask whether the company carries liability insurance in case of damage to your property during treatment.
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