Is your company licensed, insured, and bonded?

Pest control companies must be licensed, insured, and bonded like any other trade in the US. Illegal pest control businesses are more common than you think, and you must make sure your chosen company is doing legal stuff.

In most states, licensing requires that pest control agencies carry insurance and employ state-certified professionals who’ve passed a written examination.

So, before you hire a pest control pro, ask for their name and license number, and you can use this information to check their legitimacy via state websites like California’s DCA license search and Florida’s pest control database.

It’s important to verify that their license is valid in your state and county of residence. Different municipalities and states may have different qualification requirements for pest control operations, and you want to ensure the company is working legally in your area.

Unlicensed pest control companies aren’t just a danger to you but also to their workers and the environment, as they aren’t guaranteed to insure and protect the work itself. Chances are also that they use unregulated pesticides, which can put your family at risk.

In other words, if you need to hire a pest control pro, keep in mind that you need a service that you can rely on to do the job safely, correctly, and ethically. This is only certain if they are licensed, insured, and bonded.