Checking an Illinois Pest Control License
In Illinois, structural pest control is regulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A few questions before treatment help you choose with confidence.
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Businesses that perform structural pest control in Illinois, and the technicians who apply products, are licensed through the Department of Public Health's Structural Pest Control program. Ask for the company's license details.
Insurance
Ask whether the company carries liability insurance, which protects you if something is damaged during treatment.
What will be used
Ask which products will be applied, where and why, and what precautions to take for children, pets, fish tanks and gardens.
Written plans
For ongoing service, termites or bed bugs, ask for a written plan that covers the treatment, follow-up visits, any guarantee and what happens if pests return.
Red flags
Pressure to sign a long contract on the spot, vague answers about products, or a price that changes once treatment has started.
Ready to start?
Tell us what you're seeing and a local company will get in touch. Send a request and a pest control company will get in touch.
Ask about the technician
Ask who will do the work and whether they are a licensed technician or working under one. Experienced technicians explain what they've found, show you the signs and answer questions about safety and prevention without rushing you.
Keep the paperwork
Keep service reports, product lists and any guarantee. They help if pests return, if you sell the home, or if you rent the property and need to show a landlord or tenant what was done.
Compare a few quotes
For larger jobs like termites or bed bugs, it's reasonable to get two or three quotes. Compare what each covers, including follow-up visits and any guarantee, rather than only the price.
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Mice, ants, spiders, bed bugs and the bugs that move in every fall. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll pass it straight to a pest control company, who will call you to go over the problem and give you a quote.
- Homes, rentals and small businesses
- Rockford and every nearby town
- Get a quote before any treatment
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