Pest and termite control for offices, retail, food businesses and apartments. Use these questions on every call so the answers are comparable.
The Questions
- Do you take commercial work, and do you service buildings like ours?
- Can you send a certificate of insurance naming us as additional insured?
- Is the applicator licensed by the state pesticide agency?
- Do you use integrated pest management, and what will you find and fix first?
- Will you keep a service log that satisfies our health inspector or auditor?
- What products do you use, and may we have the labels and safety data sheets?
- How often will you visit, and what happens between visits?
- Is a re-treatment included if the problem returns?
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Tips From Common Practice
- Seal gaps and fix moisture first; treatment alone rarely holds.
- Food businesses should keep the service log with their inspection records.
How Often to Schedule
Facilities usually schedule pest control companies monthly or quarterly, depending on the building. Your lease, insurer, local code and equipment manuals can require more, so check them first and add the dates to your preventive maintenance schedule.
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