When it comes to protecting your home and family from pests, hiring the right pest control company is critical. But how can you tell if a pest control company is legit—especially when someone shows up at your door offering a “limited-time deal”?
Here’s how to make sure you’re choosing a licensed, reputable, and local pest control provider you can trust—like Ready Pest Control, proudly serving your community.
The best way to ensure you’re getting reliable pest control service is by choosing a locally owned and operated company with a strong reputation in your area. At Ready Pest Control, we’re not just another name on a flyer—we’re your neighbors. We know the local pest problems inside and out because we live and work here, too.
Unlike pop-up companies or seasonal sales teams, local businesses have a vested interest in maintaining a positive reputation. We’ve built our business on trust, referrals, and real results—not high-pressure door-to-door sales tactics.
We hear it all the time: someone knocks on your door offering pest control services “at a discount” or claiming they’re “already treating your neighbor’s house.” Sounds convenient, right? But here’s the problem:
Most door-to-door pest control sales reps are not licensed to solicit in your town. If the first thing a solicitor in your town is avoid the laws and rules of your community regarding soliciting, why expect them to be upfront and honest in their sales pitch? The best thing to do to find out if a solicitor is licensed in your town is to call your local police station’s non-emergency line and ask if their company is licensed to solicit in your town.
The solicitors may work for a legitimate company, but the solicitor themselves are often college students from out of state, with no previous pest control experience long-term presence in your community.
Once the sale is made, service quality is inconsistent, and follow-up is rare.
At Ready Pest Control, we’re seeing more of these unsolicited visits—and so are your local law enforcement and city licensing departments. Protect yourself by asking for a business license, local references, and calling your local police non-emergency phone number to find out if their company is licensed to solicit in your area before signing anything.
A legitimate pest control company will always have:
Proper licensing and certification to operate in your state and municipality.
Proof of insurance to protect your home and property.
Positive online reviews from real, local customers.
A clear, written service agreement outlining what’s covered and what’s not.
We encourage you to look us up—Ready Pest Control is fully licensed, insured, and backed by hundreds of happy homeowners who trust us to keep pests out, year-round.
4. Ask the Right Questions Before You Hire
Whether you found a company online or they knocked on your door, don’t hesitate to ask:
How long have you been in business in this area?
Are you licensed to operate and solicit in my city?
Can you provide references or reviews from local customers?
What does your service guarantee include?
A reputable company will be happy to provide answers—and transparency.
We’re not strangers with a sales pitch. We’re locally owned, fully licensed, and committed to customer satisfaction. We’re here when you need us—no high-pressure sales, no shady contracts, just proven pest control that works.
📞 Contact Ready Pest Control for a free quote or inspection. We’re ready when you are.
