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Selecting a Pest Control Professional
- Ask for a copy of the pest management professional's
state license or certification. Look at the license
to make sure that it is not expired. Consumers may
contact the Texas Structural Pest Control Board (http://www.spcbtx.org/)
to confirm license authenticity or inquire if complaints
have been filed against the company.
- The company's business license number must be displayed
prominently on the vehicle on each front fender or
door panel in two inch letters that contrast with the
vehicle color.
- Current TSPCB licenses may be checked here: http://www.spcbtx.org/license/lic_search.htm
- Ask for references of other clientele and follow
up by checking with the references.
- Ask for copies of product labels or Material Safety
Data Sheets. Pest management professionals use products
that are registered and approved by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
- Membership in a pest control association. Membership
in the Texas Pest Control Association tells that a
company has an established place of business as well
as access to technical literature.
- Some pest management professionals are college graduates
with a degree in entomology. Others may be a board
certified entomologist (BCE) through the Entomological
Society of America.
- Get several quotes on service before making a decision.
Remember, buy from a company that will provide good,
quality service; do not base your decision on price
only. Inspection is a key factor in solving pest problems,
and this consumes man hours, so price may be higher
for these types of companies. Bargain prices should
be carefully considered to see if the service will
provide what you require and the service will be a
bargain in the long run.
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