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- 1. 11/4/2016 Don't Get Stung by These Pest Control Scams | Angies List https://www.angieslist.com/articles/dontgetstungthesepestcontrolscams.htm 1/9 Here are four of the most common pest control scams and how to spot them. Pest control (https://www.angieslist.com/household- pest-control/) is sometimes a necessity. March 3, 2016 By Doug Bonderud, Angie's List Contributor Don't Get Stung by These Pest Control Scams Local Offers Avenel, Nj (Change) $155 Chimney Sweep and Safety Inspection (https://member.angieslist. com/member/offers/4414 49) American Chimney Service $99 Garage Door Tune- Up and Roller Replacement (https://member.angieslist. com/member/offers/5466 75) All Door & Garage, Inc. House (/home-improvement/) Auto (/auto/) Health (/health/) Pets (/pets/) Services (/services/) (https://member.angieslist.com/deals/search) Shop Now SHARES (/)oin.angieslist.com/welcome/) How It Works (/howitworks.htm) Sign In (https://member.angieslist.com/) FAQ (http://support.angieslist.com/app/answers/list) In the Press (/inthepress.htm) Solution Center (/articles/) Shop Offers (https://member.angieslist.com/deals/search) Business Owners (http://www.angieslistbusinesscenter.com
- 2. 11/4/2016 Don't Get Stung by These Pest Control Scams | Angies List https://www.angieslist.com/articles/dontgetstungthesepestcontrolscams.htm 2/9 (https://www. angieslist.co m/articles/be d-bug- infestation- risks- pesticides- and- insecticides.h tm) Bed Bug Infestation: Risks from Pesticides and Insecticides (/articles/bed-bug-infestation- risks-pesticides-and- insecticides.htm) Getting rid of a bed bug infestation can become costly, but it doesn't have to pose a risk to your health. Serious bed bug or termite infestations aren't something you should tackle on your own with retail products because they treat only the symptom (visible pests) rather than the cause (hive or nest). To remove pests in your home completely, professional help is often the best choice, but unfortunately the market is filled with pest control scams. Here are four of the most popular rip-off schemes and how to spot them. Related Article The "licensed" company scam This one is tough to spot at first glance. You call a company — a reputable one, at that — and they send out a licensed technician. Every state has its own laws concerning pest control, but most require companies to certify any employee who sprays pesticide in a home. You take a look at the employee's license (https://www.angieslist.com/articles/angie%E2%80% 99s-list-license-check.htm), agree to the estimate and everything seems legit. When your appointment time rolls around, a different technician (https://w ww.angie slist.com/ articles/3 tips selecting perfect grout.htm ) (https://w ww.angie $89 for a 20-Point Air- Conditionin g Tune-Up (https://member.angieslist. com/member/offers/7059 41) Service Professionals Inc $1,699.00 for a Ductless Mitsubishi AC/Heat... (https://member.angieslist. com/member/offers/6830 59) Stay Cool Air Conditioning And Heating LLC $279 Interior Painter for a Day (8 Hours) (https://member.angieslist. com/member/offers/6988 23) A Condo LLC Popular 3 Tips on Selecting the Perfect Grout (/articles/3-tips- selecting-perfect- grout.htm) Apartment Decorating Ideas for an Unattractiv We've Done the Research — Join to read ra
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- 4. 11/4/2016 Don't Get Stung by These Pest Control Scams | Angies List https://www.angieslist.com/articles/dontgetstungthesepestcontrolscams.htm 4/9 While most states have laws against these type of self-renew contracts, it's easy to feel pressured into signing something long-term, especially if it means better pest control. The truth is, however, that you should need only a single pesticide application to control most infestations. If there's a reason a second round is required, your pest control expert should be able to explain why and should never pressure you into signing anything. The bed bug box scam Bed bugs (https://www.angieslist.com/pest- control/bedbugs.htm)are a hot topic because they're on the upswing in many major cities. This pest control scam takes advantage of your fear when you discover you have bed bugs and want to get rid of them immediately. The pest pro tells you he's going to "heat kill" the bugs, which comes from a University of Virginia study showing that bed bugs and their eggs die when exposed to extreme heat. 140 degrees Fahrenheit or more maintained over several hours will kill all bed bug nests in your home. A pest control scammer, however, tells you he can accomplish this by raising your home to this temperature using portable heaters. The problem? That he won't be able to keep your entire house this hot for long enough, and the bugs will simply migrate to cooler areas, such as the basement. When your contractor leaves, the bugs will come back, and you'll put in another call for service. Hiring a pro paint a 2100 square foot house on the exterior? Read 33 Answers (http://answers.angieslist.co m/Howtypicallycostpaint 2100squarefoothouse exteriorq32433.aspx) We've Done the Research — Join to read ra
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