How do i pick the right termite company?
QUESTION 5: How do I pick the right termite company? The rule-of-thumb when dealing with contractor and services companies, is to obtain at least three written price quotes before deciding on service. For some states, California included, the pest control industry polices themselves through a board composed of industry and public members. In California, this board is called the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) located in Sacramento, CA. Individuals and companies seeking to do business in California, must be licensed by this board and show evidence of insurance. The requirements for licensing is difficult. One of the services of the SPCB is to maintain a database of consumer complaints against firms contracted to conduct termite work. If undecided on the qualifications of a firm, you can request information from the complaint database. However, this database is only helpful if you know the company name and license number. An additional limitation on the database is that it is only m
