Avoid Pest Control Scams in Keeler
Pest control scams target homeowners and businesses in small towns like Keeler, promising quick fixes but leaving you with bigger problems. Listen up—like I'm telling family: spot these red flags, verify everything, and stick to trustworthy pros to keep your home safe.
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Common Residential & Commercial Pest Control Scams in Keeler
Be aware of these tactic used by unlicensed operators
Phantom Infestation
Scammer 'inspects' and scares you with fake severe pest issues to sell unneeded, overpriced treatments.
Deposit and Dash
Takes upfront cash for treatment, does nothing or minimal work, then vanishes.
Bait-and-Switch
Lowballs quote, then onsite upsells with 'additional findings' at higher price.
Guarantee Bait
Offers 'lifetime guarantee' but no fine print, then charges for re-treatments.
How to Verify a Professional
Insurance
Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing general liability ($1M+) and workers' comp. Call the insurer directly to verify it's active.
Licensing
In California, check the operator's license with the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB). Ask for the license # and verify at pestboard.ca.gov/verifylicense or call (916) 561-8708. Confirm they hold the right Branch license (1=fumigation, 2=general pests, 3=wood-destroying organisms).
References
Get names/phone numbers of 3 recent Inyo County clients. Call to confirm the work was effective and they'd recommend.
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