Hiring Licensed Pest Control in Louisiana

Short answer: structural pest control in Louisiana is regulated by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry through its Structural Pest Control Commission. Ask for the company's license, read the service agreement and make sure termite work comes with a written contract.

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Who regulates it

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry oversees structural pest control, with a Structural Pest Control Commission.

Licensed companies

Companies and their technicians must be licensed or work under licensed supervision.

Ask for the license

A reputable company will give you its license information without hesitation.

Termite contracts

Termite treatments should come with a written contract that explains coverage, renewals and retreatments.

Inspections

Ask what the inspection covers and whether you'll get a written report.

Products

Ask which products will be used and any precautions for children and pets.

Pricing

Get the price, visit schedule and any extra charges in writing.

Guarantees

Ask what happens if pests come back between visits.

Red flags

Door-to-door pressure, cash-only deals and no written agreement are reasons to pause.

Real estate

For home sales, ask for a wood destroying insect report from a licensed company.

Local experience

Companies that work the capital region every day know where Formosan swarms are heaviest and which neighborhoods flood.

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