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Trad's Pest Control

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Lawn and Yard Work, Pest Control,

About us

Trad's Pest Control offers advice, knowledge, and service through rigorous training and firsthand experience. We offer Quarterly Pest Control, Termite Protection, Lawn and Shrub Fertilization, and Spraying. Locals know, you can Trust in Trad's.

Business highlights

54 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Quarterly Pest Control (organic and traditional). Termite Protection, Lawn and Shrub Fertilization and Spraying.

Services we don't offer

Animal trapping (armadillos, possums, raccoons). Maintenance such as mowing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.4181 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
13%
3
5%
2
8%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.5
Showing 51-75 of 181 reviews

Michelle B.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Great. Very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Pest control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you Mrs. [member name removed]! We appreciate the positive comments!

Michael F.
08/2014
3.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
For the first few years it went great. Then they started TREATING MY NEIGHBOR'S YARD AND NOT MINE!! This happened about four times. They would apologize only to do it again and again. And my neighbor was upset because she was using another lawn treatment company and was concerned that the double-treatments might kill her grass. This of course set me to wondering how liable I might be even though I had absolutely no control over Trad's technician's incompetence. So I just said enough and fired them. Now, for the time being they're still treating my home and office building for pests because, Hien, they're indoor tech is AWESOME and very thorough. But the outside guy needs to learn how to read addresses.
Description of Work: Fertilize and treat lawn for weeds and insects and house pest control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$100

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you for the positive remarks. Regarding the Lawn, we do have on record that very unfortunately our Lawn Inspector spot treated weeds on the neighbors house on two occasions. Once we were aware, a Manager responded to this immediately. To our knowledge, this had been corrected and we apologize for the inconvenience this caused both [member name removed] and his neighbor. We have been treating the lawn and providing good results since 2011. Unfortunately mistakes do happen, but we make every attempt to move quickly and rectify issues when our folks make an error. Regarding the Pest Control, thank you ! We are very pleased you have had a postiive experience with your Technician.

Greg F.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, pest control
  + 0 more
Very friendly. Everything was done well and on time.
Description of Work: Pest control and gardening.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you for the positive review!

Sean B.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, pest control
  + 1 more
They did a good job on the termite treatment at a fair price. They have made extra trips out to spray my lawn without me even calling, as I am a new customer and we are still trying to get my turf under control.
Description of Work: Termite treatment, Lawn Fertilization and Weed/Pest control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lois C.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Perfect! The service man was right on time. He did not complain about having to crawl under the house. He did his job efficiently. He was friendly, polite, and very professional.
Description of Work: Termite protection yearly check.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you, we really appreciate the positive remarks.

Jill L.
08/2014
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
Very well! we have been utilizing Trads for the past several month's and have been very pleased with their service. They come out as often as needed to improve the quality of the lawn, and they provide good advice on next steps needed from the home owner. We will be adding the Sedge coverage next - just another service offered by Trads. We utilized Massey previously, and Trads has been a significant improvement.
Description of Work: Lawn pest and weed control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Diane P.
08/2014
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
We love Trad's and have recommended them to others. Their service is excellent and very responsive. Trust their judgment on recommendations. Reasonable cost.
Description of Work: Lawn and Pest Care

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. [member name removed]! We really appreciate the great review!

William R.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
My grass is greener, bug free, very few weeds (if any), no brown spots, chinch bugs or disease.
Description of Work: Treated my grass.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Angelus F.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Great. Been with them for the past 2-3 years
Description of Work: Provided lawn care

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim E.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I've used them for 10 years and have been pleased with the service. My yard always looks nice and I've never had to re sod. Weeds? What weeds! If they do appear a call to Trads gets a man out next day. No extra cost for this service. It's rare that additional weed control is nessary. Follow their instructions and save your yard.
Description of Work: I have a yearly account with them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you [Member Name]! Thank you for such a nice review!

Carlita B.
08/2014
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
Very well! Using now for over ten years they as re absolutely by far the best. To whom it may concern you won't regrey
Description of Work: lawn and pest control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

mark C.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
We had a year long plan, which culminated in my weeds being eradicated and the grass filling in. Any time I need them to come by, or specifically for the manager to come by, they do so very willingly. There's a reason I've been with them for a dozen years and it's their treatment of me and my yard according to my specific needs. It's not to say issues don't arise. It's just that when they do, Trad's is responsive to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: helped get my yard back in shape

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$34

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you [Member Name]! Thanks for the great review and comments, we really appreciate it!

Thomas C.
07/2014
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Trad's has turned the bill over to Professional Services Bureau, a debt collection agency. We are disputing the bill. We submitted this review in the hope that we can save others from the same fate. Buyer Beware!
Description of Work: When we signed a contract with Trad's on 4/16/2014, my husband asked if we could cancel the contract if we weren't satisfied. The salesman said yes, with no further explanation. We were dissatisfied with Trad's service and cancelled by a phone call to the office at 4:05 PM on 6/19/2014. The man that answered wanted to know why we were cancelling and was told we were dissatisfied with our service. He said OK and hung up. While we were out on July 7th, Trad's applied fertilizer and insect control. When I called the office, they had no record of our cancelling our contract and said we were required to submit our cancellation in writing two weeks prior to the cancellation taking effect. Trad's is now billing us for $219 for services not yet performed saying since they pro-rate all services and we owe them the full amount. They insist the "fine print" on our contract allows them to do this. We read the fine print and it is masterpiece of misdirection and obfuscation. We made a complaint through the Better Business Bureau and, in our negotiations, even offered to pay them over half of the $219.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$219

Lisa W.
06/2014
3.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I have been using Trads for a few years now to fertilize but I noticed that my lawn was never as full and green as most of my neighbors. It was very patchy and did not look healthy. (I am on a good watering schedule). When I called Trads they were very responsive and came out immediately to fertilize with extra treatments. The lawn definitely looks better but is still not 100 percent. I think they may use watered down chemicals with their regular treatments because my lawn has looked so poor for so long. As soon as they started applying the extra treatments, the lawn immediately looked better. In my opinion, they should be using the proper fertilization in the first place. I will stay with Trads for now since they are very friendly and professional but if my lawn starts to look unhealthy again, I will need to find another company to fertilize.
Description of Work: Fertilized lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$40

Response from Trad's Pest Control
When we read this review we checked the lawn and spoke to [member name removed]. Her lawn was in need of extra fertilizer and this was applied as per her service. We were working on her lawn issues in May and so we were surprised when she gave us a negative. It takes time to work through issues with plants and grass is a plant. [member name removed] acknowledged the lawn is looking much better and is happy, and we acknowledged to her that we will continue to work on the issues until they are resolved. This is how Trad's service works and the reason service calls are included. Regarding the comments about diluting our products, nothing could be further from the truth. Our Manager spoke to [member name removed] about this directly and offered to demonstrate how we measure our products. We have tight controls surrounding our products to ensure they are used properly. Products for routine services are premeasured by a Manager and we measure to the full rate. We look forward to continuing working with [member name removed] and all our customers. We will gladly demonstrate our procedure regarding products to any of our customers.

Deborah W.
06/2014
2.0
pest control, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Trad's visited for a few months. June of 2013 my tenant, in the home in question, said Trad's hadn't come out. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and paid for June of 2013. July of 2013, a Trad's employee came to my house, put a sticker on my house saying the service had been done and returned to his car. I was home and actually watched him do this. I sent an email to Trad's informing them I wouldn't pay for July and I no longer wished to use their service. By the end of July of 2013 the fire ants were so bad that I still have scars on my right foot from wearing sandals in my back yard. There was no response from the company to my email. No one came out from their company again but I continued to get overdue statements for the July service. It is now in the hands of a collection agency that now claims that Trad's performed services through the end of 2013. That is a completely fraudulent statement and now I'm going to have a ding on my credit because Trad's business model involves phantom services for which they bill people.
Description of Work: Trad's was hired to perform pest control for fire ants on my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$17

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Ms. [member name removed] signed for three Fire Ant treatments, to be done Spring, Summer and Fall, in Janue 2013, at the cost of $204.00 per year. We pro-rated the cost over one year so the monthly charge was $17.00. According to our product records and GPS records, all three treatments were properly applied. Unfortunately, Ms. [member name removed] only made 8 monthly payments. We sent many letters and bills requesting payment but did not hear from Ms. [member name removed]. Despite this, a Trad's Manager has contacted Ms. [member name removed] twice this week and asked permission to check the property for fire ants and treat. We would like to know if there are fire ants present or if there are other biting ants. Ms. [member name removed] has not responded.

Donna H.
05/2014
5.0
greenhouses
  + -1 more
This was my first visit to Trad's, it had been recommended to me by several friends. I needed help putting together the soil for my 1st raised vegetable bed. The young man that assisted me spent quite a while answering all of my questions about soil and mulch, helped me calculate the amount I was going to need and arranged a convenient delivery time for my purchases. The next day, a very cheerful delivery driver showed up at my house and not only put everything where I asked him to, but he also offered some useful advice on ground covers I hadn't thought of. My peas, carrots and tomatoes are now happily growing in Trad's proprietary potting mix and Trad's has earned a loyal future customer.
Description of Work: Explained what type of soil and mulch I needed for my raised vegetable bed, answered my many questions, pointed me in the right direction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Hey there! I just saw this! Woot!! We will continue to work hard to keep getting better and better and better still!!!

David K.
04/2014
2.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
The lawn inspector noticed some problems with my lawn and stated that he would be back once my fertilizing schedule was implemented this month. He said that he would use a broadcast spreader for fertilization because a backpack is only used for spot weed treatment. I have sedge weeds in the lower quarter of my lawn which started last year and I attribute that to the inefficiencies of the other Trads "technicians" who had come out. The weeds are only in the lower portion of my lawn where they did not treat properly. Now they want to charge me extra to treat the sedge weeds which were caused by having too thin a lawn in that area. I have had some other issues with the treatment of my lawn but I always thought that they could be resolved. The lawn is now looking the worst it has ever looked. Only because of the ONE HONEST person in this organization have I come to realize why I have the lawn problems. Without some miraculous change in the way they respond , I do not foresee a long relationship with this company. I thought I could trust them to do a good job and now realize that I was not told the truth. Where's the pride in wanting to do a good job and having a lasting company reputation ?
Description of Work: I have been a customer with Trads for the last three years. I pay $52 per month and have not missed a payment. During the first year and a half things went well and I was pleased with their services. After that time I noticed that my lawn was not looking like it had previously. I placed several service calls and they always responded each time, but the results were no better. I was particularly upset that one quarter of my lawn, the part furthest away from the street, did not look like the other three quarters. I was recently told that the spray hoses on their truck are not long enough to reach the far end of the lawn, but they would treat that part with a backpack apparatus. Those in the office as well as the technicians I spoke with repeated this to me several times over the last year and a half. Yesterday I had one of their lawn inspectors look at my lawn. He informed me that they do not fertilize lawns with backpacks, only spreaders. So for the last year and a half I feel that I have not gotten what I paid for.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$624

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you. We contacted [member name removed] on 04/14/14 and are in the process of resolving his issues. The lawn has been re-treated and Trad's can confirm the whole lawn has been treated in the past. There was some confusion regarding what is normally treated with a backpack (weeds in between routine treatments) and what is normally treated with a tank truck (routine treatments and disease). We will be rechecking this lawn at the end of the month for improvement.

Bernice G.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Mr. Clark was exceptionally good. I have an off grade home, and he noticed some wood rot in one of my beams. He informed me about it, as well as informing me of the consequences of leaving it untreated. He didn't offer to replace it and he didn't proffer the names of anyone who could - which further enhances my view of him as an honest man who takes pride in what he does.
Description of Work: termite bond inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Trad's Pest Control
Thank you for the positive review. It means a great deal when our cusotmers go out of their way to make positive remarks and we are very thankful. We strive to provide friendly, professional service and integrity is our first value.

DON B.
02/2014
5.0
greenhouses
  + -1 more
They have quality plants. They have great plants but they come at a great price.
Description of Work: I buy some plants from Trad's Garden Center and Landscaping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Kelly P.
01/2014
2.0
greenhouses
  + -1 more
I asked for quotes on buying in bulk and the basic answer was no if I wanted anything less than 1,000 items to receive any discount. Also said they would not want to deal with me since I did not have a landscape license. They did help me with some questions about shrubs but most of the information was not new to me.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Trad's Pest Control
I'm sorry but we are not a wholesale nursery therefore our pricing is quite straightforward. We are a retail establishment who help homeowners, not landscapers....especially non-licensed landscapers. I would suggest working with a wholesaler if you want wholesale pricing.

ELIZABETH M.
11/2013
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
They show up on time and when they say they would be here. They come out once a month.
Description of Work: I use Trad's Garden Center and Landscaping for lawn fertilization and spraying.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David M.
10/2013
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
We have had Trad's service for 18 years. Not only are they reliable they are responsive if called to troubleshoot. The staff is knowledgable, helpful, courteous and above all, honest.
Description of Work: Lawn spraying for bug control and fertilization .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Paul I.
10/2013
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, pest control
  + 1 more
Trads provides best in class service: knowledgeable, professional,and punctual. I have used Trads for our residential lawn fertilization and pest control for many years. Last year, I expanded the relationship to include 15 rental units. I am very pleased with the results. As a residential and commercial customer, Trads provides compelling value. I strongly endorse Trads!
Description of Work: Trads provides pest control and fertilization services for our residence. Trads provides pest control for our rental properties.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia D.
10/2013
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
On our most recent service call the technician called in advance, arrived on schedule, and did his job efficiently as always. We have used this company for years and have been most pleased. Not only have they helped us with our lawn care, but they have also helped us with interior house pest issues as well. They are prompt, courteous, reliable and always helpful.
Description of Work: Lawn pest control and fertilization.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Sydney W.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping, greenhouses
  + 0 more
Trad's Garden Center has the distinction of recently being considered one of the top nurseries in the country. I agree.
Description of Work: I purchased plants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Contact information

5131 Bowden Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32216

https://www.tradsofjacksonville.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
JB1273
Trade License Locale
Florida
Trade License Authority
Department of Agriculture

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pest Control,
Greenhouses/Nurseries,
Landscaping

FAQ

Trad's Pest Control is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trad's Pest Control accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Trad's Pest Control offers free project estimates.
Yes, Trad's Pest Control offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Trad's Pest Control does not offer a senior discount.
No, Trad's Pest Control does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Trad's Pest Control offers warranties.
Trad's Pest Control offers the following services: Quarterly Pest Control (organic and traditional). Termite Protection, Lawn and Shrub Fertilization and Spraying.
Animal trapping (armadillos, possums, raccoons). Maintenance such as mowing.

Contact information

5131 Bowden Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32216

https://www.tradsofjacksonville.com/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM