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A-Action Pest Control, Inc.

Pest Control

About us

A-Action Pest Control, Inc. is a local family owned and operated pest control business in Lake County, Illinois. We are a second generation pest control company whose Core Values are: Authentic Relationships, 5-star reputation, Fun, Helps First and Compassionate. Our 3 unique abilities are: Dedicated Technicians, Family Owned 5-Star Reputation. A friendly customer solution expert will always answer your telephone call and be able to answer even your most technical questions and can give you a free quote over the telephone. We are licensed, certified and members of the National Pest Management Association. Please give us a call and we'll prove to you we have raised the bar in the service industry!

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

A-Action Pest Control & Insulation, Inc. is a locally family owned and operated pest control and insulation service business. We provide personal, professional, timely and friendly service for: ants, spiders, all household insects, mice, bees, wasps, wildlife, and insulation removal and installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9234 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 126-150 of 234 reviews

Cheryl C.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The bugs are pretty much gone and I used them last year so decided to use them again this year.
Description of Work: I used A-Action Pest Control to spray for box elder bugs.

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
$99

Cory T.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The appointment making process was nice and easy and the lady on the phone was very nice. Fred came over and was very friendly, professional and happily explained what he was doing and how the equipment worked etc. A few weeks after the service, Sheri called to see how it went, which was above and beyond and much appreciated. My only negative comment would be that spiders are still appearing all over the house (although i haven't seen anything else so that's good). Maybe i'm just missing something about how it works. Maybe there's not much you can do about spiders. Plus we have a fireplace that we don't use so there's a bunch of spiders living up there, maybe it's just not possible to flush them all out. As i said, i haven't seen any other bugs since Fred came over so i'm still rating the company highly and i would still use them again.
Description of Work: eradication of bugs in our suburban home

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Robert L.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I called A-Action in the morning, and he came out after my work as I requested. He explained how this probably happened and the process for fixing it. He did the work right away, and it seemed to take care of the problem. We would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: He assessed the problem inside the house and outside to determine the best course of action. Since we had yellow jacket bees, he put on his beekeeper suit and head piece, and he sprayed a powder underneath the siding into the bee nest and also outside the house on the siding so that the bees would get it on their feet and take it back to the nest. It is supposed to get rid of the larvae and disintegrate the nest. He showed us on the outside what he was doing and told us that if we found any more live bees in the house after a day, we should call him and he would come back and spray again, but we saw only one bee the next day and then none after that,.

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
$200

Stephen Y.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
On each occasion, they have provided excellent service, complete explanations, even returning for a second treatment when called at no additional charge. We will continue to rely on A-action when ever pest control issues arise.
Description of Work: Our association with A-action began a few years ago regarding carpenter ants. It took two treatments to resolve the problem as expected. In the few years since, they A-action has been called on several occasions to address different problems.

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

Alris K.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are the best. When they came out two weeks ago it was free because they guarantee their work. I had work done in May and I found insects and they came back to take care of them.
Description of Work: I use A-Action Pest Control. They treat inside and outside for pests and insects.

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
$250

Cindy H.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had been seeing Carpenter Ants here and there. I joined Angies List to find a Pest Control company. I picked the first one on her list. They sent someone out rather quickly. He sprayed the whole house inside and out and 2 other buildings we have out back. Pretty soon after that I started seeing dead ants. He has been out a couple other times and sprayed and put down powder as we are learning where the ants are coming from. Fred, my bug guy has explained everything to me which is very helpful. He is also a very respectful young man.
Description of Work: The company, A-Action Pest Control has been so helpful and professional. I had Carpenter Ants. If I find any they are dead now. Anytime I call they schedule someone that day. They send out the same person so he knows what has been done already. I am very happy with the service I have received. Will call them again if needed. Very happy with the service from the company and the person they sent out to take care of the problem. Would recommend to anyone.

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

Gary L.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Adam arrived spot on time and checked out the situation. After doning his protective suit, he treated each location. The result was that all five treated wasp or yellow jacket nest were completly cleared of the pesky insects. He explained to me that the wasps/yellow jackets were especially bad this year and a lot of other homes were experiencing similar problems. Adam seemed very well informed and experienced with this kind of issue. I wouldn't hesitate to use this service again.
Description of Work: Adam identified all the locations where wasps or Yellowjackets were nesting, then, after suiting up in protective clothing, he cleared each nest by introducing a chemical compound into and around each nest.

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
$175

Kathleen K.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
A-Action was a pleasure to deal with from when they answered the phone until Adam pulled away in his truck. Friendly, knowledgeable, willing to explain what/why he was doing. Super super nice people. I didn't even need to ask about the coupon. They definitely rate a high recommendation from us. Adam was out same day we called. And we haven't seen another yellow jacket either. Just like Adam said we wouldn't. Would absolutely call them again.
Description of Work: We had a nest of yellow jackets under our front cement porch. A-Action destroyed the nest.

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

Ilya R.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were as professional and nice as always. They came out and treated my kitchen because I saw ants on t the counter. The exterminator explained it was likely due to the frequent rain. They sprayed the perimeter of the house as soon as the rain stopped. They are the nicest bunch of people to do business with. They're rates are very reasonable.
Description of Work: They cleared off all of the wasp nests from my eaves. They treated our wooden swing set for carpenter bees. They got rid of the wasps that had inhabited out mailbox. They also did a treatment around the perimeter of the house to keep pests out. They re-treated at no extra charge because I saw ants on my counter a few weeks later.

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
$250

Jim M.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The company also followed up with us a few days later. It was a successful and cost effective relationship.
Description of Work: We had some ants under our siding that we thought were Carpenter ants chewing on wood. As it turned out the ants were not Carpenter and they were eating Tyvak insulation. They are gone.We also had wasps in two opening skylights which Fred got rid of for us.

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
$175

Fahey O.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Fred performed excellent service and is always friendly and on time. After the initial treatment, I called him back to remove a bee's nest by the chimney. Also during that time he performed another inspection, dusted for carpenter bee's and gave advice on bat and field mice mitigation. Fred was patient and thoroughly explained the products he was using and the results I should expect. I've signed up for the quarterly treatments and look forward to continuing using A-Action.
Description of Work: Whole house treated inside, around perimeter of house outside and house power spray treated. Fred also checked for holes around the house to identify where any "critters" may invade.

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
$340

Teresa E.
07/2012
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
I have relied on A-action for five years. My house came with a lot of live in guests. A-action has saved me ants, spiders, a nest of hornets, a few hundred bumble bees that built in my shed and the racoon that was in my soffet. I have always had prompt responses and reliable service.
Description of Work: I have quarterly service for my house but I depend on a-action for everything.

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
$95

DuBois T.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
As in my review before I had a huge problem with a rodent digging under my front cement slab. It was beginning to ruin my cement slab's foundation and my yard. So I called A-Action in to take care of the issue. They placed traps down for about a week and when this didn't work, I figured the rodent had left. However, after some time had passed they removed the traps and guess what??/...yes it returned with a vengeance and dug and even bigger hole. Well now I began to have doubts in A-Action's prowess. I had my own "Bugs Bunny" in my yard and it was making my life miserable, but wait...who comes to the rescue without any direction from me...A-Action!!! A-Action decided to put mesh on the hole and to repair the damage the rodent made to my yard they added fresh dirt AND GRASS SEED!!! That's service and that's how things should be done!!! They even killed the hornets nest AND DIDN'T TELL MY WIFE!!! (lol) You can have your Orkin, and Anderson's but I'm going with the company who does not view me as a "stat" and cares considerably about my needs no matter what those needs may be. GREAT JOB!!!!
Description of Work: They layed fresh dirt down and wire mesh to insure whatever it was under my cement slab could not get back in or get out. They also killed a hornets nest which I told my wife did not exist. (of course I will never tell my wife she was right)

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
$100

Julie J.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
An excellent service provider. The technician arrived on time and he explained everything he was going to do. He was patient as I ask a lot of questions. The office followed up with me after he left and they also called a week later to make sure every bug was gone. I have already recommended them to friends and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: Ant removal

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
$95

DuBois T.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
A-Action sent over a young man whom from the look of him made me think he was on summer break from college and needed a summer gig. HOWEVER, after talking to this young men I discovered his knowledge far aways his age. He was very knowledgeable and had a mature nature of professionalism I would never thought would be possible at his age. Not only was he able to get the spray job done quickly, he also schooled this "old man" on other ways to protect my home from pest whom may get in by way of A.C. hoses. I explained to him my rodent problems under my front slab (which I was not quoted for) and though I was not quoted for the problem he still was able to assist me in my problem. Since when does a company care unless they are getting paid? I was trully impressed. Lastly, the traps they set up accidentally caught a squirrel and my 2 little girls where very concerned. NO PROBLEM!!! A-Action came out the same day and took the squirrel away as to not traumatize my girls. Great Service and even better communication. I will DEFINITELY use them again.
Description of Work: I used the service for a insect repellent barrier between the outside and the inside of my home. I also used the service for an rodent problem under my front concrete slab.

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
$80

mary T.
04/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They are terrific and fabulous. They came out on a Wednesday and sprayed and things did improve. But it was by the next Monday the ants were back by about 50%. They came back out very nicely and sprayed again. We have had no ants since.
Description of Work: They have helped us out with ants.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Keith A.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything was great. He came and explained the product used, how it worked, what he would do, etc. He treated the inside and outside of the house and explained the follow-up service process and other available programs per our request. He also informed us of areas we want to calk up and seal to prevent other insects or animals from getting into our home. Great service and the service technician was very personable.
Description of Work: We were seeing ants in our upstairs bathroom and kitchen and called A-Action based on Angieslist reviews and previous experience. They came out to our house to spray and exterminate the ants.

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
$100

Timothy M.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Their service turned out very well.
Description of Work: We had a bee problem. The bees were getting in behind the siding.

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

Dale M.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They have been doing our service for many years. They are just wonderful. We have never actually used anyone else; we have had no reason to go elsewhere. We did have one significant issue once where we opened a wall and the inside was swarming with carpenter ants. They addressed it in a famous fashion. I think very highly of them. They are very responsive. They are great to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone. They are across the board terrific.
Description of Work: They do all of our general 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

Stephen H.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I discovered a carpenter ant invasion in my dishwasher on Easter Sunday. Had never had occasion to use a pest control service so had no prior experience or basis for comparison. Chose A-Action because they were reasonably close and had an introductory AL coupon. They called me back first thing Monday morning & scheduled an appointment that afternoon. Fred showed up ON TIME (very important to me) and was very personable, professional and knowledgeable. He accomplished the task, answered all of my questions and while in the course of the conversation he mentioned some of the services they offer, did not try to sell me on them (also very important to me). Since I have no basis for price comparison, the B grade is just my gut. It may be that it deserves an A if it's competitive. While I don't relish episodes of bug problems, I am confident that I have found the service I will confidently use if they occur in the future.
Description of Work: Company treated an identified specific area of carpenter ant colony plus searched the basement for additional entry and sprayed outside perimeter of house. Ants are gone !!

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
$150

Shirley F.
11/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were very good, responsive, and professional. The cost is a little high but I have used them a couple of times in the past.
Description of Work: This was for pest control.

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

Robert K.
10/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Overall, I think they did a pretty good job. Most of the earwigs seem to be gone and I know they are generally hard to control. People are knowledgeable and easy to deal with.
Description of Work: Had a lot of earwigs through out the house. Needed to control them without harming my 2 small dogs.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Avi S.
09/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Few days ago I found out the hard way (8 stings) that I have a nest of yellow jackets in my tumbler composting bin. The yellow jackets got in through the aeration holes and established themselves a nest. Using a rope and a lawn tractor a yard maintenance crew moved the composting bin away from the house and then I discovered that I had a second yellow jacket nest under the siding. At 9:15 am I called A-Action Pest Control and the nice lady gave me an estimate over the phone and told me that someone will take care of the nest the same day even though no one was at home at the time and that the exterminator will leave me the bill. A little over an hour later I received a call from the exterminator that he removed the nest from the composting bin and treated the nest under the siding. He also gave me what to do next. The company has been very professional from the initial phone call through performing the job and the follow-up phone call. I highly recommend them and will not hesitate using them in the future if need arises again.
Description of Work: Got rid of two yellow jacket nests.

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
$200

Greg R.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent responsiveness and service. When I made the first call after locating them on Angie's List, the lady who answered the phone was very friendly and helped determine what I needed. Scheduled a technician out the next day in the early afternoon. We received a number of calls letting us know the status of their planned arrival as the day unfolded. They actually arrived late afternoon, which was fine since we knew what to expect from the status calls. The technician was very professional and explained things to my wife as he was working, and even went upstairs and sprayed in and around the windows in the MBR where spiders tended to come in. All in all, we were very happy.
Description of Work: They did an exterior perimeter spray for pests and also sprayed the paver brick patio for ants. Also did some limited interior spraying as requested. Signed up for a monthly treatment program, which was very reasonable.

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
$50

Mary S.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We checked your list and my husband called A-Action. A-Action estimated the price after listening to the situation and ensured us they would not kill the bees. They set up the appointment, he showed up on schedule, sprayed both the North and South side of the house and we are now "bee free". I wish all business transactions went as smoothly as this one. Very nice people, professional and courteous. We definitely recommend their company and services.
Description of Work: I found "sawdust" along the North side of our house. As I looked up, I noticed what I thought were bumble bees flying in and out of the wood trim. I spent a few minutes debating whether or not they would continue to damage the underside of the trim/house area as I don't want bumble bees to be killed unless absolutely necessary. I discussed it with my husband and we agreed to call an exterminator. I checked your list and my husband called A-Action. They estimated the price, ensured us they wouldn' t kill the bees and we set up the appointment.

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

Contact information

707 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002

http://www.a-actionpestcontrol.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
052-041670
Trade License Locale
WI
Trade License Authority
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2027

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Pest Control

FAQ

A-Action Pest Control, Inc. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
A-Action Pest Control, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, A-Action Pest Control, Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, A-Action Pest Control, Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-Action Pest Control, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A-Action Pest Control, Inc. offers emergency services.
No, A-Action Pest Control, Inc. does not offer warranties.
A-Action Pest Control, Inc. offers the following services: A-Action Pest Control & Insulation, Inc. is a locally family owned and operated pest control and insulation service business. We provide personal, professional, timely and friendly service for: ants, spiders, all household insects, mice, bees, wasps, wildlife, and insulation removal and installation.

Contact information

707 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002

http://www.a-actionpestcontrol.com