Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Home inspection
About us
Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management Services, with locations in Aurora, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL & Berwyn, IL serves the entire Chicagoland region with over 20 years of experience. Our dedicated pest control team looks forward to serving you and answering any questions you may have. We cater to residential and commercial clients in the area. Our environmentally friendly pest control can help you eliminate. Award winning.
Business highlights
32 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Chem-Wise offers a full scope of pest control services including ants, spiders, mice, silverfish, roaches, bed bugs, stinkbugs, wasps, and millipedes.
Services we don't offer
We do not provide control for wildlife such as squirrels and raccoons.
Scheduled around my busy schedule, arrived exactly when they said they would, very professional.
Description of Work: Nuked wasp nest inside siding, sprayed entire house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
GINGER C.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
We had had a terrible wasp problem with wasp nests behind the shutters on the front first floor windows. Those who were working on the shrubs around those windows risked getting stung. The wasps severly limited the work done. Jim from Chem-Wise came out and did his thing. We have been wasp free since. If they came back I would not hesitate to call Chem-Wise back.
Description of Work: Wasp proofing at the front of our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Corinne C.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They got back to me right away when I contacted them through e-mail, and we were able to set up an appointment a few days later (mainly because I could only have them over at a certain time). The guy that came over was right on time, friendly and knowledgeable. He gave me tips on how to further prevent the ant problem. Within days, we saw ants go for the bait and die a day or two after that. Now I haven't seen too many come by, and that makes me happy. Even though he did warn me we'd have to be patient and that this takes time, I can already tell a huge difference. I would absolutely use these guys again. Probably something I should get done yearly. I'm even considering the bee/wasp proofing service. Very reliable, professional, and more than fair when it came to pricing.
Description of Work: Sprayed outside for ants, and used some bait indoors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Michelle N.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
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Everything went great. The mice seem to be gone after the second visit. The crack and hole sealer they used really worked and is still working 6 months later.
Description of Work: There were two visit to my home by the same technician. During the first visit they set up mouse traps in our basement where I knew there had been mouse activity. During the second visit they collected the traps and sealed all possible mouse entrances inside and outside the house with expanding foam.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Julie W.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Used for Rodent control. Found the source of the problem and came back for follow up. Technicain was pleasent and always on time. Bought a Big Deal to use them again
Description of Work: Rodent control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Sarah A.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Chem-Wise was very thorough, professional and efficient and did a great job.
Description of Work: Chem-Wise sprayed for hornets and bees in our backyard area as we had problems with nests and hives being hidden in our fencing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Joseph B.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Very easy company to work and professional in every sense of the word. Easy to contact, timely response, punctual, professional, and knowledgeable. A+ in my book!
Description of Work: Bee and Wasp Proofing This is the second year in a row we have used their services for be and wasp treatment. Last year we were "bee free" (wasps too) all year. After suffering with wasps for the past 18 years, we were very pleasantly surprised at how well this worked.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Patricia M.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
We had mice in our basement. I looked on Angies List for a recommendation, called and got someone live on the phone. They responded with a service call. The technician was very nice, courteous, professional. He treated the house inside and out. We now use Chem-Wise for our quarterly treatments for pest control.
Description of Work: We had mice in our basement. The technician came in, looked for evidence of the mice infestation, installed "traps" where needed and treated the house inside and out. He was courteous, quick and efficient. We now use Chem-Wise for our quarterly pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Hilary C.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I first used them as a angie's list special, but am now using them regularly for the summer. I have an old house, bees and wasps love it. It's white, I get a lot of those non-ladybug ladybugs that are supposed to be great for the garden--but bite if they're in the house. Plus there are four children, no airconditioning and food particles all over the place which attract ants. They've been great about being responsive, when we have an infestation of something.
Description of Work: Exterminiation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Kris K.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
We had found a couple roaches in our basement. Chemwise was very flexible in scheduling an appointment. The exterminator showed up right on time, explained to us what he was doing and was very willing to answer our questions. All of the employees that we have encountered have been very friendly. They also provided a 2 week follow up visit which is included in the price.
Description of Work: Cockroach Extermination
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Akeya H.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They were great. They were knowledgeable, came out quickly, and offered a good price.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal from them for whole house environmentally friendly bee/wasp proofing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
kathy A.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Our service tech "Rudy" came out and explained everything he would be doing. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional.He ran into a problem with his sprayer and he had to return to the shop to fix it and come back to the house which he did willingly. They will return for follow up visits as needed. I saw a few dead bugs immediately following but none since. There will literally hundreds on the outside and several found around the windows inside before I called. We are extremely happy with the service.
Description of Work: We had been searching for a solution to the box elder infestation both in and outside the house. Also, looked at Chem Wise because they are an ecology friendly pest control company Several companies told me it was not possible to eliminate them. I spoke to Chem-Wise on the phone and they offered to come out and assess the situation and would not charge if they could not fix the problem.
Rating Category
Rating 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 Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Thank you for providing the kind review! We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. I do want to acknowledge a portion of your review that mention there would be no charge if the boxelder bugs were not gone. Our policy is to return at no charge to retreat if necessary, but the charge for the tri-annual visit is a chargeable service. For example, you paid the Initial service fee of $120 (the discounted Angie's List member rate) and you have future maintenance visits at $79 to take place in the seasons of spring, summer and fall. If there are issues between these seasonal services Chem-Wise will return at no charge to address them (for covered pests). I hope that this clears up any misunderstandings, and if you do have any questions please feel free to contact me at 847-577-0740. Best, Kevin McClernon
Rachel M.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
All around a great company! From my very first phone call to them, I was approached with very kind and helpful people. The lady who took my orginal phone call for an estimate was so nice on the phone that I honestly hired them on the spot. Then ( I wish I would have gotten his name) the man who came over to do the spraying was such a sweet man! We have been getting tons of box elders and the big ants in our house. He told me that a lot of people were having the same issue, that gave me comfort knowing it wasn't just something we were doing or not doing. He did his job quickly and then told me if we had any activity at all to call them back and they would come out and spray again for no additional cost. Since their service I have been able to walk without my socks on again in our house =) This girl is not a big fan of bugs and they just made this summer even better.
Description of Work: We had a ton of box elders and big ants IN our house=/ They came and took care of them all.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
SAKINA K.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I called to schedule an appointment and mentioned the Angie's List coupon so I received the discount. They scheduled an appointment for the next day. The gentleman arrived right on time. He sprayed all around the house and then came in and did some spot treatments where we saw ants. He said to wait 2 weeks for the full effect but the ants are already gone! Also outside our house we had seen a lot of bees near the deck and they are gone as well. We will definitely be using their services every summer!
Description of Work: They sprayed for ants, earwigs, etc (triannual treatment) and did the bee/wasp preventative treatment
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
Julie S.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Very personable technician, he did the work, and told me what to expect. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.
Description of Work: The technician came and inspected where we noticed the infestation, and then, sprayed and baited inside and out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Melissa O.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
It went well. We are should have two more treatments for ants.
Description of Work: There was a misunderstanding from the first visit. I talked with their service manager who was very responsive. They came and treated for ants and did a wasp proofing. Thanks
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Angie's List Customer, We are glad to hear that you were happy with the recent service you received. We also look forward to providing you with pest control services year round as you have signed up for our Tri-Annual program. Remember, as a tri-annual customer of ours you are fully guaranteed against all general insect activity so please do not hesitate to give our office a call if you experience any problems in the future. Dale Leifheit Service Manager
STAN G.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Each technician that has come to my home has been timely, friendly and efficient. I will definitely continue to use the company.
Description of Work: Regular spring service to prevent mice and bugs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Mike W.
04/2013
4.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
He came out in November 2011. We wanted him for Mice in the winter. He was good. He setup mouse traps. The quality was very good. Though the traps did not catch any Mice. He used some kind of spider spray too. We passed on that though, as we had little kids. He was very enthusiastic. He was attentive and he wanted to do his job. He was fine.
Description of Work: We used Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Lynn K.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Came when scheduled. Efficient. Effective. Well priced.
Description of Work: Purchased a Big Deal. Sprayed and baited inside and out for ants. Knocked down wasp nest and sprayed (I think) to prevent wasps from coming back. Ants and wasps have not returned.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
diana H.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I noticed that we had black ants but they seemed bigger than normal and my husband wasn't sure what it was. When we talked to our neighbor they said they had carpenter ants last year. So I figured we had them also. Checked the ratings in Angie's List to find a good company and there came up was Chem-Wise.Called them up and they came out that Friday on the 15th of March. He had said that it was carpenter ants and he checked around and then outside. Then he put his chemical down and by the 29th of March when he came back they seemed to have gone. Plus now that they have sprayed our outside we have not seen anymore of them. We have decided to go with the annual to keep them and other critters out of our house. I would highly recommend this company. We are thinking of trying some of their other services that they have. Thanks Chem-Wise!!!!!
Description of Work: Technician came out and checked inside the house and outside. Then proceeded to put down some drops close to the perameter of the inside of the house. He then went outside and checked the outside. Came back 2 weeks later and sprayed all along the outside of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
Marilee B.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They helped us with that so we're very pleased. We haven't had a pest problem so they seem to have taken care of that. They call before they come and usually knock on the door when they are here. They are very pleasant.
Description of Work: Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management sprays insecticides around the perimeter of the house because we had some problems with carpenter ants.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JENNIFER H.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I was very pleased with the service I received-and the courtesy and professionalism of everyone I dealt with. The person who initially took my call was very pleasant and helpful-and the young man who actually came out (I believe his name is Luke) answered all of my questions, and offered a number of different options of service. In fact, I was so pleased with them that I am doing the Tri-Annual Treatment for bugs. I also had them come out for a mouse problem I was having last fall. The same person came out-and again, he provided me with several options-and came back a few times to make sure that the problem was resolved.
Description of Work: I had noticed a fair number of wasps in my back yard-and so had them come out to do the bee & wasp proofing service. It was pretty straight forward-as they sprayed around the house, and checked for any obvious nests.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
sharon M.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Had Chem-Wise come out to my daughter's new home in Naperville. She recently noticed bugs in the home. We called Chem-Wise on Monday and they were out on Tuesday. Their schedule was very accomodating. The office was knowledgeable about the pest problems we had and were able to reccomend a service level for them. Steve was the technician that came out to their home. He was extremely polite! He answered all of her questions and gave them tips on other ways to reduce the chance of any further bug problems. She signed up for the Tri-Annual plan. Steve treated the inside and outside of the home. All the work is guaranteed. If they have any bug problems in between their service they will take care of it. We are so happy we found Chem-Wise and look forward to working with them in the future.
Description of Work: Signed up for Tri-Annual service to treat for bugs and mice. Just had Steve out for our Spring application.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Michael F.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The service call went well, they were on time, professional, and after an inspection of the home, they determined where to place the mouse traps. After placing traps in the attic, basement, and garage, they also offered us other services they offer but we declined. Two weeks later they came back in order to inspect the traps. The food was not eaten and we were still hearing noises in the attic so they recommended a wildlife removal company as they stated it might be squirrels. They left the traps in place and said if we ever needed any other service to please contact them again for an inspection. Wee were very satisfied with the company and proceeded to review Angie's list for a Wildlife Control company (which is reviewed under Pest removal).
Description of Work: We heard noises in the attic and or walls and thought we had a family of mice living in the house. We used Angie's list to find a contractor and found that Chem-Wise had very good ratings. After calling and talking to a representative, we determined a service call date and they recommended installing mouse traps around the home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Allan L.
04/2013
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
It took a while to get the firm to come to our home/building. By the time they came in August the problem was largely past for that calendar year, so the spraying may not have done much difference.
Description of Work: This was an Angie's List Big Deal purchase. We had certain parts of our building sprayed with wasp deterent, as we had a problem in the spring and early summer of 2012..
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Home inspection
FAQ
Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management offers free project estimates.
Yes, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer a senior discount.
No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management offers warranties.
Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management offers the following services: Chem-Wise offers a full scope of pest control services including ants, spiders, mice, silverfish, roaches, bed bugs, stinkbugs, wasps, and millipedes.
We do not provide control for wildlife such as squirrels and raccoons.