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.
Chem-Wise is the best! I've used their services for 4 years and wouldn't work with anyone else. They are very professional, punctual, affordable, trustorthy, and provide clear answers to any customer questions.
Description of Work: Wasp-proofing for my home, purchased through the annual "Big Deal".
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
Joanne B.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It was great! Scheduling was easy, they showed on time for the appointment, and the treatment was very effective. In fact, it took care of the problem right away, and we haven't had any issues since that time.
Description of Work: As part of a Big Deal, they treated our house for bees and wasps with an ecologically safe method.
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
Patrick Y.
05/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
+ 0 more
The provider was prompt and professional. He did an inspection throughout the house inside and outside, event went up into the attic. He recommended sealing around some possible entry points. He explained that any ants found should be left and not killed so that the poison can be taken to the nest. Still too early to tell if the treatment worked but the initial visit seemed fine.
Description of Work: Signed up for initial service due to carpenter ants found inside one of our bedrooms. Ants were also found outside crawling on the siding of the house and trees. The service provider sprayed around the house and placed bait in the affected bedroom and bathrooms.
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
Matt W.
05/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
Very happy with the service. Both technicians were friendly and helpful. Ideal experience all around.
Description of Work: Installed rodent traps throughout the house, found several holes in the wall where mice were coming in. Came back on a second occasion to fill holes after existing infestation was under 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
$140
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of the experience you had with Chem-Wise. Your business and input are valued.
Gina W.
05/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
arrived on time, sprayed exterior and basement and set up preventative traps for mice. very pleasant and answered all of our questions.
Description of Work: first of tri-annual service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$145
Lisa J.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Rudy arrived on time and I was asked where I had been seeing wasps and if I knew of any nests. The main issue I had was with a resin deck box on my patio. Rudy opened the lid and sprayed the box, which made the wasps very agitated. He closed the lid for several minutes to let the spray take affect. He then inspected and sprayed the entire perimeter of the house and removed any nests that were found. Rudy then came back to the patio, opened the deck box, removed the contents, disposed of any wasps and nests. He then sprayed the box again. He told me to call again if I saw any more wasps or nests. The job was well done and I will hire them again if needed.
Description of Work: Wasp proof 2 story house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$95
Christine S.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I noticed a very large wasp nest in the far corner of a storage space underneath my back porch as I have a bungalow with a walkout basement. Although I did not see anything flying out of the nest I was not sure if had active bees or hornets inside. I phoned Chem-Wise and was given the phone number to an Office near my home. I was able to schedule an appointment at my convenience. The gentleman that came out phoned when he was on the way as I had requested and he was on time. He was very courteous and polite. He knew immediately it was an old nest and climbed in the back of the storage space and removed it and placed it in a garbage bag and took it with him. I chose this company from Angies list as it seemed to have the most ratings and was rated highly. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Removal of a large wasp nest approximately the size of a giant football.
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
$70
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share the experience you had with Mitch our technician. I am pleased to hear that the technician was able to meet your expectations. Keep Chem-Wise in mind for future pest control needs. We have a great preventative maintenance program that guarantees your home year round against all general insects and mice! It is called the Tri-Annual service. Please contact our office for details or visit our website at www.chem-wise.com. Thanks again for your business, we look forward to serving you in the future. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Hassan K.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are echo friendly and the customer service is pretty good. If you need help with any special bug problem, they can deal with that.
Description of Work: I have used Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management for pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Diane P.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The work was just done today but I will update if a respray is needed to report on their responsiveness. They were on time, professional and I would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Wasp spray
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
Patricia L.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I purchased the bee and wasp proofing deal last year and it worked great so I bought the same deal again. This year I decided to add the tri-annual perimeter spraying for crawling pests. Hopefully this will work as great as the bee/wasp proofing.
Description of Work: Bee and wasp proofing, perimeter spray
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time to review our services and share your experiences. Keep in mind the Tri-Annual service guarantees your home year round against all general insects and mice! If you ever have issues between the 3 seasonal applications do not hesitate to contact us so we can send a service technician out to address your concern... at no additional charge. Best, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Emily W.
05/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Excellent. The company contacted me within two days of purchasing my Big Deal to schedule a appointment. Mr. Johnson was early for his appointment which was fine. He was polite and professional. He seemed concern about any problems we were experiencing and completed the job in a timely manner. Over the next few days we noticed a difference in the number of bugs on our patio and we haven't seen the usual wasp activity around the second floor window or the spider activity near the garage. Yes we will use them again.
Description of Work: Removed a hornets nest from building and sprayed exterior of building for bees and wasp. We purchased additional services to spray for ants and other pest on the exterior of building.
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
$225
Maggie S.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
This was our second time to use this service as we are plagued by wasps in our back yard every year. Last year it was 100% successful at keeping the wasps away all year, and so we repeated the service with another year of success. We are very pleased with the professionalism and service of this company and refer them to all our friends with extermination needs.
Description of Work: Preventative wasp spray
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
$99
monica W.
05/2014
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The service went very poorly. We had mice and wasps and the technician could not figure out how to prevent both issues. The guy did not know what he was doing. Scheduling was fine. Our painter found the wasps and was able to handle the situation easily.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for Environmentally Friendly Bee/Wasp Proofing!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$89
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Angie's List Customer, The Bee & Wasp Service that you purchased back in April 2012 came with a full guarantee of service until the end of the calendar year. In addition, the Mice service that you purchased came with a 90-day guarantee. In regards to the technician who serviced your house, he has been with our company for 20 years and holds a Structural Pest Control License from the Illinois Department of Public Health featuring certification in several different categories. He is considered to be one of the most knowledgeable and experienced technicians currently working in our industry today. Our records show that the only services performed at your home were the initial service and the standard two week follow up service. If you would have notified us that you were still having problems after those services were complete, we would have gladly came back out at no additional charge to take care of the problems. Sincerely, Dale Leifheit Service Manager
Kathleen A.
05/2014
1.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
This is the second review of this company. My first review I raved about them. This one I am not happy with at all. I purchased the rodent removal coupon. I called them - the gentlemen came out on time and as planned - nice professional man (he did my wasp removal last summer). The problem was the return visit which the company was supposed to schedule with me within l4 days. About l0 days later a man showed up at my door without calling and said he was there for the follow up visit. He initially made me uncomfortable and I told him no one scheduled the visit with me ahead of time and it was not a good day. He in turn got his manager on the phone and the manager talked me into to letting him provide the follow up service. The situation: I picked my car up at l0:30 am that morning from the car DETAILER. Walked around the car with the detailer to check for anything he might have missed. Drove my car straight home parked in laterally in front of my garage. 30 minutes after parking my car this gentlemen showed up at my house - initially was not parked anywhere near my car. I had thought the guy from this company has completed everything as I had signed off on his work l0 minutes prior. I then looked out the window and turned to another person in my house and said who is that in the back of my car? And what is he doing? I was surprised to see him in the general area of my car and my garage as he was not parked there prior and there was only four to five feet in front so no one would go near it (it looked beautiful) I in turn shut my garage door as I was uncomfortable with this man in the first place. Fifteen minutes later I went to get into my car to leave and I notice a dent in the back door of my car in the middle of my rear door. I was livid. Called the manager "Dale" who I initially spoke to and had said he was going to call me back and never did. I then called the police. The police called the guy back (after speaking with Dale) this was at the minimum two hours later - There were no marks on his car and the police office said it was my word against his --- He thought the possibility of the occurrence by way the dent was that he clipped the back of my door with his plastic mirror side view mirror which would not have left a mark. And it was the approximate height to where the dent was. He said it was my word against his and there was nothing that could be done. And to Dale - I can assure you this probably isn't the first problem you have had with this employee and probably won't be your last. Its your liability for the future. He was the only one near the back of my car (and another person in my house as well saw him) -
Description of Work: Used Rodent Exterminator Coupon - Second Guy Hit my Car on the Driveway - then denied it Dale the "manager" never called back
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$140
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Angie's List User, I am shocked to hear that after the police officer cleared our technician of any wrongdoing you still feel as though we are to blame for the situation that has occurred. Upon hearing of the possibility that we had created a dent in your vehicle, and that the police were headed to your home I immediately called the technician accused and asked him if there was anything that happened at your home. Once he said "no, everything went fine after I was let in", I provided your account to him. He immediately stated he would be more than happy to return to your home to clear up the issue. Upon arrival the police officer was at your home, investigated the claim, and cleared him of any wrongdoing. In no way would we try to hide or cover up any issue we have created as we have built the company on being honest in every way. As a follow up I placed a call to your local police department to gain the officer's account of the situation, unfortunately at the time I did not get to speak to the officer, and there was no report in the office. I asked for them to please follow up with my, but never received any information. I too placed a call to the number we have on file, but have not heard back from you, possibly because I called from my cell phone and not office? In any event I would like to speak to you in regards to the situation as your account in dealing with us is not how we like to be perceived. Thank you and I look forward to speaking with you. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Pamela L.
05/2014
3.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Will give more info when service is performed
Description of Work: Can't give too much info right now. I paid for the service on April 10, had to call the company regarding a set up date and was transferred to a different office. I see other people have gotten their service done already but I can't get an appointment til May 23!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Angie's List Customer, Upon reading your review I would like to provide some detailed information on the reasoning for the delayed scheduling. Our wasp proofing service is best performed once the temperatures are consistently near 80 degrees when the wasps become active. Some of the reviews you are seeing may be for services performed in 2013 or for other services we offer. We have performed a handful of the wasp proofing services for some people that requested them to be done early, and have began actively scheduling the services for mid-late May. I see that your service is scheduled for May 20th. I will also follow up with a phone call to you to answer any other questions you may have. Thanks again for your business. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Joan R.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They were on time. Everything went great!
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for bee and wasp 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
$95
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Thank you for providing a review of the service you received. Please keep Chem-Wise in mind for any future pest control needs. Also consider referring friends and family to Chem-Wise to take advantage of our referral program. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Gloria T.
04/2014
4.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
The job entailed 2 visits, one to set the traps, the second to remove the traps and fill in the places where the mice were entering. Both times, they were on time and ready to go. However, on the second visit, he ran out of the foam to fill the mouse entries and parts of where he sprayed the foam were uneven and are now breaking off. However, the mice are gone and would use them again.
Description of Work: Set traps for mice.
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
$139
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Customer, Based on the information provided I would like to speak to you to arrange a return visit to ensure that the exclusion is completed 100%. Our office will be contacting you to schedule the visit. Thank you for the feedback, and we appreciate your business. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Ryan M.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
+ 0 more
Very responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable. He did a termite inspection for the sale of my home. I will be using again in the future!
Description of Work: Termite inspection
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
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Thank you for taking the time to provide an account of the experience you had with us. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future. Best, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
Lynne C.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
All the technicians were knowledgeable and took care to explain what they were doing. They answered all questions completely. The third visit came during a big snow storm, but the technician tromped through all the snow to make the appropriate checks. If it became necessary (although, I hope it isn't) I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Checked for rodent activity. Once the areas of activity were confirmed, they came to plug the entrance areas. They came back again to verify that the activity had ceased
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
$139
thomsyn O.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The technician,Keith, arrived at 11am, the scheduled time. He inspected the kitchen and then went to work. He treated the counter areas,the floor and the pantry. He then went outside and treated the perimeter around the house. He was courteous and professional. I will definitely use Chem Wise again. I saw one live ant on Wednesday,the day after the treatment.I haven't seen any since then.
Description of Work: The provider sprayed for tiny ants that were all over the kitchen.
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
$79
Carolyn G.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
He was really nice and explained exactly what he was going to do. He was neat, respectful of my home and I felt comfortable having him here. We were lucky in we didn't find evidence of an infestation, but he still went around and foam sealed any cracks and potential points of entry.
Description of Work: Sprayed for spiders, baited for mice, sealed up mice entry places.
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
$139
DEBRA B.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
It was good. We had them for like a year. They would come out whenever we needed them. Their regular time when they were supposed to come out was twice a year, I think. They came out for free. All was included in that amount that paid. I think we ended up paying more than the Big Deal amount. They’re due to come again but I want them to come inside the house so I have to make an appointment for them. The pricing was good.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management for pre-winter rodent exclusion and spider prevention services.
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
$139
CAROL J.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They did a fine job and I had no problems. The technicians were courteous, on time and professional. I would consider using them again.
Description of Work: This was a big deal for pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Beverlee D.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The insects were gone after the work was done. I would use this company again.
Description of Work: I bought the Big Deal for $95 for 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
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
We are pleased to have resolved your pest problems. Please keep us in mind if the need arises. Also note that we have a great referral program for friends and neighbors! If you refer someone to us we will take $20 off of their initial service and as a thank you we will mail you a voucher good for $20 towards a future service. There is no limit to the amount of vouchers you can receive. Call your local Chem-Wise offers for more details.
Bill L.
04/2014
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Everything was fine. The price was good. I haven't had them out for a second visit yet.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for a Pre-Winter Rodent Exclusion & Spider Prevention! I had mice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Customer, Upon receiving your review I took a look at your account and noted that we had a follow up scheduled, and you canceled our visit. I am happy we were able to resolve your issue, but the service you received had a 90 day guarantee, which would have expired on March 9, 2013. Please keep us in mind for any future pest control needs. Thank you for your feedback, and we appreciate your business. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, ACE Branch Manager
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
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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.