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.
He applied a "green" gel for the ants to eat and take back to the nest. Told us they should be gone in seven days -- if not call back and they'd come out again as part of the service. Very impressed with how detail oriented and educational they were. We would use again and plan to continue to use for our pest issues.
Description of Work: We had an ant problem in one of the rooms in our house. Keith did a great job of checking the entire house and outside,explained what he was going to do, the chemicals, etc.
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
Anne T.
03/2014
4.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
It went okay, the issue is they were coming out looking for mice yet it was kind of a rat problem. They were like we will refund you the money for the mice and then if we come out for mice, we will charge you the same amount. We thought they were very nice. It ended up being a bigger issue than just the rats.They were very responsive, they called like within a week after we had bought the deal and we made an appointment.
Description of Work: We didn't really use Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management for the big deal purchase because it was more of a rat problem and they came out for mice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Teresa G.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Knowledgeable, graet service
Description of Work: Bee/wasp 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
$95
Elaine R.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Paid special attention to problem areas I pointed out in gutters and wood trim
Description of Work: Sprayed for wasps and bees outside all around the house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$95
Andy M.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Chem-Wise came to our home to treat for wasps. A few weeks after treatment found a wasp nest at our front door. We called Chem-Wise and they came out and treated area again. Response time was quick and they stood by their guarantee and did not charge for the follow-up service. We recommended them to a friend who was also pleased with their service.
Description of Work: 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
$100
Charlotte R.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I'm very happy with them. The guy that came was extremely nice. I think they were very good and I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I used Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management for pest control services.
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
$134
Louis V.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Had an issue with many wasps coming out of corner in side of house. They scheduled quickly. Came out sprayed perimeter of house focusing on where wasps were living. Within one day of treatments we saw no more wasps. Almost a year later and still no sign of them. Very professional and quick! Would hire again ( hopefully I won't need to!)
Description of Work: Treated house from wasps.
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
$95
LEONARD N.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
They were very good. The wasps came back, and Chem-Wise came back to take care of the wasps. They did a good job and it was worth it to purchase the deal.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $95 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
John S.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
They were fine. There were no additional services for the $95 I paid. They were knowledgeable. They were prompt and they did their work.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal of Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management for wax proofing and repair of my door.
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
Preston B C.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
The main activity of the mice had been determined by me due to the mice feces. That said; they needed the traps in place for 2 weeks to determine other sites of mice entry. When the provider came back all traps were inspected [and left for future mice control] and then the site of entry in the basement was plugged using steel wool as the mice will not try to get through that as it cuts their teeth, mouth. Thus far in 1 month no more entries. So it was worth the while to have someone else fit the sites.
Description of Work: They first asked what I wanted for pest control; spiders in basement and mice. They then sprayed for the spiders and placed about 7 mice traps to see where the activity was.
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
Deb D.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
Chem-Wise was great. The technician Keith called to confirm the appointment, and showed up on time. He gave me a quick lesson in what he called Mice 101. It was very informative and helpful. He proceeded to check in the pantry, under the sink, behind the fridge and stove and in the garage. We moved to the basement and he placed bait in several locations. Keith explained the process, he would would return in 2 weeks to check the bait and we would be able to see where the mice were coming in. Keith returned in 2 weeks and checked the bait stations, and checked the outside for places where the mouse got in. All in all I am extremely happy with the service.
Description of Work: Technician provided bait for mice in various locations in the house, and did follow up after 2 weeks..
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
NOREEN E.
03/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
This was an Angie's List promotion for a rodent exclusion and spider prevention. Everything went very well. Mark arrived 2/12 within the agreed-upon time. He set black boxes with poison in the crawlspace and first floor. He was very thorough in seeking out places where mice would visit, pulling out appliances, etc. He also sprayed for spiders. He then followed up on 2/26, again within the allotted time, and gave me his analysis after checking the boxes. I haven't spotted a problem since, but was told if I incurred one, to let them know. I couldn't have been happier with the courtesy, the professionalism and the responsiveness of this company, and I would definitely recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Checked for places where mice could come in.
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
Ana S.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Overall effective service and good customer service. I was especially impressed with management when I talked to them about a concern and today went above and beyond to address. Excellent value for the money.
Description of Work: Excellent value for the money.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Paul K.
03/2014
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It was awful. He was unprepared, didn't have the right equipment, and didn't solve the problem. I had some painters out a few weeks later, and they were actually the ones that got rid of the wasps. I would never use them again.
Description of Work: I purchased The Big Deal, $95 for Whole House Environmentally Friendly Bee/Wasp Proofing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$95
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Angie’s List Member, I am very sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with our Big Deal Bee & Wasp Proofing. I am also very disappointed that you did not make any attempt to contact our office after the service was completed. As stated in our Big Deal and on our invoices, the deal comes with a full guarantee of service through the end of the calendar year. We would have been more than happy to return to your house at no additional charge if you were still experiencing problems. Our service trucks are equipped with extension ladders and bee poles that allow us to treat almost any nest we encounter on a 2 story house. For the higher, hard to reach nests, we keep a tall ladder in our shop that the technicians can use when needed. I spoke with the technician who performed your service and he did advise me that he wasn’t able to reach one of the nests on your home with the extension ladder he had on his truck. He did inform me that you kindly offered him the use of your personal extension ladder that was a little taller. While using your ladder, the technician said he was able to treat the nest and felt like the treatment should have been effective. He did however, mention to you that in the event the entire nest was not eliminated he could return with our big ladder to re-treat the area. I would first like to thank you for allowing the technician to use your ladder. Secondly, I want to sincerely apologize to you for the way this situation was handled. The technician should have made his supervisor aware of this situation so we could have scheduled a follow-up service and returned to your house with our big ladder to ensure all of the wasp activity was gone. I would really like the opportunity to speak with you further about this matter and discuss what we can do for you to resolve your unhappiness with our service. I have left a message with the number we have on file for you and hope to hear back from you soon so we can put a plan in place. Sincerely, Dale Leifheit Service Manager
Connie P.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I contacted Chem Wise after seeing a mice run across my kitchen counter. Their initial visit was on 2/11/14. They looked for openings and mice droppings throughout my 2 bedroom condo. Determined that their were droppings behind kitchen stove and dryer located in the utility room. This obviously was done by the original builders of the condo building which is 36 yrs old. I am very pleased with the technician's customer service and thoroughness. He was very easy to do business with. I initially set up an appointmenet with another company but decided to cancel that appointment and try ChemWise...I am glad I did.
Description of Work: Five bait boxes were placed (behind dryer and stove, side of refrigerator and underneath kitchen sink, and side of master bathroom sink). They returned two weeks later, 2/24/14 to check the bait boxes. Four out of five had not been touched by mice; however the one bait box food behind the stove was totally gone and more droppings were found. Getting on the floor behind the stove the technician discovered that there was a 2" inch gap between the kitchen floor and drywall behind the stove running from one end of the cabinet wall to the other that is allowing mice in the unit. He placed steel wool around gas pipe and kitchen sink pipe and stated that I would need to get a contractor in to close the gap with possibly some type caulk foam because general caulking would not be sufficient. Once that is done, he ask to give Chem Wise a call and they would come back out to check the bait boxes.
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
$139
Coni C.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Pope was very careful about where he put the application. We have two dogs and although the application is not hazardous to them he still was careful where he put the gel. And it worked!!
Description of Work: Got rid of 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
$79
Nancy N.
02/2014
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I think it's possible that some entry points would not show daylight. They are only prepared to seal off entry points that are an inch or so--our entry points were too big for them to deal with. They set traps which were somewhat effective. The weather has been so cold that there has been no chance for new mice to come into the house so we don't know if all the openings were identified.
Description of Work: They check for entry points by looking for daylight.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Brandi G.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Excellent service as always. Amber is always professional and courteous on the phone. Rudy was our technician and is dedicated to solving any pest problem. We will never use another company. ChemWise has always come through for us whether it be wasps, ants or spiders!
Description of Work: Treated the house for 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
$215
Deldra B.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I called because my home was attacked by box elder bugs. They covered the east side of my home to the extent that we couldn't get in the door without bringing them inside with us. Chem Wise came out the next day after I called and sprayed the house outside. I was told what to expect for the next two weeks, and they were spot on. About four weeks later I had them come again, and they retreated the area. NO MORE BUGS! We were so happy with their work, we decided to buy a year contract. They came four more times and took care of an ant problem and also the spiders in the crawl space. I was extremely happy with their service and would surely use them and recommend their service.
Description of Work: Took care of all my 'pest' problems.
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
$245
Ronald W.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It went well and I had no problems afterwards.
Description of Work: Chem-Wise sprayed my whole house for wasps.
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
Kenneth B.
02/2014
3.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
It was okay. Overall it felt more like an entry level to buy into the biannual thing, where they come and tell you that they will be back in the spring and try to get you in. We weren't too happy about it. We had mice problems and we were interested in seeing how the mice were getting into our home, and how we could do a better job at managing them, but he didn't help. He said they were getting in through the garage, which he can't stop. He put a couple of things around the home to tell us the activity level, and he didn't tell us anything new. Basically there is activity in our garage, and he will come back in the spring to reassess. We didn't get anything out of the 139 Dollars, and he came when I wasn't around, and told my wife things. I then called the problem, and he explained a few more things to me. He wanted us to get into the program, so they can come twice a year to manage the problem. I think it was worth the big deal. He didn't leave anything written with my wife, and I had to call them for the information, and to find out what happened, but the information I got was a matter of fact thing. I think they should have given more information, and I feel that we were misled into thinking that the one time visit would be enough.
Description of Work: We purchased a big deal from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$139
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Valued Angie’s List Customer, I am really sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with our Big Deal service. Please remember that this service comes with a full 90 day guarantee and we would be more than happy to return to your house at no additional charge for another follow-up service if you are still experiencing mouse activity. Our technicians are trained to identify any entry point no matter how big or small it might be. With smaller entry points our technicians will use steel wool, expanding foam, or caulk to seal the holes. When dealing with larger entry points that are not able to be sealed by the technician such as a garage door opening, we often recommend our tri-annual service to ensure the mice do not re-infest the home or garage. The technician did note that the frame around the garage door is deteriorating and should be replaced to prevent the mice from getting inside when the garage door is closed. The problem is that whenever the garage door is open the mice can still make their way inside. The good news is that even if you decide our tri-annual program is not for you, we will leave our bait stations set up inside the home and garage which can remain effective for several more months if they stay dry. Our office will contact you to schedule a follow up service to ensure you are not currently experiencing any more mouse activity. Sincerely, Dale Leifheit Service Manager
Brian S.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They came, they sprayed, they left.
Description of Work: Sprayed in and around our apple tree for bees/wasps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Sejal M.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The company was very nice, but said I needed a different type of service that wasn't covered by the aid. They told me to ask for a refund through you. Thank you, S.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Eslyn G.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
There were no new varmin and they plugged some "holes " and were done.
Description of Work: They set traps to see if pests were entering my house and came back 2 weeks later to check on them.
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
Signe B.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are really great. They come out whenever I feel I need them. They've been really great, I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $139 for Pre-Winter Rodent Exclusion & Spider Prevention.
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
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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.