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 fantastic! Very courteous..... and I called them to come back out....... no charge....... they guarantee there work until December. Definitely will use them again. I used Orkin for years ..... and will never go back to them..... CHEM WISE is the way to go!
Description of Work: 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
Marcia B.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Provider arrived as scheduled. Inquired as to where and what problems we were experiencing. He then sprayed around the exterior perimeter of the house to eliminate any current insect issues. A week later, all pest problems continue to be eliminated.
Description of Work: Sprayed to eliminate pests outside of 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
Brandi G.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Chem-Wise is the only company I contacted that agreed to do the removal on a three story home and at the best price out there. The technician was prompt and professional. Took the time to explain what he was doing and even taught our 6 year old a lot about wasps. I would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone. Another company told me to call a bee keeper! Please, if you have a wasp/hornet/bee infestation, don't bother researching, just call Chem-Wise!
Description of Work: Removed several wasp nests from the roof of a three story 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
molly O.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The chem-wise rep was on time and very courteous. He sprayed the perimeter outside and placed bait inside. It has been 10 weeks since the service and we have not had any insect recurrence.
Description of Work: sprayed outside and placed bait inside for 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
$120
Thomas O.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It turned out alright. They came out very quick. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management did 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
$95
Tammy W.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We had movers coming to move a few things out of the house and I noticed the growing (in number and size) wasp nests around the garage doors. Chem-Wise had a special shown on Angie's List that week, specifically for wasp/bee treatment, so I decided to give them a try. The service person, Jim, was here when he said he would be (we happened to be gone during that hour because something else had come up; we left a note on the door); he called and left a message when he was done, and left his number in case we had questions or additional needs. I will definitely use them again for my pest control needs!
Description of Work: Removed Wasp nests and treated areas where wasps might nest going forward.
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
Beena C.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We have a 2-story brick house with ornamental shutters around the windows which are apparently great places for wasps to nest and we also had a very active bee's nest inside one of our eaves, way up near the very top of the roof-line. The Chem-Wise technician (Mark) was very professional and friendly and did an excellent job in getting rid of the wasps and bee's. The second story windows and eaves were very high and some were quite difficult to reach but Mark took it as as a personal challenge to make sure he did a thorough job. He had to improvise to reach some of the areas and I think the job took a lot longer than he originally thought but he was adament that he was not going to leave until he was satisfied he was able to treat each area. We have not had any wasps or bee's since his work and are extremely happy with Chem-Wise and their professional staff.
Description of Work: Wasp proofing and bee nest removal.
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
Rob F.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It was fine. It's the second time we've used them for spraying for bees. They were courteous and on time. They seem to get the job done.
Description of Work: We used the "Big Deal" that we purchased for the services of Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management.
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
Victoria M.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I now use them routinely. We have them come every year because Angie’s List has a coupon. We had an issue with carpenter bees do some damage to our house. Since using them, we have not seen any bees or damage. They let us know to call them if we see anything. They have been very responsive to our calls. They do great work. They are very knowledgeable about different types of insects and how to take care of them. They are the only ones I really know how to deal with carpenter bees. I have them on speed dial for my phone. The technicians have always been great and professional.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for bee 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
PAUL M.
09/2013
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The deal was semi-successful. It took care of the immediate problem, however, the deal stated it would last for 1 year and it did not. It was initially effective, but did not last.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal from Chem-Wise: ENDS TODAY!! $95 for Environmentally Friendly Bee/Wasp Proofing!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Dear Angie's List Member, I am contacting you in regards to the recent review that was posted on Angie's List in hopes to provide you with some additional details that pertain to our service and the guarantee associated with it. Chem-Wise greatly values your feedback and thanks you for taking the time to provide an account to the service you received from us. According to your account with us we provided a wasp proofing service on April 12, 2012. This service would have provided you with a guarantee that was effective from 4/12/12-12/31/12. In the event there were any issues regarding stinging insects within this period that we were notified of a representative would have been dispatched to your home to inspect and treat the issue accordingly at no additional charge. Although Chem-Wise strives for perfection there are those times that a follow up service may be necessary; however, we do not know if this is the case unless we are contacted by the homeowner. As I reviewed your account I am not seeing that there were any requests for follow up services placed to my office. Once again, your review and feedback are appreciated as we cannot better ourselves without customers such as yourself. I will take some time to think over what we may have been able to do differently to ensure our customers are aware of our policies, procedures, and guarantees. I hope that this experience will not persuade you to look elsewhere the next time you need pest control service, and that you will give us another chance in the future. Sincerely, Kevin McClernon, A.C.E. Branch Manager
Kathy U.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. It was fine. All the arrangements were made by my husband Mike but I know he was satisfied and the guy was good.
Description of Work: Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management came out and sprayed for wasps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Paul L.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It went very well. They came out shortly after we've purchased them. There were no additional charges. It was my first time using them. Everything was good. They did what they said. They were polite and on time. We haven't had a problem since. I would absolutely use them in the future.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management. We had some wasp problems and they sprayed the whole house to get rid of the wasp.
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
Jody L.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
After purchasing an old house we found we had carpet beetles living under our floorboards (we discovered lots of shed larva skins during some remodeling) as well as who knows where else. Unfortunately we were not able to eliminate the infestation ourselves because they were not living in an accessible part of our home where we could have just cleaned the infested items or area. Chem-wise warned us that carpet beetles are difficult to deal with but offered us a 30-45 day guarantee on the treatment. They first came out on 6/18. They power dusted the unfinished attic with boric acid, distributed boric acid around the perimeter of every room of the main floor, and also put some in a few other areas where I suspected they might be living, like above some drop ceiling panels in our kitchen and a few spots in the basement. I understood that the materials take up to 10 or so days to work as the beetles go through their life cycle. I definitely saw diminished activity but five weeks later I was still seeing some beetles and larvae. I called for a followup treatment, which took place on 7/24 at no charge. This one was much less involved than the first treatment; the technician just put some more boric acid in the select areas where I'd continued to see activity. After that I didn't see a single adult beetle. Two weeks later I did see a live and disturbingly healthy-looking larva, but since then nothing at all, so (knock on wood) I'm hoping the problem is 100% resolved. Everyone I was in contact with was very professional, all the way from the people who answer the phones to the people who discuss quotes to the people who actually perform the service.
Description of Work: Treatment for carpet beetle infestation
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
$285
Roberta B.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Excellent. Great customer service. We are now on an ongoing maintenance plan.
Description of Work: Chem-wise does onoging maitenance to prevent bugs and mice. They are great. Last year we had a problem with box elder bugs which was formidable. Chem-wise understood, set expectations and eradicated 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
$75
Karthik T.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I bought the big deal in Angie's list and scheduled an appointment with the provider. They came to our house on time and sprayed on the backyard and siding to prevent the bees around the house. I didn't see the bees in my backyard after the spray. It was nice working with them.
Description of Work: Whole House Environmentally Friendly Bee/Wasp Proofing!
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
ANDY D.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Chem-wise arrived right on time. I told him that we had already found and gotten rid of several wasp nests so far this summer, so we wanted them to check and spray preventatively. We also had a softball-sized nest in one of our backyard trees ... we thought it was a wasp nest, but it turned out to be a bald faced hornet nest. The gentleman put on his suit, got his poison ready, climbed up to the hornet nest and went to work ... killing the nest and all of the hornets. Then he sprayed around the house for wasps. The gentleman from Chem-wise was very throrough and pleasant. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Checked and sprayed entire outside of house for wasp nest, also sprayed a hornet's nest in a tree
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$95
Joan G.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It went very well. He was a highly professional individual, and he did exactly what we asked. He arrived right on time, came just a day after we called (we were desperate), and went the extra mile in reassuring us when the wasps didn't disappear immediately. Clearly we had a gigantic nest and it took a while for them all to die. He was creative in trying to help us figure out how the wasps were getting into the house from the eaves, also, which allowed us to go on using the affected room.
Description of Work: He came very promptly, inspected the house, and treated the wasp infestation we had. He then treated the whole house to reduce ants and spiders. He also responded to questions a week later when the wasps were still showing up a little. He was correct--the nest was apparently huge and it took a couple of week before they were all completely gone.
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
Wayne A.
09/2013
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We have a 100% wood house and found carpenter bee holes when we had it inspected for purchase. A couple more bored into the eaves of the house after we moved in. Chem Wise came 2 days after we paid for the deal. The first technician spent maybe 10 minutes at the house including discussion. There were many dead bees over the ensuing days but within 8-9 days we were finding the telltale wax, etc from the bees back near the original holes and a new hole was started. They came back promptly when informed and this time the technician spent maybe 30 minutes and used a different chemical. This clearly worked. We were told they will continue to come back for the year of coverage we paid for. In all, I give them a "B" because they were very prompt and seem to intend on standing behind their work, but I am not happy that they couldn't have used what appeared to be the better chemical the first time. After all, this house is 100% wood except the windows and is vulnerable, in addition to being surrounded by woods.
Description of Work: Sprayed for Carpenter Bees - twice.
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
Jennifer A.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Chem-Wise did a great job. They were prompt and professional and most importantly, the carpenter bees are gone!
Description of Work: They came out and exterminated for carpenter bees and filled in some exterior holes where the bees were making a nest.
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
SHANNON F.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great. It was easy to set up the appointment, the technician was punctual, friendly and efficient. He provide important information regarding what to do after the service. The service was effective, as we were not troubled by wasps or other insects for the remainder of the summer.
Description of Work: Removed two active wasps' nests and sprayed for future pest avoidance.
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
Patricia H.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Wasps moved from backyard to front yard. Were not able to use chyrsanthamum oil (non toxic) version of wasp spray which was advertised on their site. Came back next day and resprayed free of charge and guaranteed til 12/2013. Nice people, resoponsive.
Description of Work: Came out next day and sprayed underground nest of yellowjackets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$95
Robert H.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Tried to make an appointment with a larger corporation who had clearly outsourced their phone support. Took a while, but eventually I realized that they wanted me to sign up for some sort of program. Found Chem-Wise on Angie's List. Appointment made in no time thanks to a super helpful employee who explained the process and understood that I had purchased this deal on Angie's List. Our service technician arrived on time, explained the process and worked quickly. Problem solved. Somehow, the wasps returned - but so did Chem-Wise very quickly once I called them to report that the pests had returned. Usually, with an online deal you'd be worried about an up-charge after the initial visit but there was no additional cost whatsoever. Wasp problem was solved and we're very happy with their work.
Description of Work: Eliminated 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
Katie L.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great job, we did this before having a big outside party. We noviced a huge difference in the number of wasps.
Description of Work: Came to our house and sprayed all around perimeter 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
Ken U.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
This is the second year in a row that we used them. They used pet friendly spray in all the areas that we asked. This year we only needed them one time, but they'll come out again in the same year if needed. Their technicians and phone reps are always very courteous.
Description of Work: Sprayed around the outside of our house for bees.
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
$99
Catherine U.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very well. He was extremely helpful and thoriugh. Problem fixed.
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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.