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Plunkett's Pest Control

Pest Control

About us

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

Business highlights

109 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Residential & commercial service of a variety of pests, such as ants, roach, mice, mouse, rats, rodents, wasps, hornets, bees/wasps/hornet’s nest, silverfish, moths, flies, mosquitoes, maggots, centipedes, millipedes, cockroaches, spider, bed bugs, lady bugs, boxelder bugs, and fleas, termite inspections.

Services we don't offer

Small animal & wildlife control available through our wildlife division: http://varmentguard.com

Amenities

Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8178 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 178 reviews

Joni B.
01/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I contacted Conquest after mice set up a nest inside my car's engine and ruined it. I needed to find out how the mice were getting into the garage and eliminate the problem before I bought a new car. Conquest came out the day after I called. Alex came and set bait and traps in several areas they identified where the mice could get in. He came the following week to remove the bait and traps and seal up all of the points of entry. He spent a lot of time sealing up every possible entry point and explaining everything along the way. He even returned again the following week to check on an additional area that they found that was not in the garage and he sealed that area as well. I really appreciated the quick and thorough attention to my problem and would definitely recommend them!
Description of Work: Quick and thorough attention
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Suzanne B.
12/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I contacted multiple extermination companies, speaking with representatives at several. I spoke with the owner at Conquest, who was cordial and able to provide a quote for services promptly. He explained their approach to insect extermination and took the time to answer all my questions. They were able to schedule an appointment that fit my schedule. The exterminator was thorough, friendly, and spent the time necessary to do the job well. Communication before he arrived was good. I was given a window of time for the work, and he called me when it slipped back so at least I was aware. Conquest offered to return free of charge if we had any problems within in 60 days. We have not seen any more bugs since they sprayed.
Description of Work: Conquest provided insect extermination services for our building -- common areas and all units.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

donald D.
12/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did all they promised to do. I'm pleased with the work.
Description of Work: inspect for mice. Place traps. Explain the process. Then return to re-inspect

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Brian L.
12/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Our technician, Alex, was extremely helpful and courteous. He obviously understood both the problem of identifying the source of rat intrusion, as well as managing the psychological side for those in the house. He was prompt, professional, thorough, and transparent. He offered suggestions for how to remediate the situation myself and also offered to do it himself. He made his thinking clear and helped us enormously. Even though no more rats have been found (yet--knock on wood!), I think the service has been exceptional. I would definitely use Conquest again.
Description of Work: Conquest came in response to two rats in the house. They set out traps, inspected the building inside and out for rat activity, and devised a plan of attack to identify the source of the intrusion and stop it up. They periodically returned to check on progress.

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
$425

Gayle E.
12/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I purchased the special deal for an exterior treatment to prevent ants. I was able to set up the appointment easily via e-mail. They came out promptly. This is the first year that I did not have a problem with ants getting into the house. Loved the results. Will definitely call again next year.
Description of Work: Spring exterior treatment to prevent 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
$95

Randee F.
11/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The technician, Alex, came out to my house and spent about 7 hours sealing up holes and putting out traps. He also vacuumed, cleaned and sanitized in incredible detail. He was phenomenal, thorough and knowledgeable. He kept me informed all along the way and was fun to be around. He was personable, friendly and paid attention to detail; he was great. I have already recommended him.
Description of Work: I used Conquest Pest Solutions for pest control and exterminating.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$499

Morven N.
11/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Was very careful regarding areas where children would be (although they said it was safe, they wanted to reassure me).
Description of Work: Went around the outside of the house and garage to apply extermination treatment.

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

DAN H.
11/2012
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
Good, given that they did not provide the services to me.
Description of Work: I contacted Conquest Pest Solutions to address a problem we're having with some type of animal. They patiently listened to the info I had and after discussing what the probably likely was suggested that I use another service because I would, in their mind, be better served by a company closer to me due to the nature of the trapping and removal likely involved. I found their candor to be very professional, as they easily could have taken the job rather than suggest I'd be better served by a closer provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Frederick R.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They came out promptly and treated for ants. They were responsive to our needs.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for 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
$99

Ron B.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
they were helpful on the phone and answered all my questions. they showed up on time and did the work quickly.
Description of Work: exterior ant control treatments

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
$95

Laura C.
09/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was quick and easy. Buy a service and then receive it with no issues.
Description of Work: I called them for a Springtime bug treatment and they came out and put down a treatment around the home. No entrance was required so it was simple and efficient.

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

Jason P.
09/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have had a seasonal ant problem since we moved into our house and every year around June I want to pull my hair out. The deal made it possible for me to treat the outdoor area as opposed to just indoors and it made a big difference. We did not see a single ant inside until August and even then it was short lived. The service worked great. My only issue was the communication about when it would be done and what exactly was done was lacking, but I'm guessing that has more to do with the overwhelming response to the deal as oposed to the company itself.
Description of Work: We got the Angie's List deal for preventative treatment outdoors. The area surrounding ourhome was treated for ants.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

JOAN K.
09/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went excelllently. I would certainly use them again.
Description of Work: I was very impressed with the man that came. He took a relatively long time and thoroughly went all around the exterior. I've had Orkin in the past and this time more time was taken and questions were answered. He wasn't trying to sell a service contract and in fact told me that I did not need an inside extermination job since this should work for a few months. I would certainly use them again

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
$90

Michael W.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The man came ontime, he was courteous and professional. He used my outside water to mix his chemical. I had told him that I get centipedes as I have ivy on the house. He sprayed the outside perimeter of my house. Every thing fine. But I still get centipedes, it took about 2weeks to see the first one. I see 2 or 3 centipedes every week. If spraying made any difference at all I haven't noticed it. I killed a centipede last night. UPDATE So that was 2012. Last year, in 2013, I did not see one bug, of any kind. all year. That was amazing! I have lived here for 30 years and that has never happened before. Maybe they killed the eggs, I don't know. But I am going to get this sevi9ce from now on, every year.
Description of Work: The Big Deal was for outside pest spraying.

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

$90

Response from Plunkett's Pest Control
I am sorry you have seen a few bugs. We sprayed the outside of your house approximately 5 months ago. Maybe it's time for another spraying. We suggest at least twice a year. You can email me anytime at mark@conquestpestsolutions.com. thanks you for your business.

Carol G.
08/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were good, they got the job done, there just was no follow up. I had a coupon from Angie's List so I thought the price was fair. They pretty much scheduled right away.
Description of Work: They put down some type of granule around the house. It took care of the ants.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

luis M.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
i called them to set-up the service - we scheduled a date and they took care of business - it was a quick turn around
Description of Work: sprayed for 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

Jill F.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had an infestation of bees on the exterior of my home. They were treated and removed and the exterior of the house was also treated to prevent future infestation. Same day service. The owner operator was helpful and easy to deal with. I would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Removal of a few areas of bee infestation on my home's exterior. Also application of treatment of whole roofline to prevent futureinfestation. this season.

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
$225

sharon F.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The problem seems to have abated already; must wait a few more warm days to be sure of success, but will retreat if necessary at no additional charge.
Description of Work: In response to ant problem, inspected and sprayed perimeter of house, left gel bait indoors in areas the dog can't reach.

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
$165

alex G.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
My wife and I are pretty new to Angie's list.We have a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House in Wilmette. For the first time in 11 years we "had" Carpenter Ants. At first we had no idea what kind of ants we had, simply that we had ants and they had to go.After looking over several companies on Angie's List we decided to go with an independent. I own a small business and enjoy being able to speak with the owner (Mark Winston).My wife called and they where able to send out a fellow the next day. He was very professional and put us at ease by explaining how he would go about getting rid of these pests. I found it to be very noninvasive, quick and clean.In addition to getting rid of the ants for good - the guy found the source of my problem. Actually, two sources - the first was a firewood pile that we had next to the house (we have since followed their advice and relocated it). The second was from a tree branch that was touching our house.He not only treated the interior but the exterior as well. Made sense to us as the said "if you spot them on the outside, they won't get in". I own 2 6 flats in the city that I rent out. Since having Conquest treat our home, I have hired them on for Quarterly service at those buildings.I feel very confident recommending them to my friends as well as to other Angie's List members. Alexander
Description of Work: Our ants are gone! The guy came out the next day and inspected from the basement to the attic. He even inspected the exterior and the garage. Treated our home the very same day. He seemed to use a combination of a spray type bait and gel bait on the interior. Around the exterior of the home and around the base of the trees he sprinkled some granules. Again, some type of food for the Carpenter Ants that makes them all go away. Whatever he did, it worked! No more ants! My wife and I felt very comfortable with the service technician. He explained the whole process from beginning to end. Someone from their office even called us 2 weeks later to see how we where doing. They even remembered our dogs name. Now if that is not good ole American customer service, then I don't know what is. I would use them again in a heartbeat. This time around we opted not to go with the quarterly service plan. He did not push it on us rather simply explained that it was an option. If we experience bugs next year it might be a worthwhile option for us. Alexander

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
$225

Ia J.
06/2011
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did a pretty good job. The second time when they came out, it was free of charge. We haven’t had a problem since then. The total amount was $220 but they gave us a discount of $20. They were reliable. When we had to make an appointment, it took a while for them to get back to us. Other than that, the services they provided have been good. I’ve never used any other pest control before and this was the first one. They seemed very nice and very professional. They did the job well I think. I cannot really compare to anyone else. I thought the price was going to be more than what I thought it would be. It wasn’t so bad because the second time was free. They were a little expensive though. They were pretty punctual and pretty professional. I thought they should have pointed out more areas and covered more areas, so that they didn’t have to come out the second time. They just did the places that I asked them to. They do not know my place that well and that could be the reason why they didn’t try covering more areas. I guess it’s from experience that they will know where to spray. If they had to spray additional areas, then there would not have been a need to come out the second time. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Conquest Pest Solutions for pest control. We last used their services about two or three weeks ago. We had them come over a second time because the first time they treated for carpenter wasps outside our house and they were making homes on our house. They treated them once and then we moved to a different part of the house; and we had them come out second time and treated the other sections of the house. We had several things that needed to be covered because we had them spray for centipedes also. We also had some ants come in. They did several things. We did have bees living in the ground and they sprayed for that also.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

LISA P.
06/2011
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
Mark arrived on time, looked around, found the holes the squirrels were getting through and gave us an estimate. After we accepted, he returned with a workman and did as he had explained. He got rid of the squirrels and then waited a week to be sure they were gone before he permanently sealed the holes. Mark and his workman were pleasant to deal with and there was almost no mess (they had to cut holes in our ceiling to remove an exhaust fan and access the attic crawl space).
Description of Work: Squirrels in our walls, eekk!!!! No more, thanks to Conquest.

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
$625

David B.
05/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We are on the ground floor of a condo building and were having ants coming in to our unit. He came out, laid some bait, explained what to expect, and left. Everything worked out the way he said, the ants are gone. I didn't shop around on price, so I can't compare his price with others, but it seemed fair to me, and about what I expected. There's not much more to say. The service was superb. He came out the day I called and fixed the problem.
Description of Work: He got rid of the ants coming into our home.

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
$165

Gary M.
05/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were polite and punctual. They were professional. The work what they did was good. If needed, we would use them again in the future too.
Description of Work: We recently used Conquest Pest Solutions' service for pest control. We had an ant problem, which was getting really bad and they helped us to control the ants and now, it looks like the ants are all gone.

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

Jeff N.
04/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
My wife and I had started noticing a few large black ants around the home. At first we figured it was just a a few but the numbers kept increasing. I had met Mark a couple of times at different houses (I am a contractor/inspector) and liked him. He had a good, non alarming personality and he really did thorough inspections. I called his office and spoke with his assistant. We set up a time for him to come have a look. Mark walked around the exterior and identified some areas that ants/termites etc. would like to nest. Basically old wood and one dead tree I have been planning on getting cut down. Then he looked at the inside of the house, saw at least two ants, identified them as carpenter ants and went out to his vehicle to get what he felt was the proper remedy. He put the poison in an area that he felt was close to where they might be nesting and then told me to call him in a week and let him know how it was going. For the first couple of days we saw about the same number of ants and then it was like a miracle. No ants. And I mean zero. I left the stuff where it was for a few more days and then cleaned it up. Since then (and it has been at least nine months) I have not seen any ants around the house. He did a terrific job.
Description of Work: Used Conquest to get rid of an ant problem in my home. Carpenter ants were coming out of the wooden cathedral ceiling. Mark provided a type of poison that apparently has both carbohydrates and proteins. It seems that ants will only feed on one or the other depending on something or other that the ant recognizes as food. Mark put the stuff where he determined was an entry hole (it was very small and I didn't even see it) and then did some non-toxic work on the exterior.

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

Debbie N.
04/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was pretty pleased with the work done by the people from Conquest Pest Solutions Company. They used a non-toxic solution. They also sprayed the siding in front of my house. They used some sort of fresh lime solution and it worked. I thought that it was great that they were willing to find something that worked with my needs. I thought that for the materials they used, their price was a little expensive. I was happy with them overall. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Conquest Pest Solutions Company for their pest control services in August last year.

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
$100

Contact information

8218 N McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

https://plunketts.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
052-040557
Trade License Locale
IL
Trade License Authority
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pest Control

FAQ

Plunkett's Pest Control is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Plunkett's Pest Control accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
No, Plunkett's Pest Control does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Plunkett's Pest Control offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Plunkett's Pest Control does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Plunkett's Pest Control offers emergency services.
No, Plunkett's Pest Control does not offer warranties.
Plunkett's Pest Control offers the following services: Residential & commercial service of a variety of pests, such as ants, roach, mice, mouse, rats, rodents, wasps, hornets, bees/wasps/hornet’s nest, silverfish, moths, flies, mosquitoes, maggots, centipedes, millipedes, cockroaches, spider, bed bugs, lady bugs, boxelder bugs, and fleas, termite inspections.
Small animal & wildlife control available through our wildlife division: http://varmentguard.com

Contact information

8218 N McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

https://plunketts.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed