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ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC.

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED.

Business highlights

61 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

GENERAL INSECT & RODENT CONTROL FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS, TERMITE INSPECTIONS & TERMITE CONTROL.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.918 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
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0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

John B.
07/2020
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It was fine..
Description of Work: Pest control
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Martin R.
06/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very professional, same day service. Technician was friendly and informative.
Description of Work: Removal of a wasp nest and preventative spraying.

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
$180

Ann H.
11/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
On time, polite, knowledgable, thorough. Learned alot, since I asked loads of questions. Couldn't have asked for more!
Description of Work: The basement was filled with flies.

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

Ann H.
09/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Kristopher was on time, was very personable, knowledgeable, thorough and handled our problem with no problem!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah U.
06/2016
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He always explains where the mice are currently active, possibly getting into the house, ways we can help prevent the mice from entering and also disposes of any dead mice. Very friendly, personable and always on time and courteous. We will continue our services and would highly recommend ARC.
Description of Work: Currently we get visits quarterly to check bait traps for mice and to check for any activity. When we first moved into our house a year ago, he found where there were mice and set traps.

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
$75

Kathie S.
07/2014
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I have used them for 6 years. He is very personable and nice. His price is reasonable and he happens to be the third generation having this job.
Description of Work: I used them for a regular visit for a chipmunk hole.

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
$70

RICHARD S.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He was here less than 24 hours after I called. He listened to my complaints about ants, inspected my entire house and yard, and educated me about ants and pest control. He did a thorough job spraying for the ants and took great care not to make a mess or damage anything. He used a liquid spray and an aerosol spray. He then put down bait stations to kill any that might have been missed. While he was taking care of the ants, he noticed some signs that we may have (or had) mice, too. (So much for having a cat!) Speaking about pets, he was nice with our cat and reassured us about the safety of the products he was using. He went under the deck to check and found where they might be coming in and advised me on plugging that hole. He put some mouse bait stations at strategic places. We reviewed all the instructions and he told me to call if I have any questions or concerns.
Description of Work: Kristopher took care of my ant problem.

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

Steven W.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We saw a mouse and mouse droppings. We had Jim Durkin out and he set traps. Now, no more nice. I highly recommend him and his son. They have been in business for about 40 years and know what to do.
Description of Work: Eliminate mouse problem

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
$150

charles S.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
After our tenant vacated our house we discovered that they left not only clothes, furniture, bikes, etc, but also new tenants that don't pay - roaches. There were roaches coming out of the baseboards and electrical outlets while we were cleaning! It was disgusting. Luckily, Kris indicated that it wasn't in fact a severe infestation, so one treatment was all that was needed. Kris was incredibly nice and funny. I enjoyed chatting with him after he had sprayed. He warned me that the chemicals don't smell good, so I'd probably want to work in another area of the house, however I discovered that the house actually smelled better after the spray (haha). I was incredibly happy that he was able to come to the property on such short notice (with in 2 hrs of my initial call). That first spray killed the majority of the roaches, the remainder we took care of with spray and 'hotels' (note that the 'remainder' of the roaches was probably 4 - but for me 1 is too many).
Description of Work: Sprayed the kitchen, bathroom & basement for roaches.

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
$180

Jerry S.
12/2012
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
He did the job as expected, but we thought the cost was too high for the time he was here.....also, as he went around the house to look for other pest problems, he noticed we needed some caulking around some windows, and offered to come back and do that work for $200.....so he was soliciting work that was and quot;on the sideand quot; maybe because we were seniors. I have never had a repair person do that before...it just gave us a negative feeling.
Description of Work: We had a wasp nest in the ground by our front door. He took care of that, and also checked around the house for any other problem areas.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$160

Lara R.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Steve anwered phone immediately. Took time to discuss services provided, listened to my needs/concerns. Recommended best cost effective services. Scheduled meeting for next week.
Description of Work: Needed interior & exterior pest protection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Gloria M.
01/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We called Kristopher Durkin because we had recently seen a mouse in the kitchen. (We had used him a few years ago for help with squirrels.) He came the next day and found a break in the caulking around the air conditioning hose entering the house. He sealed it and set bait around the basement. He will come back in 6-8 weeks to check again. He explained exactly how the bait works and how mice behave. He was very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Kristopher Durkin came and inspected for mice. He found an opening behind our air conditioning unit and sealed it, then set bait around the basement.

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
$140

MARLENE A H.
11/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Krisopher. Durkin is certainly observant ! He called and arranged a convenient time for the application. While he was applying the insecticide around the foundation of my house, he noticed an opening. Evidently something was hit by the large tree limbs after the July storm hit Lake County. His alerrtness led to a thorough investigation of the problem by a contractor and the claims adjuster for my insurance company.. The opening in the foundation was clue to what had been happening since the intense storms hit Lake County in July.Evidently a chimney cap was dislodged and the water from unusually heavy rainfall (7-1/2 inches ) had seeped between the house and siding causing about $3,000 in damages. Currently in the process of getting repairs done to corrrect this problem. If he hadn't observed the problem, the cost of repairs would have been much higher considering how wet snow would have compounded the problem during the winter season ahead.
Description of Work: This was the second applicatiion, both inside and outside of my home. The rainy weather caused many problems with earwigs. The first application took care of the problem. The sercond application was aimed at spiders and other insects that look for a winter 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
$70

RAYMOND O.
08/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Had bees in a soffit next to a patio door. Called ARC and they quoted a price of $75 for a single story house. They arrived on schedule, explained the procees and what to expect and did the job quickly. The results were as promised. We will use them again. Local business, What could be better.
Description of Work: Got rid of bees in our soffit.

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
$75

Kathy A.
11/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I am happy with them. They did an excellent job and did it fast. They didn't make any trouble. They gave me directions on how long I needed to be in the house. They were professional.
Description of Work: I used ARC Professional Exterminating to spray the exterior for spiders and other things.

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

RAYMOND O.
08/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent service. I like the idea of dealing with a local contractor who takes care of a specific problem and doesn't try to sell you a continuing service when you don't need it.
Description of Work: Had bees making a nest in a soffet. Called ARC and Jim said he would come out the next day. He arrived, assessed the situation and sprayed the area. He indicated that it would take a couple of days for the bees to give up on the location and he was right. Had there been a problem he would have come back at no charge.

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
$140

Gloria M.
04/2008
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with Kristopher's work from start to finish. The job was done exactly as described and priced. He worked around my schedule.
Description of Work: Kristopher came on time to give me an estimate for getting rid of what I assumed was squirrels in the attic. He visually inspected the attic and was very clean and attentive to detail. He also visually inspected the exterior of the home and found a hole near the roof line where the animals could enter and exit. He gave me a price for repairing the hole and trapping any squirrel(s) that might remain in the attic. We made an appointment for him to return with the necessary equipment and agreed on a price. He was always punctual and professional. He came back on two different occasions to check the trap and after he and I were confident that no animals were in the attic he removed the trap. I would definitely use ARC again.

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
$160

SARA M.
07/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Kris was friendly, well informed, very polite and respectful, non judgmental. I'm a new owner of a property that had not been well cared for. He was upbeat, confident, and reassuring that the bugs would be gone, and that we were treating the problem in the right time frame. He continually reiterated that he would return at any time for a reapplication. He was at my home in under 24 hours of my first call. His service call never felt rushed, he made it seem as if I was his only and most important customer of the day. Plus, he was kind to the pets. Best of all, in another 24 hours, the ants really were gone!
Description of Work: Home and yard treated for ants. Home had been vacant for 6+ months and the bugs had gone wild. Ants were just starting to get into window sashes with numerous large colonies in the yard.

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
$160

    Contact information

    3205 SUNSET AVE, Waukegan, IL 60087


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    Service Categories

    Pest Control,
    Animal Removal

    FAQ

    ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. offers free project estimates.
    No, ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. offers emergency services.
    No, ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. does not offer warranties.
    ARC PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATING INC. offers the following services: GENERAL INSECT & RODENT CONTROL FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS, TERMITE INSPECTIONS & TERMITE CONTROL.

    Contact information

    3205 SUNSET AVE, Waukegan, IL 60087