Owner operated. No subs. Cost determined by the job. No travel charges. Additional charge for after hours services may apply.
Business highlights
78 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Mouse and Bat EXCLUSION, Removal, Mouse Extermination, Carpenter Ant Nest Location & Treatment, Roach Extermination, General Insect, House Centipedes, Ants, Spiders Treatments, Flea & Bed Bug Extermination, Bee & Wasp Nest Extermination, Box Elder Bug Treatments, Pest Inspections, Consultations
I left a review of Professional Pest Control 15 years ago. Since I found Richard on Angies List many years ago he has been my 'go to' person for anything having to do with pests at home. He is reliable, honest and effective.
Description of Work: For the past 15+ years I have been calling Richard to help with pest problems at the three different homes we have lived at during that period There are many times in which I have talked with him about a problem and, based on our conversation, decided it wasn't necessary to move ahead with actual work. I appreciate his honesty - not just trying to get the next billing, but to have an honest and reliable reputation with his clients. The actual things I have hired him to do include mice, ants and bees. I referred him to my aunt for an ant problem and he solved that, as well. Under the "How much did your project cost", I'm putting $200, but honestly the charge depends on what needs to be done. I'm writing this now to just make sure I give another shout out for Richard's work.
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
$200
Jane H.
10/2020
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Excellently. The mice already in the house are not escaping (pew) but it shows that the holes have all been filled.
Description of Work: Mouse exclusion
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
$1,400
Jim H.
09/2019
1.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I called for help with a mouse problem in my home. Rick didn't ask me any questions about my specific situation, but told me that it would cost at least $2500. I'm used to paying a premium for top quality service, but that seemed excessive, so I declined.
Description of Work: Mouse control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
Response from Professional Pest Control Inc
Great mouse exclusion with a great guarantee isn't cheap. No mice ! One mouse is one mouse too many. Cost depends on house. Must have been climbing and high ladder work or foundation inaccessibility due to a low, low deck or porch.. This is also the busiest time and Hanover is a long jaunt especially if I have to go back, as remember two years, no mice.
Romy O.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
In a couple of hours, Richard identified both the main nest and a satellite nest, as well as a nest of pavement ants under our front doorstep that were starting to expand into the house. He treated all nests, caulked up various holes and cracks where the ants were getting in, and did all this while putting up with my endless questions (I’m a talker and love to learn about people’s jobs). He did an AMAZING job, and our house has been happily ant-free ever since. He’s now my go-to provider for extermination and pest control. 10/10, would hire again!
Description of Work: Noticed carpenter ants were building a nest under my house’s siding and wanted to get them removed before they could do any damage.
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
$500
Mark G.
05/2018
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Richard does an extremely thorough job. He's not cheap, but he is worth it. He is a one man company so you know what you are getting.
Description of Work: protection from all rodent potential access points to my house.
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
Michael B.
10/2017
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Great. Prompt and explained process well.
Description of Work: Squirrel 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
$200
Deborah D.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
It went VERY well. He is excellent at what he does and anytime there is a pest problem, I know I can call him and he will know how to take care of it at a reasonable price.
Description of Work: I called at the last of August, probably the 29th and let Richard Standish know there was wasp next in my garage that I wanted taken care of. He made time on the 30th to come take care of it. He was very knowledgeable, and took care of it.
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
$107
Daniel S.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The job was accomplished promptly and efficiently and it solved the problem.
Description of Work: We had an ant infestation 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
$285
Christina M.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They are usually here about an hour. I use them repeatedly.
Description of Work: Pest control they go around the parameter of my yard.
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
$200
Ricky V.
08/2017
4.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Excellent with a three year ear gaurantee
Description of Work: Bat 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
$1,100
Jack F.
07/2017
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Richard Standish found a dead mouse above the hanging basement ceiling and then went outside to find openings where it might have gotten in the house. He found two or three possible holes and caulked them thoroughly. Richard knows exactly what to look for. He has worked for us for at least 20 years and always seems to find the exact problem and fixes it immediately. He works alone and is very responsive.
Description of Work: Smelled a dead animal in lower level walkout; then saw many flies somewhere near the smell. Needed to find the source and eliminate both the animal and the flies.
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
$200
Stephanie A.
04/2017
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Great guy and did a great job with a 2 year warranty!
Description of Work: Rodent 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
Dean A.
04/2017
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
No sign of mice at end of three week time I was told the treatment would take effect. Mice were back (or replaced) a few weeks later.
Description of Work: Eradicate mice.
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
$325
JON S.
02/2017
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I have used them twice, and they did a great job. They are not inexpensive. The question on value, is A. They do what they say that they are going to do. They eradicated the mice problem. They guarantee their work. Its an one man operation. The guy really knows what he is talking about.They eradicated bats before, and they did a great job. I will be hiring them again.
Description of Work: Treatment.
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
$700
JON S.
02/2017
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I had such a good experience with getting rid of the mice. They just don't catch the mice, but they block all the intrusion points. I gave my friend an birthday gift their service, and she had a great experience.
Description of Work: Treatment for bat eradication.
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
$550
Rick O.
10/2016
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
He found various spots that might be where they were coming in as it seemed they were outside under or around deck also. He sprayed, dusted in various spots inside and outside and haven't seen an ant since.
Description of Work: There were ants in my dishwasher. I had no idea where they were coming from,
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
Linda R.
09/2016
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
We got a call from our neighbor on a Saturday that she'd entered our house to water plants and immediately got bitten by dozens of fleas jumping on her leg. We were out of town, but we decided to find an exterminator who could come to the house right away and our neighbor could let him in. On our third call, the gentleman at Professional Pest Control said he could do it right away. He came over practically immediately, was let in the house, and sprayed everywhere, up and down, to kill hundreds of fleas. We spoke to him on the phone afterwards, and he described what he'd done and said he'd be back Monday morning to check and give us another spray just to be sure. We returned home Sunday and saw no signs of live fleas, but many dead ones. We could sleep in comfort. He came over promptly on Monday and did it all again just to make sure. Our exterminator was prompt, friendly and courteous and very knowledgeable about the flea life cycle and flea prevention. We were both very impressed. We chose chemicals rather than natural prevention because of the size of the infestation. The smell dissipated fairly quickly. There is a 7 month guarantee on the service. The exterminator said to just call if there was a problem. I felt he was very trustworthy and sincere. That was almost a month ago, and so far, so good. The cost was higher because of the weekend time. It was worth it to us, though, to have it over and done. I would recommend this business without exception for an all-around good experience.
Description of Work: A giant infestation of fleas while we were out of town.
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
$500
Bill G.
09/2016
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Great. Prompt service. The exterminator explained the process the expected results.
Description of Work: Wasp nest control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$159
Leslie F.
08/2016
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
We hired Rick twice: in August 2015, he came to our house in the middle of the night (1:30am) to remove two bats that had flown into our living space. One of the bats was hanging on our living room curtains. Rick walked into our house, saw the bat, grabbed it and placed it in a bag (so he could release it outside) like he was picking up an apple and dropping it into a basket. He retrieved a second bat that was in our drop ceiling. He also caulked some visible holes to prevent additional bats from entering our drop ceiling. The second time we hired Rick was in August 2016 after we had a new roof put on our house. This time, Rick sealed our house to prevent bats from entering. He covered holes and provided one-way exits for the bats that were living inside our walls. We had our house sealed in 2008 by another contractor who was A) more expensive and B) did not guarantee the work, asking us to pay an annual "maintenance fee" of $125 if we wanted to ensure that the bats stayed away. Rick provided us with excellent work and advice as well as a 5-year guarantee on his work: he is willing to return and repair/patch holes - no maintenance fee - if the bats return within the next five years. He was highly responsive to our needs and questions and even managed to charm one of our extremely "stranger shy" cats when we were on our porch discussing the job. We've recommended him to friends and will definitely call on him again should we have a need.
Description of Work: Remove two bats from living space; seal house to prevent bats from entering.
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
$950
STEVEN H.
03/2016
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
This was a $149 big deal purchase and it went okay. To get a better grade from me they maybe could have checked back with us more to see how everything went with the pest control. I wanted them to be more thorough.
Description of Work: .
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
$149
JUDITH L.
02/2016
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Did above; then service provider explained full, guaranteed treatment, should we want to contract with him. We declined, for now; instead, we moved our cats to the basement, and last winter's mice problem has not recurred.
Description of Work: Provider pointed out probable spots where mice came into house and, per the deal, sealed the largest, most likely entry point.
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
$150
christine J.
12/2015
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Great service! Best possible outcome. * He was able to come out within a few hours of my call. * He was thorough and showed a lot of knowledge/expertise. * He was a professional and calming presence in a disconcerting situation. * He had helpful advice on next steps for getting the animal tested for disease.
Description of Work: He found and removed a bat in my apartment and temporarily patched the point of entrance.
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
$150
anders W.
12/2015
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
It was a decent experience. The price was a little too much. I've used them before.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them for $149. They just looked around to see if there were any ways rodents and pests can get into the house.
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
$149
Isaac W.
11/2015
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Richard is great to work with - extremely knowledgeable and reliable. He is thorough and gives you confidence that the job will be done correctly. He was willing to work at night to minimize the need for return trips, and also worked quietly so as not to disturb my sons while they were sleeping. While I wouldn't wish a colony of bats on anyone's house - if you have to deal with them or any pest, Richard is your guy.
Description of Work: Put one-way sleeves on and sealed entrances to our massive bat colony while they were out at night.
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
$1,100
Eleanor L.
10/2015
5.0
pest control, animal removal
 + 0 more
Called promptly, we scheduled a day/time, was able to come a day earlier, efficiently sealed entry points and gave me back piece of mind! Priceless!!!!
Description of Work: Thorough exterior inspection. Highlighted areas where rodents were entering house and sealed them.
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
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FAQ
Professional Pest Control Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Professional Pest Control Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Professional Pest Control Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Professional Pest Control Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Professional Pest Control Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Professional Pest Control Inc offers emergency services.
No, Professional Pest Control Inc does not offer warranties.
Professional Pest Control Inc offers the following services: Mouse and Bat EXCLUSION, Removal, Mouse Extermination, Carpenter Ant Nest Location & Treatment, Roach Extermination, General Insect, House Centipedes, Ants, Spiders Treatments, Flea & Bed Bug Extermination, Bee & Wasp Nest Extermination, Box Elder Bug Treatments, Pest Inspections, Consultations