Certified GreenPro
Federal EPA Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program - Gold level
Member:
Better Busines Bureau - Grade A+
Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
National Peat Management Assoc.
New York State Pest Management Assoc.
Executive Board Member
Pennsylvania Pest Management Assoc.
Business highlights
37 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
General pest control, Certified GreenPro, Guarenteed or your money back, Please call for details
Description of Work: Preventive treatment for cluster flies and lady bugs.
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
Sue R.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Sprayed exterior of home for cluster flies & Asian lady bugs.
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
$157
Ralph M.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: Removed multiple wasp nests
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
$90
Kathryn L.
01/2013
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: I called to ask about a bug that I could not identify. I'd used them several times in the past with acceptable outcomes. I didn't make an appointment and was promised a phone call. Then, without hearing from them I got a bill in the mail for service of ridding me of carpenter ants. It was actually a c*** roach I'd seen and needed help with. They said they came and treated for carpenter ants when I was not home. In the past they had to come in the house and spray int the space under my stairs. This time they said they treated the outside. I refused to pay them since I'd not asked for service and they didn't help with the problem I had. They continued to bill me for months despite the fact that the wife, who had answered the phone alluded to the fact that she knew I was right.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from The Bug Killer
It is close to 7 years ago when I treated this property. I treated it only once (6/29/05 - Job Invoice #18739).; not several times as alleged. They hired us to treat only the outside for carperter ants. I warned them that just treating the outside of their home may not work. I also told them that if it did not work that I would come back, at no additional charge, and would treat the inside. They never called me about any additional treatments. Note: One does not have to be home for an outside ant treament They never called me about the bill. I did sent several reminders. They have never called me about the bill or treatment.
Andrew K.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We replied to a mailer for treatment of ants. The offer was to get a discount for signing up early. We went with the Bug Killer last year when we found ants in the house. The employee came on the scheduled day and explained some special instructions for once the pesticides were applied, mainly to keep the kids inside after the first rain post-treatment.
Description of Work: The Bug Killer did preventative treatment for ants outside my residence and pesticide application around perimeter of my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Michele M.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We have used them for the last 11 years. They are really good.
Description of Work: They came out and treated 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
$270
Tara H.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It went like clockwork, as usual. Doug arrived on time, asked if there were any edible plants around the house, just in case. Once I had verified no (you have to cover all edible plants before he sprays), he began spraying, and also laid down the ant granules. He then asked me if I had had any anthills in the lawn (this was a huge problem when I first moved in see last part of this section). I replied no, and he told me to call if I saw any, and he would come back and retreat as needed. He then proceeded over to the barn, sprayed the eveas of that and the woodshed, and then came back to the house. He gave us the invoice, we gave him a check, and then we asked him some bug-related questions, which he answered. He reminded us to call if we had any hornets this year, or found any anthills, and we said we would. On a personal note, as a testimony, I have used the Bug Killer for years, both when I lived in Binghamton and now for 10 years in the country. They have greatly decreased the wasps that infested my new house when I moved in, and protected us from carpenter ants as well. There was a huge 5ft wide anthill in the backyard that is gone now, thanks to them. They have also helped us with emergency calls, when hornets built a nest under our deck and also a different year in a hollow log. I can't give them a better recommendation and would never use anyone else for my bug control needs. Yes, they do cost money to use, but they guarantee the problem is gone and they mean that, retreating as needed at no cost. On an average summer, we usually have the Bug Killer out at least one more time for discovered anthills in the lawn. He also comes back once during the summer to retreat for wasps, as needed.
Description of Work: As he usually does, Doug himself showed up this spring to treat our house for wasps and also for carpenter ants (preventative). He also treated the barn and woodshed as well for wasps. This involved spraying the eaves of the house, woodshed, and barn and putting down granules around the base of the house to prevent ants.
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
laurie Z.
04/2012
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The quality of the job was good because he got rid of the bugs. I think most exterminators are odd. I would use him again if I needed the service.
Description of Work: The Bug Killer sprayed for ants and spiders outside of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carol B.
01/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They came when they said they would and they did a good job. I haven't had any problems. I needed them to come back once and they came back and took care of the problem. They knew what they were doing. The price was adequate but I had no idea. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: I used Bug Killer for exterminating.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Donna F.
11/2011
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It’s been excellent. They are the only exterminator I have ever used. I probably picked them because of the name - Bug Killer. They call me. They usually send a card in the mail to say it’s time for my annual treatment and whether I want them to come. They ask me to check it and mail them back. They would tell me that they would call before they actually come and they do. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I use the services of Bug Killer for pest control. Once a year I have them treat for carpenter ants just as a precautionary measure because I had them once, I had them treated and that took care of it. I guess carpenter ants are quite prevalent in this area. Therefore, they just recommended that once a year I do that. I have done that and I have never had carpenter ants since then. I only have them treat for carpenter ants. They spray around the whole exterior of the house. They do that in early springs, as soon as the weather starts getting good, maybe April. Then they return usually in July, for a second follow up treatment, at no additional cost. It’s a two step process. They come in April and then in July.
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
Mary Ann N.
11/2011
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He said he was a green chemical user but when he came to my house it was not a green chemical. We just hired him to come out for bed bugs but when he came out he said that I told him it was for bed bugs and fleas. What they came here with was three aerosol precor 2000 cans which is only for fleas. He was trying to tell me that this was to treat both but according to the label it only says it treats fleas. They ended up using all three cans and left the cans at my mother's house. They never dismantled the bed, took the dressers out, or spray behind other furniture. It also says on his profile that he honors a senior discount and he never did this for my mother who is 84. The bed bugs are still alive and well.
Description of Work: I hired him to come out to spray for bed bugs for my mother.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$309
Response from The Bug Killer
1. We did not wripped nor extort her mother off. That is slander and I do not lie. 2. I gave her more than she paid for by including the flea work. 3. As to the alleged label violation, I state the following: The United States Supreme Court (the final authority of the interpretation and effect of the law) clearly stated, “The provision also pre-empts any statutory or common-law rule that would impose a labeling requirement that diverges from those set out in FIFRA and its implementing regulations.” Bates v Dow AgriSciences 544 U.S. 431, 452. FIFRA (2 (ee) clearly states, “The term ‘to use any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling’…shall not include…(2) applying a pesticide against any target pest not specified on the labeling if the application is to the…site specified on the labeling.” Therefore the pest being treated for does not need to be on the written label. All insects are listed automatically per federal law. 4. The reason for using Precor 2000+ is because of: a. Based on the research of Dr. Potter (one of the nation’s best authorities on bed bugs) of the University of Kentucky. He found that Precor 2000+ is effective against bed bugs. b. Out testing of Precor 2000+ I have found it more effective for bed bug treatments than what I regularly have been using (Best Yet – a green product). We were getting over 50% of the homes complete eradication with 1 treatment; now we are getting over 75% of the homes complete eradication with 1 treatment. c. It is my belief that Precor 2000+ is much less dangerous that Best Yet.
Carol B.
10/2011
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are very good and punctual! I think this is a reliable, competent company.
Description of Work: I use their pest control service.
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
Anna G.
08/2011
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
After receiving a sting to my eye, I decided it was time to get rid of the wasps who had been flying in and out of our eaves. The Bug Killer came out quickly, gave me an estimate, shimmied up 30 feet in his gear, and took care of our little friends in under 20 minutes. Several weeks have gone by, and not a single wasp has dared show up again. I'd highly recommend The Bug Killer; he was quick, professional, and effective.
Description of Work: They exterminated wasps under my roof.
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
$100
Jodi-Lyn T.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, prompt, and really took the time to explain why the ants were there and took measures to protect me and our dog. I couldn't believe he was able to come out the same day. I was extremely pleased with the service.
Description of Work: I called at 11:00 A.M. and he came out to the house that day around 4:00 P.M. I showed him a couple dead ants just to make sure they were carpenter ants. He took the time to explain how the Queen ant assigns positions to her ants and why we were seeing them in all the rooms of the house. He sprayed an inside spray in all the "wet" rooms and an outside spray around the perimeter of the house. While he was outside he spotted the source of the ants, which was a maple tree in our backyard. He sprayed that too. We have a dog and I am pregnant, so he took the time to explain that nobody could go into the rooms he sprayed or near the tree or outside of the house for at least an hour. He advised me not to mop any of the floors for at least 2 weeks to give the solution time to get on the ants feet. He also explained that if we saw any ants from now until 3 weeks from now, not to kill them because they had to take the crystals back to their house. After 3 weeks he said if we saw anymore to give him a call and he would come out for another treatment. He also said that anytime from now till 6 months from now we were covered for any additional treatments.
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
$289
Chris R.
07/2011
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Bug Killer identified the problem, isolated it, proposed a solution, provided an estimate and effectively took care of the issue. Bugs are gone. Two visits took care of the entire problem. In addition, I sought their advice on a second insect issue, and they coached me on how to handle that one on my own....no charge. Pleasant, effective, responsive.
Description of Work: We had some insects that appeared to be flying in and out of a crevice in the exterior of our home. Bug Killer identified the problem, isolated it, proposed a solution, provided an estimate and effectively took care of the issue. Bugs are gone. Two visits took care of the entire problem. In addition, I sought their advice on a second insect issue, and they coached me on how to handle that one on my own....no charge. Pleasant, effective, responsive.
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
$180
Carol B.
05/2011
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The exterminator came on time. After seeing the type of ants , the areas in and outside the house was sprayed. The type of spray was explained and what I could expect in the next week.
Description of Work: I had a bad problem with carpenter ants. the exterminator explained the habits of these ants and sprayed inside and outside. if i have any more problems they will come back out again to spray. I was very pleased with the service.
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FAQ
The Bug Killer is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Bug Killer accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Bug Killer offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Bug Killer offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Bug Killer does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Bug Killer does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Bug Killer offers warranties.
The Bug Killer offers the following services: General pest control, Certified GreenPro, Guarenteed or your money back, Please call for details