Call us and you'll get a real live pest control expert (Dave), not a message machine. Or a salesman who wants to sell you a 'plan' or 'program' you may not need. Dave has 35 years of experience in all types of pest control. He'll explain how your particular pesky critters behave, what they want and--best of all--how he can get them out of your life.
3 Employees, Myself and 2 sons. No Subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No service charge. No extra charge for emergency after hours service. License #AG-L1000242CPO & #74749.
Business highlights
19 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Pest Control - General Insects, Structural Insects, Birds, Bats, Animal Exclusion, Dead Animal Removal, Moss Treatments
I e-mailed David and he had someone out the next business day. The tech performed the service and they have not returned.30 day guarantee also included.
Description of Work: removal of yellow jacket ground nest
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ignazio C.
04/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
simply put: We had BUGS, The Bug Man got rid of them. Plus Ryan explained every step in the process. Professional, Courteous, He knows his job and he is good at it.
Description of Work: We had BUGS all over the place
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
$140
Toni C.
03/2017
3.0
pest control, animal removal
+ 0 more
We had bait traps initially installed, we were asked to buy our own sticky traps incase these things broke through the walls. Although it took a month for the mice to die or go away, NO ONE HAS COME BACK TO OUR HOUSE AND MY HOUSE STINKS! We've called, we've asked out landlord to follow up, they say they are coming and they DON'T! they have 4times given a different time they would show up and how the routine time schedules should be, but they don't come to their own schedule. We had a dead mouse, we called and told them, because it was a holiday they said they doubted they could get any of their servicemen out, so we removed it ourselves! They said they would have a tech show up after the holiday, nope, we're still waiting. We just want communication.
Description of Work: Rodent control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
I'm truly sorry this customer was unhappy, when we deal with a different person such as owner or management company, our hands are tied as how much the responsible party wants to pay for and who they allow us to communicate with. This service is done on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and is still being serviced. This is a mobile home and mice can easily access, so bait boxes have been emptied each time we've been out. I will reach out to the tenant and see what we can do within the restrictions put upon us by management company. Cordially, S. David Ottovich Owner Ask The Bug Man
Jared M.
11/2016
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Their work was horrible - they failed to resolve the issue and were incredibly rude on the phone. Totally unprofessional. After the technician left, I found several areas with mouse droppings that they never noticed and did nothing to resolve. I ended up having to go and buy my own equipment, which resolved the issue for way less money and more quickly. Ask the Bug Man is a total rip-off with terrible customer service - avoid using this company.
Description of Work: Rodent extermination
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
Alice H.
05/2015
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Had a beetle problem and called to schedule appointment. We had 3 visits. Every single visit they forgot our appointment and then would act confused about the appointment even though it was the same person we talked with on the phone to schedule. They would agree to send someone out but it would be hours after scheduled time. We ultimately ended up going with another company who was able to identify source of problem and eliminate it in 2 visits.
Description of Work: 3 visits for a beetle problem
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
This is the first I've heard of this account, it was treated on 4-4-2014 over a year ago, as a 1 time service for carpet beetles with a 30 day guarantee, then a follow up treatment on 4-21-2014. The customer paid for the service with no complaints, if they had we would have extended the service or not charged. I hope this isn't another situation where the customer confused us with someone else, as they refer to 3- visits and we only made 2 and the company that came twice resolved the problem. This will be the 3rd time we've gotten someone else's bad review which effects our average grade. I only hope that people go through the rest of our reviews as we service over 4,000 customers each year.
Tim R.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He was great. He was very knowledgeable. He puts your mind at ease on what's going to happen and when it's going to happen and that everything will be rectified in a matter of time.
Description of Work: The most recent service I had performed at the house is a gentleman by the name of The Bug Man and he took care of some sugar ants.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Joshua P.
04/2015
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He was nice. But I believe he charged us to do nothing. Really.... Nothing
Description of Work: Charge his fee........ And I think went inside and took a nap. He accomplished absolutely nothing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
This was an interesting situation as this member was not on service but apparently has something to do with a motel we treated for bed bugs at the location he listed I choose not to mention the name out of respect of privacy. We treated 9-rooms in Dec 2014, got a call back to treat 4-roorms on April 9th and did a free follow up call on April 22, found lots of dead bed bugs before I retreated and explained that with that many dead ones this had to have gone on for a long time and that do it yourself products had made the problem worse by driving the bugs deeper into hiding. I don't know what the purpose of insulting us and saying we charged and took a nap other than the person is obviously frustrated at the situation, which often happens when an insect issue goes on so long. I contacted the owner who said she did not write the review and knew nothing of it, and said we would do whatever possible to get this under control but there is no miracle fix once it's been treated by do it yourself products and often makes the problem go longer than normal. We strive to give the best service possible and hope to remedy this complaint. David Ottovich Owner / Operator Ask The Bug Man
Booth L.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They called us monthly to schedule an appointment. If we thought we did not need it they would not come out. Service is great. Do not have a contract like other companies.
Description of Work: Sprayed for ant 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
$35
Claire K.
07/2014
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Still have ants. I have called Dylan, who works for Dave, 5 times and he does not respond. I am assuming they no longer want our business.
Description of Work: Dropped off ant bait traps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
Just returned from an anniversary trip no cell or internet service. I was surprised to get this message and only wish she would have called the office number 1st. I contacted Mr [removed member name] this morning to offer credit for last service, and offered next month free while I figure out why they got no response from the technician. Our reputation is extremely important to us and I feel we let this customer down when they called the tech and got no response. I hope they'll give me a second chance with a free service, they have nothing to lose but the ants. Cordially, S. David Ottovich Owner Ask The Bug Man 541-729-8629
Jennifer C.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Their price is reasonable. They were reliable and effective. They were good.
Description of Work: I used the pests control/exterminating service of Ask The Bug Man Pest Management Services Inc.
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
Baxter S.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
saw evidence of carpenter ants. Called them and they came and took care of business.
Description of Work: spayed 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
$200
Linda A.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The first time I called him, we had spiders and then after that I decided to have him every month. I called him recently because my brother came to visit from Texas and you can’t leave Texas without hitch hiking roaches. So we saw a couple of baby roaches and they came immediately and took care of that. Anytime I call, they are either there that day or the next morning. They are excellent. They do a good job and they are effective. They come when I need them. Sometimes they come that day and sometimes the next day and they do an excellent job and it’s affordable.
Description of Work: I use Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Services for pest control services. He comes every month and anytime I call him.
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
$39
Kathy M.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It went fine so far! He was on time and always answers his phone. He was very professional.
Description of Work: He did carpenter ant spraying.
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
Vickie P.
03/2014
2.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Service provider arrived unprepared to deal with the rodent issue. He expected to be able to easily set traps around the perimeter of the house. We have a deck on the back of our house which prevented easy access to set the traps. Provider did not have a "crawl suit" to set traps around the perimeter under the house. He did set four traps in a crawl space that could easily be set without crawling under the house. In subsequent calls, provider never asked about the rodent problem but always wanted to come and spray for insects, even though that wasn't an issue at our home. Every month we received a call to let us know that they planned to come and spray for insects which would have been an additional fee each month. Since most pests are not active during the winter, we did not need a monthly spray service. If you want someone to just come out to your house and spray for insects, then this provider is probably adequate. However, I do not recommend them for rodent control. Today, when I talked with the provider he indicated we should continue to put traps out whether we purchased them from him or bought them from the store. He seemed indifferent to putting any additional effort into ridding the house of the rodents. Since we could easily do what he did, I saw no need to continue the service with them. I canceled all future services and do not plan to use them in the future. There are other pest management companies in the area that I feel confident could do a much better job than "Ask the Bug Man." I'm quite disappointed because this company was rated very good on Angie's list.
Description of Work: Provider came to house to locate and eradicate mouse infestation. Also, sprayed insect spray around the perimeter of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$170
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
Clearly a case of misunderstanding, the customer was told we prefer trapping over baiting for mice as bait may cause an odor problem if mice die in areas such as wall and floor voids, the spray service was part of the rodent service at no additional charge. there was no other services preformed nor charged as we call our customers each month before we come out and each time the customer requested to delay and never complained. I only wish she would have called the office, and I would have been happy to either fix any misunderstanding or refund for her 1 and only service that was preformed in November. I must say I was surprised and disappointed to read this on my reviews 4-months after the fact.
Brian P.
02/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
My first experience with these folks was over a year ago when I had an infestation of flies on the inside and outside of the house. They were able to fix that in quick order - then we signed up for their monthly service so we could avoid this and other problems in the future. We live a bit out in the country so we get insects and critters of all kinds. They call each time before they come out and work both inside and out.
Description of Work: Routine Pest Maintenance
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
$50
Michael L.
01/2014
2.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Can't say I was overly impressed with the response, I guess it could save me some money but it seems a little sleazy.
Description of Work: Called to schedule a pest inspection and was told to Call Orkin or Terminix because they would do it for free as long as I was good at saying no and could resist their sales pitch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
The caller wanted an inspection, rather than spend $150 I recommend he call a national company 1st as they do free inspections but offer that because of a strong sells pitch, much like like the free dinners or gifts offered by property share sellers. I also told him if anything was found during inspection we'd gladly come and verify if a problem existed and give him a price and options to compare. I have never walked away from work, but I also believe no problem is so urgent that you can't research and get bids before you spend any money.
STEPHANIE W.
01/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
spray outside for ants and check rodent traps
Description of Work: They come monthly
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
Maresa K.
10/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I appreciated being able to reach them on Saturday and their quick response to action. Committed to "buying local," am happy they are a locally owned family & friend business. They were friendly in process. I came home today, and the only sign that they were here was the absence of the yellow-jackets, who wreaked havoc on me this summer. I only wish I would have called sooner! They were friendly and responsive
Description of Work: I called Saturday, during a Duck game, thinking I'd leave a message and the official contact would start Monday. I got a call from the owner within minutes! Personable and friendly. We set the appt. for Monday. I got the call that they were on the way. I came home and the only sign that I saw that told me they were there was the absence of yellow-jackets streaming into the ground 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
$75
Krishna M.
09/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Professional, prompt, responsive and will definitely use services in future.
Description of Work: Sprayed exterior for ants and pests, interior baits 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
$125
Bud I.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We called them, they gave us an estimate over the phone. They came out when they said they would, did the work they said they would do, and cured the problem. Very reliable and professional
Description of Work: We had a severe ant problem. They were honest, and told us it would take a few weeks to cure, and it went just like they said.
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
Matthew F.
07/2013
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
Very informative and honest. Provided a list of things we could do as alternatives to pest control. Should I have any pest issues in the future, I will definitely call Ask The Bug Man first.
Description of Work: Answered a slew of questions regarding a winged ant issue we had within our home. He helped us identify the type of ant we were dealing with and next steps to resolve the issue, free of charge.
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
beth H.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Dylan was very punctual, pleasant, and did a fantastic job.
Description of Work: Sprayed 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
$145
Amy G.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
He explained everything and used all the proper protective measures and blasted the thing away. He charged a fair price.
Description of Work: I had a HUGE wasp nest swarming with wasps and he came and removed it. It was a dangerous one because it was HUGE with thousands of 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
$75
rob K.
05/2013
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It's a little difficult to make an assessment this soon after treatment. We won't really know how effective it was until some time has passed. That's why I clicked N/A for 'quality'; I just don't know yet, although there does seem to be a decline in the number of sightings in the house since then.
Description of Work: sprayed for ants, primarily carpenter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc
When treating for carpenter ants it's important to know the product used is a transference not a contact kill, the effects will spread thru the colony over a period of 60-days, which is why we guarantee for 90, if ants are still active after 60 days we will happily retreat at no charge. I'm not sure why the price rating was a "D" price was quoted before treatment was done and are prices are generally below industry standards due to lower overhead. Thank you for your input, we strive to provide the very best service possible thru education as well as treatments. Cordially David Ottovich Owner / Operator Ask The Bug Man (541) 729-8629
paul K.
05/2013
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
He came out to see about my rodent problem. He went out of his way to come see me. He informed me that I could do the job myself. I was happy with his honesty.
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
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FAQ
Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc offers emergency services.
No, Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc does not offer warranties.
Ask the Bug Man Pest Management Inc offers the following services: Pest Control - General Insects, Structural Insects, Birds, Bats, Animal Exclusion, Dead Animal Removal, Moss Treatments