Disclaimer

What ShieldNest is — and is not

ShieldNest is a free matching service for households and small businesses. We help you identify a likely pest issue, understand typical treatment cost ranges, and connect with licensed, state-certified pest control companies in your area.

We are not a pest control company. We do not inspect homes or buildings, diagnose structural damage, apply pesticides, perform treatments, or give medical, legal, structural, or pest control advice.

You stay in control:
- You compare options
- You choose who to contact or hire
- You confirm the plan, safety steps, and price in writing before any treatment

If you want to start comparing local companies, use get matched.

Costs shown on this site are estimates, not quotes

Any prices on ShieldNest are typical ranges only. They are not offers, bids, or guarantees.

Common examples:
- One-time general pest treatment: about $150-$350
- Recurring pest control: about $45-$120 per visit
- Rodent control: about $200-$600
- Termite treatment: about $500-$2,500+
- Bed bug treatment: about $300-$1,500+
- Seasonal mosquito service: about $70-$150 per visit

The real price depends on the pest, the size and condition of the property, how severe the infestation is, the treatment plan, and your area. Some problems need follow-up visits, sealing entry points, monitoring, or sanitation changes, which can change the total cost.

For a broader cost overview, see typical pest control costs.

No guarantee of eradication or health outcomes

Pest control can help a lot, but no company can honestly promise that pests will never come back. Results vary by pest type, building condition, surrounding environment, sanitation, weather, and whether follow-up work is done.

Be careful with claims that sound absolute. Ask the company to explain:
1. What is included in the plan
2. Whether follow-up visits are included
3. What preparation you must do
4. What is covered if pests return
5. What is not covered

If you are comparing companies, how to vet a pest control company can help you ask better questions.

Safety comes first with any treatment

If a company recommends a pesticide or other treatment, read the product label and follow all safety directions. This matters especially around children, pets, food, dishes, toys, and food-contact surfaces.

Ask the company these questions before treatment:
- Is the applicator licensed and state-certified for this work?
- What product or method will be used?
- What should be removed, covered, or cleaned first?
- How long should people and pets stay out, if at all?
- Are there lower-toxicity or eco options that fit this pest problem?
- What follow-up steps reduce future pest activity?

Some situations may need non-chemical steps too, like sealing gaps, fixing leaks, improving storage, or reducing clutter. Learn more in pesticide safety for kids and pets and eco-friendly pest control.

Verify the company yourself before you hire

ShieldNest works to connect you with licensed, state-certified pest control companies, but you should still verify the license yourself before any work begins. Licensing rules vary by state.

Before you agree to treatment:
- Ask for the company name and license number
- Check the license with your state regulator
- Confirm the technician is authorized to perform the work
- Get the price, scope, and follow-up plan in writing
- Ask about safety steps for kids, pets, and food
- Keep a copy of the service agreement

This step protects you. It also helps you compare companies fairly.

How contact, consent, and privacy work

When you request help through ShieldNest, you may be asked for basic details such as the pest problem, ZIP code, name, phone number, email, and preferred language so participating companies can contact you.

Do not send sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, immigration records, or other private documents.

By submitting your request, you consent to be contacted about your pest service inquiry by phone, text, or email, as allowed by law. If a form includes a consent checkbox or disclosure, read it carefully before you submit. Message and data rates may apply for texts from your mobile carrier. You can ask a company not to contact you again.

Matching is free to you. Participating pest control companies pay ShieldNest a flat fee to receive leads.