Common problems
- Ants in the kitchen
- Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
- Wasp nest near a door
Services
- Mice and rat control
- Ant and cockroach treatment
- Bed bug treatment
Safety first: If someone is allergic to stings, keep them away from the nest and don't try to remove it yourself.
Get connected
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Problems people call about
Here is what Boston callers mention most:
- Ants in the kitchen
- Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
- Wasp nest near a door
Know your Boston house
Back Bay and the South End are lined with 19th-century brick and brownstone row houses, many of them split into condos. West Roxbury and Hyde Park have more single-family houses on larger lots than the inner neighborhoods.
Triple-deckers, three-family wood houses with stacked porches, are a signature of Dorchester, Roslindale and South Boston. Building-wide treatment often works better than single units for pests in multifamily buildings.
Ants and stinging insects are summer issues, but rodents are the big cold-weather problem. Nor'easters bring heavy snow and coastal flooding, and the Blizzard of 1978 is still the storm locals measure others against.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Pesticide applicators in Massachusetts are licensed by the Department of Agricultural Resources. Ask for a written plan that includes follow-up visits, since many pests take more than one treatment. If anyone in the home has asthma or allergies, or is pregnant, mention it before any product is applied.
From call to visit
- Call or use the form and describe the problem.
- Your details go to a pest control company with availability in your part of Boston.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
A little prep helps
Clear the areas where you see activity so the tech can inspect.
Quick answers
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on the pest. Roaches and bed bugs often take more than one visit. Ants and spiders may clear up in one visit, while roaches, rodents and bed bugs usually need follow-ups spaced a few weeks apart.
Are ants in the kitchen a big deal?
Usually not dangerous, but they can be persistent. Clean up crumbs and seal entry points. If you keep seeing trails after cleaning, follow them back to the entry point and point it out to the tech.
Are pest treatments safe for pets?
Ask the company which products they use and how long to keep pets away. Many offer pet-friendly options. Some treatments call for keeping pets out of a room for a few hours, and fish tanks may need to be covered.
Do you cover Back Bay and Dorchester?
Pros we work with cover Boston neighborhoods such as Back Bay, West Roxbury, Brighton and Hyde Park, in ZIP codes 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113 and others. Availability changes day to day, and we will be upfront if nobody can take the job.
Keep receipts and notes from the visit. They help if the same problem comes back.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Boston, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02119, 02120, 02121, 02122, 02124, 02125, 02126, 02127, 02128, 02129, 02130, 02131, 02132, 02133, 02134, 02135, 02136, 02163, 02199, 02203, 02205, 02210, 02215
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Other services in Boston
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To be clear, VendorReach does not send its own crews. The pest control company we connect you with is a separate business that quotes, schedules and completes the job. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.