How Chicagoland Pest Control Pros Works
A free phone line that connects Chicago-area homeowners with independent local exterminators and wildlife specialists, plus plain-English guides to the pests that show up in local homes.
What we are, and what we are not
chicagolandpestcontrolpros.com is a referral service. When you call (312) 374-6637, your call is routed to an independent pest control or wildlife removal provider who serves your area. We do not employ technicians, we do not set prices, and we do not perform the work. The provider you speak with is a separate company that quotes, schedules, and completes the job directly with you.
Calling is free, and there is no obligation to book. If the first provider is not the right fit, you can call again or contact any company you choose.
Why the guides on this site exist
Pest problems in Chicagoland are tied closely to place. A Norway rat problem in a Logan Square alley, German cockroaches moving through a courtyard building in Rogers Park, termites in a 1920s bungalow in Berwyn, and raccoons in a Lake County ravine home each call for a different approach. Our neighborhood, county, and service guides explain what is driving pest activity in each area and what a professional visit typically involves, so you can recognize the problem and ask better questions before anyone arrives.
How to vet any pest control provider
- Illinois: structural pest control businesses and technicians are licensed under the Illinois Structural Pest Control Act, administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Ask for the license number.
- Indiana: pesticide applicators are licensed through the Office of Indiana State Chemist.
- Wisconsin: commercial pesticide applicators are certified and licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
- Wildlife work: in Illinois, trapping and removing nuisance wildlife generally requires a nuisance wildlife control permit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Ask whether the provider holds one.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance, a written description of the treatment or exclusion plan, and the terms of any warranty in writing.
- Ask which products will be used and what precautions to take with children and pets.
Same-day and emergency service
Many participating providers keep same-day and after-hours openings for urgent problems such as a bat in a living space, a raccoon in the attic, or rats inside the home. Availability depends on your location, the time of day, and technician capacity, and it is never guaranteed.