The Buzz on Door-to-Door Pest Control Sales

Posted by Mosquito Squad

August 12, 2025

The Buzz on Door-to-Door Pest Control Sales

Here’s what you should know before you open the door to a cold-call visit from a door-to-door pest control salesperson.

Imagine relaxing at home after work one evening, perhaps in your backyard with a cold drink. Maybe you’ve just sat down to dinner with the family. Then, a knock at your front door interrupts your quiet time or family time. Standing outside your door is a smiling stranger in the typical attire – polo-shirted, clipboard in-hand – and they’ve got a DEAL FOR YOU! Cheap pest control offerings from unknown companies seem to have taken over mid-century household appliance sales.

Perhaps it sounds tempting. Maybe they’ve even offered a free demo spray. Who doesn’t want fewer mosquitoes, ticks, and spiders, after all? Before you sign on the dotted line, let’s take a look at the potential pitfalls associated in this scenario of door-to-door pest control sales.

Is It Too Good to Be True?

Pay attention to potential red flags, in demeanor and language. Perhaps this peddler of purported pest control is proclaiming, “We’re in your neighborhood only for the day,” or “Your neighbor just signed up. Don’t miss out!”

There’s no such thing as limited-edition pest control and signing up should not be a snap decision. Outdoor pest control is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Your needs and those of your neighbors could be completely different.

Who Even Are These Pest Control Pros?

Check the company name. Check their online presence and pest control reviews. How long have they been in business? Are they locally owned? Licensed and insured? What kind of pest control are they using? Do they have an ingredients label? So. Many. Questions.

Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East is local. We live here. We work here. And yes, our brand has longevity! Since 2005, Mosquito Squad has been helping homeowners and business owners fight mosquitoes, ticks, and a variety of other outdoor pests.

We’re not strangers with a clipboard and (maybe) well-meaning smile. We’re your neighborhood bug fighters – no cold callers!

Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East even offers rodent control!

The High-Pressure Pest Control Hustle

Typically, door-to-door sales relies on quantity of sales, not quality of the experience – and we might be safe assuming low-quality services and products, as well. How can you spot a high-pressure hustle? You might hear phrases, “The price is good only if you sign up now,” or perhaps, “You and your neighbor will get a discount if you sign up – they already did!”

Professional pest control companies will never fly these red flags. They won’t force you into any situation, where you have to say YES right now or they can’t commit to the price or quality of service. At Mosquito Squad of St. Louis Metro East, we believe in providing a free pest control evaluation and quote that is tailored to your specific needs. Our pricing is clear, and we always allow you the time you need to make an informed choice – period.