Editorial Standards
How we research, write, review, and update pest control content on GetPestHelp.
Research Sources
- Primary: EPA Office of Pesticide Programs, National Pest Management Association technical resources
- State: individual state Department of Agriculture pest control regulations and licensing databases
- Academic: University extension IPM programs (University of California, University of Florida, Texas A&M AgriLife)
- Medical: CDC vector-borne disease resources for public health-relevant pests
Expert Review
Every service page and treatment guide is reviewed by David Ortiz, Structural Pest Control Specialist — a certified structural pest control specialist with 15 years of field pest management experience. Reviewer credentials are listed on the author page and reviewer is named in the byline of every reviewed article.
Update Cadence
City and service pages are reviewed at minimum every 12 months. Regulatory content (pesticide restrictions, state licensing changes) is reviewed within 30 days of policy changes. Any factual correction is stamped at the top of the affected page with the correction date and details.
Corrections Policy
If you find an error, email [email protected]. We investigate and respond within 5 business days. Confirmed errors are corrected on-page with a visible correction notice.
Disclosure
GetPestHelp operates as a pest control lead-generation platform. When you request a quote, we may share your contact information with vetted licensed pest control companies in your area. We do not accept payment for editorial placement — vendor rankings on ranking pages reflect our documented methodology, not paid placement.