Behm's Pest Control

Family-owned pest control in Pekin, Illinois

Behm's Pest Control is a family-owned and operated pest control company that has been operating in Illinois since 2002. Its headquarters are in Pekin and its stated service area covers the Peoria metropolitan area, with a particular focus on the cities of Peoria, Pekin, and Bloomington. The firm presents itself as a licensed and fully insured company and states that it has over thirty years of accumulated experience in the industry.

The company is state-certified to perform applications in both homes and commercial premises, which allows it to handle assignments of various kinds within its coverage area.

General pest control services

The service catalog includes general pest control for a wide variety of insects and rodents, with applications tailored to residential and commercial environments. The company states that it continually reviews and updates its knowledge and techniques to incorporate the most recent treatment methods.

Termite treatment and prevention

Within the termite area, Behm's Pest Control offers two treatment options: liquid application and bait stations. It also performs termite inspections and issues wood-destroying insect reports, a document commonly required in real estate transactions.

Prevention tips shared by the company

The firm publishes practical tips to reduce pest entry into properties. These include sealing voids around doors, windows, and roof vents, and placing screening over attic vents to prevent stink bugs and other insects from entering in the fall. For window or wall air conditioners, it suggests covering or removing them during that time of year.

Regarding termites, it advises not storing wood against the house or near any building, replacing mulch with rock in landscaping, and having a professional inspection at least once a year.

Client profile and reviews

Part of the company's activity is directed at the real estate sector. The testimonials collected on its website come from real estate agents who hire termite inspections for their clients before a sale, as well as from individual homeowners who have contracted rodent, spider, and other insect control services. The comments highlight punctuality, communication with the client, and the personal interest that, according to the signatories, characterizes a family business.

Team and work method

The company has its own staff, identified on its website as "Meet the Team," and its manager is Mike. The testimonials mention both inspection visits and post-application follow-up, as well as the use of products that clients describe as safe for the home.

Locations and offices

Pekin office: 1105 N 8th St Pekin, IL 61554 · Phone: 309.347.2847

Bloomington office: Phone: 309.828.2847