Is Chem-Wise Pest Control any good?
Our verdict: solid, not standout — #21 of 40 ant exterminators, better than 48%. Customers single out its craft & service and accountability; momentum is where it trails.
Craft & service — better than 90% of peers
Accountability — better than 86% of peers
Value — better than 83% of peers
Satisfaction — 24th percentile
Reliability — 21th percentile
Momentum — 12th percentile
Chem-Wise Pest Control for bug & insect extermination
Clear ✕190 customers reviewed a bug & insect extermination job here and rated it 4.93★. Most paid $80–100 (category typical: $61–$119). For this job it ranks #18 of 35 ant exterminators we track.
All 190 Google reviews tagged “Bug & insect extermination” · showing 100
Very professional, expedient, and knowledgeable. Enrique took the time to explain his approach to solving our issue and did a great job. Highly recommend Chem-Wise.
They respond quickly and their technician is always so polite and friendly, while the service is effective against pests.
Ray is great. He listens to my concerns then explains how he will treat the issues. He used little capsules and strong roach poison. I can ask him questions about the process and he takes time to explain how roaches reproduce and how the ingredients he puts down each will contribute to the process of eliminating the pests. He is very kind and polite.
Chem-Wise is very responsive to any pest issue we have had. They are able to fit us into their schedule quickly and their technicians are knowledgeable, confident, and friendly. We highly recommend.
Excellent technician. Customer focused and detail orientated.
We've been using Chem-Wise for a many years now and they have done a great job keeping our house pest free. They stopped the mouse issue we were having and the tri annual service keeps the ants out too. The technicians that come out are friendly and they do a thorough job. I would highly recommend Chem-Wise.
Was very pleased with Michael. He rang the doorbell and introduced himself before starting. Did all around the house an5 and bushes. Did a great job. Thank you.
ANTS are the big problem this year - BUT I am so thankful for Chem-Wise. GREAT company, always pleasant and helpful people answering the phone and our tech, Michael, FABULOUS. He is always courteous and on time. Can't ask for more than that!
I have used the Chem Wise team for general extermination services at my rental properties for over 10 years and I have always found them to be prompt and professional. I would highly recommend them.
Davis G. was very professional and thorough. I appreciated the effort inside and outside of our home during a busy spring season!
Technician was very thorough in application of the treatment and very knowledgeable about pest. I feel confident in the service received.
Jeron George was very accomadating! He was polite, efficient and timely. I appreciate all he did to ensure I was comfortable with his service.
Jason was Great. He stays in consistent contact with us, follows through, and always makes sure we are satisfied. When we need him most, he makes time for our home and gives us peace of mind. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend Chem-wise and especially Enrique. He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. He was exceptional.
Technician came to the door and explained what he was going to do and asked if there was anything we would want him to avoid spraying
Jim was thorough and professional. He is always pleasant and efficient.
The technician (Bruno) that came out this afternoon was amazing! He explained what today's treatment was going to cover and made sure he addressed all of our interior & exterior issues. I am very pleased with his level of service and highly recommend Chem-Wise!!!
Michael was very professional and helpful on this visit. Great first impression for Chem-Wise!
Just like last couple of visits, very prompt. Right on schedule. Very quiet and professional.
On time, friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful of property.
On time. Good Information received from Tech. Our problems with pests have been eliminated.
I've been using ChemWise for a number of years. I find them to be dependable, reliable and always prompt and thorough. Trovelle is great! He's thorough and cares about the results.
Prompt and dependable service.
Outstanding. He explained his services, what, why and how, completedly. He took thorough inspections and treated our home with respect and care. I am VERY impressed and pleased. I look forward to Trovelle being our regular services tech.
He was very professional and knowledgable, and did a great job!
Had with a new professional, and I am STILL just as thrilled with his service and professionalism. He really listened, cared, and made me feel very comfortable with my questions and even offered helpful tips!!’ love that I have the same tech assigned to me so he works with me and any issues I have. He is so…
I wanted to share my honest experience with Chem-Wise annual pest control service so other homeowners can make an informed decision. My last service visit was back in October 2025. The spring treatment, which should be completed by June 2 per their schedule, was never performed on time. As an auto-renewal customer,…
Michael was super nice and very thorough!
Excellent job, taking care of all of our extermination needs inside and outside. Very polite and nice person to work with. Thank you!
The Techs always check in with us to let us know they're here, they answer any questions and identify any unidentified pests causing me sleepless nights.....we won't use anyone but Chemwise.
Jim is absolutely amazing and hands down the best pest control technician we’ve ever had! He is incredibly thorough, always takes the time to address every issue that comes up, and never misses a detail. On top of that, he always has a smile on his face and is a pleasure to work with. His professionalism,…
Jim does a thorough job as always and is also a delight to work with.
Spring has sprung so once again time for a visit from our long-time tech Chem-Wise Jim Streit. As always, he performed all services professionally in his usual pleasant manner. Thank you, Jim! So happy we can always count on Chem-Wise!
The technician was very helpful , informative, and friendly.
Very responsive and professional service and helpful in addressing the issues and concerns.
Davis was terrific! Very knowledgeable. He listened to my issues, then explained what he was going to do any why. Highly recommend.
We've had great service and positive results using Chem-Wise. Davis our tech has serviced our house for a couple of years now and he's always been professional and very accommodating to our requests.
Jim did a wonderful job today, and rescued me from tiny, nasty ants. He has been my home inspector for quite a few years.
Everything looks good! Thank you for your very courteous service!
Chem-Wise is always professional and they ensure that pests are controlled in and around our house@
Have been a former employee and now customer and Rene has been the best tech to come out. Solved our mouse problem quickly and we really appreciate the great service.
Bruno was very informative and explained what was going to be done. He was very approachable and kind!
Davis is a great guy responsible, respectful person. Attention to detail is great. I am lucky to have him as my bug guy !!
Charles was on time and very professional. Was a pleasure having him in our home.
We've been with Chem Wise for years, we started out in Cicero and our rep was fantastic!!! We didn't think we could find anybody who would measure up to him till now . Mike is always smiling and friendly, he is polite to call when he arrives as well. Any time he is out, and we need service, we wait for him to…
Very attentive to the work and took care to cover everything necessary.
Chem-wise responded very promptly to my request. Jim, our technician, always takes great care of us.
Chem-Wise is a wonderful company. We've used them for over 20 years to keep our home insect, and furry little creature free. They are efficient, professional, timely, and effective. And I like that they provide effective solutions that are safe for our pets and children. They also offer a guarantee- they will come…
Timothy is always so helpful!!! I appreciate all of his expertise!
Great Guy! Has provided wonderful service to us for a long time. Thanks tim!
Marty is a great dude. Professional and personable and an asset to the organization.
Rico has been treating our house for various reasons for over 2 years now! He's professional, kind, thorough, prompt, and efficient! Thank you!
Jim is the best, super friendly, efficient, and knows his business!
Davis was great at keeping me informed of his schedule on the day of service so that I knew within 5 minutes of his exact arrival time. That allowed me to let my dogs into the yard before treatment, and then keep them inside until the chemicals had dried. The pest control treatment was done quickly, but Davis…
Davis is an excellent technician; professional and courteous!
Devante was great,he was on time,courteous,and did a great job.
Rene is a great tech to work with.
Very polite, timely and responsive.
Enrique always does a really good job and is totally friendly and helpful and hospitable and kind. Chem-Wise Pest Management he’s still the best pest management company in Chicagoland. The customer service team gets a special shout out and five stars from me for their continual kindness and consistent,…
Ethan was great. He is friendly, professional, and so easy to talk to. I asked about how to get rid of tiny ants. Ethan had just the right ant treatment for them. He came into our house and applied the gel in the appropriate places. Thank you so much Ethan. We appreciate you!!
Chemwise is the best in the business. We have been using them for years and have had nothing but the best experience working with their team. Our tech Enrique has stood out as an exceptional individual who always goes above and beyond to ensure our service is completed thoroughly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great pest control service.
Our technician is great! Danny always checks in to see if we have areas of concern before he treats our property. Usually we don’t, but recently we’ve had these minute, red spiders all over our patio and Firepit area. Danny explained that these are clover mites, and he took extra time and care to treat the entire…
We have not had any problems since Michael started to take care of our insect and rodent issues. He is punctual, professional and friendly...highly recommend Chem-Wise and especially Michael!!!!
They always do a fantastic job! Our guy answers all my questions & explains everything he is doing before he sprays. The ants were out of control last year due to all the rain & they came back & reapplied at no charge. I have been using them for years!
Mike our tec. Works hard and is genuine. Very considerate , a real professional at his job .
Danny is the BEST ! Truly cares, is helpful, and professional .
Ethan did a terrific job of checking and treating our property. He answered all of my questions with clear, thorough, and easy to understand responses. It was easy to judge his recommendations and make decisions on best way to move forward.
Our technician, Enrique, came today and addressed all our issues and concerns. He is very knowledgeable and very conscientious about his work. He is a great asset to ChemWise and always a pleasure when he is here.
Timothy has always done an excellent job and continues to do so for us w thoroughness and professionalism.
Technician was excellent. Did home exterior Very professional and pleasant. Efficient! Thank you!
Enrique has been servicing my house for years, he is very knowledgeable, prompt and professional. Chem-wise is able to address my concerns on time and provide quality service at a reasonable price.
Chem Wise Service Technicians are very knowledgable about how to handle various insects while also not affecting you or your pets.
Tim did his usual thorough job. He knows my property and I rely on him. Technicians are very knowledgeable and professional! Great value!
Devante went above and beyond to complete our service today. Devante Miller always listens and takes care of all your concerns . Thank you Devante!
As usual, Jim did an excellent job. Because of this service, we do not have a bug problem.
Jim at Chem-Wise has been taking great care of our place for over 8 years. He always arrives on time, thorough in his inspections and treatments, and pleasant.
We have been Chemwise customers since we moved to Wheaton 7 years ago, they have always been responsive and professional. Our technician Jim has the most outstanding customer service and goes above and beyond to help troubleshoot bug and rodent issues as well as provide education. We highly recommend their services.
Typically the treatments have been good. Today we were not home during the treatment therefore can’t comment on the service. I did notice that the windows do not show water tracks which typically happens after treatment for the ladybug infestation that does occur here. Only Time will tell but we sure hope the ladybug issue will be resolved!
Davis always does a great job and is very knowledgeable. He always explains what services he is performing and always asks if there are any concerns or if we have anything specific we need him to look at.
Technician Brian Reyes is knowledgeable, professional, efficient, communicates well, and is customer service oriented. Chem-Wise is my choice for pest control because of Brian’s expertise.
Rigo and Chem Wise are the best! Took care if our Wasp/hornet problem so quickly. Thank you!@
Great service
A few years ago, I contacted Chem-Wise for an ant issue. I've started and kept their seasonal service since. I recently added the wasp service and it has been worth it. I have and would continue to recommend their services. Their service is effective and thorough. They are easy to work with and have a great staff.…
Well I have a new tech named Angel and he was very awesome and attentive . I’ve used Chemwise for years, they are awesome. He knows his stuff,is punctual, is polite, nice and efficient.EDIT:Angel and Marty came to remove a difficult hornet nest . I can’t say enough positive things about how they endeavored to successfully remove it . I’m very grateful !!
My neighbors recommended Chem-Wise, we've been using them for past several years. No harsh chemicals, safe for our children and our pets. Friendly, professional service always for reasonable price. I highly recommend their services.
Ethan was extremely friendly and professional. We had some questions that he answered right away. You should be pleased to have him as an employee. He always jokes and is super friendly!
I love the service I get from ChemWise! I never have to worry about scheduling or forgetting and so I never have any unwanted pest problems!!
We've been Chem-Wise customers for decades! The techs are always friendly and whenever we have an additional need, beyond our scheduled maintenance, they're quick to respond!
Our technician, Davis, was professional, courteous, and responded to every question and concern we had.
Jim came out to do our spring treatment. Every time he comes out, he always takes the extra step with customer service. He is very friendly and personable, and makes sure to ask about any issues we may have. He is also always willing to come back if we have any further issues that are not taken care of with our…
Enrique did his usual stellar job today! Very polite, thorough and professional.
Jim has been servicing us for years and does a great job. He understands what we need and knows the places in the house that need service. He cares about the customers and the customer needs. Great guy and great company. Plus he is a Steeler Fan - what more could you want?
Matt is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. We are very happy with the service!
Our Technician, DeVante is very thorough and professional. He is always very prompt and excellent in his communications. Chem Wise stands behind their product and services. I would strongly recommend this company to anyone looking for pest management services.
We have used this locally owned company for many years to treat our farmhouse at harvest time. The technician is always friendly and on time, and always with excellent results (boxelder bugs stay outside). Highly recommend!!!!
Customer service is the main mission for this company, it seems. I’ve never had a bad encounter with the office or the technician. They are flexible, accommodating, professional and aim to address any pest related problem. Matt, the technician, advised me on my chipmunk problem based on his experience. He was very…
Very professional, courteous and attention to work. Great job! Very satisfied!
Bruno let me know when he got to my home and why he was there. Very nice guy.
The technician serviced the house next store for Boxelder bugs instead of our house, even though their house didn’t have a Boxelder bug problem, and then billed me. I’m expecting them to correct their mistake.
Our technician Brian was wonderful. He took the time to review our records and asked if our prior issue had been taken care of, explain the service being performed today and made sure the yard gate was closed so our dog did not get out after he left. We are very happy with Chemwise.
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Questions about Chem-Wise Pest Control
Is Chem-Wise Pest Control good?
Yes by most measures: 4.9★ from 1,709 Google reviews and an Experts Score of 48/100 (grade C), #21 of 40 ant exterminators we track. 2.2% of reviews in the last two years were 1–2★ (category average 1.1%).
How much does Chem-Wise Pest Control charge?
Customers reported a typical bill of $96 (middle half $83–$166), 3% below the ant exterminators median of $99.
What do customers hire Chem-Wise Pest Control for?
Mostly rodent extermination (280), general pest inspection (256), ant extermination (229), bug & insect extermination (189).
Does the owner respond to complaints?
The owner replied to 86% of 1–3★ reviews (category: 61%).
