About this provider in Hawthorn Woods
Established in 2003, Skeeter Beater provides comprehensive mosquito control services for homes and businesses in the Chicagoland, Illinois area. Helping clients reclaim their outdoor spaces from unwanted visitors.
Rating breakdown from customer reviews
4.7
62 reviews
Customer reviews for Skeeter Beater
Mark Wroblewski
I don't recommend doing business with this company as they ignore local laws and community desires in favor of thier personal gain. I certainly won't do business with them and will actively make sure to influence others to go elsewhere.
Cindee Schoeps
Skeeter Beeter is the best. It is so nice to be able to be outside and not be bit up by mosquitoes. We live by a creek and that was not possible before Skeeter Beeter
Provider response
Hi Cindee — thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear Skeeter Beater has made it possible for you to enjoy your yard again, especially living near a creek where mosquitoes can be brutal. Helping our customers get their outdoor space back is exactly why we do what we do. We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to have you as part of the Skeeter Beater family!
Juliana Dioguardi
Skeeter Beater is by far the best mosquito service around! Before we had Skeater Beater, we tried fogging, spraying mosquito repellent, etc. and nothing worked.
Provider response
We really appreciate the great review! Hearing that Skeeter Beater worked where other methods didn’t is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for trusting us to take care of your yard. Enjoy those mosquito-free moments!
Wendy Malone
I started using Skeeter Beater summer of 2024 just before my daughter's wedding. I was hosting the Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party in my backyard and didn't want the guests eaten alive the night before her wedding. The party was a HUGE success and not one guest complained about any bugs!!! I can't imagine a summer without Skeeter Beater!
Provider response
Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad Skeeter Beater helped make such a special celebration a success. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to many more bug-free summers!
Ellen Stickles
Great company and people to work with! Prompt and always courteous. Used another company for many years with annual price increases and not following through with "guaranteed" resprays. Got a quote from Skeeter Beater, not only were they less costly, they included 3 more treatments for less money. Also resigned for next year for the same rate! (prepaid)
Provider response
Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re glad you made the switch to Skeeter Beater and noticed the difference right away. Being prompt, courteous, and following through on our guarantees is something we take seriously. We’re also happy to hear the added value of more treatments at a lower cost stood out—and that you took advantage of our prepaid option to lock in the same rate for next year. We truly appreciate your trust and loyalty, and we look forward to keeping your property bite-free again next season!
Steph Wess
Great service! Because I have dogs and horses, I've always used the organic spray. It works so well and I still have bees and dragon flies. The technicians do a wonderful job for me and cover my entire 5 acres. Thank you!
Provider response
Thank you so much, Steph! We truly appreciate the 5-star review and your trust in Skeeter Beater. We’re happy to hear the organic spray has been a great option for your dogs and horses while still supporting beneficial insects like bees and dragonflies. Our team takes pride in thoroughly treating large properties, and we’re glad your entire 5 acres are being well taken care of. Thanks again for choosing Skeeter Beater—we’re grateful to have you as a client!
GBach
I have been using Skeeter Beater for MANY years and since I’ve had them, I am always able to be outside without getting eaten alive. I have a standing water issue and no mosquitoes.
Provider response
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Skeeter Beater has kept your yard comfortable all these years — especially with standing water on the property. That’s exactly the kind of peace of mind we work hard to deliver.<br><br>We truly appreciate your loyalty and are always here to help keep those mosquitoes away season after season!
Parkside On The Green Association
They service the property I manage in Palatine, IL called Parkside on the Green SFA's. Never once do I ever get a complaint from residents, I only hear good things about them!
Provider response
Thank you for the 5-star review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful to serve Parkside on the Green. Hearing that residents have nothing but good things to say means a lot to our team. If there’s ever anything more we can do for you or the community, we’re always here to help. Thanks again for choosing Skeeter Beater!
Jon Dean
Awesome service - mosquitoes don’t stand a chance!! RIP 🦟☠️
Provider response
Thank you for the awesome 5-star review! We love hearing that the mosquitoes don’t stand a chance — that’s the Skeeter Beater mission!<br>We appreciate you choosing us and are always here to keep your yard bite-free.
J D
Skeeter Beater is awesome - we have a big property (nearly 4 acres) that is heavily wooded in many spots…doesn’t matter, mosquitoes don’t stand a chance…it’s made a huge difference for us!
Provider response
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! A big, wooded property can be a real challenge, so hearing that you’ve seen such a huge improvement means everything to our team. We’re glad Skeeter Beater has made your outdoor space enjoyable again. If you ever need anything, we’re always just a call away!
larry goldfine
I’ve use Skeeter Beater to spray my yard for mosquito abatement the 3 past years and I am very pleased.
Provider response
Thank you for the review and for trusting us over the past three years! We’re grateful for your continued support and thrilled to hear you’ve been pleased with the results. We’ll keep working hard to make sure your yard stays comfortable and mosquito-free!
Doug Gourley
I have been using Skeeter Beater for years at different houses. They are effective at controlling mosquitoes. Company is courteous and reliable. I now don’t go a summer without using them.
Provider response
Thank you so much for your continued support and kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Skeeter Beater has been a reliable part of your summers over the years. It means a lot to us that you've trusted our team at multiple homes, and we’re glad to know our service continues to keep your outdoor spaces more comfortable. We truly appreciate your loyalty.<br><br>— The Skeeter Beater Team
JoAnn Anderson
Service was great. The tech that serviced my property followed all my instructions - example: called on the way so I could put my dog inside.
Provider response
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear our technician followed your instructions and provided the service you expected. Communication and care are important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to treat your property safely and effectively.
Cynthia Peart
Very responsive. We have a wooded lot and it works great. I'd recommend to anyone.
Provider response
Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear our service is working well for your wooded lot. We appreciate the recommendation and are happy to help keep your outdoor space comfortable and mosquito-free.
Yvonne A
Enjoy your outdoor space without getting eaten alive! Weekly treatments have made such a difference in our ability to enjoy our family time outside! The office staff and technicians are so supportive. Give Skeeter a call and reclaim your yard!
Provider response
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our weekly treatments have helped you enjoy more family time outdoors. Our team—both in the office and in the field—truly appreciates your kind words. We're always here to help you reclaim and enjoy your yard!
Kristine Pelas
Excellent service that keeps the mosquitos away and they retreat if for some reason it didn’t work. I have used them for years and could not live without it.
Provider response
Thank you for your loyalty and kind words! We're so glad to hear our service has made a lasting difference for you. If mosquitoes ever come back, we're always happy to make it right. We truly appreciate your continued support over the years.
william beadle
The team called me and considerately asked if they could apply as the noticed we had guests. They were quick and after application we were able to get out within the hour. Thanks!
Provider response
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad our team was able to work around your guests and still get the job done efficiently. We always aim to be respectful of your time and space—thanks for choosing Skeeter Beater!
Carol Harczak
the restaurant next to my townhome uses them all the time and when we eat there, there are no bugs so last year I was having a party at my townhome and had them spray before hand and it was great. Will definitely keep using them
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you noticed the difference and that your event went off without a hitch. It's great to hear that our service helped make your party more enjoyable. We look forward to keeping your space bug-free again this year!
Debby Dunne
I have used Skeeter Beater for the past 3 years. I absolutely LOVE their service. I live in a wooded area in Twin Lakes, WI right next to a farmer’s field and forest. I have a dog with an autoimmune condition that cannot take flea/medicine, and without Skeeter Beater, my dog could become very ill. I have not seen a tick in my yard for 3 years since using Skeeter Beater or on either of my dogs. The mosquitos are non-existent. Even my neighbor asked who I use for bug control because even they have noticed a reduction in mosquitos in their yard 3 acres over. The office staff has been amazing to work with and always makes sure my requests are followed, such as locking my gate when they leave and not ringing my doorbell when the service is complete to not disturb my husband in his work from home meetings. The technician that sprays my yard is always professional, respectful, and well-dressed. They respect my property and always do a thorough job. Can’t say enough great things about Skeeter Beater and their amazing team! Love, Debby, Coco, and Cooper 🐶🐶
Provider response
Hi Debby, Coco, and Cooper!<br><br>Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re beyond thrilled to hear how much you love our service and that Skeeter Beater has helped keep your yard mosquito- and tick-free for the past three years. Knowing that we’re making a difference for Coco’s health means the world to us!<br><br>We also appreciate your kind words about our team. Providing top-notch customer service and respecting our customers’ needs is a top priority, so it’s great to hear that our office staff and technicians have met your expectations.<br><br>We’re so grateful for your support and for trusting us with your home. If you ever need anything, we’re always here for you. Thanks again for being a valued part of the Skeeter Beater family!<br><br>– The Skeeter Beater Team
Kevin Helmick
I hired this company at the beginning of summer. Fired them a month later and ask about a refund because it just wasn't working or working very poorly. Cancelled services and yet they're still charging after several weeks since I canceled and sentphone calls and emails staying stop. They stopped coming 2 months ago but never stopped charging my bank account. At this point it's just theft. I will never recomend this company and I will continue to warn people of this on the web and in person.
Walter M
This was our 3rd year using Skeeter Beater. Unfortunately it will be the last. We’re on about 1 acre with lots of trees, and unless we actually go out and watch the technician, he will only do half my yard and hurry away. Sometimes I think he just shows up to put the tag on my door and drives away. They constantly don’t show up on scheduled days when the weather is fine, and we have to call to let the dispatcher know that no one showed up. Worst of all, we signed a contract for a specific price, but they secretly added a 5% surcharge for each visit due to higher gas prices. Needless to say we canceled the service and won’t be using them again.
Provider response
We are sorry you have had such a bad experience. Unfortunately, this name doesn’t appear under any of our current or previous contracts. If you would be willing to reach out to us (888-587-5338), we would like to review your concerns and determine which date this occurred and at which location. We do have our fuel surcharge detailed in our contracts and always have. We also sent out a notice before the fuel surcharge was implemented to alert all clients. This is not uncommon amongst many businesses, and is also something, should the fuel prices drop to the pre-implementation threshold, which would be removed.
Dimitry Braznichenko
First few services went without issues. Towards the end of the season they really dropped the ball. They email 2 days in advance of their scheduled date saying they will come, that there will be a fee if they can't access our yard, etc. Then nobody shows up on the scheduled date. When I email them the next day (Tuesday), they explain that they have delays due to weather, etc, and that they will come to do service before the upcoming Saturday. They don't tell you what day they actually will come, so if you are trying to avoid the yard with kids or pets right after they spray, it is hard to know how to plan for that. Of the 7 treatments they have done (of 8 total per year), we have had mosquitos a few days after 2 of them and asked for re-spray based on their guarantee...but then the re-spray happen maybe 1 week later, at best, just before their next scheduled spray anyways. Lastly, we asked that they spray on Thursday or Fridays, so that our yard is comfortable for the weekend and possibly even the following weekend - they refuse and say that they only service our area on Mondays. We will try a different service next year.
Sara Gerger
Great with bugs. Can not help with mice.
Michael Sullivan
I don't appreciate your business leaving signs in my front yard, please revisit your marketing policy. Several of my neighbors have had the same problem.
Andy Chang
I had the company come out to spray my .75 acre property. They ensured that the ENTIRE property would be sprayed and charged over $155 per visit. Nobody was home the first time they came out, but we had noticeable mosquitoes in the far back end of our property. Unfortunately, it was the 10th day I noticed on a Friday. The mosquitoes were bad the rest of the weekend and when I called the company the following work day, I was told the guarantee does not cover since it was past 10 days. Fine...it would have been great customer service to extend another spray given I signed a long-term contract but whatever. The second time they came out, someone was home and I got home during the tail end of the spray. After discussing with the tech, he mentioned that he did not spray the back end of our property because he didn't think it was part of our yard. Even after I let him know, he came up with a bunch of excuses (i.e. the hose wasn't long enough, he didn't have enough chemicals, etc.). I could clearly see there was enough chemicals in the tank (it was half full and clearly visible in the sunlight.). Even when I told him to use the side to access the back end of our yard, he pretended to go towards it but never actually stopped and sprayed our property. Then, I found out from the person who was home that they did not spray the perimeter and just lightly spray the common area. A few more things I could say about the company, but it's getting too long already. Bottom line is that the product works in areas sprayed, but they clearly cut corners and do not deliver as promised. For the amount they charge, I expected quality, but got junk. Consider another vendor! EDIT: After my complaint, the company came back out to re-spray our yard at no charge according to their guarantee. This time, the technician did spray our entire property thoroughly. Increased 1 star for company response.
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