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Licensed Bonded Insured
Cook's is licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Not only do individual pest control applicators require licensing to perform termite inspections but the company itself must also hold a separate business license for each location it operates from.

Even if the individual doing the inspection is licensed to do inspections and has no employees he/she must still obtain a separate business license in addition to his applicator license. Proof of liability insurance is required to obtain a Pesticide business license in Ohio. Without a business license and a commercial applicator license with the appropriate category designations an inspector (including a home inspector) can not legally perform termite inspections for real estate transactions in Ohio.

Buyers and real estate agents who order termite inspections for their clients should perform a license search at the Ohio Department of Agricultures website or call the ODA pesticide regulation division to ensure the company or individual hired to perform the termite inspection is properly licensed and insured.

Experienced
As with many other professions pest control companies experience a high turn-over of employees. Finding an excellent top notch termite inspector is tough...keeping them is even tougher. Termite inspections are the most litigated services that pest control insurance companies pay claims on and provide legal counsel to defend.

Cook's is fortunate to have 2 of the best termite inspectors in Columbus.

Robert Downard:
Robert has been with Cook's for almost the entire 25 years Cook's has been in operation. Robert is well known and respected by many real estate professionals. Robert is a quiet, friendly, polite individual who has lived his entire life in Columbus, Ohio. Robert strives very hard to ensure his inspection and reporting are as accurate and complete as possible. Robert continues to improve his knowledge of the pest control profession by regularly attending continuing education classes. Robert currently holds licensing issued by the state of Ohio's Department of Agriculture in Structural pest Control, Termite Control, Pesticide application laws and Wood destroying insect Inspection. He has a daughter and is currently building a new home in Marysville with his wife.

Agents with buyers purchasing homes west of I-71 will more than likely meet with Robert for their inspections.

Robert Boggs:
Rob has been with Cook's since April 1989. Rob was a termite treatment technician with Cook's for many years before becoming a full time termite inspector. Rob's knowledge of termite infestation, termite biology and treatment procedures make him an excellent inspector. Rob is also a friendly and polite individual who is also well known and respected among the real estate profession. He too regularly attends continuing education class and holds state licensing in the categories of Structural pest control to include general pest control, Termite control, Core studies in pesticide application laws of Ohio and Wood destroying insect inspection. Rob has 2 children and a step-daughter and resides in Clintonville with his wife and family.

Agents with buyers purchasing homes east of I-71 will more than likely meet with Rob for their inspections.

Both Robert and Rob are very happy to meet with buyers at the properties they inspect. Both are very forthcoming when explaining the entire process of the inspection, explaining evidence and answering home buyers questions to the best of their ability.

Neither Robert nor Rob are salesmen. If infestation is found they will work up a cost for Cook's to treat and provide that along with their inspection but neither will try to "sell" a treatment. No long winded spiels, no scare tactics. Just the facts and an estimate.

Our inspectors are available to the customer to discuss any concerns the customer may have and we highly encourage all homebuyers to be present during the inspection.

When Cook's inspects your home prior to your closing you can rest assured the inspection was done thoroughly, professionally, and honestly. Our written reports contain disclosure of conditions as they are present at the time of inspection. We are more than willing and able to answer any and all questions you may have and help make the home buying process a bit less confusing.

Call us at (614)263-1085 to schedule your inspection by phone or use our convenient online order form!

Cook's has remained in business this long for the very simple reason that we are dedicated to providing honest, thorough services to our customers!