How to Check a Pest Control Company Is Licensed in Abu Dhabi
Before anyone sprays your home in Abu Dhabi, check that the company is licensed and will tell you what it is using. Authorities in the emirate have warned residents more than once against unlicensed pest control, because the wrong chemical in a home can harm families and pets. The checks below take five minutes.
What should I ask a pest control company before booking?
• Can you show a valid trade licence for pest control? • Which pest do you think this is, and what will you use? • Are the products approved for use in homes in the UAE? • Will I get a written report after the visit? • What follow-up is included if the pests return? • Who will actually visit, and are they trained?
What are the warning signs?
Be careful with unsolicited door-to-door offers, a company that will not name the product, and a technician who cannot say which pest he is treating. A strong chemical smell that lingers for days is another reason to ask questions. Never accept a pesticide you cannot identify being used in a bedroom or kitchen.
What does Friends say about its own approach?
Our pest control service uses Tadweer- and municipality-approved products described as safe around children and pets, with an inspection, a custom plan, a written report and a follow-up with a service guarantee. We have served Abu Dhabi since 2003. If you want to confirm our details before booking, call us and ask.
Which authority sets the rules?
Responsibility for licensing and food-premises requirements sits with Abu Dhabi government bodies, and the details have changed over the years. Rather than rely on a blog, ask the company which approvals it holds and check with the relevant authority if you run a food business.
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Call 050 112 7654 or request a quote. Serving Abu Dhabi and Al Ain since 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to hire an unlicensed pest control firm in Abu Dhabi?
Authorities have warned residents against it. We cannot give legal advice, so check the current rules with the relevant authority and choose a licensed company.
Should I get a report after the visit?
Yes. Every Friends visit ends with a written report and prevention advice, and restaurants and offices can keep it for audits.
How do I book a licensed inspection?
Call 050 112 7654 or request a quote online. Tell us the area, the property type and the pest you have seen.