Stop Pests Before
They Start
Smithereen's Home Guard programs provide proactive, season-by-season pest protection — so you never have to wonder "what if." Trusted by Chicago-area families for over 130 years.
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Proactive protection, not reactive panic
Most pest problems are preventable. Home Guard is built around stopping infestations before they start — using a systematic, seasonal approach.
Free Inspection
A licensed Smithereen technician thoroughly inspects your property, inside and out, identifying current activity and risk factors.
Custom Plan
We design a barrier treatment strategy tailored to your home's layout, local pest pressures, and your chosen plan tier.
Scheduled Services
We return 3–4 times per year at key seasonal inflection points — when pests are most likely to invade. No need to be home.
Ongoing Support
If any covered pest appears between visits, just call us. We come back at no additional charge. That's the Home Guard promise.
25+ pests. One plan. Zero worry.
Home Guard programs protect against the most common Illinois and Midwest pests. Click any pest below to learn more about signs, risks, and our treatment approach.
Premium plan only: Rodent management (interior + exterior). All plans: Crawling insect barrier treatment and nesting wasp control.
Find the right level of protection
All Home Guard plans are built around proactive protection. Choose the tier that matches your home's needs — upgrade anytime.
| Home Guard One-time barrier | Home Guard Plus 3 visits / year | Home Guard Premium 4 visits / year + rodents Most Popular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation barrier treatment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Entryway & eave applications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nesting wasp control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No need to be home for service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Annual service visits | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 25+ crawling insect coverage | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full property pest inspection | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Written pest activity report | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior service (if needed) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spider & cobweb exterior removal | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rodent management (ext. + int.) | — | — | ✓ |
| Winter rodent monitoring | — | — | ✓ |
| Service warranty | 30-day | Year-round | Year-round |
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Not sure which plan is right for you? Call 1-800-336-3500 and a local specialist will help.
What happens at each service visit?
Home Guard Premium is our most comprehensive option — here's exactly what our technicians do at each of the four annual visits.
Spring Service
The most critical service. Pests emerge and begin nesting. We create your barrier defense at the source.
- Full foundation barrier treatment
- Eave and entryway applications
- Wasp nest removal
- Full property inspection
Summer Service
Peak pest season. We verify your protection is holding and address anything that's changed.
- Property monitoring & assessment
- Barrier reinforcement as needed
- Spot treatments for new issues
- Consultation on add-on services
Fall Service
Insects overwinter and rodents seek warmth. We proactively stop them before they get inside.
- Overwintering insect treatments
- Rodent entry point inspection
- Exclusion recommendations
- Interior service if activity found
Winter Service
Rodents remain active all winter. We monitor, eliminate, and inspect for new entry points.
- Active rodent elimination
- Trap monitoring & resetting
- Entry point inspection
- Detailed written service report
"James from Smithereen has done a fantastic job at our home. For years we had continuing ant issues with a different provider — but after our first service with Smithereen, we have not had a single ant sighting."— Keenan C., Forest Park, Illinois
Everything you need to know about
year-round pest protection
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Protect your home today.
Stop worrying about pests tomorrow.
Join thousands of Chicago-area families who trust Smithereen for proactive, year-round pest protection. Free inspection — no obligation.