Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

The Short Version

PestControlBasics.com is an independent educational resource. We do not currently accept payment from pesticide manufacturers or pest control companies to recommend their products or services. Our product mentions are based on published efficacy data, university extension research, and professional experience — not advertising revenue.

In the future, we may participate in affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates) where we earn a small commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. If and when we do, this page will be updated with full details. Any affiliate relationship will never influence which products we recommend or how we evaluate them.

How We Choose Products to Mention

When we reference specific pesticide products, active ingredients, or pest control equipment, our recommendations are based on:

• Published peer-reviewed research and university extension publications
• EPA registration data and label information
• Professional field experience from our expert reviewer (a Certified Pest Control Operator licensed in Florida)
• Known efficacy against the target pest, including resistance data
• Safety profile — particularly regarding children, pets, and sensitive populations

We mention products by both brand name and active ingredient so you can make informed decisions. We never recommend a product solely because it could generate revenue.

What We Don't Do

• We do not accept payment to feature or recommend specific brands
• We do not accept sponsored content or sponsored posts
• We do not allow advertisers to influence editorial content
• We do not run display advertising that promotes specific pest control products
• We do not have financial relationships with pest control service companies listed in our "Find a Pro" directory

Future Affiliate Relationships

As PestControlBasics.com grows, we may participate in affiliate programs to help fund the ongoing operation of this free resource. If we do:

• Affiliate links will be clearly disclosed on any page that contains them
• Our editorial recommendations will remain independent of any affiliate relationship
• We will only participate in affiliate programs for products we have already independently evaluated and would recommend regardless of compensation
• This disclosure page will be updated to reflect any active affiliate relationships

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). We are committed to transparency about how this site is funded and how product recommendations are made.

Questions?

If you have questions about our editorial independence or disclosure practices, contact us at:

info@pestcontrolbasics.com