--- title: "Checkmate Exterminators" description: "Checkmate Exterminators is a pest control business that says it has been family owned and operated since 1985, helping homeowners, second home and camp own" doc_version: "2026-10-24" last_updated: "2026-10-24" --- # Checkmate Exterminators **Trade:** Pest Control · **Address:** 3918 Ireland Rd, Starksboro, VT 05487 · **Phone:** (802) 453-3557 · **Website:** http://www.checkmateexterminatorsvt.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 6 sources. ## The honest read Checkmate Exterminators is a pest control business that says it has been family owned and operated since 1985, helping homeowners, second home and camp owners, property management companies and business owners control ants, rodents, cluster flies and earwigs. Its stated service area includes Ludlow, Killington, Starksboro, Middlebury, Waitsfield and Warren, among other towns, and the company says it offers free estimates. A recent Google customer with an ant problem said their phone call was returned promptly, he came out the very next day and sprayed for ants, and a week later they had not seen an ant in days. That customer also called the price very reasonable. A 2025 Google customer called Andy helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. **Strengths:** - Next-day ant treatment — a recent customer said he came out the next day - Reasonable price — a recent customer called the price very reasonable ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it has been family owned and operated since 1985, controlling ants, rodents, cluster flies and earwigs _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.checkmateexterminatorsvt.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Checkmate Exterminators helps homeowners, second home and camp owners, property management companies and bu…” - Stated service area includes Ludlow, Killington, Starksboro, Middlebury, Waitsfield and Warren _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.checkmateexterminatorsvt.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Ludlow, Killington, Starksboro, Benson, New Haven, Middlebury, Hancock, Goshen, Warren, Waitsfield” - A recent customer said their call was returned promptly and he came out the next day to spray for ants _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnNFVrZE1kVXR0YmpGbFIySndSSGxsYXpnNVRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x985f303aaaf87067!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg4UkdMdUttbjFlR2JwRHllazg5TVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a bit of an ant problem and our phone call was returned promptly. He came out the very next day and sprayed for ants. It's been a …” - A recent customer called the price very reasonable _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnNFVrZE1kVXR0YmpGbFIySndSSGxsYXpnNVRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x985f303aaaf87067!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg4UkdMdUttbjFlR2JwRHllazg5TVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a bit of an ant problem and our phone call was returned promptly. He came out the very next day and sprayed for ants. It's been a …” - A 2025 customer called Andy helpful, responsive and knowledgeable _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGdlZHWTRUazVtUzFoU2FGTm5TVzlqVVhoWlVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x985f303aaaf87067!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFvVGY4Tk5mS1hSaFNnSW9jUXhZUWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Andy is very helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Checkmate.” - Ant control _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnNFVrZE1kVXR0YmpGbFIySndSSGxsYXpnNVRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x985f303aaaf87067!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg4UkdMdUttbjFlR2JwRHllazg5TVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a bit of an ant problem and our phone call was returned promptly. He came out the very next day and sprayed for ants. It's been a …” - Specializes in Pest Control _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnNFVrZE1kVXR0YmpGbFIySndSSGxsYXpnNVRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x985f303aaaf87067!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkg4UkdMdUttbjFlR2JwRHllazg5TVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had a bit of an ant problem and our phone call was returned promptly. He came out the very next day and sprayed for ants. It's been a …” - [Official Website](http://www.checkmateexterminatorsvt.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Checkmate Exterminators helps homeowners, second home and camp owners, property management companies and bu…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.kellysolutions.com/vt/Applicators/index.asp ## Sources - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/starksboro/profile/pest-control/checkmate-exterminators-0021-173951): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.pctonline.com/news/in-memoriam-edward-sheehan/): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Checkmate%20Exterminators&query_place_id=ChIJExsQY3xwtUwRZ3D4qjowX5g): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Checkmate%20Exterminators&query_place_id=ChIJExsQY3xwtUwRZ3D4qjowX5g): 3.9★ from 14 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stellaris/comments/995xvt/yall_heard_about_shroud_accessing_determined/e4l9de2/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Official Website](http://www.checkmateexterminatorsvt.com): 41 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Claire Milto · 2026-07-02**: We had a bit of an ant problem and our phone call was returned promptly. He came out the very next day and sprayed for ants. It's been a week and we haven't seen an ant in days. Would highly recommend. Price was very reasonable too. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donald Miller · 2025-07-22**: Andy is very helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Checkmate. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T03:48:06.377Z. Cite as: Checkmate Exterminators — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/checkmate-exterminators-starksboro) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/checkmate-exterminators-starksboro ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)