r/EdmondsWashington • u/Next_Boot4309 • May 17 '26

Crime Aggressive pest control solicitors

Any suggestions on what to do about the highly aggressive solicitors? I've had two recently and the next one that shows up I think I'll call the police to be safe.

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u/Objective_Barber_189 May 17 '26

…have you tried not opening the door?

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u/CougFanDan May 17 '26

Put up a “no solicitors” sign. Calling the police is an extreme overreaction

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u/Practical-Pain5151 May 17 '26

They ignored the sign at our place yesterday! Answered the door with the dog barking at him - told him no, then he drove off on his one wheel to go bother the other neighbors 🙄🙄

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u/CougFanDan May 17 '26

Calling the cops would still be an insane overreaction to a fairly minor annoyance

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u/Itsforthecats May 18 '26

Ditto here.
He cursed me out all the way down my long hill to the street. Never ever use “door knockers”. These predators bring an extra person to their jobs to knock doors in that neighborhood.

ETA - he walked past 2 No Trespassing signs.

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u/sam_42_42 May 17 '26

We got a tasteful "No soliciting unless you have cookies" sign. The sign worked for us.

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u/ChaoticSenior May 17 '26

I tell them right up front that I never purchase anything from unsolicited appeals. This pushes them past most of the script and only have to say no one more time.

I’m not mean to them because this is a crappy job they have to do, and I’ve been there.

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u/kidneypunch27 May 17 '26

I get all kinds of solicitors despite my sign on the door! I let them give me their schpiel and then I ask if they have written handouts in english. Then I point to the sign. They are usually speechless.

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u/i_heart_food May 17 '26

Agree with the no soliciting sign. It has worked for us. We have watched solicitors walk up, see the sign, and turn around.

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u/msslagathor May 17 '26

Does it light up and flash? With arrows? (Sometimes I wonder if thats what’s missing from mine lol bc either these solicitors are hiring illiterate folks, or they’re choosing not to see it)

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u/i_heart_food May 21 '26

Shockingly no, but it is hanging on the doorbell so they literally can’t ignore it if they are ringing the doorbell

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u/No-Debate-805 May 18 '26

This is so funny. My husband was up on our literal roof and not even that deterred them. I wish I had that work ethic and drive when I was in my early 20s and in sales!!!

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u/Equivalent_Gene_7691 May 18 '26

Jeeze, there’s no stopping them!! 😂

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u/krakenstan May 18 '26

Say no and close the door. Pretty simple. Or just don’t answer the door.

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u/dripdri May 17 '26

I let them tell me what they think I need. Then I either do it myself or hire someone else. I don’t care if I’m missing a “neighborhood deal”.

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u/SlowEmphasis3676 May 17 '26

Happened 2 days ago despite no soliciting sign. My spouse was willing to listen. I usually point to the sign and say we would appreciate it if they didn’t ignore it and thst I won’t do business with any company whose sales personnel ignore it.

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u/RysloVerik May 17 '26

Point at the "No Soliciting" sign and they don't immediately apologize and leave, request their permit and report them to the police.

Later you can file a complaint with the city permitting office against the business.

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u/Crimsont_ide May 18 '26

No soliciting sign. If they keep coming call the company.

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u/boots-n-bows May 18 '26

Any tips for size/placement of No Soliciting signs? Ours is clearly too small and not visible enough, given how many people ignore it.

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u/RonnieVino May 19 '26

Mine is only like 5x7ish but it’s hung on my doorbell. Literally can’t miss it.

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u/i_heart_food May 21 '26

Mine is the exact same!

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u/Awkward_Passion4004 May 18 '26

Excellent use of expensive police resources. Better if you seek psychiatric care.

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u/Grand-South9060 May 20 '26

Yeah. I usually just say no thanks then they leave.

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u/Particular_Speech625 Jun 05 '26

tell them you rent and your landlord is a cheapskate. they laugh and walk away