Customer Stories

Orlando, Florida We had a termite bond with Terminex; and when we found termites, some old termite damage also, we still had out of pocket expenses of $1000 that they would not pay. There was water damage which was caused by the termites, and they would not cover it.  After being sold on the baiting…

Louisiana I was an employee of Terminix for about three years.  In that three years, I never had a complaint from a customer, always showed up for work, and did my job to the best of my abilities.  I have read several complaints from ex-employees about spraying with water, not going to the house, and…

West Virginia How do I get out of my Terminix contract?  I have called them to come back to my house because I was still seeing ants and was told that it was too soon, the treatment did not have time to work. I called again several times and was told someone would contact me,…

Virginia I called what I thought were the pro’s.  Have had all of the related problems seen on your site.  Here I am $1300 later for something that Lowe’s has for less than $100 including the poison.  Bait station? My house is the BAIT.  “But we don’t see any activity.”  The inspector wanted to see…

Illinois I own a property in Illinois which has had a termite contract on it since 1975.  The company was bought out or merged with Terminix some years back; and, of course, the premiums went up. The property has been a rental since 1995. My mom lived in the property until Fall 2001.  She passed…

Colorado My home is under Terminix contract for the monthly termite baiting and inspections. Here is my list of complaints: filling out fraudulent termite inspection reports/falsified inspections sending a “self-proclaimed” unqualified “pest” inspector to check for termites.  The inspector’s verbatim comments when I tried to show him the termites I found: “I am a pest…

Virginia I just discovered your site while looking for a phone number for Terminix where I could actually talk to someone.  It really frightened me when I read the experiences some of which I’m already starting to see with this company.

Ohio My wife and I bought a home here one year ago. At the closing, the owners had a termite warranty with Buckeye Terminix which was supposed to be transferred to us. A Buckeye representative told me the “paperwork” for the warranty would be forthcoming.  One year later, after no contact from Terminix, I called…

We were told at time of contract renewal, which had lapsed, that the only way to renew is going with the baiting system or just get the treatment plan (without damage coverage). Do you know if and when the conventional treatment (using liquid) was stopped by Terminix?  Is there any veracity to the claim by…

California Thank you for the site.  Even though it is “unverified,” there are more than enough stories reported that made me want to run from Terminix.  I just had an inspection from Terminix this week, and the guy wanted me to sign on the spot for Sentricon at $2000 a pop!  When I told him…

New Jersey I have a problem with the Clifton NJ local Terminix office.  Missed monthly inspections, appointments made and not kept by both field inspectors and office manager. When I call, I get put on hold and then disconnected two and three times before my call is placed through.  I have paid for a three-year…

California I too had a contract with Terminex.  We had carpenter ants in our walls. A LOT. They drilled quarter sized holes on one wall.  We still have an ant problem.

Texas We were trying to buy a house and had Terminix come out and give a termite inspection in Feb, which was okay. They gave a clear inspection.  Three days before closing on the house, the supervisor decided he wanted to do another inspection and said there was termite damage.  The bank said that if…

California During a pest control inspection March 12, subterranean termites were identified.  I called for an appointment and was given 3/19 between 3-5 p.m. At 5 p.m., I called and was told there was a problem in the scheduling, the technician had gone home, and the supervisor would call me at 7:30 a.m. the next…

California We canceled our contract with Terminix/ServiceMaster over four months ago. We are still being billed. They request we call them (ServiceMaster). We do and NO ONE ever calls us back. I leave messages where they state they will call back by the end of the business day.  No Phone Call is ever received by…

Illinois They are the worst.  I should have stuck with Orkin. I am so glad I trusted my instincts and didn’t do the one-year pay in advance. I figured if they were hounding me with so many leaflets about it, there was something wrong with the situation.  I can’t wait for my contract to be…

Pennsylvania I was a customer since 1992. I stopped my service as of today (3/31/03) because I found out that a tech entered my home WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. When I called my local office, the supervisor just kind of blew it off like it was normal they enter customers’ homes with no one there. Well,…

California I had Terminix tent my house about ten years ago.  After the work was performed, I purchased a termite guarantee and renewed it each year for about eight years. I called about five times to have a service representative come out and check my house where I had seen droppings. Each time, I was…

Maine Recently, I tried to cancel a Terminix contract due to unreliable service. Mostly, however, I canceled because when I called the local Terminix contractor (Manchester, NH covers So. Maine also), I was told the service rep had already been at my property to perform exterior service on Dec. 31, 2002.  Now, we here in…

Florida I was told my WDO was clear. I didn’t even see the report until the day we closed, and that was quickly passed in front of me.  I find out later that the Terminix inspector didn’t inspect the attic because it was inaccessible and didn’t inspect the interior because the house was occupied.  What…

California I made the mistake of calling Terminix for our mice infestation in October 2002. I was told we would get monthly pest control including a free yearly termite inspection. They made it sound so good.  They came out two days later and set out some mice traps and sprayed the home.  At that time,…

North Carolina I called the local Terminix because the yellow pages advertised “World’s Largest * Termites, Roaches, Fleas, Ants, Mice.” I have a problem with mice getting into my attic, and it is causing my ceilings to become soiled and discolored. The inspector brought along another person; and while one stuck his head into the…

Michigan Being billed and threatened with collection agency for non-serviced balance. No service was provided, no notice of visit, and a balance now hanging over my credit.

Illinois I have been billed for services that Terminix will not or cannot confirm.  I was initially complaining about one service call — the issue was I never received a copy of a work order. Then I received a second statement with an additional service charge.  Now I am in collection for nonpayment!!!!!

Vermont During the summer of 2002, I signed a contract with Terminix to inspect and treat my home, specifically for a bad cluster fly problem as well as ants, mice, and anything else they could find.  I then paid them in advance for a year. All I received in return was excuses.  They only came…

Maryland I continually had to call Terminix of Glen Burnie, MD, in 2002 because of nonservice.  Outside stations were to be serviced on a monthly basis, and they have not been.  Most recently, January 2003, the customer service rep (CSR) informed me my service had been changed to quarterly because of no termite activity in…

Maryland I have termites and Terminix never comes out to add Sentricon to the bait stations.  Are we really customers if we never get service?  It’s a long story, and I’m sure you already know the details with as many other unhappy people as there are who visit your site.

Maryland After several letters and numerous phone calls, I have given up. I’ll just say that Terminix is the worst company I’ve ever dealt with.

California I’m about to go to war with Terminix.  Fortunately for me, it’s only because they won’t return my calls; and they keep coming monthly, charging me $36 when I have a signed contract for them to come bi-monthly at a rate of $47. I wish I would have checked your web site before I…

Florida I am a realtor and hear these stories all the time from clients. I am so surprised Terminix is still in business. I actually had Terminix do an inspection report on one of my properties where a small picture, hung on a straight pin, was removed from the wall.  Terminix pointed it out and…