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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2015

    We were gone from our home several months, only to come home and discover 4 very long hanging mud tubes hanging from 2 of our bedrooms' ceilings. I called to have treatment as we have a multi year contract. We were told that it would take several weeks to get an inspection, and it was only then that a follow up treatment would be scheduled. Who knows how many weeks THAT will take. Apparently there is no concern on the part of Terminix that these tubes break off and live termites and the sand/saliva mix end up on our beds. Sleeping under these tubes is not pleasant, and it seems that we signed a worthless contract. We could call another company to deal with this immediately, but since Terminix has already been paid, we don't want to pay twice for service. But then, no service, is NO SERVICE, so maybe I need to hire someone else?

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    We appreciate the opportunity to address your situation, Stan. We would like to resolve your situation with us. We have notified our customer service team and someone will contact you within two business days.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2015

    On Sunday 8/23, I noticed what to be one of my worst nightmares - a bed bug scurrying across a bed in my home. After calling a few pest control companies, Terminix was the one that could come out the soonest to assess the situation and advise us of our options. In a panic, we signed an agreement totaling $1,800 to treat our home for bed bugs. The salesman gave us his thorough explanation of how to prepare for the treatment, and we did as such the night before our initial Rapid Freeze treatment that took place on Wednesday 8/26. The morning of 8/26, I spoke with the supervisor who scheduled the treatment and followed up on some of the preparation tips we were given from the salesman. He chuckled and said, "Jeff's crazy. I don't know what he's talking about... Don't do that." This was the first big red flag for me.

    After the treatment, the technician called and said that the infestation appeared to be confined to one room - that being the master bedroom, and that it was fairly minor in comparison to what he had seen. He made several comments about how we went above and beyond to prepare for the treatment and how clean we keep our home. Through the next week, we continued to see live bed bugs in the master bedroom. We called the supervisor and let him know and in a nonchalant manner told me that that was normal, and that we could schedule a follow-up spray but that we would need to wait another week.

    Meanwhile, my parents (whose bedroom has the infestation) have not been able to sleep in their bedroom. We went ahead and scheduled the follow-up spray for Wednesday 9/9. We prepared as normal, and the technician again made comments about the cleanliness of our home. When he called after he finished the spray, he informed me that he again saw light activity in the master bedroom and another live bed bug in my 4 year old daughter's room. Of course, this freaked me out. I had questions. I wanted to know first and foremost - with my parents being terrified to sleep in that bedroom, would the bed bugs migrate in search of hosts to feed on? He said it was very possible, which brought me to my next question... Why do we have to wait two whole weeks in between sprays if we are physically seeing these pests on a daily basis in our home?

    I went on to inform him that per their instructions, we vacuum on a daily basis, we dispose of the contents of the vacuum in a grassy area behind our house, we change our clothes before entering our house, we do not have people over PERIOD - our drawers and closets are empty, we each sleep with one pillow and one blanket and regularly send those through the dryer... What else can we do? The technician told us that we were doing everything right, but sometimes it takes several attempts to knock the issue out. He said that if we came up toward the end of our 90 day warranty and we were still seeing bed bugs, to let the salesman know and see about renewing at a reasonable price. Um.. This could take up to 90 days? Renewing at a reasonable price?

    We just dished out almost $2000 dollars that we didn't have that could have been spent elsewhere with companies who have rave reviews about their services. (I wish I had done more research before we decided to go with Terminix.) We just had another spray treatment on Friday 9/25, and here we are one week later STILL seeing live activity. Five long weeks our lives have been turned upside down. My father has slept on the couch, my mom sleeps in my bed, and my 4 year old is always asking about why grandma and grandpa can't sleep in their room anymore. Why can't her friends come over to the house? Why do we have to change our clothes and take off our shoes before we enter the house?

    I understand that these are precautionary measures that need to be taken, but at this point we are at our wits end with this company. I submitted my concerns directly to their website on Tuesday 9/29 and got a message from the website saying that a representative would contact me shortly... Still haven't heard anything and it's Friday 10/2.

    Today, I tried calling the customer service phone number and was put on hold for 26 minutes until I became so irritated with hold music that I finally hung up. I sincerely wish we had spent our money elsewhere, and that we could get out of this contract. Please, do your research on different pest control companies before you utilize Terminix for the treatment of bed bugs. This has turned our lives completely upside down, and it's like all these salesman/supervisors/technicians care about is getting your money. Is this being dragged out so long just so we'll continue to have to pay more and more? If so, I can guarantee we will NOT spend another penny with Terminix.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize. Our records indicate that your home is scheduled for service on 10/09/2015 between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. someone from local office team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2015

    I have had a rodent problem for the last 4 months, I had Terminix come out to treat the problem. For 4 months they have not been able to control the problem. The worse problem is that they make appointments and do not show up. They have been a no show 3 times. I had to take time off from work and they do not show up. They do not call or let you know that they will not be there. I even spoke to the branch Manager, Chris **, who himself made an appointment for an exclusion inspection and assured me that the problem will resolved. As usual, no one turned up. I called them 3 times that day to find out if they are coming over. Every time, they told me that a message has been sent and someone will be in touch with me. Yet there was no call or response. Finally they told me no service was scheduled. As off filing this complaint, no one has had the decency to contact me.

    Updated on 11/2/2015: Yes, someone called me after I complained to their Corporate office. They told me I have to buy an exclusion service to get rid of the problem. I got the service on 10/20. When the service team came out they told me that there was no need to fix the outside Crawl Space door or replace 15 Crawl Space Vents. Even though every time, I had an inspector come out, they would tell me that Rodents are going through the crawl space door, and that it has to be fixed.

    I had the door fixed, yet they kept saying that it was the entry point and the door had to be replaced. I pressured them into replacing the crawl space door and they agreed to change only 4 of the 18 vents. This too after I called the sales person several time. They refused to do the inspection for the crawl space or attic. In fact they got mad at me and screamed that they will not do any other work on the property. At that point I asked them get off my property.

    They did not give me any paper work on what work they performed, or tell me if they had done any other work. I called Terminix and complained, the next day someone by the name of Chris called me and apologized and said that they will finish the work, he also told me that the service men should have given some paper showing what work has been done, like they always do when they come to perform any service. I told them that after the service and treatment I had received from Terminix, I did not feel comfortable and did not want to deal with Terminix ever again.

    The next day William called me and tried to convince me that I should give them another opportunity to finish the work, he told me that the two service people had been suspended. He even told me that companies give bad service and that he has worked with fortune 500 companies that provide bad service. This was not the explanation, I was expecting from a Terminix employee.

    I told William that there was no proof that any work had been done, other than then the door and the 4 vent covers that i could see, as I did not get any paper work and he told me that they are not supposed to give me anything! I told him that that is not what the manager was saying. When I refused to let them finish the work, he told me that the reason I don’t want Terminix to complete the work is because I do not want to pay them. He also told me what proof does he have that the work has not been done. I told him that he can come over and check the work he can see for himself. And then he told me that they will take me to Arbitration. I did not appreciate this threat.

    The most concerning part of this ordeal is that this weekend I noticed that all the Crawl Space vents have been replaced. It seems that someone accessed my backyard without my permission and replaced all 18 of the Vents, even though they were supposed to replace only 15. I am extremely concerned they entered my house through the side and performed the work, without notifying me. They have no right to enter my property without my consent.

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. I have escalated this matter to higher management, someone will contact you shortly.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015

    We have taken Terminix service during the month of July 2015. The reason behind taking the service was due to lot of ants seen at my home. First Service was scheduled on 07/10/2015. This service went well. Did not see ant for next two months. Service was quarterly and paid for first quarter. Seen ants again after two months and scheduled another appointment on 9/18/2015. Appointment we got was after two days. Since it was after two days, and also kids are at home, we had to clean the ants ourselves. So when the technician came out for the service, we asked him to do the service we received like the last time, but he refused and was adamant only to take care of the places where we saw the ants. He did the service on all the bathroom sinks and where we saw the ants (at that time there we no ants because we cleaned two days back). We did not receive the service we requested.

    After the above bad service, we started seeing ants again after couple of days. We called the Terminix company for another appointment and also mentioned about the service we received. Also requested for a different technician for the service... But they said that is the same service technician designated for our area. We scheduled an appointment for this third service on 9/25/2014 Saturday between 1 PM and 3 PM. Technician did not turned up during that period, hence called the Terminix again to inquire about his arrival. They tried to reach out to technician and the agent on the call said, they will locate the technician via his supervisor and will let us know.

    We did not hear back from them and we called them again. At that time they said they couldn't locate the technician and his supervisor. We did couple of calls again to check whether the technician could come and we received the same response back and asked us to re-schedule. One more point I want to add here is that on the third scheduled day, we did see ants again in the pantry area and the bedrooms And was waiting for his arrival. Since they said they couldn't locate him and told us to re-schedule, we had to clean the house ourselves. During this conversation, I told them to cancel the service and return the complete money due to bad services we received and for no show up. They should also understand that we had to clean both times. They said they canceled and from branch office someone will call us to discuss about the billing/cancellation.

    One person called from the branch office and again he was defending their side and was not ready to listen or do any adjustment to the service. I mentioned to him that he is calling to just say that the service was good (which we/customer have to say) and cannot refund any money. We are really frustrated with the service and similar trouble was also faced my other friend staying nearby.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015

    I bought my house in 1988 and shortly thereafter I came home and saw a disturbing site on the north end of my house. I looked in the phonebook and decided to call Terminix because of ads and knowing they were a reputable company. I had an infestation of carpenter ants and they came out - did away with them. I have relied on their service since and have been very pleased.

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    Thank you for taking the time to share your Terminix experience with others. We’re happy to hear we were able to provide the service you needed.

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    Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015

    We called Terminix and the salesman showed up on time and sold us on their quarterly service. He called the home office and scheduled a technician for the next day between 3-5. No one came, no one called. A little after 5:00 I called the office and a nice woman said she'd try to find my technician. I was on hold for 40 minutes (my phone measures the length of the call) and had to listen to a 20 second new age jazz background repeat over and over and over. Someone else finally picked up and said they would have the technician call me. I left my cell number. Now it's 8:30 at night and nobody called. I call back and only had to wait on hold for 30 minutes. The scheduler informed me the first opening was in a week. I told her not to charge my credit card and called Catseye - wonderful service. Terminix is literally a waste of time.

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    Thank you for contacting us on Consumer Affairs. After reviewing your e-mail, we have found that more information is needed in order to provide assistance. If you would please send an e-mail to Socialmediasupport@terminix.com. listing your full service address or the phone number associated with the account, we will make sure that your concern is addressed in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    Terminix technician said he treated the perimeter of our house on 9/16/15. That's funny because I was home and no one knocked and you cannot access the rear of the house except thru the small front doorway. Did he treat the front door and leave? So, I call and each time I call it's a minimum of 3 different representatives. I must speak with and a minimum of 18 minutes on hold to get nothing resolved other than "a manager will review the case". They continue to bill me and it's a horrible giant taking advantage of people who cannot afford to sit on hold for hours to not be charged $139.32 for a service never completed.

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    We apologize for your recent purchase experience and would like to assist you. Someone from our team will be following up shortly to assist you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    I thought they did an excellent job. My service technician was very professional.

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    We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    Terminix makes it impossible to talk to a customer service rep. Like other professional organizations, Terminix should have a person to speak to or they should call you to give an approximate time of arrival. The first time they came to my house the service tech said that they only do spot treatments. Really? That is not what they sold when they were so eager to sign me up. By the way, their products did nothing to help. I found better advice and products at Lowe's Building Supplies.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    We have used Terminix for annual inspection for termites for over 30 years with great satisfaction. They are thorough and professional in all areas. We have added their bug spraying on a quarterly basis in the past 5 years and again are quite satisfied.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Terminix! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    The service has been excellent, our technician is very good, know what he is doing by his conversations & explanations. He is efficient, the service usually last the three months. I think there has been only 2 or 3 returns before next scheduled visit. Josh seems to be an dependable employee.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Monica! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    Inspection went smoothly with no hassles.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Mike! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2015

    My experience with Terminix has been great except for getting my service scheduled when I will be home. I work Monday thru Friday and have to take off if my service is scheduled during the week. I have always requested a Saturday service, but the phone service can not seem to know what day of the month are Saturday.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Kay! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015

    We are very pleased with the man that comes. He comes when he is suppose to and then is able to meet the need to come into our home. We appreciate this. Also when questions were asked to improve the removal of fleas from our home, he was willing to give guidance.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Jack! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015

    Technician didn't show. Waited on hold on three separate calls for a manager until the line went dead.

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    Scott, We will reach out to the local office managers to contact you regarding your service with Terminix. We apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015

    I have a contract for termite protection. Called as soon as noticed activity. Technician came out right away. Positive for termite activity. Terminix here in Tucson then told me I had to wait a month before they will come & treat my home as the damage goes on. I find this unacceptable! How can you get them here sooner???

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015

    Always on time, very professional, very neat and cleaned up after each day. Called back one day to do additional work.

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    appreciate your feedback, Janice! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 26, 2015

    Latest service - As always, friendly, courteous, and thorough.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Sandy! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    After a positive interaction with Terminix, R. increased their star rating on Feb. 5, 2016.

    Updated review: Feb. 5, 2016

    They waived my fee and closed my account accordingly. Thank you!

    Original Review: Sept. 26, 2015

    I bought my first home in February and had Terminix come out and fumigate because we had spiders and ants. The product never really got rid of my pest problem totally, I would ALWAYS find spiders, wasps, ants and even a rat outside that my dog got worms from. I decided to wait it out and see if maybe it took a few months for their products to work, but nothing. My pest problem was never gone.

    After this last quarterly visit, I have had more ants and spiders than ever, so I called them to discontinue my service and they said my balance of 143 would be waived since they had never taken care of my issues. She said that I would be contacted with information concerning my account closure. I went online today to check my account information and it says I still have to pay the 143. I refuse to pay money for a service that didn't work for me, and I just got off the phone with the customer service representative and she said she would escalate my issues to a manager and see if they can get my payment waived. This should have been taken care of when I called on the 14th.

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    We appreciate the opportunity to address your situation, Rebekkah. We would like to resolve your situation with us. We have notified our customer service team and someone will contact you within two business days.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015

    My Service Technician Hopeton ** is always friendly, and courteous. He takes time to talk to me, explain what he is doing, and shows interest in what I have to say. He's Great! I have told all my friends what a great company Terminix is.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Roberta! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015

    I think your service is fine but expensive. A young lady came to our front door last week and offered the same service and more, for $89.95 and FREE one-year inspection of our home for termites. The same week, you sent me a flyer explaining a $5 increase in your fees. Maybe we should switch.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Vilhelm! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2015

    I have been a customer of Terminix for many years. Recently, they fumigated my house and all went very well. However, after all was done, I noticed that the block wall surrounding my property had received some minor damage, obviously from someone standing on it during installation or removal of tenting. I contacted customer service on three separate occasions and was told each time that someone would be in contact with me to resolve the situation. I was never contacted. Eventually, I gave up, paid a handyman $300 to fix the wall and moved on with life. As a result, I am seriously considering canceling my monthly Terminix service.

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    We appreciate the opportunity to address your situation, Mark. We would like to resolve your situation with us. We have notified our customer service team and someone will contact you within two business days.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2015

    Reliable service, always on time. I especially like the fact that we've had the same technician for a number of years, so that continuity of service builds a good relationship with the company.

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    Great feedback, Beverly! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2015

    I recently bought a historic home and decided to get the year round pest treatment with Terminix. I had my initial appointment which was timely and the technician was friendly. When I asked him how the house looked he reported that it was fine - he didn't see any traces of anything. He treated the outside and inside as agreed in the plan. Four days later I get a mouse behind my entertainment system. So happy I have my new pest plan I contact Terminix. I downloaded their app to request service and it didn't work (as a millennial this was really annoying). I scheduled for someone to come out on the 20th. At the scheduled time I'm called and told that they need to reschedule. We reschedule for the 23rd. On this day I get a call asking if I can be there a little earlier because this technician has a meeting to attend at 7. Um I guess I will leave MY job to convenience your job. Ok no biggie, I want to get rid of this mouse.

    When I arrive at the home the technician is there and comes in. He tries to sell me another plan to seal the outside of the house to prevent future mice from entering. I'm spending 700 on their yearly service so I'm not interested in spending more money. He tells me, "Well if you don't get this plan we will have to keep coming to your house to take care of the mice." So I'm thinking hey that's on you guys, I already pay this much amount of money a year for your service. If you guys don't want to keep coming out to my house to take care of the mice, maybe you should implement the sealing of the house at no cost because it's going to cost you guys more money in the long run. Business 101. He said he understands I don't want the added on service and then he walks outside. I'm thinking he is going to get a mouse trap or something so I leave the door cracked for him.

    I'm waiting and waiting and go outside to check on him. The guy left lol! No call, no goodbye, no follow up, and I still have a mouse. It was one of the most peculiar customer service experiences. I call Terminix customer service today expecting to be credited and have my problem solve. I explain the situation to the agent and she transfers me to a "liaison". That liaison ended up being me waiting on hold for about 15 min before I just hung up. It's makes for a pretty funny story but unfortunately I'm annoyed now because not only am I missing work to convenience these people, but I still have a mouse!

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015

    Since July 2015 my husband and I have called the Terminix customer service center on our bill. We tried to pay the fee for a service in full before 18.99% interest kicked in (1300.00). They WILL NOT return our calls. We got shoddy service. They couldn't cover the vent that was a rodent threat and did not give us the $180 credit. We have been told they would send us a bill with the credit - so many times we've lost count. Apparently the Crocodile Hunter of Bugs has taken over the company and is straightening up the mess he inherited (seems to be the company line). No credit of $180 for a job they did not do. No returned calls. Phone calls when we were guaranteed a credit so that we could pay the balance without interest. Called local. Called our guy (we've been customers for over 3 years) - no response. Our only choice is to go to Better Business Bureau and make sure that all our referred friends change to Orkin.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015

    After almost 4 years of using the maintenance service, we actually had an issue with yellow jackets coming in the house. The answer was just to spray outside and hope for the best. This went on for almost 2 months with no progress. Both my husband and my dog got stung inside the house. I called to let them know that the situation wasn't getting better, and they wanted to charge me more to find the entry point and seal it up. This was not acceptable to me so I cancelled my contract. I had prepaid for the year and was given a 5% discount, which they took away in total when they refunded the last quarter. Meanwhile, we have received numerous calls trying to get us to sign up for termite service, when they can't fix the problems that they should. To say that I will never use Terminix again nor recommend them to anyone is an understatement. What a waste of time and aggravation.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback. After reviewing your complaint we have found that more information is needed in order to provide assistance. If you would please send an e-mail to Socialmediasupport@terminix.com. listing your full service address or the phone number associated with the account with your concern, we will make sure that your concern is addressed in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015

    We have been a Terminix customer for close to 20 years and have never experienced such TOTAL failure from a company on handling and responding to an issue. The issue started when a person from Terminix showed up for what was our regular outside service with two trainee with him. The main person told my wife that he had to do an inside inspection. My wife said NO, but he kept on insisting. She finally realize this man was not taking NO for an answer and reluctantly let him in. Now note it has been a standing item that inside inspection’s only done when we request them and that I am present when done. With that said the one training the others sent one around the outside of the house to supposedly do the scheduled outside service (have no means of verifying it). Meanwhile the main person and a trainee look around and went into our basement.

    Sometime later he came up and told my wife we have a large mouse issue, showing her pictures off his phone of what was an indication of the issue. He then quoted her that it would be $900-$1000 job to get rid of the mouse issue. He never indicated what the process was that was to be performed but said they would have to do the attic, roof, etc. The Terminix man wanted my wife to just go ahead and authorize the work, along with some other work one of the trainees suggested we also get done. He was informed that she would need to discuss this with me and got a phone number so I could contact him to discuss it with him at another time. I contacted the main person the next day, where he wanted me to okay the work. I requested that he email me these pictures first so I could review them and then after review we could then discuss what this large sum of money would entail.

    Their agent was not happy that I appeared to be questioning him, but said he would email me the photos. A day or two passed with nothing being sent. Called the phone number again, left voice mail. Again after a day or two did not get a reply back or the photos sent. Next called the local branch number (now it was Monday almost a week later). Nobody answered and was sent to their main customer support center. After waiting for 15-20 minutes before one of their customer service person answered the call. After explaining this issue to them I was forward over to a specialist to help resolve the issue. Again this was another 5-10 minute wait. Again had to explain all over again the issue. The specialist indicated back to me that the issue would be queued for a management person or persons to pick up the issue and give me a call back to discuss it with them.

    Again after several days no call from anyone in Terminix. Called the customer service center again, after not getting the local branch again. Explained the issue all over again to customer service, who then informed me that a manager had picked up issue on MONDAY and was to have called me. No call of any kind was done. Customer service then attempted to contact the local branch, and told me that could not get anyone but left a voice mail. Customer service then told me if I did not get a call from the branch in a day or so to call back and asked to be sent to a regional specialist to escalated the issue. Again no call back. Contacted customer service again. Had to explain the whole issue all over again. When I requested to talk to a regional specialist had to insist on it before they said they would again transfer to a regional specialist.

    Once I got to the regional specialist had again to explain the issue. The regional specialist indicated that there was a protocol to follow from his end and I should hear back from him in a few days, since it was the Labor Day weekend coming up. Again no response back from anyone after a week. Called customer service again, had to explain the issue all over again. Why don't they track the issue so the customer does not have to explain it over and over? I guess this keeps everybody off the hook. Anyway after trying to get them to put me in contact with this regional specialist they said they could not at that time, but somehow managed to get the local branch manager. After explaining the issue all over again the branch manager said he would contact the Terminix person and get the photos sent to me.

    The branch manager then verified my email address and phone numbers at home and work, and stated I should have these photos with a day or so. Again no response back or photos sent. At this point I am totally disgusted with the entire management chain lack of response and follow up. At this point for all appearance it looks like the Terminix person who was training the others was attempting to drum up costly business at the expense of my wife, since there has been no proof to the issue. I have never seen a company ignore their customers this bad with total lack of response or follow through. I am now seriously considering a third party check after almost a month of trying to get Terminix to respond.

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    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2015

    I got baiting stations from Terminix 7 months ago. According to my contract, if there is termite activity, they will come take care of it. I started seeing termite activity over the weekend, so I called them and they scheduled someone to come look at it on Monday. The person never showed up. So I called them back, the earliest they could reschedule for was Wednesday. Again, no one showed up. There are termites eating my house, even though I have their extremely expensive baiting stations. They are not fulfilling their end of the contract.

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    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015

    No problem with technician. He did a great job. Problem is with scheduling appts. & letting me know when & who is coming. I want Tyler for my technician & ONLY 8:00 a.m. time frame. No other time. The other tech that came did a great job. I just don't have the time & inclination to walk a different tech through everything. Please ONLY TYLER & ONLY 8:00 a.m.

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    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015

    I've had my account for a few years now. When I've had additional problems someone was sent out to solve the problem quickly. I just wish they'd treat the whole yard along with the house instead of just around the house. I have dogs so when they go outside they bring in stuff in from outside.

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    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015

    We ordered and got the treatment. They steam cleaned the mattresses and said they dusted with powder in the baseboards which never happened. Then they encased the beds with mattress protectors but forgot them for 1 bed and won't call me back about when they are going to finish the job. I should be refunded all my money since I'm protected by the money back guarantee even on the contract page that I signed. It states no supplies were used.

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    We sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2015

    Tech was very helpful and explained his plan to rid us of the problem of rats and mice.

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    We appreciate your feedback, JC! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015

    Customer service reps gave the tech the wrong information so my 1st appt was rescheduled without me knowing. I found out when I called them well after my appt time. A tech finally serviced my home and he was very nice. The follow-up appt a week later was a no show TWICE. I spoke to the branch manager Mark **, who apologized for the confusion and wanted to rectify the problem. He personally scheduled my follow up appt and again no one showed up. I then emailed him August 21, 2015 about my disappointment and I have not received a response yet. $100 down the drain! I will NEVER EVER use them again and will tell EVERYONE I know to do the same.

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    we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2015

    I would have to say that since you guys have been around here, we have had fewer bugs. Although, recently we have noticed a few centipedes lately. Other than that, we are very happy to have your service here.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2015

    I have had good experiences in the past both with the outside pest control plan and termite annual inspection. All service technicians have been courteous and friendly. The last annual inspection was mainly an outside walk around and was not as thorough as past ones were. Attic and crawl spaces were not checked, leaving it up to me to notify Terminix if I spotted any termite activity in those areas if I accessed them. Also wondering if the annual criteria may have changed to an outside one year then a complete house inspection the next etc. since report findings are kept on file for active plans.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2015

    I received an e-mail and later a recorded call the week before informing me of a termite inspection on Monday, August 24, between 10 am and 12 noon. I understood that the inspector would need to come into the house to inspect for signs of termite activity. I made arrangements to be at home during that time period and put up our household pets. Only on the morning of August 24, shortly before the scheduled appointment did I get a phone call from the Terminix national office informing me that an inspector would not be available to make the appointment on the 24th and informing me that another appointment had been set up. This has happened to me before and it's totally unacceptable to set up an appointment and then cancel shortly before the appointment is scheduled.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2015

    I have been a customer for many years for Terminix home pest control and termites protection. I have been very pleased with both services and continue trust them to protect my home. They have been always prompt and polite on visits.

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    Thank you, Celestine! We appreciate the time you spent to share your feedback! We’re happy to hear we were able to provide the service you needed.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2015

    I think they do an AWESOME job especially at our vacation home. I'm allergic to bees and wasps and we have none at our cabin. They also take care of the termites, although it is expensive, it is peace of mind. I like both of the men who do the applications at both of our homes. I feel that makes the experience even better.

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    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2015

    "I'll be back!!!" Schwarzenegger said in Terminator... Why in the heck does Terminix miss 4 service calls in a row? It's been 4 months since my last service. Spiders everywhere!!! The regional service manager Nancy ** Promised service today. Guess what!!! When I called after waiting 3 hours they said there was no service scheduled. Do they have a union work action going on? I call it breach of contract. See you in court. Hasta la vista baby.

    Updated on 09/26/2015: So after discussing no shows with the regional manager who set up and promised the 4th (I told her she could not make it happen... Don't you love being right!!!) The branch manager called. Mr corporate America. Must be a script. Would not validate that his organization out of control just wanted to schedule. No management ability even at the branch level. Ok so it's this Saturday. Number 5. The tech calls and asks where the property is located and then tells me his whole miserable about he can't find my house. So I ask him if he is using GPS. He says yes. I give him the GPS address. He say his GPS can't find it. I ask him if it's an older model. He says it's a brand new Garmin nuvi. Obviously he can't use it. So I give him directions. I hope isn't a vet because then I would know why we have not won a war in 70 years. More to come. If he can't find the house how good of a pest control tech could he be? Memphis... You have a problem.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    We purchased the "Residential Exclusion" service for $1400. The service as explained by the salesperson was to seal up any holes in the exterior, garage, and crawlspace of the house so no rats could enter. On the day of service, to my wife's surprise, one man showed up, went around the house quickly and in less than an hour said he was done. When asked why this cost $1400, he said he had nothing to do with the "money" and just did the work. When asked what work was performed he said he patched a hole in a crawl-space screen and put mushroom caps on the roof vents. He never went inside the garage, the crawlspace, or the attic as we expected by the conversation with the salesperson and as detailed in the contract as common rodent "Access Points".

    We disputed the work with them through customer service, and were told the Terminix branch manager would get back to me within 24-48 hours, however this did not happen. We then disputed through the credit card company and after Terminix ignored this call, we were able to recoup our expenses through the credit card dispute. Months later the original sales representative called and only said there was a balance on our account due. I explained the dispute in detail. He was very surprised at the level of service given. He explained that they usually send out a crew of 3 people for half a day and that it was 100% satisfaction guaranteed. The call ended with him saying he did not know how this happened to us and would talk to his boss.

    I expected the next phone call to lead to an amicable resolution. Instead I received a difficult and somewhat threatening call from the Terminix branch manager (EJ **), who said this would be going into collections if I did not pay today. He would not even let me get my words out trying to explain my complaint, repeatedly cutting me off to say that we owed money and it wasn't up to me how much to pay. Since then I've attempted multiple times to have anyone from this office contact me. I've followed up through customer service at the Terminix national level and a very understanding customer service representative even tried to call them but said no one picked up the phone. I was told a message was left with both managers to call me which they never did. They are sending it to collections and have had no contact with Terminix since. This entire ordeal has been documented now on the Better Business Bureau website.

    Recently I asked Terminix to come out again and give me a rodent inspection. They thoroughly went around the house and in the attic and found there were many openings for rats to come in. They gave me another quote of $1540. They confirmed that a crew of 2 would come out for the entire day, and spend a lot of time in my attic to seal up holes commonly found between the tiles on the roof and the attic space. They also said they would perform an "auto-ban" which was a spray to deter rodents from returning. This validated my belief that the work was not done as required. I would like a full refund of $1400 for non-performance and non-satisfaction. (**Note my account shows I owe $1000. This is because I only disputed this much through my credit card company, but I would like 100% of my costs returned which would be $1400). Please feel free to call me.

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you had with Terminix. We’ll schedule someone from our customer service team to contact you to form a solution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    Kareem ** is my Terminix Pest Control Man. He has been the best representative Terminix could ask for... inquisitive about past issues or potential problems, and downright helpful when I ask about creepy crawlers. He wants to help in a neighborly fashion, and his smiling face is always welcome when I answer the door.

    Other Terminix services introduced by specific salesmen have turned out to be less delightful experiences. In 2012 I was led to believe that my house was in serious peril due to "possible" infestation of rodents, and that I needed their expensive products and services. It sounded serious, and I arranged two follow-up independent inspections by other pest control companies that proved negative.

    Early this year I purchased the Terminix Gutter Guard about which I have no complaints, but after the installation I found that the cover of my pool skimmer had been broken and the pieces laid in a pile next to the skimmer. I suspected that the leg of a ladder carelessly placed on the cover was to blame. Neither installer mentioned this before leaving. Twice I called Terminix to report it, and although the supervisor was surprised to hear about the damage and was truly sorry, Terminix did not follow up. Terminix Pest Control maintains an A+. Terminix alternate services gets a D.

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    Thank you for sharing your Terminix experience! Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need additional assistance at 1-800-TERMINIX. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    Matt ** diagnosed termites when other inspectors didn't and treated them effectively.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    Received an email from Terminix asking me to use their pest control service. I spoke with the sales representative Mr. ** and decided to use the pest control offer of $43 per month. He took my banking info and instead of paying $43 Terminix did an ACH check for $159. I was told a refund was issued and no one can tell me if a check was process for me. The branch manager I even caught telling lies about my refund. Employees are restricted in their jobs that no one can tell me if a check was mailed to me or given me the check number. Terminix sucks with policies and procedures.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    Mr. Darrell ** is a great technical. He make sure customer is satisfy.

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    Great feedback,Linda! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    I recently had a bed bug problem I called Terminix and they started treating my home. The treatment didn't work and on top of that I was charged for encasements that I never purchased. I talked to customer service and they are going to deduct $100 of the account. They never explained how bedbugs work or how treatment worked and they told me I had to wait. The technician didn't even to the complete rooms. He did a little part of the room and that was it. He also treated the couches and that didn't work either.

    The technician didn't explain that the bedbugs drink our blood or how to avoid getting bit. It was as if they didn't care about the us as the customer. They also didn't say what to do if I saw any bed bugs out he just said to wait. They just want money. I have never been so angry and disappointed with a company. I had to look locally and I found a good exterminator who is helping us with our bedbug problem if I had known then what I know now I would have never hired Terminix.

    Updated 9/24/2015 - I was supposed to be given a refund from Terminix but it seems like I won't be receiving it after all. This is so frustrating being charged for something that I never received and contacting customer service only to be told that there's a good possibility that I won't receive a refund.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    I just wanted to write a quick review and tell you how wonderful Al is. He is my technician and he always has a smile on his face and is always very accommodating. Thank you very much!

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    I started with Terminix in August. They have cancelled appointments that have been confirmed. When I call demanding to talk to someone I get no one to return a call. I have asked for my money back and now no one will call me back. I still have the bugs and the last time he was there, they were there less than 5 min to treat 3 room. This company is a joke and I will be going somewhere else. Oh wait I can't because I can't get the $1500.00 they stole from me even though they say 100% guarantee.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. I have reviewed your account information and your complaint has reached our corporate office 09/18/2015. Please allow 24-48 business hours for a response from local office manager. If no response after 09/22/2015. Please contact us toll free at 1-866-869-2273. We sincerely apologize.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    I have been a Terminix (residential) customer for a few years and have not been happy with Terminix's method of scheduling annual inspections. Firstly, payment for inspection of over $200 (increases every year) needs to be paid upfront. Terminix emails a scheduled appt. a couple of weeks in advance. Frankly, I miss this email sometimes. One year the inspector came out anyway and inspected only the outside of the house. I didn't realize I had an appointment. Most years, the inspection is just cursory and not very thorough. Something I can do easily myself (but don't because I want to keep my guarantee).

    This year was most frustrating. Missed the email again so I responded to the email and called Terminix to reschedule. A date and time was selected. The night before the inspector called to tell me that he would not be in my area on the day the Terminix people gave me. We scheduled another day. He came out to inspect and did a cursory inspection of the finished basement, asked me to sign that the house was inspected, walked out the front door (my home has a front porch and a screened porch on the rear and a garden shed out back), did not look under the front porch, walked around the perimeter of my backyard; never coming up to my foundation. Walked out to the shed and walked around it then got in his truck and left.

    I called Terminix and asked for a reinspection. I was given a date and time and received a recorded phone call stating confirmation of time. That was a no show and no call. Called Terminix and told them that no one came and I was informed that my inspection was rescheduled for another day. I had received no email or call on that date. I told them I couldn't make that appointment so they scheduled me for the following morning and that I would receive a call. Another no show and no call. Called Terminix again and apparently that scheduler was just appeasing me as they had no record of my call or the agreed appointment.

    In summary, I had a bad inspection and 2 no shows. I have spent 2 hours on the phone this morning to let somebody in authority at Terminix know what terrible service I am receiving. After 2 hours, I finally talked to an account rep who actually helped me. I just had the local Terminix office call me and schedule an appointment and also is confirming that the original inspector will not be the same person doing the inspection again. We will see what transpires now. This is too much time and money spent. I wish I had gone with a locally owned pest control company. Terminix is too big and needs to re-evaluate their process. They should put the scheduling in the hands of their local offices. I would not recommend Terminix.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2015

    Our house was sprayed and the bugs just kept coming back. I know they say they will come in between visits and respray but it got to the point where I was calling them every couple of days to come out and still found ants in my kitchen all the time. Whatever they use for pest control is not effective. We used to have Orkin and never saw an ant after they sprayed. The guarantee is also a joke. They guarantee your money back for the quarterly fee but in fine print you'll notice you won't get your initial 200 some dollars back. Waste of time and money.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. Per local office Service Manager has agreed to refund your last quarterly service on 09/18/2015. We sincerely apologize.

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    After a positive interaction with Terminix, Michele increased their star rating on Sept. 21, 2015.

    Updated review: Sept. 21, 2015

    Spoke to a specialist and was able to come to a resolution. I am truly pleased with my lastest interaction with Terminix.

    Original Review: Sept. 18, 2015

    Service was good in the beginning and I noticed less bugs in my home. Unsure what changed but that has not been so this spring/summer. For about 2 weeks, every other day our termite inspection was rescheduled. What an inconvenience! Where I am now is wondering why is it so hard to cancel services? Due to other obligations, I need to cancel services before I'm automatically renewed or locked in somehow for another year. I wish there was a clear cut explanation of what's needed to stop services. I was told I needed to cancel 30 days in advance, so sent a letter to Corporate on 8/21/15 and reached out to customer service to no avail. First, I was afraid of being automatically charged but my credit card on file just expired. After reading reviews, I'm now afraid of being charged and sent to collections. I regret signing on the line and will select a local company if I ever decide that we want pest control again.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We strive to provide excellent customer service, and regret the experience you’ve had. We sincerely apologize.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015

    Received several voice mail messages requesting that I schedule the annual inspection for termites. Upon receiving another reminder, via postcard, I called Terminix to schedule the inspection, only to be advised that the inspection had been completed the prior month. I advised the Terminix representative that the inspection had been completed, or even scheduled, as evidenced by the repeated voice mail messages and post card from Terminix. I was advised that I would be placed on hold, while the Terminix rep attempted to schedule an appointment. I was disconnected. No return call.

    I have subsequently made several attempts to schedule the inspection. Numerous disconnects and no return calls. Finally, I was contacted and advised that an inspection was scheduled and provided with a date and time. No one showed. I called and spoke with another Terminix representative and requested that my annual service contract be cancelled and a refund issued. Call disconnected.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015

    I have been a Terminix pest control service customer for more than a year. I signed up with them primarily for controlling ants. I called them a week ago asking for an extra service because of an ant infestation. Even after many attempts nobody at the central office could contact or locate anybody at the local office. Hence no service could be scheduled. They supposedly left emails/messages for the local office but nobody ever called me to set up anything. In any case my regular service was scheduled for 9/17 morning and nobody showed up. Once again hours on the phone with the central office and they tried to contact someone at the local office and they couldn't. More messages left.

    In the end as a customer I have been left with a home that's infested with ants everywhere - kitchen, bathrooms, counters, etc. A home that Terminix promised to keep pest free. It was so bad that I had to stay in a hotel for 3 nights. Of course they would not pay for loss of use of the home. Of course I can take my service elsewhere and I will. But a company like this should not be in business if they don't care about their customers.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015

    We've used Terminix for several years. They are always on time, are courteous, get the job done, answer any questions we have, explain what they did and leave.

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    Great feedback, Gerald! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015

    Paid for a two (2) year Terminix Exclusion Annual Plan in June 2015. The plan included getting rid of rodents in the attic and exclusion from future reinfestations. As of September, the infestation problem has not been resolved. I have to call repeatedly to have someone come out because the problem persists. This company doesn't care about solving the problem as long as they get the initial sell. I rate them a ZERO for "Service After The Sell".

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    We sincerely apologize about your experience with your service! We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2015

    OMFG! I was on hold for 10 minutes before anyone answered the phone - which they didn't - so I hung up! BTW - They do not have wait music. Instead, they have an overly enthusiastic ** who didn't stop talking for a single second. They automated "hold" person was recorded to have zero (0) seconds of 'her' not talking. I'm so agitated having been on hold for so long! HOW RUDE AND INCONSIDERATE!!! NEVER NEVER NEVER use this company! God forbid you have to call them and be put on hold for over 10 minutes before any human answers. No THANKS. Highly unprofessional. Highly annoying. And if anything, I'm now agitated having waited for so long. No!!!

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    Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to tell us about your experience. We strive to provide excellent customer service, and regret the experience you’ve had. If you would please send an e-mail to Socialmediasupport@terminix.com listing your full service address or the phone number associated with the account, we will make sure that your concern is addressed in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    Clifford is our number one guy! He is the reason we stay with Terminix. Though at the same time, we have used them for rodent control and they did a very thorough job. They are not the cheapest; however, they are responsive.

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    Great feedback, Anne! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    Your reps left two lights on in the basement and left the gate to the backyard open. A mean dog in the neighborhood got in, and luckily I saw him in time to get my cats into the house.

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    JAN, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    The all around service is horrible. They are super EXPENSIVE and have the worst customer service. I initially called because I needed service for ant control. I was told by three different people that they have to spray when they come out. Well... The guy comes out and squeezes these little gel things in a few areas of the counters and rooms (in less than 10 minutes) and informs us that they don't spray. Three weeks later we were full of ants and I placed another call in which once again by two people I was told they do spray. They sent out the same guy and in less than 5 minutes he was out, never sprayed and again used that gel.

    Three weeks later my counter tops are full of ants and I called back. The first lady didn't even bother talking to me. She automatically transferred me to another agent. I explained my situation and they acted as if they didn't care. I was told I Would get a call back within 2 hours and I waited 8 hours before I had to call them back. I spoke to another lady with a horrible attitude and again she was rude and condescending acting as if I was requesting a free service when clearly I paid a huge chunk for NO SERVICE. She then told me she was going to contact the branch manager and someone would come to my house that day and the branch manager would call me.

    Second Day I call back again because no one made contact and I call back and again I was told they were going to see if maybe someone could come out and the manager would call me. It is now DAY THREE and I have yet to hear from either Terminix or the Temecula Satellite Branch. This isn't the first time they pull something shady. Last time it was with the billing and you can imagine how that went. I will never use this company again and I urge anyone who is considering them to first contact your local pest control guy who I am sure will give you better service since they are a smaller company. No one should have to pay over $110 dollars for some gel or powder that you can purchase at Home Depot for under $10 bucks!

    DONE with this SHADY COMPANY!!! In addition, I informed them that I was going to place a complain and review with YELP, CONSUMER AFFAIRS and the BBB and they acted as if they didn't care. Not once did they apologize or show that that they cared. Such a bad horrible experience with this company over all. No one should pay this much money for such bad bad service. I'm disgusted that they could treat their customers the way they do. They lack total customer service skills and should retrain their employees!!! AS for the order number requested below... Well, they don't ever bother giving you an order number or confirmation for that matter!

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    One problem we have with your service is that you keep changing your routes so we do not always have the same guy. We used to have Nick for a long time then you switched us to Dominic and that was fine but then you kept changing to others. I do not want to have to be home when they come if not convenient for me but if I am not and a new guy comes he doesn't do a thorough job. Please leave Dominic or give us back Nick.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We will use it to improve our service. Your concern has been sent to your local Terminix office manager.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    I bought a new home and had quite a bit of work done by Terminix from installation install, new vents, treatments and a sump pump for under home. It seemed like everything was fine, then a few months later, I was in the home office and I stepped back and fell through the floor. I immediately called a contractor who came over. We investigated and noticed the sump pump was recycling water against the floor joist and sub floor. I contacted Terminix and they sent a guy out that afternoon too. He investigated and say, "Yeah, the pump wasn't glued and the pop off valve wasn't working." He went back to his truck and grabbed a tube of sealant, crawled back under the house and sealed it.

    I was told I would retrieve a 5-yr contract for mold and termite treatment for the damages to my home. The local company in Benton is now offering me a two-year termite only for inspection. I think this is unfair considering the bruise on my leg I had and for the disruption of my home and having to replace my sub flooring. This was all documented with photos. I have contacted the corporate office today. We will see if I get a answer. I have many more photos.

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    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2015

    We have Terminix from last 14 years. And we have termites in our house. Terminix informed us that the type of termites present are not covered in our policy. So we asked for extension of our policy to cover the termites present in our house. Our house is in CA. After numerous call to Pleasanton, CA office we were told Terminix do not serve tenant occupied houses. The house is Tenant occupied since last 6 years. I reached out to Terminix Headquarter and have so far talked to three different people in Liaison office. Each assured me of a call from local timing office. No one called so far. It's over one and half month.

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    Hello Pravesh,

    We sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution. If you are not contacted within the allotted time please contact Cordney Hodges, of the Executive Services Office. He can be reached at 1-866-869-2273 option 3

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    After a positive interaction with Terminix, Angela increased their star rating on Sept. 16, 2015.

    Updated review: Sept. 16, 2015

    I received a call from customer service stating that they were issuing a full refund.

    Although I appreciate the prompt response and resolution, I wish it didn't take a nasty review in order for a company to do the right thing.

    Original Review: Sept. 15, 2015

    I hired Terminix because I was seeing water bugs in my home. I live in Georgia so this is not uncommon but I had seen a couple and once I read up on them I found out how disgusting they really are and wanted my house treated. The serviceman came out (I can't remember his name). He looked around and told me that my house was really clean and he saw no evidence of an infestation of any kind but he went ahead and treated anyway. He said that he would sign me up for their ongoing service and they would come to treat every few months etc... I told him that if he saw no evidence of pests that I wasn't interested in an ongoing service. He explained that if I didn't sign up for the service that he had to charge me more than the $170 he was already charging me. He also explained that I could cancel at any time and that if I saw any other problems they would come out immediately to treat. I agreed and just figured I was better safe than sorry.

    Fast forward about four weeks I started seeing these water bugs on a regular basis. I call Terminix the first week of September to tell them that I am having an ongoing problem. The customer service rep tells me that they can get somebody out to me on the 24th. That's 3 weeks away!!! I told him that I need someone out here this week. I can't wait 3 weeks to have this issue resolved. He told me that he would contact my area’s supervisor and try to get me an earlier appointment... That someone would contact me within 24 hours. I never heard from them again.

    Three days later, my son got up on the morning and found a HUGE water bug (cockroach) in my silverware drawer. I called Orkin. They sent someone the same day to treat my house. I called Terminix to cancel my service and to get a refund of the $170 I paid. They cancelled my service but would not refund the money because they said I didn't give them the chance to resolve the problem. When I explained that I called to schedule an appointment but didn't get a return call, she just repeated that I never gave them a chance to resolve the issue. I don't even believe the original serviceman treated my house at all. I told her that I would just resolve the issue with my bank. I'm in the process of doing that now.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015

    I contacted Terminix on the morning of Sept. 15 to set up an appointment to treat my home. I spoke with a gentleman named Alvin. I explained my situation to him. I am in need of IMMEDIATE attention because my daughter is severely allergic to the fleas in our home and had to miss school today due to the bites. He assured me my problem would be taken care of quickly and efficiently. He gave me an estimate & talked me into doing a 1-year service agreement that would guarantee their work for 3 months after the initial treatment and a discounted price every 2 months after that. I gave him my payment information and I was told a local branch would send someone out between 8 am & 12 am tomorrow 9/16. He went over everything I needed to do in preparation, the service agreement details and account number, & the confirmation email details I would receive after the phone call.

    By 3 pm I still had not received an email from Terminix confirming my appointment, so I called back. The lady I spoke to said her records showed I called, but no appointment had been set up due to local branch not being avaliable. We aren't off to a very good start. She noted in her file that I needed help ASAP & was told a time and date of service, but no time was actually set up. She emailed the branch manager in Abilene, Texas and apologized for the misunderstanding. By this time it's 4 pm. I simply needed to know if I had an appointment or not!? So I decide to call the local branch myself. Phone number is no longer in service. I get a hold of Ash who states the salesman Alvin basically made up the appointment time because no one in Abilene is available for tomorrow. He puts me on hold while trying to call the branch manager in my area and sending another email letting him know the situation.

    At this point I've wasted a whole day dealing with Terminix and still have no idea if I have an appointment or not. I'm in need of service and can't get it. I'm unsure as to why I should do business with a company who can't simply even make appointments correctly and have no way of communicating unless you call the 1-800 number and be put on hold for 20 minutes after being transferred to 3 different departments who still haven't corrected the problem. I just need someone to come help me ASAP. That's it. I wouldn't recommend this company unless you enjoy being manipulated and lied to.

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    Sammi, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you had withTerminix Pest service . Our records indicate that your home is scheduled for service on 09/16/2015 between 4pm - 6pm .

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    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015

    Inspection seemed like a sales pitch. The proposal seemed excessively expensive with no low cost options. I've heard the same from other Terminix customers.

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    Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took, We strive to provide excellent customer service, and regret the experience you’ve had.

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    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2015

    Everything has been fine. Would like to see 5 sprayings for bugs a year instead of 4 with the extra squeezed in during the summer.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Steve! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015

    Usually it is easy to set up appointments, but it is possible they work their service people too hard. The service people are always pleasant and polite. I find Terminix a bit expensive.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Alison! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015

    I constantly have to call to make things happen. I've written two letters to corporate and no response. One on 9-5-2015 and one in 9-12-2015. Suppose to scan traps each week for first three and then each month after... Not happening. Said would spray under crawl space... Tech said they don't do that. Finally after lots of complaining did. Much more problems, but too mad to keep typing.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent TERMINIX experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015

    My rep is always on time and effective. Great service all year long!

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    We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your technician.

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015

    I'm generally pleased with the service Terminix provides, though I'm often frustrated by their scheduling. Online will say one date and time, which is confirmed by email reminders, but on more than one occasion the Tech has been a no show. I don't think the local office keeps up with what customers see online. I've been mostly pleased with the actual service once I receive it.

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    Megan, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We will use it to improve our Terminix .

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    Reviewed Sept. 14, 2015

    Have always arrived on time. Have not had a problem. They are knowledgeable and very courteous and friendly.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Tom! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2015

    Terminix recently treated an apartment where the tenant saw a mouse. The treatment did not help at all and the problem spread to another apartment. In the original apartment not one mouse has been caught and there is evidence of more. I called to schedule another appointment to redo the treatment and they did not show up. I also called to schedule an appointment for them to check to see where the mice were entering and again they did not show up - this was two days in a row, and these were not the only times they have not shown up. Also when you call and are transferred, the call goes to limbo because they do not answer. Also on the occasions where I was told that a Manager would call me to discuss the issues, they never called. Extremely disappointment with Terminix and I will also be reporting them to the BBB.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 13, 2015

    I think the prices are fair and the service is top notch. I have not had an issue at all since being a customer.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Thomas! We aim to provide the best service for our customers

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015

    All appointments were cancelled. Have had service for over 15 years and now this???

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you had with Terminix. We’ll schedule someone from our

    customer service team to contact you to form a solution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015

    Dean is great always goes above and beyond what is expected. Always on time and comes when suppose. Calls to let you know when he is going to arrive. Very pleased with Terminix over the many, many years I have had them. Had them do other things besides bug spraying and did it well.

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    We’re delighted to read your feedback about Terminix. Thank you for taking time to share your positive experience. We aim to provide the Perfect service for each customer!

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015

    Knowledgeable field workers. 800 phone people need help dealing with people.

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    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We will use it to improve our service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2015

    Called to schedule an appointment for an inspection. We agreed on a time between 5 and 7 PM EST. Received a call from someone to confirm appointment. Could not reach phone when called but called back a few minutes later. No response, left message. Received a second call from someone 3 hours later, could not immediately pick up since I was still at work. Stepped out and called right back, no response, left second message to call me back to confirm. No one showed up at my appointment. Called Terminix customer service to advise of events. After initial contact, I was told that I would be prompted to correct Department. Left on hold for over 20 mins. without anyone coming back. Called second time. Explained situation, told that I would be transferred to someone that would help me. Left on hold for over 15 mins. before I hung up.

    Called a third time. Explained myself again. Told again they would forward me to someone that would help me, this time I waited over 29 mins before I gave up. I'm a business owner that deals strictly with customer service. I would not be in business very long if I treated my customers this way. I will contact CEO Lex Knox to inform him of the current affairs of his Company's customer service.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015

    We are pleased with our service and our technician.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Isaac! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015

    Terminix has given us very good service since we started using them 6 or 7 years ago. They've been prompt and show up when scheduled.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Phil! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2015

    I have been a Terminix customer for over 20 years and have never had any complaints about their service. Recently, I had a service appt. for one of their techs to show up between 3 pm and 5 pm. I called at 2:30 to see if they could tighten up their arrival estimate. They said they had no new info so just be there between 3 and 5. So I went home and waited. I gave them another call about 5 pm to see how late the tech would be and was told that the tech scheduled for my house was not at work that day. I guess the first person I spoke to did nothing to check on the status of my situation. The second person I spoke to was very apologetic and set up a service call for the next day between 3 pm and 5 pm.

    So I dropped what I was doing again the next afternoon and went home to wait on a tech. When 4 pm rolled around I placed a call to Terminix to see when I could expect to see the tech. I was told that he could not be reached but to expect him shortly. I called again at 5 pm and was told that the tech still wasn't picking up, but to hold on and he should be there shortly. The dispatcher got the number of the cell phone that I was using and was otherwise helpful. I heard nothing from anyone at Terminix, waited until 7 pm and finally gave up.

    To say the least, I am extremely perplexed as to how to schedule a tech in from Terminix without wasting my life waiting for one to show up. I am astonished at the complete lack of information flow back to the customer from their service department, being put on ignore 2 consecutive days. Any ideas on how to remedy this situation?

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    They bill me twice, or not at all. Then call to tell me I'm past due. They assign me a time for service and don't tell me about it so the technician arrives unexpectedly at an inconvenient time. They call to sell me a service I already have. They know I want my attic checked for rats every time, then leave a dead rat in a trap up there because they send someone too big to get through the access door. Etc.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    I have no problems with the services that Terminix provides. They are great at pest control and ensuring that I never have problems with termites again. The thing preventing 5 stars is the fact that their scheduling SUCKS. My past 2 visits have been ON THE WRONG DAY. I changed one a few days before the scheduled visit because I wouldn't be home. They came anyway. This was for quarterly pest control. I always make sure I am at home to allow them to spray inside.

    The second time, I had called the local call center to set up a date for my annual termite inspection. They came SIX DAYS before the date I had set up with the call center!!! I never received a call or email that they were coming to do the inspection! Also, the date of my quarterly pest inspection on the website usually changes. I never receive a call or email about the change. The service to customer communication is lousy. That is what makes people seek service elsewhere. Communication is key to good customer service. It is broken and needs fixed!

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    Max, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We will use it to improve our service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    I called Terminix to come give me an estimate for my mobile home. I have termites. They sent out a woman named Meritza. She goes around and measures the home then sits me down and tells me the price of 1,350 with a 2 year guarantee. So I wrote the check. At this time she told me they don't cash the check until the day of tenting. So a few days go by I'm set up for tenting on the 28th of Aug. A hurricane came up during the week so I canceled on Tuesday August 25 until the storm passed then we would set up the appointment again. So on August 27th I look at my bank account and saw that Terminix had cashed my check after I told them to cancel. Now the storm is coming at me and I have no money.

    Today is September 10th and I still do NOT have my money. I briefly spoke with the manager briefly and he said oh his office manager accidentally grabbed my check so they could put checks in the bank before the storm. And at that time he offered me a 2nd year free which I told him "I already have that". He said "Oh I'm in my car I can't see your account." I told him to call me in the morning before 11. That's when I start work. Nothing I heard nothing. I called Maritza and she said his offer was 75.00 off. This is an absolute insult to me. The company still has not returned me the 1,350. I'm very angry. PLEASE HELP.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    The mosquito treatment is effective but we have a large area so I did not expect eradication. The roach treatment is not as effective as we would like. We need rat treatment but I am concerned about secondary transfer of poison to our cats. John, our regular service representative is fantastic. It is comforting to have someone go through your home whom you can feel totally comfortable and trusting with.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Sylvan! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    We paid up front with a check for two services with Terminix. Based on the initial meeting, wrote the checks expecting a contract faxed or mailed. Never happened but local did cashed the check with headquarters not knowing they have cashed the checks. Terminix headquarters do not communicate with their local branch. From the month of May to current, been trying to dispute billing. Been in a nightmare. Contact with a min. of three people, put you on hold for est 20 minutes, then get disconnected. To resolve, they say they will call back within 24 hrs. This happened 3x. They never call back! Headquarters will not take any responsibility. All they want to see is their bills get paid! Somebody please help from this nightmare!

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    Tisha, We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2015

    Terminix has been to my house 4 times to spray for bedbugs. The first, second and fourth time they had some guy who didn't even spend 5 minutes in our house to try and rid the problem. The third time we actually had a halfway decent fellow who knew what he was doing and how to do it. When I called Terminix to see what could be done because there is still activity in my home I was told I would have to purchase another plan. Now from where I'm standing I already paid the $600 dollars for them to come in and rid my house of this problem so why do I still have it?

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015

    Tommy our Tech does a great job and is very knowledgeable and always willing to make sure we are taken care of every time he comes and does our bi-monthly service.

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    We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your Technician!

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2015

    The service provided by Terminix has always been terrific. It is the technician, Gary **, who is always on time, very professional, very knowledgeable, and extremely friendly that makes the experience outstanding. I would recommend Terminix to anyone.

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    We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your Technician!

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2015

    Inspector showed up last week and did inspection. Everything went great until he stood in my driveway and ran down the Republican party and presidential candidates for 30 minutes. I am also upset by the fact that Terminix has jacked up my annual cost of service by an average of 6.3% for the last 7 years. I am seriously considering using Orkin or a small local provider.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2015

    We had ten years contracted with Terminix over ten years and already paid over $3000 for them. They came once a year, and never found and tell us our house has any terminal problem. However, for this year, due to our payment delay two months (because forget to send out on time). The investigator said he found a terminal problem outside of my house. It is sooooo odd!? Ten year no any problem, but only two months overdue, then the terminal is showing!? As the results, we have to pay $1200 to "treat" this "problem"! Please let me know should we continually through this company or not?

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2015

    Had probs getting rid of July-Aug. fleas & vacuuming every other day, bagless vacuum dumped way away from house... but other than that, good service.

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    Arthur, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We will use it to improve our Pest Service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    I cancelled Terminix in April 2015 and then they charged me May 2015 and came out 2 weeks ago. I told them we canceled them and the tech continues to spray... I called Terminix and they said, "Why are they charging you if you cancelled in April?" and tells me my account shows that I cancelled in April and then they recancel it and said they would delete that day's bill and refund me for charging me in May and said it would be 3-5 days and it's been 11 days and I still don't have my money...

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    Amanda, We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We removed service charge for the month of August and Your refund in the amount $104.00 has been process back to your credit card. I will follow up with you on friday by phone to asure you received your refund. We sincerely apologize

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    There was no notice that the service was provided or rep was present at my house. Therefore I do not know if the service was provided.

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    Barry, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We will use it to improve our. Our records indicate that your home is was service on 8/26/2015 between 2:00pm - 2:22pm. I have emailed a copy of your Work Order to the email address we have on file. If you would like to request an extra service visit at no additional cost to you please contact us at 1-800 Terminix.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    Your service technicians are always very courteous.

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    Great feedback, Lisa! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with our technicians!

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    Annual Termite Inspection. Timely, efficient and professional service!

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    We appreciate your feedback, Ivan! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    Terminix has proven to be a dependable pest company. I have requested additional spraying inside the house on two occasions during the last few years and both times they came out quickly and took care of the situation without additional charge. I feel very comfortable recommending Terminix to friend or family.

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    Ken, we’re delighted to read your feedback about Terminix. Thank you for taking time to share your positive experience. We aim to provide the Perfect service for each customer!

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2015

    Did what I asked plus great service.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Jack! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015

    My tech Daniel ** is wonderful - easy to talk to and addresses any issues. Gave me his business card when I told him I that the 1-800 staff could not get in touch with the local office to move up my appointment.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Eric ! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2015

    Well pleased with you keeping my home bug free.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Judith! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015

    Flash takes care of the pest control for our beach house and is just so courteous. He lets us know when he'll be there, even when we are out of town. And he texts us to let us know if he notices anything (even non-pest related...like the leak in our irrigation!) Great guy! Great service!

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    Jane, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others. We are glad to hear you are happy with your Technician

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2015

    Advance notifications are always sent via email regarding the date that services will be performed. Technicians are always courteous and helpful regarding any issues or questions that arise regarding insect issues. Inside services are available whenever needed.

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    We appreciate your feedback, Clark! We aim to provide the best service for our customers!

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015

    After having termite service with Terminix for years, I let them talk me into insulation for my attic. They sold me on this "great rebate" that GA Power & SCANA would give me for this purchase and the fact that it would lower my heating & cooling costs. Well it's now been months since the installation. There have been no savings and SCANA says they lied to me because they are not offering any such rebate!

    While GA Power says they do have a rebate, I must first get the paperwork from Terminix, but Terminix will not provide that! I have tried countless times to contact Terminix with no success. Calls are always routed to a call center and they have informed me that while it is not possible to get in touch with my local office, they (at call center) are not allowed to access my records and are not allowed to send out the paperwork I need! So PLEASE tell me, HOW am I supposed to get anything done?!? I would not recommend any of their services to anyone!

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    We appreciate the opportunity to address your situation, We would like to resolve your situation with us. We have notified our customer service team and someone will contact you within two business days.

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2015

    I moved into an apartment that has roaches and the complex is contracted with Terminix. On 9/1/15 lady came out to treat the property. Her attitude was very rude and short. She didn't care about what I had to say but she said she would fully spray the house, use bait and it would take at least an hour. She was acting shady so I got in the car, pulled out of the parking lot and then came right back and parked on the other side and lo and behold not even 15 minute later she was done spraying and went and sat in the truck for longer than she was actually in my apartment before she turned in the key to management. I came in the house and immediately check for wet spot of spray and there was only a couple of places sprayed. She didn't even go upstairs. She spray a couple.of cabinets around the door hinges and only placed 3 bait traps in my 3 bed 2 bath townhouse.

    I found a review online from a former manager and sure enough saying Terminix trains the employees to be in and out in less than minutes and they often don't have enough materials to fully spray a unit because it's not cost effective for the company. I complained to management and they are having Terminix come back every two weeks until the problem is solved. So it's likely that Terminix is not care trying to get rid of the pests. They are more likely to want to kill coming back and racking up the bills.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015

    I signed up for service. I have been informed that I can cancel service within service with no charge. I was totally unsatisfied as tech didn't listen to us, didn't spray outside home thoroughly, didn't remove cobwebs and didn't spray all corners of home. When I called customer service and she was rude. So I cancelled service even within 1st week. Then I get calls for paying back money for which I owe nothing as per contract as I cancelled it within 30 days. Now I moved out of that place, still they call me for pay 117$. They transfer me from one dept to another and then comment that branch manager will call me back. But no call even after 1 month or 2 months. They themselves don't know the process. Today they transferred me to corporate management and the lady says she has nothing to do, it is the resolution dept does something. Please I don't recommend this service to anyone who thinks their money and time valuable.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2015

    Your service has kept us free of termites. And if I see any roaches, you send a technician immediately. All done outside--no chemicals in the house.

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    Great feedback, Joseph! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015

    Service forever (monthly). The older man (Kevin) who handled our house couldn't have been the better face of a company in shambles. Sad part is, he passed away this year. (Probably from their toxic and no other alternative chemicals) Rest his soul! Now, we never see anyone, just a bill left at the door and cobwebs abundant on the day a bill is left. Three weeks ago we had serious ants in two parts of the house. Tech came and left, all was good. 4 days later they came back with a fury. We were told it would take a few days more to take hold. Thus, booked another appointment the next day and the person never showed up! I spent all day calling and having half the company tell me different stories - but the best one was that the tech who never showed doesn't even work in this area - they admitted the system does that often.

    People have promised to call back. No matter how much they plead, they have never called back. And then to make it a topper... What does it matter... I'm on the phone cancelling. (I'm typing this on hold and the lady comes back with another lie - What a crappy excuse for a company, customer service abhorrent! Too bad the older gent passed.

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    Hello Jim, we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015

    Terminix service has been great over the years - minimal if any bugs in the house and if we do find the occasional stray - we call and the service is quick and painless to get rid of them. Professional and friendly.

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    Great feedback, Michael! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2015

    Signed up with Terminix. Part of my contract was follow ups every 2 weeks. Whole month of August, my appointments were constantly rescheduled and no tech ever came out. Next appoint is for tomorrow 9/3. They tell me "no, next appointment is 9/15."

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2015

    Terminix is the worst for exterminating bed bugs. Do not do business with them! About a year ago in June we called and had a consultation with them. The man who talked to us asked about a year warranty and we agreed to it. We had a contract drawn up for about 1100 or something higher I can't remember. They were to come out when the house was ready and spray. We had a death in the family and pushed back the appointment. We found out later they had canceled our contract when we called yet we were still paying. By September I think our first spray appointment happened. The exterminators were paid to spray the whole house instead sprayed one room, a closet of another room and some furniture. We question this but they said there was no need to spray those areas.

    One of the exterminators even said he could charge for his services on the side outside of Terminix, if any other family we knew needed help. This was very unprofessional. They schedule another appointment and never came back. My parents were told because they missed a payment that was financed through them and they would not finish the job till we paid up in full. Having more family issues, my parents trusted what they said, we did not have the time to call and keep calling.

    After research this year we realized how much of a scam it was and started to call. At first they claimed our contract was cancelled in June and we did not have business with them. If that were true why did they spray in September? We get promised it will be consulted with the manager and wait for a call. Eight more calls later and two months pass by and finally we get a manager to come out and talk to us about what he can do. He does not really believe us yet the cancelled contract in June and appointment in September was odd to him. He wants to put another bed bug cover on our mattresses that already have bed bug covers. I had to buy mine from Sleep Number as normal bed bug cover do not fit but yet they are insistent that I needed to have their bed cover as well open over my other one. I say that is ridiculous because it won't fit over the air pump tubes and yet we still get charge to have one and he ignores me.

    They keep talking about the year warranty; I say yes my mom said we have that. The manager claims that it is not in our paperwork. I say, "Fine. Well we don't want it again" and they keep insisting. I say "my mom talked to the last guy about it and that we purchased it." The manager says "Well it not in our paperwork." I say forget it, tired of arguing and that we don't want it. He ignores me and talks to my dad about it and I tell him that my parents talked about this and don't want it. He is rude and tells my dad well I guess the boss says no.

    They agree to take off the seven or eight hundred that we had paid already and raise the price to 1600 total. We have to pay off the rest before we can get started. We charge it and they promise the other contract we owed has been taken care of. They come out and spray and charge us for more bed bug covers we don't need. They were suppose to come again Friday but we had another family member enter hospice and had to go to St. Louis, Missouri so we move the appointment to Monday. They promise to call and guess what, they never call and we have a bill come in saying it was 1053 dollars and we only paid five hundred and owe the rest. First off it was 1600, we paid the second time in full yet we get this bill. At this point I want a refund for everything but the 556.44 that it cost to come out the first time.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2015

    I went on the computer to schedule my time. I put for it to be from 3-5 pm and the guy had another call close to my house and came early (1:08 pm). I didn't get any call or notification saying he was early and came home and saw he already came. Had to call him back. He was very nice about coming back. I was just irated that he came early.

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2015

    I own a home that I have rented out for the last couple of years. I have recently moved back into that house unknowing my last tenant left me bedbugs. I had Terminix come in. They sprayed, had to have them come out a second time. When he came out the second time he only sprayed the rugs and I asked why he only sprayed the rugs. He said it looks good and that I was all clear. That was a lie. I was calling not even a week later. I lifted my bed up from the frame and about went crazy when I seen the beg bugs plus all the bug guts or whatever it is. They did come, for the 3rd time, out only a day or 2 later, which I asked them to bring out a new cover for the box spring since it had all the bug guts on it.

    They came out, I had to take off work so I could make sure it got done right this time. Guess what? They didnt have the Mattress cover. I had to call yet again. 4th time, take time off of work, AGAIN. I had called the day before they were to come and asked if he was going to have a new cover for the bed. After I was transferred, the guy on the phone said "yes" he will have it. Well he didn't.

    I called to complain. I told the lady I was not happy. She took down all my information and said the General Manager would call me back in just a day or two. It's been 4 business days and haven't heard a word. This has been a very traumatic experience for me and my husband and they just made it worse. I do have to say that all of the servicemen that came out were friendly. That was the only good thing about this experience. I am NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!!

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    We sincerely apologize about your experience with your service! We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. According to the local office Service Manager someone will be out today.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015

    I am very disappointed with Terminix. I called them to get rid of roaches that got brought into my home and they have been coming out every 2 months to spray and every time they come out I tell them they are not going away and are getting worse. I am locked in to a contract with them. I have not gotten any return calls and when he comes in he don't even spray well and now I have even more and they was just here a week ago.

    How can they get away with taking people like this. I am on a fixed income and I can't afford to hire anyone else. I just want the bugs gone and I trusted them to do their job. The guy that comes out has done nothing new to help. He is here a whole 10 minutes, blames the woods and the contents in my home. For them not being gone my home is not the best but I haven't had roaches in over 10 years till now and I have had them out here 4 times in 8 months and still no results.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015

    I hired Terminix to fumigate our termite infested house in August 2014. I paid $5,200 for a 10-year warranty that states: "If your home is ever infested by drywood termites again, Terminix pays for any future damage repairs. 100% satisfaction or your money back." We discovered new infestation in July 2015. After a couple of no-show appointments, a Terminix inspector acknowledged the new infested areas but I never heard from him again. I called for someone to treat the damaged areas.

    After many rescheduled appointments, someone came on Aug 18 but could not do most of the treatment because the re-inspector should first have scheduled someone to remove the infested areas. He said he would ask his supervisor to call me to schedule it. No one could ever be reached. I still have not been able to get anyone to take care of the problem. In summary my experience of Terminix is that a lot of employees pass the responsibility to someone else, no one is accountable nor seems to care about customer satisfaction, no one ever follows up. Appointments are missed, when someone comes nothing useful gets done, issues are continually pushed to another department. I will now try to get my money back.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015

    Signed up for a year of service (money back if not satisfied). The person came out, stayed 5 minutes because rain started, never came back. Called and scheduled another appointment, never came back. Called and stated we want the contract cancelled, they said "cannot do that, we will send out someone again." We contracted for ants and for a hornets nest. We still have ants and the hornets nest. I put my complaint via email to Terminex main website which stated "we will get back to you very soon." No one ever responded. So now, we have informed them verbally (multiple times) and in writing via email that we want nothing more to do with them. We are still waiting for a credit to my account. I guess we will have to just contact the credit card company and put this charge in dispute. This is ABSOLUTELY THE WORST company that I have ever had dealings with.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recentTerminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2015

    Date of service was 8/20/15, tent treatment for 3,800. I am a renter at the property it was done at and somehow I got a bill for 3,800 and I don't even own the property. The fumigation was set up and done by Mark ** (our landlord and owner) which he is aware also of the continued problem of ants and now roaches as well. He told me Keith ** had told him the same that the fumigation was for the ants. So now he is filing a complaint with the BBB, they can only help to mediate between both parties and document it. They can't force a company to do anything or take away their license or fine them, etc etc. So anyhows, we were all under the impression they were fumigating for ants which is what Keith ** the licensed field inspector from the Santa Fe Springs office in California had us believe the fumigation was for the ants. We didn't have a problem with termites or bed bugs or roaches or rodents of any kind, just ants everywhere.

    Fumigation started on 8/18/15 to 8/19/15. We were gone for three days at a hotel paid by our landlord from 8/18/15 to 8/20/15. We took an extra day due to baby and hired a cleaning service to help clean apartment when we got back in. There were ants and a few roaches running around still. I told my landlord and he said to call Keith ** and ask him about it. We called Keith ** and he said it's normal after fumigation and that the ants come out to pick up all the dead termites to feed off them, but that they could come and spray the building for ants and roaches for a discounted price since we already had the building fumigated for termites. In my mind I was like WTF?! So I hanged up upset and I called my landlord and told him what Keith had said. My landlord was puzzled about it like I was. The fumigation was supposed to be for ants not termites.

    A few days later, I, myself, get a bill from Terminix for $3,800 under my name. How in the hell do I get a bill for a fumigation to a building that's not even mine Shouldn't it be in my landlords name?? I called the 1800 Terminix number and they told me I need to pay it by September 7, 2015 or it will go to collections. So I sent a picture of the bill to my landlord. As the days have passed it has gotten even worse with the ants and now we have roaches as well. I have a 5-month-old baby. As of 9/1/15, ants are everywhere and bite. My baby has ant bites so you know I'm not only mad and stressed over this whole ordeal... so is my wife, my baby and I'm sure my landlord as well and the tenants next to me. This is a 3 unit apartment.

    So anyone reading this, do not, do not use Terminix. Now I have to deal with the credit report and file a false billing in my name by Terminix. If they don't correct this I will have to get an attorney to sue for this added stress and emotional pain caused to me and my family and I'm sure the neighbors and landlord will do the same since we still have ants and now roaches as well. Fix this Terminix, less talk and more action. "We can protect you from a range of pests beyond termites." "Pests can squeeze their way into even the cleanest of homes." " One-time treatments may work temporarily, but usually don't provide long-term solutions. Terminix does." That is their own words in the back of the bill they sent me.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2015

    Contacted Terminix to do a pest inspection that is being required by Quicken Loans to refinance my home. Terminix said they could do this. We set up a time and my wife took off work to be there for the inspection. It was scheduled for 8:00 AM. At 10:30 AM she called the company back and they said the agent was on his way. Then about 11:45 the agent called and finally arrived at 12:30. He did the inspection and left us a bid for a contract for pest control services. Terminix was told on the front end we did not want to contract services at this time - we needed a pest inspection only for a home closing requirement.

    I have contacted Terminix twice and explained what I needed and both times was told by the Terminix person that the data service can help me and they transferred me to them on the phone and I stayed on the line both times for over 30 minutes with no answer. Both times I was also told that there was no record of Terminix being at my home. Even though I was holding onto the Terminix Package left by the Terminix Inspector. This is unacceptable as a business practice. We lost money by taking off work to be at the home for the inspection and having to do all this follow-up trying to get the pest inspection form from Terminix to complete by house closing. So take my advice and look elsewhere for your pest issues. This company plays too many games to try to get you to buy something you don't need or want. Very disappointed!!!

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our team will contact you privately to begin resolving your issue.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2015

    I have been with Terminix for about 3 yrs now. We woke up this morning to a pantry full of ants. First call, our next appointment isn't for a few weeks out. I called to see if we could have someone come out sooner. I explained what the situation was over the phone and the lady said they could have someone out in 2 weeks. When I asked if they could come sooner she put me on hold... for 38 minutes and never heard from her again. Call 2, I called back and the guy was friendly, put me on hold for 41 minutes then a lady came on and said "can I help you," then IMMEDIATELY said "I cannot hear you sir." She hung up on me.

    Call 3 I called back, to see what or when my appointment is or was. They would put me on hold and told me how important my call is to them, how I can repel mosquitoes, how I can manage my services from the palm of my hand and if I move into a new home how easy it is to move my services. I couldn't take it anymore and hung up. Needless to say they wanted to put me on hold again. I'm not sure when my appointment is going to be but I am going to look for a new company for pest control. Half the time they don't even go into the backyard. I am going to terminate Terminix!!!

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent Terminix experience. We sincerely apologize and would like to make it up to you. Our records show you have an schedule appointment for today 09/03/2015.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2015

    I scheduled an appointment on 08/26/2015 for Terminix to complete a pest Service and treat some problem areas. I took off of work so that I could be present when the technician arrived. The technician never showed up, however when I logged on to my account he stated that the service had been completed. How?!?! When I was home the entire time and waiting for him to show up. I called Terminix again the next day to reschedule and told them I needed a complete service done including the inside of my house. They scheduled the appointment for 08/28/2015. AGAIN I took off from work to be home to receive the technican. The window for the appointment was from 3 - 5. At 5:30 I was still waiting and did not receive a call and the technician did not show up!

    I checked my account again and the service ticket was updated saying the service was complete. Unbelievable!!! I immediately called Terminix and complained. They stated they had to transfer me to the liaison office so they could contact the tech. I was on hold for more than 30 mins. Finally I spoke with a representative in the liaison office who tried to reach the technician but did not have any success. She said she would put in a complaint with the branch and they would follow up. Of course to no surprise I have not received a call.

    After I got off the phone with three representative I received a phone call from an unknown number. Can you guess who it was? It was the technician, he was informing me that he was sorry he missed the appointment but he got stuck in uptown DC... huh?? Stuck in uptown DC??? That's funny because the service ticket that I viewed on my account said you were at my house and you completed the service. Then he proceeds to inform me that he tried to call me but he was calling the wrong number to update me that he was stuck uptown. This is the biggest SCAM OF LIFE. I'm sure most people schedule their appointments and are not home to confirm if service has been complete. I am sure that the only reason I caught this is because I took off each time.

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    Your appointment was changed by our schedule department for 10/02/2015 from 10-12pm.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015

    I hired Terminix for a bedbug problem in my home. The inspector came and looked for bedbugs and saw activity. The technicians came and we were told to wash all our clothes. We did 21 loads of laundry and had our pets put away for four hours. It was physically, financially and emotionally hard on us due to the heat. After returning home the bedbug problem seems even worse and are crawling on us during the day. I have called several times and they just keep saying that they will be back in one week. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!

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    Cheryl, thank you for posting. We apologize that you have encountered this issue. We have reached out to the branch management of your local area, to help assist in this issue. We allow the branch management two business days to contact you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015

    I hired Terminix and had them treat my home for swarming termites. Holes were drilled around my foundation, pesticide was added and I was put on a three year contract to pay them. Termites have returned. I contacted Terminix. They tried to get more money from me until my son intervened. I am 88 years old and they promised that they would repair the damage to my baseboard and walls. Now they won't answer my calls or my son's calls. I would love to come back and post that this was a simple misunderstanding, but I am sure they have moved on.

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    Queen we are sorry to hear that you are going through this. We have reached out to the branch management of your local branch, to assist in a resolution. We allow the branch management two business days to reach out to you regarding hit complaint. Thank you for posting.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2015

    Terminix and their employees are unprofessional, care little about their customers, are money hungry, rude, and unreliable. I work for a hospital and a medical group. Both facilities are looking for a pest control company. I have stopped them from even considering Terminix after this horrible experience. I will deter anyone I know from starting/continuing services with Terminix. I am in the process of mailing a letter to the Corporate Office. Let's see how that goes. I cannot wait for Orkin Pest Control to service my home. I explained to them the experience with Terminix and they informed me they would have cancelled the bill. Again, Terminix is horrible! This has been the WORSE EXPERIENCE I have ever had with a company and their employees.

    Long story short, I received an email for a bill for services that were rendered at my home on August 18th. I was unaware of any appointments, and never received a call to confirm. Services were rendered while no one was home on the exterior of my home. Regardless, I do not allow any type of work on my home when no one is home. I have placed 4 phone calls to Terminix, explained the issue, requested that management contact me. Each time I was told that an automated call and voicemail was left on my cell on August 14th, not at all true. I was also told that the service tech is supposed to call personally the day before, that never happened... Each call I made, I was told that someone in management would call me in 24-48 hours, that never happened.

    Finally yesterday a manager called me after complaining for the 4th time. He was rude, cutting me off while I spoke. Basically stated that because I signed a contract I would be responsible for the bill, even though he and all the other reps said that the tech is supposed to confirm the appointment... I am still disputing this bill. I am writing a letter to their corporate headquarters.

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    Hi Andrea, we apologize that you have encountered this issue. We have reached out to the branch management of your local branch to help provide you with a resolution. We allow branch management two business days to reply to your complaint. If you have not been contacted within the allotted time given please contact Cordney Hodges of the Executive Services Department at 1-866-869-2273 option 3.

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2015

    Made four an appointments for an inspection. The first appointment they called one hour into my 2 hour window to reschedule for another day because they had "overbooked". The next 3 appointments I had no calls, no shows. They didn't even have the common courtesy to call to say they would not make it. I made an appointment with Orkin who came right out for an inspection. I am waiting for them to call me back to schedule a treatment. Terminix is very unprofessional. Would not recommend them unless you like playing games.

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    Hi Shamiya, we apologize that you encountered this situation. We have reached out to the local branch in your area, to make this right. You will be contacted within two business days by the management in your area.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015

    Regarding their pest control - it's useless. They only spray where they want to, which is so irritating! Furthermore, despite asking many times for a different technician, they'd send the same guy over and over again. Regarding termite protection - that's another huge scam. Just putting money in their pocket for nothing. I am sure, when you really need protection, they'll charge you an arm and a leg for that as well.

    I signed up for an exclusion service in Dec 2014. Shelled out $964! They hardly did anything. They put a few mouse traps in the attic, plugged a few entry points on the wall on the exterior and under the counters in kitchen and restrooms. Certainly not worth $964! Then about 6 months later, when the rains came, I noticed some lizard activity in the home, and I know it was coming into the home from somewhere outside. So I was concerned, so I decided to use my follow-up which was free (after all I paid $964!) according to what I was told on the phone by a lady to whom I explained the problem. I work downtown, so I repeatedly asked to be called an hour in advance. The guy came in, parked for 5 min, told me, "Exclusion is only rodents," so I sent him away. He did nothing beside warm his truck seat!

    The next day, I received a bill for $216 in my e-mail. Unbelievable. I call and they mysteriously say it is renewing next year's exclusion service? WTF? Did I ask to renew it? Besides, it hasn't even been a year yet, who gives them the right to just slap a renewal bill? The bill doesn't even state it is for renewal! Furthermore, when you call customer service to cancel all service agreements, they require someone from their local office to call you back to confirm the cancellation! Ridiculous. I called yesterday to cancel all my services, and I am yet to get "that call." This is a fraudulent business, and I am going to sue.

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    Hello Sunil, we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2015

    I recently was contacted by a Terminix technician. The tech informed me that he was running late and wouldn't make his appointment window. We agreed on a rescheduling of this appointment for Aug 24th between 10 am and 12 pm. I contacted Terminix at approximately 11:45 - 1 am to confirm that the tech was still coming. The woman that received the call was clearly eating or chewing something making it very difficult to understand her. I was informed that the tech was scheduled for a 1 - 3 pm timeframe. I informed the customer service rep I could not miss an entire day of work hoping the tech would show.

    I set a new appointment date for Aug 31st. At the conclusion of the call I asked the customer service rep to email me a confirmation of the revised date and time, she confirmed my email and the call was concluded. The email was never sent. The woman on the phone was less than professional and I feel the promises Terminix made are empty and I will most likely change vendors.

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    Hello John, we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015

    Terminix charged me for one year contract that I did not agree to. I agreed to pay the additional charges if they could produce a contract with my signature. A contract was signed by someone else. The dispute ended up in a collect agency and now hit my credit report.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015

    I hired Terminix to do an outside spray of my home for insects and a crawl space inspection for pests, specifically rats/mice, and insects. The external spray was effective. The inside inspection of the crawl space reported no mice or rat activity. Subsequently, during the sale of the home, the buyer's home inspector found dead rats and signs of activity in the crawl space. The dead rats were obviously there and dead at the time of inspection and were lying on the floor of the crawl space... not hidden.

    I called Terminix requesting a refund for the inspection services. Their initial response was that I only had 30 days to request a follow-up service. I responded that that applied only to the insect spray and that the inspection should have identified the rodent issue as it was present during the inspection. The follow up was to say that they would turn over my complaint to the local Terminix office manager for review. I have heard nothing back and there is no direct way to contact that office.

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2015

    After finding hundreds of flying ants in my home I called Terminix to have someone come out. I was delighted to find out someone could be out later that day, between 4 and 6 on a Friday. At around 5:15 I got a call from Terminix but they hung up after I answered, even though it only rang 3 times. I called the number back but it was the general Terminix switchboard. I ended up on hold for over 50 minutes. By the time I got a hold of someone who knew what the call was about they said the inspector could not make it today but would like to reschedule in ten days. By then it was too late to get another company out until after the weekend. I had given them a credit card number; they said it was never charged but I will be watching to confirm this is true.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2015

    I had an inspector from Terminix come to my home on 8/17/15 and an exclusion and pest control treatment was set up. The inspector had me sign a contract and never explained to me what I was signing. He never told me that my services would be financed. He just asked me for my social security and told me where to sign and to expect a bill in the mail within 45 days. To my knowledge he made it sound like I would be receiving a monthly bill. I have been calling the inspector and the company since Wednesday up until today and I never received a call back from anyone. Mind you the inspector told me to call him if I have any questions. Very unprofessional. I guess once he got my signature, who cares about the client.

    The reason I was calling them in the first place was to downgrade my services when I realized how expensive the charges were.. I cancelled my contract today at 10 am today, and to show you how horrific their services are I get a call from the specialist at 1 pm to tell me he is on his way. The company didn't even have the courtesy to notify the tech that the contract and appt was canceled. Now after finding out today that my services were on a loan basis I have to now call the financial dept to officially cancel the payment arrangement. I wouldn't recommend this company if my life depended on it. Disgraceful is all I can say..

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015

    I am a 10-year Terminix customer (acct # **). Contracted for termite tenting with my neighbor, 05/05/2015. Tenting crew incompetent and damaged both roofs. Damage reported to Terminix immediately. My neighbor who is not a customer was promptly reimbursed by a service company. The damage allowed rats to enter my home and required further service. I have called 8 times, sent a letter and partial payment, and still no response from Terminix. Very dissatisfied and will probably cancel service if unresolved shortly.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2015

    The technician never showed up and when I called customer service to see what happened, she giggled and said the truck must have broken down. When I asked her why the technician didn't call to let me know since I scheduled my time to be home during the 2 hour window, she continued to giggle and said he planned on being on time. Very unprofessional and I will never use or recommend this company.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015

    I have been a Terminix customer for several years. In April of this year (2015) I called to add our recently purchased cabin to my account. I felt the amount quoted was extremely high for a very small cabin. Substantially more than what I was paying for my home (4x the size). At that time I did not add the cabin, but instead shopped around. I found someone locally and called Terminix in May 2015 to cancel my account. The representative asked why and I explained the situation. Yesterday I opened a letter from Terminix, thinking it was an advertisement, but it was a delinquency notice for a service that was performed in June. I called Terminix to explain that my account had been closed. The individual I talked to said someone from the Branch would call me within 48 hours.

    Instead the individual I spoke with called back within the hour to state that the Branch had no record of the account being cancelled and since there was a robocall telling me the service was to occur that they would not reverse the charge. I have no idea if there was a call or not. I also don't know if this service ever actually happened. There was nothing left at my house to say that it was done. What I do know is that I cancelled this account and I should not be held accountable for their representative not doing what he was supposed to do.

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. An email has been sent to local office Regional manager for a response asap.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015

    My 94 yr old relative paid Terminix to spray for ants for years. Now we discover carpenter ants have moved in and have done structural damage to her house. Calling customer service bounced me around for an hour with zero results other than them sending a guy to look for termites that she doesn't have. Finally, days later, and after my builder fixed the wall and roof, I reached the branch Mgr who told me- "read the contract, we're not responsible." He wouldn't offer to negotiate or even offer free spraying. The ads say 'We have the best guarantee in the Industry.' I find the ads deceptive. I called my US Senator. His office agreed with my point, told me to call Better Business, the US Office of Consumer Affairs, and AARP for Consumer alerts. It all could have been avoided with better customer service...

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2015

    I signed up for Terminix service on June 2015 after receiving a flyer that listed all the service Terminix provides. I called customer service and it was explained to me that service is every two months but I can call them anytime I have a problem if I have any problem. I was also informed that included on their service is removing spider web which was one of the main reason I decided to sign up for service due to the fact that I have high ceiling therefore this is an ideal service for my home. I had my first initial service the same week I signed up and that's when I met the technician assigned to my area and his name is Miguel. Then the second service appointment came and that's when it all went downhill.

    Apparently either Terminix or Miguel scheduled my second service without any agreement from me on the date because I suddenly received a reminder message that I have an upcoming appointment. I was willing to accommodate the appointment however my son had an emergency that day that I had to take them to the doctor therefore I called Miguel to inform him that I won't be available that day. Miguel then asked me if he can still service and spray outside the house so I said of course that's not a problem at all but I still need him to spray inside the house because we still see spiders inside the house. He then made an appointment with me for Tuesday at 10am.

    I planned to be home that day and took a day off from work. Tuesday came but Miguel was a no show. I decided to call Terminix to report the problem. The customer service dept. sent a message to the local office informing them of what happened. Then Miguel called me back finally around 6 pm only to deny making the appointment even though I personally spoke to him to make the appt. I informed him that I still need the inside of my home treated again because spiders still exist and he responded to me in an irate manner that he doesn't service interior and that he also doesn't remove spider webs. I informed him that it wasn't I was told when I initially signed up for service. I also reminded him that he has never returned to check the traps he left in the bedroom since it was initially placed there.

    He then once again responded in an irate manner making it my fault as to why I didn't called back to have him check the trap? It was a frustrating conversation with him that I finally just told him that due to all of these bad experiences I am considering to terminate my service. Miguel simply replied for me to go ahead and do what I have to do so I went ahead and cancelled my service. I reported this to Terminix and spoken to the liaison dept. twice. Both times they sent a message to the local Terminix office where Miguel works. They assured me that someone would call me back but sadly as of today no one has bothered to call me back. I also personally left Chris, Miguel's supervisor, a message the day I cancelled my service but unfortunately, as of today he never bothered to return my call either.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015

    Service agent left about an hour ago. I went to do laundry in the basement and saw bug spray/liquid dripping down my walls. Some on my son's video games that we store in a wall holder, some by my 5 year old's puppet theater. Liquid almost reached the floor in some spots. My kids play in that basement! Luckily I went down there before my children did because the agent said nothing about it! I immediately called Terminix and told them what happened and they put me on hold, and on hold and on hold! I do not want them coming back to my house but I do not even know how to end my service agreement. They conveniently leave that information off the website.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015

    We've used Terminix for some time now but last May we terminated our contract because they couldn't get rid of the ant problem. We were then billed for a full quarter of the year (3 months) when we only used one month. We find it unfair to have to pay for something we're not using. Terminix DID NOT get rid of the ants. We are willing to pay a third of the bill, since we did not use the whole quarter but Terminix is telling us that's not possible. Now today we were told that if they had been called out to service the property for just ONE time, it would cost just as much as they charge for a quarter of the year. On top of this Terminix calls our house an average, twice a day. Today it's been three times and it's only noon! We are willing to pay for the service we received but not for a full quarter.

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    Reviewed Aug. 19, 2015

    I was a former customer a year ago, the price I paid for services was $109/quarterly. For that price, Terminix came out at the start of the quarter, sprayed and didn't come out again unless I called and had other pest issues, usually I didn't. Good service, and worked well. After a year, I called to cancel - trying to save money, thought I would suspend service. When I called to cancel they offered me 50% off my current services. I declined at the time, since I was trying to save money - but great try.

    So I just called for pricing, and spoke to a sales team member. I explained the above and he said "Yeah. we don't offer that". I said, "understood, but I am trying to get pricing and wanted to see if $109 was the best price because there are others with lower cost and you guys offered me this promotional deal - and I was happy with your service, and I am price shopping this cost with other companies". And he replied "good luck" and hung up. Totally get where Terminix is coming from, but that guy was rude.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2015

    I have had Terminix now for over a year. Usually they are on top of things. I love my technician and this is not his fault. I paid in full for my Benedict treatment for my yearly spray. This month I called to see when the service was going to be performed, due to four months of no communication. I called and customer service indicated that they only have one instrument to perform this service and the service manager would call me on Monday to schedule something. I receive a call on Tuesday indicating that the service manager came to my house on Monday and no one was there and the crawl space was locked. What happened to the call on Monday? I am just really frustrated on having to call and schedule things that are routine. Big waste of my time as each call takes over 15-20 minutes. There is a serious shortage of technicians and communication. Does anyone have any suggestions for a better pest service in the Durham county area?

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    Reviewed Aug. 18, 2015

    We purchased the encapsulation from Terminix after having water, bug and wildlife problems in our crawlspace. We were told that we would no longer experience any of the previous problems and they installed a dehumidifier to take care of any moisture problems. We have had Terminix out more times than I can count for flooding in the crawlspace, faulty or not working dehumidifier (which has been replaced and still breaks) and we also now have wildlife living under the house. The encapsulation is less than 1-year-old. Not one problem that Terminix guaranteed us that this encapsulation would fix has worked. We are unable to get in touch with anyone in management and are still paying for an $8,200.00 product which does not work. So very disappointed!!!

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015

    After paying bills on time and in full for 3 years, received a call from a strange tech saying he could not perform service but wanted to reschedule. We said we did not want him to come and wanted to cancel the service. No one came to our home. No form showing work performed left at the door. However, a bill came in the mail. We wrote that service was not performed and to cancel on the bill and returned to Terminix. Called and explained 3x's. Transferred multiple times saying branch manager will call. Still not resolved. Complaints to Ohio AG and the city are next. I will not pay for service I didn't request and wasn't performed.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2015

    I have been a very satisfied customer for 30+ years. Everything has always been performed as needed and when needed by very professional people. However, this year during an inspection I was informed my vents were inadequate and there was an issue concerning access to another crawl space. Why was this suddenly a problem? No one in 30 years had brought up this issue. There have been multiple inspectors and we even had additional insulation installed by Terminix. Nothing was mentioned about an issue. It seems this recent inspection was all about getting me to buy new vents. While I did purchase them as suggested, my faith in Terminix has been shaken.

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, David. We apologize for your recent experience and would like to assist you. Someone from our team will be following up shortly to assist you with a resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 16, 2015

    On July 20 2015 Joshua ** a Terminix inspector came out from Johnson City, TN for an inspection for a closing on our property. To make a long story short he confirmed NO termite infestation but saw a board in the basement that may have had prior activity. So he informed us in order for the closing to proceed we would have to get some spraying done in the basement and have them put out preventative bait traps (18) for a total of $896.00. NO ACTIVITY BUT TO PREVENT. On July 23 the service guy came out and put out the 18 bait traps and when we told him he was supposed to spray he said it wasn't on his orders and when we showed him the board he said I don't see anything.

    The house closed after we paid the $896.00 and to this day they never sprayed. In order for the Eastman Credit Union to close he made us pay for preventative for the buyers. Spoke to 3 people in the company to no avail. We were unfairly and deceptively treated by TERMINIX in Johnson City, TN. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2015

    I called Terminix in May to treat my home for a silverfish issue. I had no issues in the beginning with the exception that the treatment really didn't help my problem. I called back and scheduled another treatment about two weeks later. Again they came and sprayed. In total I had to have them back five times since May and it is now August. After the second time I ran into issues trying to call and schedule appointments. I was placed on hold for too long and then finally I was told someone would call me back to make appt but I never got a callback so I had to call a week later. Then I was scheduled for a Saturday and I waited around for the three to four window they gave me and no one showed up. Then they came a week later and sprayed again.

    I called about two weeks later to inquire about next steps because treatment was not helping my problem. We scheduled for an inspector to come out on Aug 15th and again I waited around all day and no one showed up. I called Terminix twice this day to confirm inspector was coming and I was told yes. When the time was up and no one showed I called Terminix again, which you can only call corporate and that is half the problem that there is no local service, and the customer service rep told me there was no appt scheduled!

    How is it that I called twice earlier the same day and they confirmed my appt and then I call again later and suddenly they don't see my appt scheduled? After being placed on hold again for 40 minutes, I finally requested a full refund, which by the way I should hear back on in 48 hours to hear if approved... Apparently they need to try and rectify situation first. Really? Time is up Terminix. Terminix sucks. I am calling a local pest control company.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2015

    I called and scheduled a time for them to come out for a flea and tick spray treatment and was told it would be between 8-10 on Saturday. I got a free termite inspection with this service and the termite inspector showed up and he was great, told me that the tech should show up within an hour or so. Well they never showed up. I waited until 11:30 to call Terminix and tell them that he hadn't shown up yet, I was put on hold over 10 minutes, had to call back 3 times to finally get through, then was told that they would call the tech.

    After that they told me the tech didn't answer but they left him a message and maybe he would call me back. Well he didn't call me back. I waited until 1:30 then called again, waited another 10 minutes on hold and then finally got through and told them to just cancel it. I'd rather spend my money with a company that will have someone show up, or at least be apologetic. I'm watching my account close and they better not charge me for ANYTHING! DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback. Your credit card was not charged for any services.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2015

    4th termite inspection appointment that the tech never showed up. The excuses I have received are "running behind schedule, the manager didn't notify me about the appointment, I'm stuck in traffic" and my favorite - "the customer was not home". Rep: Lakithia & Evan.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience with Terminix! We value your feedback and would like a chance to resolve any issues. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2015

    I called in yesterday to schedule a technician visit to my home. The gentleman that scheduled could give me no information on what to expect due to what he said "I am not a licensed technician so I cannot tell you what to expect". He said "oh ma'am, we have an appointment available for you today from 7-9pm. Is that time acceptable?" I told the gentleman I work evenings but I will go ahead and schedule off to get my house inspected. I took off work and not knowing what to expect, I began doing a deep spring cleaning. Removing clutter, pulling stuff from under beds for easy entry for tech... Pulled things out from closets so he could look there... So on. Granted, I have a four bedroom, three level home (not to mention a newborn) but I wanted everything to be ready!

    At 8:30pm I decided to call and confirm the appointment because I had yet to hear from anyone. I called and was placed on hold for about ten minutes waiting to speak with someone in "scheduling". The woman got on the phone and I explained I had been waiting all day. Her response "oh... No we don't schedule appointments that late. You a business? Then nope, the guy must've been new. We can't come out tonight." Furious, I demanded a manager. She stated "no one is here for you to talk to. I can have a manager call you in 48 business hours."

    At this point I was irate. I asked her "ma'am how am I supposed to know, as a new customer that you do not schedule appointments that late? I was offered a time slot and agreed. I prepared my home for not just inspection but to become a new customer and have him spray if need be... And now you're stating that won't happen and I cannot speak to a manager until Tuesday? This is unacceptable." Not one time did this woman apologize for my inconvenience. Not one time did she offer me any options. Not once did she try to calm me down, offer me a coupon or try to rectify the situation. Needless to say I WILL NOT BE USING TERMINIX and the customer service is horrible!!! I will be calling Orkin.

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    We appreciate the opportunity to address your situation, Heather, We would like to resolve your situation with us. We have notified our customer service team and someone will contact you within 2 business days.

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015

    I never have to be home. Mr. ** just comes and sprays for me. He's very friendly, courteous and explains anything I might need to know if I am home. Always leaves me an invoice in the door.

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    Great feedback, Sandra! We genuinely appreciate it and we’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your service!

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    Reviewed Aug. 14, 2015

    On 7/27/15 my husband was home all day to receive both inside and outside service. NO ONE CAME. I have reported this 3 times. I was told someone from the branch would call me 8/10 or 8/11. NO ONE CALLED. I am not paying for service I did not receive. As previously requested, call my #.

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    Hello Florence, we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service! We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2015

    After Terminix bought out the small pest control service in our area, I thought we would get great customer service and pest control results. I was wrong. After a failed 2nd attempt to get rid of ants in my home, I scheduled a 3rd visit. They couldn't send someone out for a whole week. I was never given a time window. I missed the agent while walking my dog. I called right away when I got home and they contacted the agent. He was unable to come back. I cancelled my contract with them. I will go with a small local company.

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    Hello Jenny, we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service! We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2015

    As always, the agent serviced our house very well.

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    Scott, we’re delighted to read your feedback about Terminix. Thank you for taking time to share your positive experience. We aim to provide the Perfect service for each customer!

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2015

    I started noticing some spiders and ants in my house. Realized I hadn't heard from Terminix about my quarterly outdoor treatment in a while. When I called I was told they came to my house on August 4th (3 days prior to my call). When I told them that was incorrect and nobody came they agreed nobody showed up or called for my appt. New appt was set up for 5 days later between 5-7pm. In the meantime my house became infested with ants forcing me to buy $20 worth of baits and sprays to treat myself and dealing with ants ALL over for 3 days. I can't help but think this would've been avoided had they shown up for the original appt.

    On the day of 2nd appt time I get an email at 1:30pm summarizing their visit. They showed up at 1pm instead of the 5-7pm window I scheduled. Mind you I woke up at 430am that morning in order to get off work early to be home in time for this appt. I called to ask why this was and they agreed my appt was for 5-7pm and did not have any answers. But they contacted the local branch and Terminix would come back out to my house between 5-7pm as originally scheduled. They then proceed to not show up at all once again. Meanwhile all I wanted was an OUTDOOR perimeter treatment. What I got was an INDOOR treatment for ants and no outdoor treatment!!! I specifically wanted to be there for the appt (and not the babysitter who was clueless about this) to make sure nothing was done inside as I have a 1 year old that gets into everything and I don't want any pesticides around him.

    They specifically told the babysitter what they had was safe and organic. Well Fipronil (what they put on the form they treated the inside of the house with) is definitely NOT organic!!! To top it all off I have no idea where this chemical was put in my house in order to clean it up. All in all 3 consecutive missed appointments, no outdoor treatment, and lying about a toxic chemical that is not organic to be used around a 1 year old baby and not knowing where the chemical is in my home. I would love to hear Terminix response to this unacceptable series of events.

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    Hello James, we sincerely apologize about your experience with your service! We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. Someone from our local office will be contacting you within 48 hours to help assist with your resolution.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2015

    The agent who regularly attends to our property on the outside, is always professional to the highest degree, eager to explain his work which he attends without comment unless asked. And then, his explanation is given with clarity and without jargon. We are more than satisfied with Terminix service and have told our friends such. Comparison with others who have similar service, though with different companies, is a constant reminder that our selection to go with Terminix was the best choice we could have made. Thank you.

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    Response from Terminix

    Thank you, Richard! We appreciate the time you spent to share your feedback! We’re happy to hear we were able to provide the service you needed.

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    Company Name:
    Terminix
    Year Founded:
    1927
    Address:
    150 Peabody Place
    City:
    Memphis
    State/Province:
    TN
    Postal Code:
    38103
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.terminix.com

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