Orkin Pest & Termite Control

Don’t waste your time. I called Orkin for wildlife control — squirrels, chimpmunks, mice. They never called back.

Waste of money! I had them spray for ants last spring. While I can say there are no more ants, I am on the hook for a whole year. It’s freezing cold and snowy outside, there aren’t any ants out anyway but I still am getting the service!!! When my contract ends, I am done with them. I just want someone to come out, treat the problem, leave and I can call when and if a future need arises.

I called their national number to set up an appointment to have a wasp nest removed. They told me someone from the local office would contact me that same day (I live in Southgate). No one ever called so I ended up going with a different company. Their loss!

I wish I could leave 0 stars! There are so many other quality, local businesses who won’t schedule you and then cancel on you 15 minutes before 5pm. Apparently you call a national 1800 number and they schedule you — but then the local guys can’t actually get their act together to deliver service. So! I missed half a day of work for absolutely nothing… and now I hate Orkin and plan to shout it from the roof tops. DON’T USE THEM. They might be smart, but they are awful at following through. The manager said ‘I do apologize’ about sixteen times — but really! Who cares? For $ 500? You could at least have offered a discount to entice me to come back. Did I mention they have my credit card details on file??? Oy vey…

I called Orkin for a problem with tiny clover mites that were invading my patio. I have battled them for three years. (They appear in the spring then go dormant in the summer). They are tiny red pin head size and they do not harm you but are very annoying.
They came out the day before a holiday weekend right after I called and they were able to spray right away. I opted for a two treatment application instead of just one or four. I was impressed with the quick action and professional treatment.

I wish I could leave zero stars.
I had mice somehow getting into my attic so I hired Orkin.
Upon Orkin’s first visit. The guy told me that I should buy special insulation from them that would take care of the mice. The price seemed somewhat high and considering I had just paid a great deal of money I wasn’t sure what was going on. He then made it a point to make sure I had his cell phone number so he could get the commission.
I looked up their special insulation on the web and it has nothing to do with mice. When I called him and mentioned this his response was «well they don’t like the insulation». Nice bait and switch.
When the service person came out a month so later, he was at my house for all of 10 minutes and didn’t seem to really do anything. I don’t want them back at my house and I cannot stop my quartely payments.
I am not lucky enough to go to court to fight this. Thank you Orkin!