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  Terminix Service, Inc

  3618 Fernandina Rd Columbia, SC 29210-5221

  
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  Terminix Service, Inc

  1325 Gordon St Camden, SC 29020-3436

  
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  Terminix Service, Inc

  1550 Airport Rd Sumter, SC 29153-8204

  
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  Terminix Service, Inc

  542 Chapin Rd Chapin, SC 29036-9206

  
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  Terminix Service, Inc

  3612 Fernandina Rd Columbia, SC 29210-5221

  

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/11/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have been a customer with terminix of Chapin for nearly 30 years. I always assumed they were performing the services I have been paying for. In the last 4 years since I have been retired. There have been several times that a technician only dropped off a notice of completion of this inspection. No inspection had been performed. I saw the vehicle pull on drop off notice and leave. When I reported they did send another technician out. I have 2 rescue dogs we have had for about 5yrs. I informed terminex that I need to know when they will be here. The dogs will run off and need to be brought inside. A year ago while a technician was here, he left a gate open and the dogs ran off. I called terminex and reported. The technician had already left. It was several Hours later that animal control and Newberry police showed up with one of the dogs. They had killed a neighbors chicken. I was able to work this out with the neighbor. A month ago I came home and noticed the side gate open. Upon inspection both gates to the back were open and my dogs where gone. We called the police and animal control. I didn't know if my house had been broken in or what. But some one had opened two gates and left them open. I finally received a call the next morning about one of the dogs. After checking for any hours ng missing and looking around I noticed a bait stations had been dug up. I had an appointment for annual inspection with terminix for the following week. I called them. They said they had been out to service the bait stations. I was furious they have been told no one is allowed on my property without my consent. It has become a constant issue. .bwr dog eventually find the second dog. I value the health and welfare of my pets. Terminix has twice put them in danger. I spoke with the manager. I also filed a complaint with consumer affairs. Consumer affects notified me today that terminix has refused to contact them. I want reimbursement of my annual inspection/quarterly pest service

  Business Response

  Date: 12/11/2024

  Terminix will be processing Mr. W***'s refund in full for the Termite Renewal. Account will be closed marked with a $0.00 balance.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/12/2024

  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  Rodger W***

• Initial Complaint

  Date:03/18/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have contacted the Columbia, SC branch MULTIPLE times. We have a service bill that is going to collections soon that we did NOT authorize. We’ve received over 10 letters in the mail stating this $108.18 service payment is due. my husband has called and requested to have this issue investigated, resolved and the charge removed from our account. We have not heard any updates, just more warning letters. We NEVER requested this follow up service. We did NOT speak with the gentleman who came on our property for the service, as we were not home. We should not have to pay for a service that was not requested, and should definitely not be penalized for our credit being affected due to an UNAUTHORIZED service bill. I would like to receive confirmation this bill will be REMOVED and I will no longer have service representatives come to my home and charge me service fees. Also, remove my address and contact information from your customer database.

  Business Response

  Date: 03/25/2024

  Account will be cancelled with a $0 balance.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/25/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  Sincerely,
  Christian C*******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/11/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I entered a year contract with Terminix on 11/203 for pest control at my condominium located at *** ********* *** ********* *** After my final visit (11/14/2023)- a visit arranged and scheduled per Teminix's request and with the understanding that this was the last visit of my contract- I then received an invoice for 105.00 for the visit. I contacted the business office and was assured that this was not covered under my contract, despite the scheduler telling me it was previously, and that they would have a manager contact me to resolve the issue. A month and a half later- I have received another invoice- with an added $1.8 late fee. When I contacted the customer service line- I was again told that despite them telling me the visit was covered, that I owed them for the service call.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/15/2024

  Manager has spoken with customer. Account will be closed with a $0.00 balance.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/12/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We used another pest company and our past service was for inside and outside treatment. The company was sold without our knowledge to terminix. They claim they came to our other home and treated the outside. We were never called to arrange service and no one was home. They charged 85 for half of what our previous service was. We have communicated by three letters which are not regarded. They now put us in collections. The reality is they were on our property without our permission and the service was not complete. We never had an issue with our previous service provider.

  Business Response

  Date: 10/12/2023

  Manager has spoken with customer. Issue is resolved. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/04/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We were contracted with Terminix in Conway, SC for several years with no issues or complaints. About 6 months ago, a Terminix employee arrived to our property to perform a service and realized they couldn't access the property due to our landscapers doing work in the front and back. He proceeds to wait in his vehicle for about 10 minutes then leaves and does not return. I stay home everyday so I am certain they didn't come back especially since he would either call or ring the doorbell to let me know he's here since I have dogs. I then receive a bill for said service a few weeks later and I refuse to pay because the service was never done. I tried to explain to the girl who works there on what happened and she immediately disregards it and explains I am responsible even though it was never done. Basically said I was lying in so many words, even though I was a long time customer and always paid for my services. Months of trying to resolve with no outcome. I then receive a collection notice for the said amount and now am being harassed every single day to pay. All I want is for them to credit my account for the service their technician never did, I will not pay for something that I did not receive.

  Business Response

  Date: 10/04/2023

  Manager has spoken with customer. This issue has been resolved.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/04/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  Heather P****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/11/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  August 1st 2023 I received a letter from Terminix stating that my easy pay monthly charges were going from $23 @month to $45 @ month. When I called to question I was told the service went up “last” year to $31.67 but a problem in their system didn’t update until now so they were charging me for last years new rate and the new rate for this year. I was told I could pay last years charges of $71.24 (that I was never made aware of until now) and that would make my new easy pay payment $31. Since last year I was not made aware of the increase and it was not added to my easy pay(which is auto draft) I should not have to pay the $71.24 from last year. It was not my fault that their billing is not correct and the system didn’t update. The customer service person said nothing she could do. So, I request to speak to the manager (owner) to voice my concerns. She did refer a message to him, but he chose not to return a call. Instead I got another email from the customer service rep saying that he has nothing to do with my problem. She suggests again that I pay $71.24 and then resume my auto draft for $31.67. When I advised since it was not my fault, I should not have to pay. She said she would have someone from the accounting office call me. I never received a call back after over a week has passed. Then, yesterday Sept. 10, I received a final collection notice that if I didn’t pay in full by Sept. 18th (6 weeks from the 1st notice I received about this) that it would be referred to a collection agency. I have been a customer of Terminix about 15 years and I feel as though I have been treated wrong. I will pay this $71.24 because I have excellent credit and do not want it blemished. Thank you

  Business Response

  Date: 09/13/2023

  Manager has spoken with customer. This issue has been resolved.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/22/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I had Absolute Pest Control treat my yard for fire ants on February 16, 2023. Approximately 2 weeks later, Absolute Pest Control sold out to Terminix. I contacted Absolute Pest Control in March (at which time I was told about the change of company when the phone was answered by Terminix) to report active fire ant mounds. My treatment from Absolute had a one year warranty. When I contacted Terminix in March regarding the fire ants, branch manager Pete came out to spray the area again. I asked if there was a charge and he stated there was not since we had the warranty through Absolute. He stated that Terminix would honor that warranty. I contacted Terminix again and they made an appointment for Thursday August 17. Associate Caleb came to spray but before he started he informed us that it would be an $85 charge. We asked him about the warranty and he said he didn't know anything about it. I contacted Terminix and spoke with Laurie, the office manager. She was extremely rude and asked to speak to Caleb. She told him to leave if we were not going to pay. We are still supposed to have a warranty until February of 2024. I have attempted to contact Terminix to speak with Pete, the branch manager. Laurie said she would have him call me within 48 hours. As of the writing of this email I still have not gotten a call from anyone at Terminix to resolve this issue. I just want the warranty honored since that was what I was told would be done.

  Business Response

  Date: 08/22/2023

  Manager has spoken with customer. This issue has been resolved.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/05/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Had service with them 2 years ago. Had a contact for 4 visits and fulfilled them. They continued to call and set up another visit and I told them no. They sent a guy out anyways (supposedly) because I wasn’t home to verify if they were their or not than sent me a bill via email. I was surprised and called them, the girl went on about how the company was undergoing new management and things were confusing. She said she would have a district manager call to help settle it and he never did. They now kept calling and sending me bills and I finally payed them to “ go away and leave me alone” After I paid I told the girl do not ever come to my house unless I request services. They continued to call me to set up another appointment. I told the guy no we don’t need any and repeated I would call when or if I need their services, even told the guy my husband hair recently lost his job so NO I don’t want you to come. On February 22, 2023 I get another bill in my email they they were at my house and performed outdoor service. A lady called at some point to collect and I told her I never requested these services and have told them so in the past. A district manager called and basically said, well there’s no notes in the system and it’s my job to call them quarterly and tell them not to come or they will come anyways. Even though I fulfilled my contact and never resigned. The manager finally admitted there was one note not to come unless customer requests. Looking at my statement it even says, Service Instructions: Pls schedule w/ customer. They continue to send me statements. I left a review on their Google after talking to the manager. The manager gives me sales floor vibes and tactics. They just repeat “Sorry, there’s no notes in the system “ ( and clearly there was) like that’s my fault!!! Every time the guy would call I told him NO. Couldn’t be clearer. Even told him thank you but my husband will take care of spraying. Then blame me for their employees not making any notes

  Business Response

  Date: 05/08/2023

  Branch Manager has cancelled the account with a $0 balance. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/03/2023

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I was misinformed and apparently signed year-long contracts when I was under the impression I was signing a one time service- Transactions were 4/6/2022 for $95 and $70. I was never given a copy of the contracts even when I asked for it repeatedly. I finally got something via mail which did not line up with what I was told. Only found out about the contracts due to contacting another company for a termite service we were considering and was told that there’s did not compare at all, etc. when it did and was identical coverage at half the cost. We felt like we were just trying to be sold services and were not handled appropriately. Our original service was for pest control but when tech came he asked me what problems i had and he suggested we treat for fire ants and mosquitos that were supposed to treat flying insect problems, which it did not help at all. We attempted to call branch directly and I asked to talk to manager and instead were contacted by the upset technician when I had specifically asked for a manager. Tech asked to let him make this right which I tried. He came back to reservice fire ants and said he’d be back the following day or next one to do the mosquito treatment. The technician did not show up when he said he would on original visits (time wise) or was a no show at least two times when he said he would come on a given day. Very poor communication. We are needing a full refund of the services we paid for and the contracts canceled. This whole experience has been unacceptable.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/04/2023

  Refund will be issued and account will be closed with a $0 balance. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/04/2023

  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  G******* S****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/20/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We continued service with Terminix (previous owner had termite service with them) when the Supervisor came out, he stated that there was a $90 fee to replace all bait stations and log all the new ones in our name to continue service- we agreed. he said the new stations were better and it would take them some time to do. I said thats fine. They collected my $90, and they were here about 5-10 min and they were gone. No new stations as he decribed...nothing. I called several times and they sent someone out and did change a few stations, but not all. We got the bill in the mail for a year of service ($375 I believe) . I also called the office asking for my $90 to be returned since it was a waste(they lied to us about what that $$ was for) No return call for that issue. We held off payment since we were unsure whether we wanted to do business with them. Then in January, i get a knock on the door, stating they were there to remove the stations. I told them to take them, we do not want to do business with them anyway. My wife called and spoke to the office before the removal over the bill, the girl from the company stated that we could have made monthly payments rather than lump sum, and that if we did not want the service, we could cancel at anytime and be refunded. The manager I spoke to last Thursday, stated that "In the contract" nothing is refundable. Meanwhile I paid the bill since they sent us to collections, so it would not hurt my credit score, so They have the bait station, I have paid for a year of service (of which I am only getting 7 months of what I paid for) they owe me my $90 "set up fee) which was bogus. and 5 months of service that I did not get. roughly $200. Very shady business practices.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/25/2023

  We apologize for the confusion and will refund the charge of $290. Please expect a check within 2-3 weeks. This amount reflects the total Terminix Service received after collection agency fees. All accounts will be closed with a $0 balance.