The cost at which the pest control company wishes to perform the entire termite extermination exercise for your compound will also depend on the treatment method they intend to use. There are many methods that can be used, but these can be largely categorized into two. There are chemical methods and biological methods. Both can be equally effective depending, again, on the species of termites that have invaded your residence. However, chemical methods can have a lasting effect on the environment, such as when it washes into a nearby river and kills all the fish there. Biological methods, on the other hand, may be a bit more expensive, but they have no effect on other members of the environment.
• Treatment frequency
Some methods of controlling termites require them to be done more than once for maximum efficiency. This can be through the termite exterminator returning to re-treat the area or by installing a system that continually gets the job done. If the exterminator has to come back, they will bill you for all subsequent visits. As convincing as the seller is, it may be cheaper to get a medium that doesn’t need your action later.
• Type of Termites
The quote that the pest control company will send you after the initial inspection will likely depend on the type of termites that have infested your home. Some termites are more difficult to eradicate than others, while others are more voracious wood-eaters than others. If the termites are of the high consumption type, termite control prices are likely to be high to reflect the need for urgent measures that need to be put in place to stop their actions.
• Termite risk areas
Some areas are generally high risk when it comes to a termite infestation. In such cases, termite pest control will not be optional. The company will be free to charge you high since you are not in a position to negotiate otherwise, but you need the services. The only thing that can save an owner from this farm is competition from other service providers and if he can get his hands on a DIY kit.
• Get the quote
Finally, once you know the questions to ask the company’s inspector, you can ask them to come in for the initial inspection and provide you with an estimated price for services. To be on the safe side, get quotes from at least four other service providers. In this way, you will be able to compare the prices, as well as other added values that they are likely to propose in their search to hook you as a customer.