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BGB2 · 07-28-2009, 09:47 AM

While the ants may be more active when it is wet or in the summer, they never really go away. By coincidence, I have a Terminex service scheduled for this morning for carpenter ants. They charge $75 per visit for four quarterly visits. There was an initial visit that cost more. Unfortunately, I don't remember that charge. The ant problem occurred last year in our garage and an area of the house that was damp. I couldn't get rid of the ants myself as they had nested in the walls. I tried multiple kinds of insecticides. While I hate to spend money on something as boring as killing bugs, I know several people who had costly repair bills caused by carpenter ants and/or termites. Also, ants/termites are a real problem if you ever want to sell your property.

Exterminators are very different when it comes to pricing and services. If you retain one, I recommend you shop around. Also, you can often get a break on their listed prices and services. If an exterminator is inflexible on price-service, you can tell them to bug off.

Good luck.

07-28-2009, 09:47 AM	#11
BGB2 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Exterminator Service While the ants may be more active when it is wet or in the summer, they never really go away. By coincidence, I have a Terminex service scheduled for this morning for carpenter ants. They charge $75 per visit for four quarterly visits. There was an initial visit that cost more. Unfortunately, I don't remember that charge. The ant problem occurred last year in our garage and an area of the house that was damp. I couldn't get rid of the ants myself as they had nested in the walls. I tried multiple kinds of insecticides. While I hate to spend money on something as boring as killing bugs, I know several people who had costly repair bills caused by carpenter ants and/or termites. Also, ants/termites are a real problem if you ever want to sell your property. Exterminators are very different when it comes to pricing and services. If you retain one, I recommend you shop around. Also, you can often get a break on their listed prices and services. If an exterminator is inflexible on price-service, you can tell them to bug off. Good luck.