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BGB2 · 06-20-2009, 08:34 AM

I had a problem with carpenter ants that I couldn't solve with a number of types of insecticides. Now I use Terminex who spray around my house periodically[3-4 times a year]. The cost per visit is $75. I got a wide range of quotes from several services with varying degrees of expertise and products. If you use an exterminator, I recommend that you shop around as the prices and services can be wildly different. Also, you can select a service, then get them to lower their price. As I recall, there was a first-time charge that was higher than $75. I don't remember the cost of the first visit.

Am I happy with the service? Yes, but only because carpenter ants like termites can do real damage to your house. Still, it's a rather boring way to spend money. If you have minor league ants who are just an annoyance, an over-the -counter insecticide might work at a much lower cost.

Good luck.

06-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#5
BGB2 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Carpenter Ants I had a problem with carpenter ants that I couldn't solve with a number of types of insecticides. Now I use Terminex who spray around my house periodically[3-4 times a year]. The cost per visit is $75. I got a wide range of quotes from several services with varying degrees of expertise and products. If you use an exterminator, I recommend that you shop around as the prices and services can be wildly different. Also, you can select a service, then get them to lower their price. As I recall, there was a first-time charge that was higher than $75. I don't remember the cost of the first visit. Am I happy with the service? Yes, but only because carpenter ants like termites can do real damage to your house. Still, it's a rather boring way to spend money. If you have minor league ants who are just an annoyance, an over-the -counter insecticide might work at a much lower cost. Good luck. Last edited by BGB2; 06-20-2009 at 11:05 AM. Reason: Typo