We will not invent testimonials

Most pest control reviews tell you how someone felt about a sales call, not whether the treatment worked. That is useful information, but it is not the same as technical competence, and in a region with the specific moisture and termite pressures Hampton Roads has, technical competence is what actually protects your house. So instead of manufacturing quotes we do not have yet, here is what we would ask if we were hiring a pest company for our own home.

Questions worth asking any pest contractor here

What is the wood moisture content under my house right now? A technician who cannot answer with a number from a meter did not measure it.

What species did you identify, and what did you see? "Termites" is not an answer. Eastern subterranean, Formosan, drywood, and powderpost beetles call for different treatments and different urgency — and a company that has not encountered Formosan activity locally may not even think to check for the aerial carton nests that species can build without soil contact.

What conducive conditions did you find, and does my warranty depend on fixing them? Most damage warranties in this region are conditional on correcting moisture and wood-to-ground contact. Get that in writing before you sign anything.

Is your treatment plan a liquid barrier or a bait system, and why this one for my foundation? The right answer depends on your construction, not on what the company prefers to sell.

Who is licensed, and under what category? Virginia regulates commercial pesticide applicators by category. Ask which one covers the work being proposed, and ask to see the certification if it matters to you.

Will the same technician come back if something fails? Route turnover means some companies send a different face every visit, which loses the building history that makes a repeat problem easier to diagnose.