Orkin charges $400-800/year for quarterly pest treatments. Here's how to cancel, what the contract really says, and why DIY pest control works just as well for most homes.
⚡ Quick Cancel: Call your local Orkin branch (number on your invoice) or corporate at 1-877-244-3484. Give 30 days notice before your next scheduled service.
What Orkin Actually Costs
Initial treatment: $150-300 (covers thorough inspection + first application)
Quarterly maintenance: $100-200 per visit = $400-800/year
Add-on services: Termite ($1,000-2,500), mosquito ($80-100/treatment), bed bugs ($1,500-3,000)
Annual total for typical home: $550-1,100 including initial treatment
How to Cancel Orkin
Find your local branch number (on your invoice or at orkin.com)
Call and say: "I want to cancel my pest control service plan"
Ask about your contract status — are you in a commitment period?
If past the initial term, request immediate cancellation with no penalty
Get a written confirmation email — don't accept verbal-only
Monitor your bank statement for the next 60 days for unexpected charges
If They Mention an Early Termination Fee
🛡️ Leverage Their Guarantee: "Your satisfaction guarantee says you'll re-treat for free if pests return between visits. I've called for re-treatments [X] times this year and the problem persists. I'm canceling because the service isn't delivering what was promised."
Document every re-treatment request. Orkin's own guarantee creates the leverage — persistent pest problems despite treatment = failure to perform.
Terminix quarterly ($400-800/year): Nearly identical service, slightly different chemicals. Both are effective for the same 60-90 day window.
DIY quarterly ($50-100/year): Ortho Home Defense ($15/bottle, covers 2 applications) uses bifenthrin — the same class of chemical professionals use. Apply around foundation, windows, doors, and interior baseboards.
The honest truth: For ants, roaches, spiders, and general perimeter defense, the DIY products contain the same active ingredients. The difference is a professional's trained eye for entry points — which you can learn in one YouTube video.
DIY Pest Control: The $75/Year System
Seal entry points ($15): Caulk around pipes, windows, doors. Steel wool in gaps around utilities. This is the single most effective pest control measure.
Perimeter spray quarterly ($30/year): Ortho Home Defense around foundation and entry points — 4 applications per year
Ant baits as needed ($8-15): Terro liquid baits near trails — eliminates colonies in 1-2 weeks
Indoor spray ($15): Raid Max or similar for baseboards and trouble spots
Diatomaceous earth ($10): Non-toxic powder for cracks, attics, and crawl spaces
When to Keep Professional Pest Control
Active termite problem: Requires specialized baiting systems and monitoring — don't DIY
Bed bug infestation: Needs heat treatment ($1,500-3,000) or professional-grade chemicals
Rodent problems: Professionals can identify entry points you'll miss
Scorpions/venomous spiders: In desert regions, professional quarterly service is worthwhile
Tip: Even for these situations, a one-time treatment ($150-400) usually beats an annual contract. Ask for single-service pricing.
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