How to Cancel Terminix in 2026 — Escape Pest Control Contracts

Last updated: February 2026 • Difficulty: Medium

⚠️ Terminix contract reality: Now owned by Rentokil (merged 2023), Terminix locks customers into annual contracts at $40-75/month ($480-900/year) with early termination fees. The initial "discount" treatment lures you in, then quarterly visits at full price kick in. A local pest company does the same work for 40-60% less, and DIY pest control costs under $100/year.

Terminix Pricing

General pest control: $40-60/month (quarterly treatments)
Termite protection: $550-2,000+/year depending on home size and treatment type
Mosquito/tick: $50-100/treatment, typically monthly in season
Bed bug treatment: $500-1,500+ per treatment (one-time, but often needs repeats)
Initial treatment: Often discounted ($0-50) to get you into the contract
Annual contract: Most plans require a 12-month commitment

How to Cancel

Call 1-877-837-6464 (Terminix customer service)
Say: "I want to cancel my pest control service and all future treatments"
Ask about your contract end date and any early termination fee
If within the annual contract: the ETF is typically the remaining balance or a flat cancellation fee ($100-200)
If contract has expired: you should be month-to-month — cancel with 30-day notice
Request written confirmation via email
⚠️ Also cancel any separate termite bond/warranty if applicable

💡 Termite warranties are different. If you have a termite bond/warranty from Terminix, canceling pest control doesn't automatically cancel the termite warranty. Some people keep the termite bond ($150-300/year) while canceling general pest control.

DIY Pest Control (Under $100/Year)

Perimeter spray ($15-25): Ortho Home Defense — spray around the foundation quarterly
Ant bait stations ($8-12): Terro liquid bait — more effective than professional spraying for ants
Mouse traps ($10-15): Snap traps are more effective and cheaper than professional baiting
Diatomaceous earth ($10): Natural pest killer for crawling insects — lasts months
Mosquito dunks ($10-15): Drop in standing water — kills mosquito larvae for 30 days
Total: $50-80/year vs $480-900 for Terminix

Cheaper Professional Alternatives

Local pest companies: Typically $30-40/month — 30-50% cheaper than national brands
Do My Own Pest Control (domyown.com): Professional-grade products sold direct — same chemicals Terminix uses
Aptive Environmental: Quarterly treatments from $40-50/quarter (vs Terminix monthly billing)
One-time treatments: Skip the contract — pay $150-250 per treatment only when needed

The Math

Terminix general pest control: $600/year. DIY with Ortho Home Defense + bait stations: $60/year. Local pest company (quarterly): $200-300/year. Savings: $300-540/year. The professionals and DIYers use the same active ingredients (bifenthrin, fipronil, borax) — you're paying for the truck and the brand name.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Terminix

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions