Overview
Aptive Environmental
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No
Yes
No
Yes
11 Years
Terminix
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N/A
Yes
No
N/A
99 Years
Ratings
Aptive Environmental
Terminix
Reviews
Aptive Environmental
Reviews
Terminix
Reviews for Aptive Environmental
Helpful Favorable Review
Heather Nuffer
January 18th, 2023
Pleasant Grove, UT
It's my turn in the Game of Life. Looks like I get to be a superstar and make big money. I have only daughters in my family -- 1 little pink peg in my little plastic orange car. Corner on flax! Do you think it would have been fun to be a contestant on Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?? Time to watch The Newlywed Game!
Helpful Critical Review
Amelia H
April 20th, 2022
Atlanta, GA
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Zero stars. Tech was very obviously drunk and sprayed me in the face with pesticide while I was holding my baby. Called customer service and have yet to hear back. I’m waiting, Aptive! Stay away from this company if you appreciate your health and your family’s well being.
Reviews for Terminix
Helpful Favorable Review
June
April 1st, 2022
Sanford, FL
Edited April 1st, 2022
Review Source
Used this company for pest control for over 25 years in 4 houses. Their service is good and we don’t have any pest issues while using their service. In house and outside check is also on time. Only one complaint is sometimes the tech come to your house without notice.
Helpful Critical Review
farhad akhtari
September 20th, 2021
Queens, NY
Terminix had no problem to send their "salesperson" within 48hrs. They charge your credit card $1,200 and "promise" 1 year service. But then their pest control guys don't show up for the service call - twice now !!. John in RI tells me to wait for him on a Friday and on a second occasion on a Monday between 1-5pm.....I had taken time out of work....and he did not bother to show up. I won't recommend this company !!
The Final Word
Covered Pests
Both Aptive Environmental and Terminix cover a wide range of insects, arachnids, and rodents; however, a few crucial differences exist between these two coverages:
| Aptive | Terminix | |
|---|---|---|
| Ants | ✔ | ✔* |
| Cockroaches | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rats and Mice | ✔ | ✔ |
| Spiders | ✔ | ✔* |
| Fleas and Ticks | ✔ | ✔* |
| Stinging Insects | ✔ | ✔* |
| Bed Bugs | ✔* | |
| Termites | ✔* | |
| Earwigs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Millipedes and Centipedes | ✔ | ✔ |
| Snails and Slugs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Silverfish | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aphids | ✔ | |
| Crickets | ✔ | ✔ |
| Scorpions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mosquitos | ✔* |
*Covered for an additional charge.
Winner: Tie. Unlike many top pest control providers, Aptive Environmental does not provide termite or bed bug removal services, despite having branches in areas where termites represent a major problem. Terminix on the other hand provides assistance with both termites and bed bugs; however, the company’s termite and bed bug removal services are premium plans only available at an additional charge. Other pests Terminix has labeled as “premium” include some species of ants (carpenter ants, fire ants, pharaoh ants, and tawny crazy ants), spiders (black widows and brown recluses), fleas and ticks, stinging insects (yellow jackets, hornets, and wasps), and mosquitos.
Aptive covers several of Terminix’s premium pests under its standard pricing, so while the lack of termite and bed bug coverage sets Aptive at a disadvantage compared to other companies, the fact that Terminix charges additional fees for so many other pests levels the playing field for Aptive and results in a tie for this category.
Additional Services
Many companies in the pest control industry offer additional services to supplement their pest control management:
- Wildlife Control — This service extends beyond common household pests (insects and rodents), and aids in the prevention and humane removal of larger animals like birds, bats, raccoons, and other wildlife species.
- Attic and Crawl Space Service — In addition to inspecting these hard-to-reach areas of the house, this service goes so far as to install protective materials such as insulation, or conduct repairs as needed.
- Lawn and Garden Care — Pests affect more than the house. This service inspects the surrounding grass and garden areas for nest and dead spots, and provides treatment to restore the grass to its former state.
Winner: Terminix. Aptive does not appear to offer any of these additional services to its customers, while Terminix offers them all except lawn services.
National Availability
Both Aptive and Terminix have several locations throughout the country:
Winner: Terminix. With more than 300 branches spanning 45 states, Terminix outpaces Aptive Environmental, which is represented in 26 states, by nearly double.
Net Promoter Score
The Net Promoter Score represents a customer’s likelihood to recommend a company’s service to a friend or family member.
Winner: Aptive. Aptive Environmental outscores Terminix across a variety of customer satisfaction metrics, including the Net Promoter Score, where it sports an impressive 7.9 out of 10 versus a 4.0 from Terminix. Aptive also wins out against Terminix in metrics like “value for money,” “quality of product or service,” “customer service,” and “company trustworthiness.”
Recommendation
Aptive. Although Terminix offers more varied service across a larger service area than Aptive, Aptive’s customer-reported scores give it an edge against the long-time pest control provider. Although Aptive does not provide termite or bed bug removal services, the company offers help with a variety of pests that customers would need to pay extra for Terminix to address. For these reasons, we recommend Aptive Environmental to fulfill your pest control and removal needs.
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