HomeTeam Pest Defense is a recognized leader in the pest control industry and partners with homeowners and home builders to provide pest-free living environments. The company was established in 1996 and is currently ranked #3 in the nation in the residential pest control market. We have grown to 51 branches and employ over 1,800 people who service our customers locally.
Business highlights
28 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
We offer comprehensive pest control services and termite treatment plans for residential, commercial and managed properties and this includes servicing the Taexx built-in pest control and Sentricon termite elimination systems. We treat for ants, silverfish, earwigs, spiders, bees, wasps, scorpions, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, rodents, subterranean termites and more.
I was a member of their annual program for 5 years and really appreciated their services - techs are great and services were always on time and complete. However, I missed a payment a few months back with the pandemic and issues with USPS. I got a late notice finally and when I called them to pay I left a message and they never called me back. A few weeks later I get a notice from a collections agency. I called Home team, again no answer, no one called me back, Finally I got through and made my payment over the phone. Have an emailed receipt. I told them that after 5 years of service I was disappointed that they sent me to a collections agency (it really unnerved me) and was losing trust in them and wanted to cancel. Just call me back? They didn't even try to get my business back. Flash forward one month and I get another collection notice for the same amount I paid! Now I am being threatened with collections company over $100 that was paid a month ago. I'm calling and calling and no one ever answers haven't received a return call. This company does a great job with its pest service but unless you want to tarnish your credit report I would look to another of the highly-reviewed pest services on this site.
Description of Work: Annual Pest Defense Contract
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Tammy J.
01/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Representative arrived on time, we did the paperwork quickly and he did a thorough job with the initial treatment. The only difficulty I had in the whole process was that they never responded to two requests for a quote through the Angies List messaging option (I waited a few weeks betwen attempts) and the phone rings for a very long time before anyone picks up. If you are considering contacting them, expect some communication difficulties, but they were responsive once I overcame these hurdles.
Description of Work: Set up quarterly pest control at a rental townhouse equipped with Taexx (tubes in the wall).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Lola Y.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They were contracted before I bought the house, I just continued to use them. I don’t have any complaints about them. They come out about 3 times a year. They charge me $60 something every time they come out. I inherited them so I kept them. I only met him once and I think there is different people that do it every time, but he was very nice. He explained exactly what he was doing, and what he could and couldn’t do. If I scheduled for them to spray for pest inside they would do that. He was polite and professional, there was no complaints.
Description of Work: They do the normal spray for termites and pests.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Carson B.
11/2016
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Our home is set up with a pesticide system inside the walls. They come out and spray inside of the walls the pesticide that is safe for both humans and animals. They also do a perimeter check around the home for pests. It's $100 a quarter. I wouldn't even think of switching companies. The workers very professional. They will send you an email to tell you who is coming and when they will be there. They will text you when they're on their way to perform the work.
Description of Work: Pesticide treatment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Lihong C.
11/2016
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Usually, I won't give any service a rating that low. I am doing this not only because they not only didn't do a good job but also cheated. When their customer service called me last week to renew the contract and schedule a new service, I told them that I wanted to discontinue the contract and service because they failed to address a spider issue for the last service. The customer service person insisted to connect me to the service team although I made it clear that I wanted to discontinue the contract. When connected to the service team, I was told that they could come and take care of the issue the next day. When they came the next day, they couldn't solve the issue (a lot of spiders under the roof) because they couldn't reach that high (~25 feet). However, they offered to treat the lower spots. From the very beginning to the end, no one mentioned to me that it was an new service. When they asked me to sign a paper at the end, I assumed it was a document for retreatment as before (stupidly enough) and didn't pay attention to the content. Then when I called Hometeam customer service again, I was told that I had a $98.40 pending charge because they just provided a new quarterly service. I can't believe that they did that. If they think that they keep a customer like that, they are completely wrong. I am discontinue the service whatever.
Description of Work: Usually, I won't give any service a rating that low. I am doing this not only because they not only didn't do a good job but also cheated. When their customer service called me last week to renew the contract and schedule a new service, I told them that I wanted to discontinue the contract and service because they failed to address a spider issue for the last service. The customer service person insisted to connect me to the service team although I made it clear that I wanted to discontinue the contract. When connected to the service team, I was told that they could come and take care of the issue the next day. When they came the next day, they couldn't solve the issue (a lot of spiders under the roof) because they couldn't reach that high (~25 feet). However, they offered to treat the lower spots. From the very beginning to the end, no one mentioned to me that it was an new service. When they asked me to sign a paper at the end, I assumed it was a document for retreatment as before (stupidly enough) and didn't pay attention to the content. Then when I called Hometeam customer service again, I was told that I had a $98.40 pending charge because they just provided a new quarterly service. I can't believe that they did that. If they think that they keep a customer like that, they are completely wrong. I am discontinue the service whatever.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$98
Carrie R.
03/2016
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We went with this company because they were the only one who can do the Taexx in-wall poison/tube system in our new home. Also, our builder gave us one free year of a termite warranty with them, so we just continued the service. Overall, they have kept the bugs, spiders, carpenter bees and wasps outside at bay, but there are many other things they will not do. We wanted to get a moisture test done for our upcoming warranty inspection. Most termite companies offer a free moisture test to their customers. Home Team does not. I ended up calling another company to do that. I found a hole in my crawl space, and Home Team thought it could be a vole hole. They do not deal with rodents, so they gave me the info to their sister company and I paid over $100 to have someone tell me that the hole was manmade. We had wasps getting into the house and Home Team was not able to figure out how to stop them from coming in. We paid their sister company $800 to install a mesh on one of our bathroom fans. If you have a wasp nest on a high eve on your house, HomeTeam cannot take care of that, or anything that involves a ladder, you'll have to call another company. They also cannot spray your grass for pests. We pay $400 per year for pest control with HomeTeam and another $125 (I believe?) for the termite warranty. To their credit, when I complained about having to call multiple providers to take care of pests, they gave us a discount. Also, the guys they send out are always professional, nice and super quiet.
Description of Work: Annual contract for pest control with termite warranty
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Steven S.
02/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Our experience was positive. It didn't cost anything because it's part of our annual agreement. We were selling our house at Durham and then the buyers had their inspection come out and they found non active termites because of the season, but they found termite tubes inside our crawlspace. Since we had an annual agreement with the company, they came out and treated the whole crawlspace. They didn't have to. By contract they only have to treat the areas where they find termites or tubes but because it was so important and it was our second time of seeing them since the house is only 2 1/2 years old. The second time that they have been out to treat, they decided to treat the whole crawlspace which was over and above what they had to do.
Description of Work: We used HomeTeam Pest Defense for termite control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lynne A.
01/2015
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They come every six month to check. To me it was just easy to use them because that's who a lot of my neighbors use. They are doing a fine job.
Description of Work: I only use them for termite control. This time when they came, they actually installed a new system where they put these little traps into the ground all around the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
james K.
01/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They're good. I have no problem. It's a little pricey.
Description of Work: I use HomeTeam for pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Rita P.
11/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I had them for 5 years and they were good. They would come and leave me information on what they found if I wasn't home. They were professional. They would always address my specific needs at the time.
Description of Work: They used to come on a regular basis before I sold my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
J. C.
10/2014
3.0
pest control
+ -1 more
First, they call and leave word "they are coming" the next day, so very little notice. Second, from what I observe they simple walk around the house with a tank on their back and spray. I have never seem them look closely to sections of the house accept sometimes if I leave the garage door open they will spray inside. My biggest problem is ever since they brought out my original pest control company I get less and endure a price increase every 6 months (5%). Since I have no real notification (they put in small print on their prevoius bill they plan to increase their price, but good luck taking notice! I always call to ask and justify why the increase and they immediately cut the price increase in half. I'm tired dealing with this company and have moved my business to someone who actually cares and understand customers don't like surprises. I will never use this company again and since I'm on our community HOA I've made sure they will not do business in my neighborhood.
Description of Work: They spray for bugs and insects around the outside of the house. What they do takes no more than 15 minutes. They write up a few notes of ant or spider problems and hang their bill on the door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$82
Melanie M.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They're always really great! Punctual, informative, respectful, and provide as much info as you need to understand what is going on. They've been great!
Description of Work: We're setup on their annual plan so they come out at scheduled times to hook up to the ports outside our house and pump the new bug chemicals in. (Not sure how else to describe that )
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$94
Charles K.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Eric checked for the ants entry points and targets of interest. Then he thoroughly treated two key areas inside for the ants and did our quarterly service while here. Sprays were applied and after a few minutes he wiped the areas to remove any over spray and "puddles".
Description of Work: They come quarterly, and, if pests show up between visits, they come - no charge. We have been using them for years and rarely request extra visits. I'm having an ant issue this week and called for service. They offered to come that day. Our tech is Eric who is always courteous and does a great job. Quarterly service is done outside and most always is sufficient. We have pets and Eric easily tolerates their curiosity if we need him to treat inside our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$96
Andrea D.
04/2014
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I have used Home Team since they purchased my previous provider several years back for pest and termite coverage. Over the years it seems cost has gone up but quality of the pest control has gone down. We were happy with the service in our previous home in Apex but when we moved to Holly Springs two years ago they have not been able to keep the ant problem under control. It just doesn't seem that the quarterly applications are adequate. I will be moving to another provider.
Description of Work: Pest and termite contract. 3200 sqft home. $75 quarterly for pest and $75 quarterly for termite. They say a $10 discount for having both so $85 if you go with just one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$150
tina S.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I have a contract with them; I guess they come every 3 months. I think they are a little pricey, but they are the only ones that do a certain type of treatment I want. It involves tubes going into the walls of my house.
Description of Work: I used HomeTeam Pest Defense for pest control treatments.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Chantima K.
05/2013
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
For whatever service I have, I try to use the one that they don’t put a lot of poison or chemical into the ground. I like that they don’t use the poisonous chemicals into the ground directly. I think they are good. Their price is a bit expensive.
Description of Work: I used HomeTeam Pest Defense for extermination. They don’t come in and just spray anything in the ground. They have little plastic tubes all around the house, outside perimeter and underneath the crawlspace. Outside the house they inject the spray for the bugs so that it repels the bugs before it gets into the house. They just put little tubes that go around the house without pumping into the ground. They come every quarter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Kristina P.
02/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are really nice, convenient, affordable and accommodating. They always call the day before they come. I don't have to be home when they come, but if I want to be here to let them in the garage to treat it they will do that. They come and do their thing; I have not had any bugs so they seem to be doing pretty good.
Description of Work: I use HomeTeam Pest Defense for quarterly pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$86
Renee G.
11/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Our technician always calls the night before he arrives and has been happy to spray inside when needed. We've been using them for over a year, and once I was still seeing ants after they sprayed. When I called, the tech came out the next day and resolved the problem. The same tech services my home each time, which I appreciate, as he gets to know "problem" spots as well as our family, dog, etc.
Description of Work: Hometeam comes to our house about 4 times a year to spray for pests.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$84
Mark L.
08/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I have been using them for four years. They are punctual and they always send reminders.
Description of Work: I use their pest control services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Dottie A.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They were the ones that treated the house before we bought it because this is a brand new home. They have this system of putting something in the wall when it's being constructed so that they can shoot the bugs and it goes into these things in the walls. We are in one of those Del Webb Retirement Community and they do all the stuff for the whole community. So far everything's okay but I don't have a long term service. They charge $70 four times a year. He came when he said he was going to come. He even called and said he was going to be five minutes late.
Description of Work: We use Home Team Pest Defense for pest control services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Sharon F.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They came with in 30 minutes. They happened to be in my neighborhood and came right over. They had great professionalism. I have not seen any bugs since.
Description of Work: I had a huge spider and called them for service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$63
Roberta M.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They do excellent service. I am very happy with them. They do what they say there going to do. They do it efficiently. They are reasonably priced. I would recommend them to other members.
Description of Work: We have regular services from Home Team Pest Defense for pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lisa D.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They do their job. They are accommodating. I know if we have a problem they would come and look into it right away. The quality of service is fine.
Description of Work: I use Hometeam Pest Defense for pest control. They come once a month and spray outside and check the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25
Ralph C.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
.They always call ahead and to make an appointment and they always take care of anything I ask of them.
Description of Work: .I use Home Team Pest Defense for pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$368
Jessica S.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are the only ones that do it. They are really good. I would give them good ratings in all of their categories.
Description of Work: I used Home Team Pest Defense for pest control. I have a quarterly service. I have a 4,300 square foot house. We actually have a system in our house with tubes in the wall. It’s some new-fangled thing since it is a brand new house.
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FAQ
HomeTeam Pest Defense is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
HomeTeam Pest Defense accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer free project estimates.
No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer a senior discount.
No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer emergency services.
No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer warranties.
HomeTeam Pest Defense offers the following services: We offer comprehensive pest control services and termite treatment plans for residential, commercial and managed properties and this includes servicing the Taexx built-in pest control and Sentricon termite elimination systems. We treat for ants, silverfish, earwigs, spiders, bees, wasps, scorpions, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, rodents, subterranean termites and more.