You will probably be asked to sign a work order or contract when you hire a firm for termite work. Understand clearly what obligations you are assuming and what you will get in return. As required by law, the name, address, and telephone number of the Structural Pest Control Board of Texas must appear on the face of each contract, warranty or guarantee issued by the pest control operator. When the termite treatment is completed, the company must leave a durable sign at or near the water heater closet, electric breaker box or beneath the kitchen sink. The sign contains the name and address of the company, the date of the treatment and a statement that the notice must remain in place.
Most firms are reliable, legitimate businesses respected in their communities.
Fraudulent operators, on the other hand, aim only to swindle people out of their money. Web sites that may be helpful to you are listed at the end of this publication. There are no charges to the consumer to receive help from these state agencies. We are indebted to Dr. Philip J. Hamman, former Extension urban entomologist, for developing the earlier revision of this publication. The information given herein is for educational purposes only.