A Pioneering Spirit
Seventy years ago, E.L. Bruce was faced with a dilemma – termites in his hardwood
flooring products. Realizing that he was not alone in his fight against termites,
he founded Terminix in 1927 and earned the first U.S. patent for a termite control
procedure.
From a small start-up company, Terminix grew to be the largest termite and pest
control company in the world, safeguarding over 1.9 million homes and businesses
against all types of pests in 45 U.S. states and in 14 countries internationally.
From Fledgling to Industry Leader
In 1969, Terminix expanded to offer general pest control as well as termite control
to residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. For decades, our team
of skilled entomologists has studied all types of insects to ensure that our pest
and bug exterminators can give our customers the most complete protection from infestation.
In 1986, Terminix joined The ServiceMaster Company, one of the country’s largest
and most successful service companies. ServiceMaster introduced Terminix to its
diverse Quality Service Network, a group that includes such partners as:
- TruGreen
- TruGreen LandCare
- Furniture Medic
- Merry
Maids
- American Home Shield
- AmeriSpec
- ServiceMaster Clean
Each company is a leader in its industry and contributes to system-wide revenue
for ServiceMaster in excess of $7.7 billion.
A Philosophy to Live By
As a member of the ServiceMaster team, Terminix believes in exceeding expectations.
From ensuring customer satisfaction to developing strong relationships with our
ServiceMaster associates, we are committed to delivering more than what is required
of us, with the distinction expected of a true leader.
Our company-wide philosophy comprises four objectives by which we strictly abide:
- Honor God in all we do
- Excel with customers
- Help people develop
-
Grow profitably
Together, these objectives form a foundation upon which our entire service is built.
Even though Terminix is now the largest termite and pest control company in the
world, with a network of 864 service centers worldwide, our mission has remained
unchanged.
By continuing to find ways to better serve our customers and contribute to the professional
and personal development of every individual at our company, we reinforce our reputation
as a valuable and trusted leader. If you are interested in Terminix franchise opportunities,
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