I chose My Son and I Pest Control and Termites because the pricing was very reasonable compared to…read moreother companies, and ultimately the price for the service was decent. Unfortunately, the communication and customer service throughout the process were extremely disappointing.
My biggest issue was that I had to constantly seek out basic information that I expected the company to provide proactively. I was told I would receive an email with documentation explaining how to prepare my home for fumigation, including what items needed to be removed, what could remain, how to properly store food, what to expect during the process, and when I would be able to safely return home. I never received that information.
I had to repeatedly reach out with questions, including having to ask for bags to properly store my food. Even on the day of service, I was still concerned about whether my food was being stored appropriately because I had not been given clear instructions beforehand.
The scheduling and communication were also frustrating. I was initially given an 8 AM-8 PM timeframe, which is an extremely large window. I had to call myself to get a more specific timeframe, and even then, the company was delayed. I was told that it was "termite season" and they were busy. I completely understand that businesses get busy, but being busy doesn't prevent a company from communicating clearly and keeping customers informed.
I also had questions about when I would be allowed back into my home and what the process would look like, and I had to continue reaching out for answers. Even as of today, there are still questions I feel I should have been provided answers to without having to repeatedly ask.
At times, I honestly felt like I was bothering the staff simply by asking questions after my deposit had been paid. Communication through text messages was inconsistent and felt very disorganized.
One positive is that the final price for the service was reasonable, although it was over $200 different from the initial virtual quote, which was another surprise.
Overall, my frustration isn't necessarily with the service itself or the price it's with the lack of communication, preparation information, and customer guidance. When someone is having their home tented and fumigated, there are understandably a lot of questions and concerns. Customers shouldn't have to chase the company down for basic safety and preparation information.
The service may be reasonably priced, but the communication needs significant improvement. I would strongly recommend providing customers with a detailed preparation packet/email, clear timelines, food-storage instructions, re-entry expectations, and proactive updates before and during the fumigation process. Price matches quality of service!