[EdV]

There are a number of companys in the area offering a Once a Year insect and pest control.

Seems like it might be "If it sounds too good to be true, it prbably isn't"

Have any of you used such a service, and how has it worked out for you?

[chuckinca]

We use the one called "Once A Year" for termite only. They have a whole list of services.

For termite they treat once and it is good for ten years and costs about $650 but they have to make an annual inspection that costs $125. In the inspection, they go thru the whole house and check all the baseboards, windows and doors, cabinets etc. - seemed pretty thorough.

[withease23]

We've been using Once A Year for the last 6 years. We are very happy with the service. We do not use the inside pest control nor the flower bed fertilization/weed control programs they offer. We do, however, use the lawn pest and fertilization program and are very satisfied with the service. Last year when, it seemed like the entire Villages was attacked by chinch bugs, they were right on target with control and when needed, replaced portions of the lawn that were destroyed.

[barb1191]

We also have used Once A Year for six years and are very pleased with their service. Last year they were very deligent in attending to our cinch bug problem. Would highly recommend them.

[garsha]

We have used Massey for 2 1/2 years for the annual termite inspection, and house and yard pest and fertilization. Very pleased. Runs about $650 a year

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

There are a number of companys in the area offering a Once a Year insect and pest control.

Seems like it might be "If it sounds too good to be true, it prbably isn't"

Have any of you used such a service, and how has it worked out for you?

1st of all. whe you speak of Once A Year, this is a company name, not a service. We used Once A Year for a while. Started off OK but later on it seemed like we always seemed to have roaches in the garage and in the house. We also lost part of our lawn and had to replace it. We called them on their guarantee for the lawn and found out it wasn't worth the paper it was printed on. All they were willing to do was offer us a 10% discount for an estimate of over $1k. We hired Massey... a little more money, but after 12 months, have never seen another bug in the house and the lawn is doing fine. We might be that 1 customer in 100, and I am sure every company has, but we will never go back to Once-a-Year.

[inda50]

We used Once A Year. Started off OK but later on it seemed like we always seemed to have roaches in the garage and in the house. We also lost a large part of our lawn and had to replace it. I asked to speak to the owner a number of times to no avail, no response. We called them on their guarantee for the lawn and found out it wasn't worth the paper it was printed on. We hired another company and the lawn is doing fine. Two of my neighbors have had the same problem, avoid Once a year. I will never go back to Once-a-Year. There are better and more responsive companies. The people that work for Once are very nice, but the owner ??? out to lunch????

[ijusluvit]

Originally Posted by garsha

We have used Massey for 2 1/2 years for the annual termite inspection, and house and yard pest and fertilization. Very pleased. Runs about $650 a year

IMHO this is almost twice as much as you need to pay for full indoor and outdoor pest control. This includes annual exterior termite inspection and treatment, whole-house interior pest treatment and quarterly lawn pest and weed control. Full treatment plans like these also carry guarantees which provide same or next day treatment of ant hills, cinch bugs and other problems whenever reported by the homeowner. Regal Pest Control of Ocala has had my contract for about four years and delivered all of the above consistently.

[Xavier]

We use "Once A Year" for termite, pest control in and out, lawn, palm and scrub fertilization, mowing and landscaping maintenance which includes trimming the scrubs, palms, and weed control. I'm pretty sure that the only thing we don't have them do is the Sprinkler Service. At least half of the people on our street buy services from them.

I think the "Once A Year" name is dumb and comes from the fact that during the first year of your contract with them you pay it just once a year. In subsequent years you can pay it monthly.

[GERALDINE]

We've used Once A Year for 4 years now and have no complaints at all. They are extremely conscientous, do what they say they'll do and are always on time. If we need to call them for anything, they are here the next day. Our yard is the best looking one in the neighborhood!! Nuff said!!

[mfp509]

I use Once-a-Year and am very happy. They are reasonable and I know exactly when they will be here every month. I have lawn fertilize/pest control and house pest control with them. If you ask them to look at something that is of concern to you, they respond immediately and are very courteous.

[jazzy48]

We used them for a couple of years, but now have Massey. When our current Massey contract ends, we plan to keep Massey for termites, but go back to Once a Year for pest control and lawn treatments. They are reasonably priced and always did a good job.

[LaJolla]

We are having some problems with once a year. We use their pest control and lawn and plant fertilization and bug control. When we got back in December we had little or no lawn left. Didn't hear a word from them. After several calls they have diagnosed a fungus problem. I am trying to get them to replace the grass. Will let you know what the outcome is

[GERALDINE]

We used them for 4 years in Liberty Park and had NO problems with them whatsoever. We're doing our own now to save a little $$$

[alemorkam]

Have had once a year since june 2004. We have both outside, inside, insect lawn shrub, etc. Always respond quickly to any requests. Very happy