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Edwardsville – (618) 656-5555
Columbia – (618) 281-5600
Are you looking for an affordable and experienced termite and pest control specialist in the Belleville, Illinois area? Contact our team at American Termite today! We have been providing pest control and prevention service to the local community for three generations! As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in our service. If you are experiencing commercial or residential termite or other pest infestation, give our team a call today, and we will be on the job to rid those pests for good.
Your home is where family lives, not pests. If you’re dealing with ants, bees, termites, or other unwanted pests and rodents, it’s time you give our office a call. At American Termite, we keep your home in our best interest. From basic spider spraying to termite prevention and extermination, you can count on us to be there.
As a business owner, it’s just as important that you rid your office of unwanted pests just like you would your home. We provide fast, affordable, and lasting pest control services that meet your business’s needs! Like residential services, we will inspect and treat termites, spiders, rats, bees, and more. If you are dealing with an unwanted pest problem at the office, give a call! We will treat the area without disruption so your business can run efficiently.
We are based out of Belleville, Illinois, and serve multiple communities throughout the Metro-East area on a daily basis. Those communities include:
At American Termite & Pest Control, we are a fully bonded, insured, and Termidor Certified termite company serving Belleville, Illinois and the entire Metro East region, including Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri.
Termites cause millions of dollars in hidden structural damage every year across Southwestern Illinois. Our experienced, licensed technicians specialize in detecting, treating, and preventing subterranean termites — the most destructive species in our area.
We provide complete termite solutions, including:
Whether you’ve discovered active termite activity, mud tubes, swarmers, or you simply want peace of mind with preventive protection, we deliver fast, effective, and long-lasting results with minimal disruption to your home or business.
Call today to schedule your free termite inspection and receive a customized treatment plan. Protect your largest investment before costly damage occurs.
A: Common signs of termites in Belleville and Metro East homes include mud tubes on foundation walls, discarded wings near windows (especially in spring), hollow-sounding wood, bubbling or peeling paint, and crumbling drywall. Subterranean termites are very active in Southwestern Illinois due to our humid climate. If you spot any of these, contact us immediately for a free termite inspection — early action prevents thousands in hidden structural damage.
A: Most spiders in Belleville and the Metro East (like wolf spiders and cellar spiders) are harmless but can become a nuisance. However, brown recluse spiders are present in Illinois and can cause serious bites. We provide thorough spider control treatments that reduce webs, eliminate hiding spots, and create a protective barrier around your home.
A: Ants (especially odorous house ants and carpenter ants) are extremely common in the Metro East because they seek moisture and food sources. Crumbs, pet food, and small leaks around sinks or foundations attract them. We provide targeted ant control that eliminates the colony, not just the ones you see, along with exterior barriers to keep them from returning.
A: Carpenter ants are a major concern in the Metro East area. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood but excavate it for nesting. Our treatment includes locating and eliminating the nest, applying effective residual products, and addressing moisture issues. We offer both one-time and recurring ant control plans tailored to Southwestern Illinois conditions.
A: The best prevention starts with reducing moisture and wood-to-soil contact. Keep gutters clean, fix foundation leaks, maintain a 12–18 inch bare soil zone around your home, remove wood piles and stumps, and schedule annual termite inspections. We offer affordable preventive Termidor treatments and ongoing protection plans that keep your Belleville or Metro East home termite-free year-round.
A: Effective spider control starts with reducing their food source (insects) and removing clutter and webs. Our technicians use safe, residual sprays and dusts in key areas like basements, garages, and eaves. For Metro East homes, we recommend seasonal treatments in spring and fall when spider activity peaks.
A: Mice and rats thrive in the Metro East, especially during colder months when they seek shelter. We provide complete rodent control including inspection, exclusion (sealing entry points), trapping, and baiting. Our approach focuses on long-term prevention so rodents stay out of your Belleville or Edwardsville home or business.
A: We safely remove and treat bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets that commonly nest in eaves, attics, and wall voids around Metro East properties. Our technicians use protective equipment and targeted treatments that minimize risk to your family and pets while providing fast relief from stinging insect problems.
A: German cockroaches are tough to eliminate because they reproduce quickly and hide in walls and appliances. We use a combination of baits, growth regulators, and targeted sprays that break their life cycle. Our roach control program includes follow-up visits to ensure they don’t return — crucial for homes and multi-unit buildings in the Metro East.
When it comes to protecting your home from termites, few products have the reputation, reliability, and proven performance of Termidor. As one of the leading
Few things are more frustrating than spotting a trail of ants marching across your kitchen counter or bathroom sink. Even though ants are tiny, they