Out of business but he was the best. Kind, affordable. Sad he's gone. He recommends Ventura Termite/pest.

We chose SAM Termite based on some good reviews and they did not disappoint. They were slightly more expensive than the other bids but seemed smaller and more responsive. Steve was really great! He got right back to me on every question and provided some good guidance. We were not fans of having to fumigate. We waited years to long as we dreaded the idea and work involved. But the termites eating our home had to stop! It is just a way of life in our climate, I know. SAM Termite provided information on the gas and bags for our food goods (we chose to remove most to outside the house anyway). They scheduled the days to meet our needs and they kept their schedule as planned. The actual fumigation was sub-contracted out. I met them when they came to tent the house and they were friendly enough. They seemed to work quickly and efficiently. They took care to protect the eaves and peaks (which probably also protects their tarp) and were respectful of our home. Steve said he will be following up in a few years (3 year warranty period) to make sure everything is looking good.  I would definitely recommend them! read more

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I contracted SAM's pest control after reading reviews on yelp. Steve of SAM's was great. He answered all my questions patiently, stayed in contact with me during the whole process. He always answered my texts or phone calls. Our meeting was cancelled because I had to suddenly take my dog to the ER vet, and he was very understanding and left the fumigation bags on my gate. His tenting crew was great, despite awful weather (wind and rain), and delivered their service perfectly. Kudos to them in crappy weather conditions. I highly recommend SAM termite control for tenting and fumigation. Thanks so much Steve. I am grateful how well everything went. read more

I thought I had a termite problem in my basement. Steve let me know that the problem was actually in the attic. He had clear explanation for the various issues and a solution to the problem. He was on time for all of our appointments, he delivered the solution in a painless and low impact manner, and he was always very clear about what he was doing. Equally important, he was always exceedingly pleasant to deal with, highly responsive and personable. You can't go wrong with SAM Termite. read more

Phew! I think we got a major reprieve this morning. We found termite trailings in a corner of our living room. The first guy came in, poked around, and said spot treatment ($700) was only effective if they could actually find a termite tunnel and inject gas into it. A near miss would be a total miss. So he recommended tenting ... big hassle. Move plants take all food out and move out for 48 hours. $2300. This morning an affable fellow, about 65, came around. He tapped the wall poked a hole the size of a pinprick, and said - yeah, in here. Then he banged on the wall next to the ceiling. He said, "Active termites leave mounds of fresh tailings, these are very old. Likely the high winds and regular shifting of the house released them. I will plug this pinprick hole, and if there are active termites, they will jettison it within 24 hours, then we can think about the next step." I said, "WOW!, "You know termites!" He smiled and said "Yeah, third generation in the game." "What do I owe you?" I asked. "Nothing." he replied with a nice smile. "Gratitude, I said, "and a 10 star review." He said, "Both much appreciated." And he left. There are really nice gems in the world, and I hope I am one of them. read more

I received a very high quote for termite repair from another company and asked Steve (SAM termite) for a second opinion. He came out to my property twice and explained to me why my house did not need any termite work. He literally talked himself out of a job! Before you get any work done on your house, I would highly recommend calling Steve. He saved me thousands. read more

A+ for the work and A++ for the service! I chose this company even after I was given a "family referral" to another company. I did not get the same positive feeling from that company like I did from SAM Termite. I am in the process of selling my unoccupied house, which is something I have never done before. I was admittedly clueless when it came to taking care of termite damage. The professional at SAM Termite (Steve Magruder), was extremely patient and openly willing to work with me, even when I unintentionally sent curve balls his way. Steve was always quick to respond, was understanding, and was very accommodating. His crew was prompt and did an amazing job repairing the termite damage (evening taking it upon themselves to find the matching paint to touch up the areas they replaced). Steve himself also went to the property just to double check the work (which I truly appreciated). Steve made it a point to keep me updated on the progress since I no longer live in that house. I definitely felt that I was in good hands. read more

I recently had my large home tented for termites. Steve's bid was surprising low, he was very responsive to all questions, and his crew was very good as well. They went above and beyond by packing some things we didn't realize needed packing. SAM Termite is clearly a 5 star company! read more

SAM termite did an excellent job with our house fumigation. While we were still deciding about the fumigation, Steve was quick to answer any questions I sent his way. We have a shade structure on the side of the house and I was very concerned that it would be damaged during the installation or removal of the tarps. Memos, and his fumigation crew, were super careful and the structure is in perfect condition after the fumigation! Nicely done! They also bagged some things that I missed in one of the cupboards. Great attention to detail. Everything was done as scheduled, with no surprises. I highly recommend Steve McGruder and SAM Termite. read more

Following a 22 year hiatus, my parents decided to get their home fumigated when they began noticing severe signs of termite damage. My dad received quotes from several companies, but in the end, SAM won their business for a few reasons. Firstly, I know that Steve was prompt with getting back to my father. He provided us with a quote that was a fraction of the competitors, and appeared honest and knowledgeable. He was also flexible on scheduling when the other companies were not quite as accommodating. Awesome service! On the day of the fumigation, the gentlemen who installed the tent were thorough yet very quick - it was obvious they knew what they were doing. The process only took a few days from start to finish, but I can rest easy knowing that those pesky termites are long gone from my parents' home. My advice: skip the name-brand competitors and opt for this local company for the price, reliability, and positive customer service! read more

Sam Termite - Pest Control Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Steve responded quickly & has great team overall. Really glad I went with Sam Termite. Great job!

Best price, quality experience! Steve McGruder provided an excellent experience, one we had been putting off for years! Mission city fumigation of Santa Maria did the work and they were very efficient and professional. Sam Termite had the lowest price of the three bids we obtained, but delivered as promised in every way! read more

My cedar hot tub was showing signs of termite damage so during a routine maintenance while the tub would be empty I decided to go ahead and have the tub treated. What I didn't realize is the small timeframe in which the tub could sit empty so I began frantically calling around. I spoke to two different companies before calling Sam Termite and neither were able to fit me into their schedule and one told me their minimum charge was $750 - WHAT?? $750 to treat my small hot tub? No, thank you! Thankfully, I found Steve at Sam Termite - He made time to drop by the same day, provided me with an estimate that was 1/2 the "minimum charge" at the other company and came back the next day to do the job. Steve was friendly, on time, fast and quite frankly, I will never use anyone else. For anyone looking for pest control that comes across the $750 minimum charge guys, please call Sam Termite before booking the job - You won't be sorry!!! Thanks, Steve! read more

Five star service. Great communication to set up fumigation date. Crew was on time and completed job as scheduled. Best of all was price, much better than the big company's. Dave M Santa Barbara read more

Steve is knowledgeable and conscientious. He was available to answer all my questions regarding preparation for termite fumigation and the process itself. I highly recommend Steve and crew! read more

Saw additional termite dropping on back porch so called SAM Termites again. Steve called right back she day and came over the next day. He said I was still under warranty so he re-inspected and treated new areas on porch. I couldn't be happier with this guy Steve and his business practices. Absolutely trustworthy service and very good prices to boot! read more

Steve of Sam's Termite sent his estimator over the same week I called & he gave the best price. We are very happy with the guys who tented the house & shed & took the tenting down. Everyone was very nice to work with. I would recommend Sam's Termite to anyone & have since done so to several friends. read more

This is a great company to work with. They offer the latest pest solutions including being one of the only companies in the area to offer ozone. Which is the latest eco friendly solution that definitely works. I would recommend Steve and SAM termite anytime. read more

We had the best experience with this company. They were helpful, flexible and understanding!!! The best part is that some minor issues came up after the tenting (not necessarily their fault) and no questions asked they repaired or replaced everything- and answered all of my questions and concerns within minutes. We highly recommend them!!! read more

Steve was hands down the easiest part of buying and selling our home/s. His prices were more than fair, in my experience. He is honest, great with communication, did amazing work and was on time, start to finish. He did a major overhaul of a wooden awning covering our porch and much more. He's an absolute gem to work with. Our family highly recommends him! read more

Sam Termite did a great job at my home. Professional, polite and efficient. I would highly recommend his company if you have termites.

Steve is the best. Came out for an inspection right away and fit me in for treatment in less than a week... and on a Saturday! Left the place cleaner than when he arrived. Nicest guy. HIGHLY recommend. read more

I have used Steve Magruder's pest control services in the past for my Newbury Park home. I have relied on his company for over 25 years. He is always honest, reliable, quick to respond and reasonable compared to other companies services. I totally trust Sam Termites work and know I will be getting what I need and not getting ripped off with exaggerated estimates for services I don't need. read more

SAM Termite (Steve Magruder) is one of the few trades that does exactly what they say they are going to do and, do it on time and on schedule. The frosting on the cake was a very reasonable price that went along with excellent customer service. I highly recommend their service! read more

Sam Termite was great. They were on time and the service was wonderful. They really explained what they were doing and why, it made a lot of sense to me. They are genuinely nice people and I would recommend them to anyone. Great attitude and a professional company. I'm glad I called them. read more