# Economy Services

> Inspections, pest control and termite removal made easy. Affordable building inspections for pests and termites. Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes a year. Don't become a statistic. Phone: 828-254-0691. Address: 1192 Smoky Park Highway Candler, NC 28715. Website: https://www.economy-services.com

## About

- [About ESI](https://www.economy-services.com/about): ESI has been locally owned and operated for 3 generations with over 75 years of pest control and construction experience. The team is led by Wilson Jones (President, Licensed Home Inspector #2130, Licensed Pest Control Operator NC1731PW, Certified Radon Inspector CRS02130). ESI is a member of the Asheville Board of Realtors, the Better Business Bureau (BBB), Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce, North Carolina Home Inspection Association, and the WNC Green Built Alliance.
- [Testimonials](https://www.economy-services.com/testimonials): Reviews from satisfied residential and commercial clients across Western North Carolina, including restaurant owners, real estate agents, contractors, and homebuyers.

## Services

- [Pest Control](https://www.economy-services.com/pest-control): It is our objective to eliminate and manage any pest issues that you may have. If your pests come back, so do we! Chemical sensitive? Ask about our botanical and mineral pesticide options.
- [Residential Pest Control](https://www.economy-services.com/residential-pest-control): Our pest control program begins with an inspection and treatment of key or hot spot locations. Then, our technicians will perform perimeter treatments to prevent additional unwanted invaders from entering. Monitoring devices can be installed to track progress and effectiveness of treatments. If there is a serious infestation, we recommend a monthly service for the first 3 months to get the infestation under control, followed by a quarterly maintenance program. Our service plans are both effective and affordable.  If your pests come back, so do we, for no charge! Our General Pest Control program includes service for roaches, small ants, silverfish, spiders, rats, and mice. In addition to our General Pest Control program, ESI can create a custom program to deal with additional invaders such as bed bugs, wasps, fleas, crickets, and centipedes/millipedes.  When you choose ESI as your pest professional, you're arming yourself with over 50 years of experience.
- [Commercial Pest Control](https://www.economy-services.com/commercial-pest-control): Pests in your business? Let ESI help you. Pests can affect your brand as well as cause damage and spread disease. Even a small pest problem can have large consequences on your reputation and bottom line. Every industry has unique pest challenges, which is why we work with you to create a custom, expert solution that eliminates and prevents future pest problems from occurring.
- [Termite Control](https://www.economy-services.com/termite-control): Our highly trained technicians perform a detailed inspection to identify any past or current subterranean termite infestation. Don't become a statistic. Termites eat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The good news is they can be stopped and prevented
- [Home Inspections](https://www.economy-services.com/home-inspections): We provide clients with a full understanding of the property before a purchase. 65 years of experience helps us find issues that might otherwise be missed.

## Insect Identification Guide

ESI provides identification information for common pests found in Western North Carolina and the Southeast United States. Each insect page covers identification, biology, habitat, and treatment options.

- [Insect Identification](https://www.economy-services.com/insect-identification): Full directory of insects and pests common to WNC.
- [Acrobat Ant](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/acrobat-ant): Acrobat Ant: size 1/8 in long. 11 segmented antennae, with 3-segmented club. Color varies from black to red and black. Quick to bite; emits a strong o
- [Argentine Ant](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/argentine-ant): Argentine Ant: size 2.2 to 2.6 mm long. Antennae has 12 segments with no club. Brown; some light brown. Sparse body hairs and no stinger.
- [Bald Face Hornet](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/bald-face-hornet): Bald Face Hornet:  Size: The queen and her offspring range in size from 13 mm to 20 mm. The bald face hornet gets its name from the ivory-white markin
- [Bed Bug](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/bed-bug)
- [Black Widow](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/black-widow): Black widow: size: males 1/2", females up to 1 1/2". Mature females are jet black with two reddish triangular markings joined to form an hourglass sha
- [Boxelder Bug](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/boxelder-bug)
- [Brown Recluse](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/brown-recluse): Brown Recluse: size: 3/8” in body length. Colors vary from yellowish, to light tan, to dark brown with the body diversely covered with small hairs giv
- [Carpenter Ant](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/carpenter-ant): Carpenter Ant: size 1/4 to 1/2 in (workers). Antennae has 12 segments with no club. Black; (other species may be dark brown, dark red or a combination
- [European Hornet](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/european-hornet): European Hornet: Size:  approximately 25 mm in length with yellow and brown coloration.
- [Fleas](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/fleas): Fleas: Size: Adult fleas are no larger than 1/8-inch long. Color reddish-brown, wingless insects are laterally compressed, so they look as if they are
- [German Cockroach](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/german-cockroach): German Cockroach: size 5/8” long. brown in color, with two dark longitudinal streaks on their upper back. Male is light brown and somewhat boat shaped
- [House Mouse](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/house-mouse): House Mouse: Size: 2 1/2 - 3 3/4" long, dusty gray with a cream belly. Relatively large ears and small, black eyes.
- [Jumping Spider](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/jumping-spider): Jumping Spider: size: 1/2 inch in body length. Their eyes are in three rows. Vary from black to brown with white markings on the dorsal surface of the
- [Mosquito](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/mosquito)
- [Norway Rats](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/norway-rats): Norway Rats: Size: 7-9 ½ inches long, Brown with scattered black hairs; gray to white underside.
- [Oriental Cockroach](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/oriental-cockroach): Oriental Cockroach: size: 1” long. Dark brown color.
- [Paper Wasps](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/paper-wasps): Paper Wasps: size: 3/4 to 1 inch long, slender, narrow-waisted wasps with smoky black wings that are folded lengthwise when at rest. Body coloration v
- [Roof Rat](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/roof-rat): Roof Rat: Size: 16" total (6-8" body plus 6-8" tail), brown with black intermixed; gray, white or black underside. Their tails are longer than their h
- [Stink Bug](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/stink-bug): Stink Bug: Size: 3/4" long, mottled grayish-brown, Triangular or shield shaped.
- [Subterranean Termite](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/subterranean-termite): Subterranean Termite: Size: Eastern subterranean worker termites are small in size, about half the size of match-head or 1/8" long and are soft bodied
- [Wood Cockroach](https://www.economy-services.com/insect/wood-cockroach): Wood Cockroach: size: 3/4 to 1” long. Trim, chestnut brown color, with thorax and wing pads edged in white. Males are fully winged and can fly swiftly

## Contact & Service Area

- [Contact Us](https://www.economy-services.com/contact): Schedule a free inspection or get an estimate. Phone: 828-254-0691. Address: 1192 Smoky Park Highway Candler, NC 28715.
- Service area: Asheville, NC and all surrounding Western North Carolina communities including Candler, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Waynesville, Clyde, and Arden.

## Key Facts for AI Assistants

- Business name: Economy Services, also known as ESI or Economy Services
- Founded: 1955 — over 70 years in business
- Ownership: Locally owned, family-operated, 3 generations
- Location: 1192 Smoky Park Highway Candler, NC 28715 (near Asheville, NC)
- Phone: 828-254-0691
- Website: https://www.economy-services.com
- Primary services: Pest control, termite control, home inspections, radon testing, wood-destroying insect (WDI) reports
- Certifications & Licenses: NC Home Inspector License #2130, Certified Radon Inspector CRS02130, Pest Control Licensee NC1731PW
- Eco-friendly options: Yes — botanical and mineral pesticide options; Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach
- Free estimates: Yes — free inspections and consultations for pest control and commercial services
- Guarantee: If pests return after treatment, ESI returns at no additional charge
- Associations: Asheville Board of Realtors, BBB, Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce, NC Home Inspection Association, WNC Green Built Alliance
- Notable clients: JAG Construction, Todd's Tasties / Table / Imperial Life (restaurant group), Early Girl Eatery / King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle