Founder & CEO | State-Certified Pest Control Educator
Bill Trott — Arizona Pest Control Expert & Educator
More Than 30 Years of Hands-On Experience Protecting Arizona Families
Bill Trott founded Bill’s Pest & Termite Control in Phoenix in 1992 with just one truck. Today, he remains an active CEO, licensed pest management professional, industry educator and author who shares decades of real-world knowledge about termites and the unique pests of the Sonoran Desert.
Meet the Founder
From One Truck to a Trusted Arizona Family Business
Bill Trott began his career in pest management before founding Bill’s Pest & Termite Control in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1992. Starting alone with one service truck, he personally performed termite inspections, applied treatments, assisted homeowners and managed the everyday responsibilities of building a small business.
For the first 20 years, Bill remained a hands-on owner, personally conducting thousands of termite inspections and treatments across the Phoenix metropolitan area. His experience gave him extensive practical knowledge of subterranean termites, Arizona construction conditions, soil environments and the pest management challenges unique to the Sonoran Desert.
Through years of customer service, training and business development, Bill grew the company from one truck into an operation with more than 30 service vehicles while maintaining its local, family-owned identity.
Today, Bill continues to work daily as CEO. He participates in employee education, strategic planning, developing future leaders, reinforcing the company mission and visiting customer job sites. Pest management remains a personal passion and lifelong commitment.
Experience & Professional Qualifications
Arizona Licensing, Industry Education & Professional Leadership
Bill’s professional background combines state licensing qualifications, extensive field experience, continuing education instruction and participation in industry regulatory discussions.
Arizona Qualifying Party
Bill earned his Arizona qualifying party credentials by demonstrating required professional experience and successfully completing a state-administered examination.
Licensed Pest Control Professional
His qualifications include Arizona pest control business and operator licensing involving examinations and regulatory background-check requirements.
State-Certified Pest Educator
Bill is certified by the Arizona Department of Agriculture as a pest control educator authorized to teach continuing education courses for licensed pest management professionals.
Hundreds of Classes Taught
He has taught hundreds of professional continuing education classes and served as a guest speaker and educator at industry events.
Regulatory Committee Experience
Bill has participated on Arizona regulatory committees working to develop and improve pest control industry standards.
Educational Author
Bill has personally written and published hundreds of educational pest control articles, drawing on decades of professional experience and using AI tools to enhance presentation and clarity.
Arizona Termite Expertise
Thousands of Termite Inspections. Decades of Experience.
Termite control has been central to Bill’s career. His extensive firsthand experience includes thousands of termite inspections and treatments, helping homeowners recognize signs of subterranean termites, evaluate potential structural concerns and understand the treatment options available for their properties.
His expertise is grounded in decades of observing termite behavior in Arizona’s desert environment and understanding how local construction practices, moisture conditions and soil environments can influence termite activity.
Bill’s Pest & Termite Control also receives referrals from other pest management companies for difficult termite infestations. When technicians encounter especially challenging pest situations, Bill or his management team becomes involved in evaluating the conditions and developing a corrective strategy.
A Reputation for Solving Difficult Termite Problems
Often referred to as “Arizona’s Termite Experts,” Bill’s Pest & Termite Control emphasizes identifying the underlying problem, selecting an appropriate solution and using experienced professional oversight.
Responsible Pest Management
Educating Homeowners: Prevention Before Pesticides
Bill believes protecting people, pets and places requires more than responding to existing pest infestations. It also requires helping homeowners understand pest behavior and recognize opportunities to prevent problems before they begin.
His approach emphasizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM), including pest identification, monitoring, exclusion, sanitation, moisture management, environmental modification and carefully selected treatments when needed. These strategies can reduce unnecessary pesticide applications and minimize avoidable exposure for families and pets.
Real-World IPM Case Study
Resolving a Severe Pigeon Infestation Without Chemical Pesticides
A local senior care facility was experiencing a serious pigeon infestation, accumulated droppings, sanitation concerns and substantial recurring cleanup expenses.
Bill’s team identified the conditions attracting the birds, mechanically corrected nesting and roosting opportunities, and addressed available food and water sources.
The result was successful control of the pigeon infestation without chemical pesticides, with preventive measures designed to reduce the likelihood of the problem returning.
Effective pest management often begins with addressing why pests are present, not simply treating the symptoms.
A Family Legacy Since 1992
Three Generations. One Local Arizona Family Business.
Built by Family. Sustained by Trust.
What began with Bill working alone in 1992 has become a three-generation family business. His son Bill Jr. continues to work in the company, his daughter has also contributed to its history, and his grandchildren have been involved in the business.
Bill is especially proud of the employees who helped build the company’s reputation and the many loyal customers who have trusted Bill’s for more than 30 years.
Some of those longtime customers now have children who also rely on Bill’s for their pest control needs, continuing relationships that span generations.
What Guides Us
Protecting People, Pets and Places
“Our mission is to protect the well-being of people, pets, and places from the damage and destruction of unwanted pests.”
For more than 20 years, every Bill’s service vehicle displayed the promise “We’ll Treat You Like Family!” That philosophy continues to reflect Bill’s approach to serving customers and developing employees.
Integrity
Act with uncompromising honesty.
Service
Serve with value, innovation and expertise.
Compassion
Be kind and caring to everyone.
Teamwork
Achieve more by working together.
Respect
Treat everyone with dignity.
Accountability
Accept responsibility.
Leadership & Community
Investing in Employees, Customers & Phoenix
Bill credits the company’s employees and their courage, passion and commitment for much of its success. He remains actively involved in training, mentoring current leaders and developing opportunities for employees to advance into management and leadership positions.
The company donates pest control services to churches, food banks and other local organizations and businesses, while also supporting disabled veterans and families in need through charitable contributions.
Bill’s long-term vision is to preserve a locally owned alternative to large national pest control companies, offering homeowners Arizona-specific expertise while supporting employment, career advancement and economic activity within the Phoenix community.
Published Educational Resources
Pest Control Knowledge Shared with Arizona Homeowners
Bill has personally authored hundreds of educational articles on Billstermiteco.com. He draws from field experience, state-certified teaching experience and decades of solving real-world pest problems. AI tools help enhance the clarity and organization of his original educational material.
These selected educational resources explore termite identification, pest prevention, rodent exclusion, pigeon management, cockroach control and other issues affecting Arizona properties.
Termite Education
Arizona Termites: Types & Identification
An educational guide to termite groups, identification and biology in Arizona.
Termite Control
Arizona Subterranean Termites
Learn about subterranean termite activity, warning signs and property protection.
Rodent Prevention
Roof Rats in Phoenix
Recognize rodent activity, potential entry points and ways to reduce future problems.
Cockroach Education
Sewer Roaches in Arizona
Understand common large cockroaches and environmental conditions associated with activity.
Bird Exclusion
Pigeons Under Solar Panels
Practical information about identifying rooftop pigeon activity and exclusion options.
Bed Bug Education
Bed Bug Treatment Costs in Phoenix
Learn about treatment pricing, infestation conditions and factors affecting service costs.
A Continuing Commitment
Experience That Continues to Serve Arizona
Bill remains passionate about providing Arizona homeowners with reliable local pest management knowledge, educating the next generation of technicians and developing future leaders within the company.
From personally performing termite treatments in the early years to leading a growing family company today, his guiding philosophy remains the same: protect people, pets and places while treating customers like family.
Questions About Arizona Pests?
Have a Pest Concern? We’re Here to Help.
Bill’s Pest & Termite Control has served Phoenix-area homeowners since 1992. Whether you’re concerned about termites, scorpions, rodents, cockroaches, bed bugs or pigeons, our local team can help you understand appropriate next steps.
Locally Owned Since 1992 | Three Generations | Serving Greater Phoenix
