termite costs, any tips?

[Thomas M.]

I used to get termites done for about $800 and then a contract would be 400-500 a year. I got a few quotes recently and they are at $2000 and $2500. I'm not sure what happened or why it got so expensive. I don't have some huge termite issue, just a small amount of termites and no major damage. My house value has gone up a lot and the place is nicely renovated, I am thinking maybe the termite guys are just thinking Im super rich and I dont care what they charge. Can anyone here recommend a way to get termite service done at a reasonable price? I aint gonna pay these guys 2K to do a minor job. It's a 3000 SF house in Hollywood Hills.