Abilene Termite & Pest Control is a family-owned business started in 1951 by Don and Pauline Sims. Don operated the business until his retirement in 1987, passing the day-to-day operations over to his son Dan. Afer Dan retired in 2001, Carl Sims - Dan's cousin and Don's nephew - took over. Many changes have taken place in the pest control industry over the last 60+ years. Treatment methods and materials have changed dramatically, particularly with the introduction of various baits for everything from ants and roaches to termites. Non-repellent liquid termicides have proven very effective and have become the most popular termite control method in the U.S.