It's peak season. Termites are swarming, and your phone won't stop ringing — but you're under a house with a sprayer in your hand. Who's answering?
Cira is an AI receptionist that answers every call and text 24/7, screens for emergencies, and books jobs — so you never lose a lead to voicemail.
Up and running in minutes

You can't answer the phone from a crawl space.
When someone finds termites or bed bugs, they book whoever picks up first. Most people who reach voicemail just dial the next company.
In spring and summer, your call volume can double or triple. You can't answer them all while you're on a job.
A receptionist runs $3,000+/month and still goes home at 5 — right when the after-hours calls start.
People spot the mouse behind the fridge at 8 PM. If your phone rolls to voicemail, that lead is gone.
The shop that answers its phone books the job — every time.
The Math
An average pest control job brings in $200-$500. A quarterly plan customer is worth $600-$1,200 a year.
Miss just 3 calls a week in peak season and you're leaving $2,000+/month on the table.
One booked job covers Cira for the whole month. Book two and you're ahead.
Cira: Starting at $59/month
ROI: 20x return on investment
How It Works
Cira picks up every call in 2-3 rings. Sounds like a real person from your team.
Asks what pest, where in the property, how bad, and how urgent — so you're ready before you call back.
Knows "I saw one ant" is different from "termites are swarming." Real emergencies get texted to you right away.
Sends your booking link or drops the appointment on your calendar, then logs every detail.
A restaurant finds roaches before open. A raccoon's in the attic at midnight. They call you first — Cira answers and flags it.
You're treating a crawl space. Your phone buzzes: "New job - ants in kitchen, Thursday works." Done. Back to work.
Cira handles the after-hours "I think I have bed bugs" calls. You pick which ones actually need you tonight.
Cira grabs the pest type, location, and severity up front — so you skip the twenty questions and go straight to booking.
Cira responds to incoming texts with AI-powered conversations — answering questions, qualifying jobs, and booking appointments via SMS, even when you can't pick up the phone.
Cira charges per conversation, not per minute. A busy spring won't blow up your bill the way a live answering service does.
| Feature | Traditional Answering Service | Human Receptionist | Cira |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Business hours only | 40 hrs/week | 24/7/365 |
| Cost | $500+/month | $35,000+/year | $59-259/month |
| Response Time | Call center delays | Immediate | Instant |
| Knows Your Business | Generic scripts | Requires training | Learns automatically |
| SMS/Text Handling | No | No | AI-powered |
| Spam Blocking | No | No | Yes |
| Appointment Booking | Takes messages | Can book | Books automatically |
| Setup Time | Weeks | Weeks | Minutes |
Job Types
Setup
Link your Google Business Profile or website. Cira learns what you treat, your service area, and hours.
Choose what Cira asks — pest type, location, severity, property type — and set which situations count as emergencies.
Point your phone number to Cira. Takes 2 minutes. That's it — Cira starts answering immediately.
Pricing
Simple per-conversation pricing. No per-minute charges. No contracts. Start with a 7-day free trial.
Perfect for small businesses that need reliable call and SMS coverage.
For growing businesses that need call transfers and more capacity.
For established businesses with high call volume and multiple locations.
FAQ
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Watch Cira answer real calls, screen for emergencies, and book real jobs — even in peak season. Try it risk-free for 7 days.
One booked job pays for the entire month