Don’t give cockroaches and other pests a convenient nesting place in your home! Put your plastic and paper grocery bags from the store in a sealed one gallon zipping plastic bag.

Checking out your wood pile in preparation for fall? Black widow spiders love to nest in woodpiles. Always wear gloves when handling firewood.

Licensing
Structural Pest Control
License # PR4527
Agricultural License # 0506300000
General Contractor License # 850092

Frequently Asked Questions

	Why do I need a maintenance service instead of just a one-time treatment?
	Pests are constantly breeding, and pests also change with the season and the outside conditions. Controlling pests is a never-ending job. We employ professionals trained in the correct application of pesticides and with the proper safety equipment.

	How frequent is the service?
	Monthly or every two months, based on the need of the client.

	How long is the service contract?
	You can cancel at any time; it’s non-binding.

	What guarantee do you offer?
	We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee—we will return and re-treat the area if you find insects within 60 days. We suggest you wait two weeks after treatment to give the chemicals time to work.

	Do you tell me a service window?
	Yes, a two-hour window. You don’t even need to be home for an external treatment.

	Is there an extra charge for controlling more than one type of pest?
	No—all insects listed on the service agreement are covered. If our regular maintenance clients have a rodent problem, we charge a one-time baiting fee. We have a separate service for bee treatment and removal.

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	Do you charge extra for work inside the house?
	No. This is covered in the initial treatment, and then as required or requested.

	How long, and how often, do we and our pets need to be out of the house?
	Two hours for work inside the house (four hours if infants are present, and 24 hours for birds).

	How safe are your chemicals for pets and infants?
	They are regulated by the State of California for consumer protection.

	Why do you use backpack applicators instead of power hoses?
	Safety, for one thing. The backpack applicator can get a narrower spray that uses less chemical and is more precise. Also, there’s no damage; we’re not dragging a big hose with residual pesticide over your plants, pots and through your swimming pool.

	Is there an odor?
	Very slight, less than if you did your own spraying.

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	What about impact on fruit trees and vegetables?
	There’s no impact on edibles. We spray only the trunks of fruit trees, and we avoid any contact with fruit and vegetable plants. We have a granular product we can apply to the ground for orchards.

	Can you quote a price over the phone?
	Yes. Just tell us the square feet of your house and the size of your yard and we’ll give you a price over the phone. In very rare situations after viewing the property the price may be slightly modified.

	I have ants and spiders in my home. How long after you treat before the pests are gone?
	We use sprays that are very long-lasting, but they can take up to three days to kill the pests.

	Help! Black widow spiders! How quickly can you come out?
	The same day, in most cases. We are prepared to respond to emergency calls as well as scheduled maintenance.

	Is there an extra charge for Termidor®, the long-lasting chemical by BASF?
	No, the top-of-the-line Termidor product is applied semi-annually as part of our regular maintenance service. Termidor is available at an additional charge for one-time service.

	Do you do termite work, too?
	We sure do—inspection, fumigation and general contractor work. Look at the Termites section of this Web site for details.

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