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Sophie's Pest Solutions

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Sophie's Pest Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
49 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Sophie's Pest Solutions is the Bay Area’s only white-glove pest management company—founded and operated by a team of visionary local women who believe pest control should feel as seamless and respectful as luxury hospitality. Since our launch in Spring 2024, we’ve redefined industry standards by blending scientific precision with elevated service. Every solution is tailored, every interaction intentional, and every client empowered. Whether you're protecting a family home or managing a commercial property, we deliver peace of mind through discreet, comprehensive care. Our team brings years of combined expertise and a fresh, inclusive approach to pest management. From inspection to resolution, we prioritize transparency, innovation, and operational excellence—ensuring your space remains serene, safe, and impeccably maintained. Our service is a standard-setting experience. Welcome to the future of pest management: elevated, inclusive, and impact-driven. Cheers! SPS Dream Team

"I was very happy with my experience- I had an inspection done and both Sophia and La Quisha were very thorough in their inspection and talking through potential explanations and options. They put me at ease!"

Alison C on November 2025

Sophie's Pest Solutions is the Bay Area’s only white-glove pest management company—founded and operated by a team of visionary local women who believe pest control should feel as seamless and respectful as luxury hospitality. Since our launch in Spring 2024, we’ve redefined industry standards by blending scientific precision with elevated service. Every solution is tailored, every interaction intentional, and every client empowered. Whether you're protecting a family home or managing a commercial property, we deliver peace of mind through discreet, comprehensive care. Our team brings years of combined expertise and a fresh, inclusive approach to pest management. From inspection to resolution, we prioritize transparency, innovation, and operational excellence—ensuring your space remains serene, safe, and impeccably maintained. Our service is a standard-setting experience. Welcome to the future of pest management: elevated, inclusive, and impact-driven. Cheers! SPS Dream Team

"I was very happy with my experience- I had an inspection done and both Sophia and La Quisha were very thorough in their inspection and talking through potential explanations and options. They put me at ease!"

Alison C on November 2025


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Exo Pest Solutions

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Exo Pest Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Exo Pest Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I recently hired Exo Pest Solutions to handle a roof rat issue at my home, and I’m very pleased with their service. Sophanna did an excellent job from start to finish. He was always punctual for visits, responded quickly to my questions via text, and took the time to clearly explain the problem and proposed solutions. He also carried out the work thoroughly and professionally. I really appreciate his dedication and would highly recommend Exo Pest Solutions to anyone dealing with pest problems."

Jasmine B on September 2025

Exo Pest Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I recently hired Exo Pest Solutions to handle a roof rat issue at my home, and I’m very pleased with their service. Sophanna did an excellent job from start to finish. He was always punctual for visits, responded quickly to my questions via text, and took the time to clearly explain the problem and proposed solutions. He also carried out the work thoroughly and professionally. I really appreciate his dedication and would highly recommend Exo Pest Solutions to anyone dealing with pest problems."

Jasmine B on September 2025


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Californias Pest Defense

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Californias Pest Defense

4.38(
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Customers say: True professional
26 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Welcome to California's Pest Defense! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Inspected our house and identified where mouse was getting in. Identified 5 potential areas mouse could be getting in. Paid for the job (4 figures) and 3 out of 5 holes were sealed. Called, left text message, talked to Mark and he said would come back and seal the 2 hole he missed but never did. Also during the sales, we talked about regular pest management, he gave me a quote, and when he sent the agreement the fee was higher than agreed amount. After I responded to his email 9 days past without any response back. My advise, find someone else who can be trusted."

Allan N on September 2024

Welcome to California's Pest Defense! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Inspected our house and identified where mouse was getting in. Identified 5 potential areas mouse could be getting in. Paid for the job (4 figures) and 3 out of 5 holes were sealed. Called, left text message, talked to Mark and he said would come back and seal the 2 hole he missed but never did. Also during the sales, we talked about regular pest management, he gave me a quote, and when he sent the agreement the fee was higher than agreed amount. After I responded to his email 9 days past without any response back. My advise, find someone else who can be trusted."

Allan N on September 2024


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Eliminate Em Pest Management

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Eliminate Em Pest Management

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your COMMERCIAL NON RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are also a green pro certified company, Which uses Eco Friendly products, We also have many years in the industry, And customer satisfaction is our number one priority, We also offer bird work, and rodent exclusion work, thank you for trusting Eliminate Em Pest Management. NOTE WE ARE COMMERCIAL ONLY NO RESIDENTIAL, NO HOME BASED BUSINESS PLEASE.

"Came out quickly when we needed them."

Robin H on September 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your COMMERCIAL NON RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We are also a green pro certified company, Which uses Eco Friendly products, We also have many years in the industry, And customer satisfaction is our number one priority, We also offer bird work, and rodent exclusion work, thank you for trusting Eliminate Em Pest Management. NOTE WE ARE COMMERCIAL ONLY NO RESIDENTIAL, NO HOME BASED BUSINESS PLEASE.

"Came out quickly when we needed them."

Robin H on September 2021


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C. Wright & Wright Enterprises, Inc.

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C. Wright & Wright Enterprises, Inc.

4.78(
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Customers say: Quick response
38 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

We service most of Northern California. Tahoe, Napa, Grass Valley, Clear Lake, Sacramento! Safe and Humane Bat Removal! We are confident that you will find us to be easy to work with, very professional and affordable! We have over two decades of experience performing bat exclusions and we consider ourselves the best and most reliable in the bat exclusion industry offering a full guarantee to solve your bat problems. We have been excluding bats in attics, homes and businesses for two decades and I will solve your bat problem without high costs. We are dependable, honest, and ethical. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Our company has two divisions: Western Bat Specialists (530-923-7422) & Western Valley Construction (530-923-2335) These divisions work hand-in-hand to bat-proof your home successfully. Check out our website www.batproblems.net https://www.instagram.com/western_bat_specialists/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/pg/batproblems/reviews/

"Knowable, professional, personable."

Lee E on April 2023

We service most of Northern California. Tahoe, Napa, Grass Valley, Clear Lake, Sacramento! Safe and Humane Bat Removal! We are confident that you will find us to be easy to work with, very professional and affordable! We have over two decades of experience performing bat exclusions and we consider ourselves the best and most reliable in the bat exclusion industry offering a full guarantee to solve your bat problems. We have been excluding bats in attics, homes and businesses for two decades and I will solve your bat problem without high costs. We are dependable, honest, and ethical. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Our company has two divisions: Western Bat Specialists (530-923-7422) & Western Valley Construction (530-923-2335) These divisions work hand-in-hand to bat-proof your home successfully. Check out our website www.batproblems.net https://www.instagram.com/western_bat_specialists/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/pg/batproblems/reviews/

"Knowable, professional, personable."

Lee E on April 2023


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ATCO Pest Control, Inc.

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ATCO Pest Control, Inc.

4.56(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience in the Pest Control Industry, ATCO Pest Control Inc is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Our technician answered all our questions and ensured us that this problem with gophers are curable. Like we say in the Navy, "Bravo Zulu.""

Max B on March 2023

With over 20 years of experience in the Pest Control Industry, ATCO Pest Control Inc is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Our technician answered all our questions and ensured us that this problem with gophers are curable. Like we say in the Navy, "Bravo Zulu.""

Max B on March 2023


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Western Way Termite Services

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Western Way Termite Services

4.62(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

Hello. Western Way Termite & Pest Services, is proud to offer our full service termite control services. We will inspect your home to determine your needs, and are willing to travel far for the right job. Please call for a free estimate, and we look forward to hearing from you.

"Very smooth process to book the inspection for dry wood termites. The report and quote were sent on the same day. The following week, Western Way treated the localized infestation area. This took less than 1/2 hour."

Steve O on January 2024

Hello. Western Way Termite & Pest Services, is proud to offer our full service termite control services. We will inspect your home to determine your needs, and are willing to travel far for the right job. Please call for a free estimate, and we look forward to hearing from you.

"Very smooth process to book the inspection for dry wood termites. The report and quote were sent on the same day. The following week, Western Way treated the localized infestation area. This took less than 1/2 hour."

Steve O on January 2024


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ATCO Pest Control

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ATCO Pest Control

4.61(
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Customers say: Quick response
258 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

ATCO Pest Control, ATCO Termite Control, and Home Restoration have served the Bay Area since 1985. We are family owned and locally operated. ATCO is EcoWise Certified and was named IPM Innovator of the Year in 2010 by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. We offer pest, termite, and repair services using eco-friendly methods that protect homes, families, and the environment.

"Timely and completed the job"

Desiree F on February 2025

ATCO Pest Control, ATCO Termite Control, and Home Restoration have served the Bay Area since 1985. We are family owned and locally operated. ATCO is EcoWise Certified and was named IPM Innovator of the Year in 2010 by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. We offer pest, termite, and repair services using eco-friendly methods that protect homes, families, and the environment.

"Timely and completed the job"

Desiree F on February 2025


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Vanguard Termite Control, Inc.

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Vanguard Termite Control, Inc.

4.94(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

Welcome to Vanguard Termite Control, your premier destination for comprehensive and effective termite management solutions. With a foundation built on expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Vanguard Termite Control stands as a reliable partner in protecting your property from the destructive impact of termite infestations. Our team of licensed professionals brings years of experience to every project, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and environmentally friendly methods to ensure a lasting solution. Serving the Bay Area, we take pride in delivering personalized, customer-centric services that prioritize your peace of mind. Contact Vanguard Termite Control today at 510-557-4918 or [email protected] to schedule an inspection and take the proactive step towards a termite-free environment.

"give them a 5 star on everything they were excellent - will use them again multiple properties"

Mallory L on August 2025

Welcome to Vanguard Termite Control, your premier destination for comprehensive and effective termite management solutions. With a foundation built on expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Vanguard Termite Control stands as a reliable partner in protecting your property from the destructive impact of termite infestations. Our team of licensed professionals brings years of experience to every project, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and environmentally friendly methods to ensure a lasting solution. Serving the Bay Area, we take pride in delivering personalized, customer-centric services that prioritize your peace of mind. Contact Vanguard Termite Control today at 510-557-4918 or [email protected] to schedule an inspection and take the proactive step towards a termite-free environment.

"give them a 5 star on everything they were excellent - will use them again multiple properties"

Mallory L on August 2025


Hi-Tech Termite Control of the Bay Area, Inc.

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Hi-Tech Termite Control of the Bay Area, Inc.

4.43(
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Customers say: Quick response
113 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Hi-Tech Termite Control of the Bay Area, Inc. has been in business for over 19 years. We are the best of the best and we will prove that to you. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Hi-Tech Termite inspected a property five years ago, diagnosed drywood termites, selected a fumigation company, and got paid. Now we are preparing to sell the house and another pest inspection company found drywood termites in the same places. We asked Hi-Tech if there was anything they could do about it since their fume obviously didn't work. Leilani in the office said "Let me send our manager out to see what we can do." Benjamin Ortiz then went to the property and called to say that he thinks they have no responsibility because their warranty expired. Then he declared that he's going to write a whole new pest inspection with worse findings and bigger estimates for repairs and file it with the state and he did. So we have deep regret that we paid Hi-Tech for work a few years ago that obviously wasn't done well enough to prevent the same bugs in the same places, and even deeper regret that we asked them if they would stand behind the work. Diamond Certified? Not on this one."

Elizabeth C on November 2024

Hi-Tech Termite Control of the Bay Area, Inc. has been in business for over 19 years. We are the best of the best and we will prove that to you. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Hi-Tech Termite inspected a property five years ago, diagnosed drywood termites, selected a fumigation company, and got paid. Now we are preparing to sell the house and another pest inspection company found drywood termites in the same places. We asked Hi-Tech if there was anything they could do about it since their fume obviously didn't work. Leilani in the office said "Let me send our manager out to see what we can do." Benjamin Ortiz then went to the property and called to say that he thinks they have no responsibility because their warranty expired. Then he declared that he's going to write a whole new pest inspection with worse findings and bigger estimates for repairs and file it with the state and he did. So we have deep regret that we paid Hi-Tech for work a few years ago that obviously wasn't done well enough to prevent the same bugs in the same places, and even deeper regret that we asked them if they would stand behind the work. Diamond Certified? Not on this one."

Elizabeth C on November 2024

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

It’s debatable, but most will say either termites or bed bugs are the hardest to remove. When dealing with termites, you must find the central nest (as opposed to satellite nests) and exterminate the queen and all potential queens, which often takes the work of a specialist. Bed bugs, meanwhile, are incredibly hardy, good at hiding, and resistant to pesticides, so it takes very careful, very thorough work to get rid of them permanently. 

If you’re wondering whether pest control services are safe, rest assured that they are if you hire a licensed and experienced exterminator. Professionals are trained to use EPA-approved products in controlled amounts and apply them in targeted areas to minimize exposure to people and pets. Plus, many modern pest control methods are designed to be low-risk while still effectively eliminating pests like scorpions. If you have concerns about chemicals, ask your exterminator about eco-friendly or integrated pest management (IPM) options, which focus on prevention and minimal pesticide use.

Brown recluse spiders are most active at night. As the name “recluse” suggests, they prefer the dark, which is when they hunt small insects and other spiders. Regarding the time of year, brown recluses are more likely to be seen during warmer months, typically between March and October. 

If you are looking for ways to kill bed bugs instantly, heat is the most effective instant killer. Exposing bed bugs to temperatures above 131 degrees Fahrenheit for over an hour can eliminate them. Steam cleaners and dryers on high heat work well for this method. Other options that may kill bed bugs instantly include bleach, disinfectant sprays with alcohol, diatomaceous earth, and hydrogen peroxide.

However, note that many DIY treatments won’t reach bugs hidden in cracks or behind walls. For severe infestations, it’s best to call a licensed exterminator for professional heat or chemical treatment.

Moles live underground and feed on insects. They dig and move through tunnels, usually in meadows or forests but sometimes in lawns and gardens. They are about 6 inches long with large claws, tiny eyes, and hidden ears. 

Shrews do not dig their own tunnels but will use other animals’ tunnels, and are about 3 to 4 inches long. They look similar to mice and feed on insects.

Voles are similar in size to moles but have large eyes and small but visible ears. Rather than eating insects, voles are herbivores that prefer seeds, grasses, and plant roots.

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