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Avatar for D & S Termite and Pest Control
D & S Termite and Pest Control
4.6(
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito ControlPest Control - Bed Bugs+3 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called D&S Termite and Pest Control two times to rid my house of rats, once in Sept, 2011 and and once in  Nov, 2013.  The first service in Sept, 2011 went went well.  The Field Representative searched the house and yard for evidence of rats, found evidence in the attic, and placed traps there.  He came back in a week or so, removed a dead rat, and checked back each week for a month.  I paid $200 for this service.  The second time, the Field Representative did not do an extensive search (perhaps because he had done one two years before).  He did not check the attic because I had found evidence of the rats on the first floor--in retrospect, I think a search of the attic was warranted.  He placed four traps in the house.  I found a dead rat in the kitchen and disposed of it myself.  This time (Nov. 2013) I signed a contract: D&S placed three rat traps on my property outside and I have been paying $35 to have them checked once each month for a year.  Apparently, D&S will also check the house if there was evidence of rats within.   This has ended up costing $420 and I have received very little in return.  I do not feel that the house was searched well enough initially for evidence of rats.  I could have set the traps myself, and, indeed, I, not D&S, ended up removing the dead rat.  I would probably not hire D&S again. 


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+54

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EcoGuard Pest Management
4.7(
68
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Pest Control - TermiteMosquito ControlPest Control - Bed Bugs+3 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trap snapped 2 hours after he left. Unfortunately it didn’t kill instantly and I had to finish the job as both my husband and exterminator not present. Had to put poor critter out of its misery. We are city folks living in country for first time and have a lot to learn. Yet very efficient company that uses traps and chemistry nontoxic to environment and my animals. We also have wasp and ant problems to be addressed later in year. Have great confidence they will help."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lenard's Pest Professionals
4.8(
119
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Rodents - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent customer service. During the first meeting they spent 1 hour & 45 minutes with me explaining everything they would do. My experience was so good that I will be hiring them for my regular pest control needs."
Biscuit
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kilter Termite And Pest Control
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230
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Pest Control - TermitePest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito Control+3 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am a repeat customer and this is not because their service suck, which is not. I am a repeat customer because they go over and beyond to fix our pest problems. Just recently, I called them to handle a rodent problem in one of our property and they again provided a courteous and quality pest control service that has sold us in the first place. Due to the complexity of the problem, they came several times to make sure they have completely removed the pests.
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Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Atomic Pest Control
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a termite issue and reached out to Atomic Pest Control ? and I am so glad I did! Francisco was incredibly professional and responded quickly to my request. From the initial inspection to the treatment process, everything was handled efficiently and with great attention to detail. If you are dealing with pests, I definitely recommend Atomic Pest Control. They made a stressful situation much easier to manage."
No more gap
Finished work
Crawlspace door gap
Scratch/ rub marks
Opening on Roof

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hi-Tech Termite Control, Inc.
4.7(
67
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Pest Control - Termite

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David Biacsi came out right on time and gave my home a thorough going over. Determined I did not need termite service at this time. Also gave me some DIY pointers to monitor and recommended a yearly inspection to keep things termite free. Will call again next time."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
152 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Flea eggs can’t take heat, so use that information to your advantage. Take any affected clothes and linens and wash them on a hot setting (140℉ or higher) to kill them off. You can also rid carpets and furniture using heat. After vacuuming all surfaces thoroughly, use a steam mop or cleaner to get rid of the remaining flea eggs and residue. 

Flea eggs also can’t handle extreme cold. You could seal affected linens and store them in a freezer. 

Like many animals, gophers are bothered by strong scents. Peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil,  and coffee grounds can be used as deterrents against these pests. Similarly, you can try planting lavender, rosemary, sage, geraniums, or pine trees, as these plants all have strong smells that can ward away gophers. While it may be less pleasant to work with, coyote urine scares gophers by tricking the pests into thinking your yard is a predator hot spot.

You should not see live bed bugs after heat or fumigation treatments, but you may see dead bugs. For chemical treatments, it can take several days for bed bugs to die. However, you may see live bed bugs if they are hiding in areas to avoid insecticides or if they are resilient to the type of treatment used. 

For a minor infestation, you can expect to clear up a German cockroach problem in about two weeks. That’s usually enough time to confirm that they don’t have additional hiding spots and aren’t continuing to encroach from an outside source. If you have a major infestation and use the services of a pest control company, it can take several weeks and multiple visits to fully clear your home, up to a couple of months.

Having a few spiders in your home is okay and in many cases can be beneficial. Spiders can help reduce the presence of other pests, such as flying gnats and mosquitos. If you fear that you have a venomous spider living in your house or a large infestation, you should hire a spider exterminator to help you remove it.

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