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Avatar for EcoGuard Pest Management
EcoGuard Pest Management
4.7(
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsMosquito ControlPest Control - Bed Bugs+3 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eco Guard is a fantastic organization with a great product and excellent client interaction. I've used them for 5 years and don't have any complaints. The price is reasonable and the staff are very knowledgeable and responsive. If any issues arise EG has been very quick to address and has shown a lot of integrity. Thanks very much for the great work!"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rodent Busters, Inc.
4.9(
52
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+3 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was in desperate need of some help and answers to my pest problems. This was the first & only Pro that contacted me. While I didn't technically hire them, they were very professional and responded quickly to my project request. The project was quoted at $200, but I was only charged $50 for a down payment and inspection. While I may still be baffled at how I got a small invasion of pesky flies, the Pro was excellent at communicating with me and still offered their services in my time of need."
Rodent Proofing
Rodent Proofing
Rodent Proofing
Rodent Proofing
Rodent Proofing

+16

309 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Californias Pest Defense
4.1(
56
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Pest Control - RodentsPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Rodents - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"California Pest Defense were quick to contact me and organize for someone to come round to inspect the issue. They explained over the phone that the inspection was free, but that any extermination cost (if necessary), would be agreed between myself and the technician. Thankfully, whatever my husband had sprayed to deter the wasps from setting up a nest behind our gutters had worked, as the technician confirmed that there were no active wasps there. The technician told me about the bi-monthly pest control service that they offer, so we will be looking into that."
Response time9 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Hi-Tech Termite Control of the Bay Area, Inc.
4.5(
91
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Pest Control - TermitePest Control - Termite - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gee and associate spent more than 2 hours going over our home from attic to crawlspace. Luckily they found no termite signs, but alerted us to several plumbing and venting issues.Super professional, considerate and a pleasure to work with."
Response time12 hrs
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Vanguard Termite Control, Inc.
4.9(
29
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Pest Control - TermitePest Control - Termite - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Armando was great to work with. We had to keep postponing our termite work for almost 4 months due to continuing rain storms, we thought after getting the quote back in 2022, they might increase the cost for the work that needed to be done, NOPE, the cost stayed the same. The crew that came out to take care of the treatment were very thorough, very professional, and overall a great team. I would definitely recommend Vanguard Termite Control."
Drywood Termite Injection
Subterranean damage
Subterranean Treatment
Concrete Drilling
Trenching

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ATCO Pest Control
4.2(
42
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Pest Control - TermitePest Control - Termite - For Business

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After smelling something dead, on a Friday morning, I contact 5 places and no one would commit to do the work. My husband found ATCO by searching the web. We talked to them on the phone and David from ATCO Pest Control was the one that serves us. He came on time and explain upfront all the terms and what he was going to do. Then, he went underneath the house, (not an easy thing to do because everything is narrowed), and located a dead rat near the heat vents. He also located the points of the entrance where they come. He placed several traps. Then, explain the post-work we will have to do in the near future. He acted very professionally and, we are very please with his work."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Some stores sell smoke bombs to drive animals out of spaces, but we don’t recommend you use them, especially in an attic. The smoke can be toxic to humans or pets that may accidentally inhale it. Meanwhile, critters can easily escape the smoke by temporarily leaving the attic, only to return via their usual entry points after the smoke clears.

Scented mouse deterrents, like peppermint oil, can be effective in the short term. The pungent smells may temporarily repel mice, but they lose effectiveness as the scent fades or mice get used to it. The main drawbacks are frequent reapplication and the fact that these deterrents don't address the root cause of the infestation, such as entry points or food sources. While they can be part of a broader strategy, scented deterrents alone are rarely enough to eliminate a mouse problem.

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. 

Citrus scents such as lemon or lime are lethal to bed bugs. They’re drawn to the smell, but the chemicals often kill them. There are other ways to kill bed bugs without an exterminator, including using steam, DIY heat treatments, essential oils, diatomaceous earth, and more. However, you should hire a professional bed bug exterminator to eliminate large numbers of bed bugs.

Rats are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are most active at night, typically from late evening through the early morning. They use the cover of darkness to explore, forage for food, and find water, as they feel safer and can avoid daytime predators and human activity. Their sharp senses, including keen night vision and hearing, are well-suited for navigating in the dark. Because they prefer to stay hidden during the day in secluded areas like walls or attics, you are more likely to spot signs of their presence—such as droppings or gnaw marks—before you see an actual rat.

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