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Monterey Bay Pest Control
4.4(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving King City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When one of the BIG companies (starts with T ends with X) made an appointment and never showed or called I didn't know what to do. Hugo called from Monterey Pezt Control and took care of the wasps the same morning..came back in 2 weeks to be sure they we gone...will tell everyone I know...Monterey Pest Control is the BEST"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bay Area Termite Co
4.6(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Bugs and Insects+3 more

Serving King City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark arrived a little late because of difficulty in finding my address, but he called to report his difficulty and there was no real delay in the process. The free inspection was very thorough, crawling through the attics of the garage and house and in the crawl space under the house. The treatment took about 4 hours. There was a strong orange smell in the garage for a couple of days. If you have much work done in your house, be prepared for that. Mark will not just treat a small infection. He has a minimum charge that includes the preventative treatments in the attics and crawl space. However this includes a 2 year guarantee that I believe is worthwhile. I am very satisfied with Marks service."
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

To determine if you have a rat or mouse infestation, look for several key differences. The most obvious is the size of the rodent: rats are significantly larger with thicker bodies, while mice are much smaller and more slender. You can also identify them by their droppings; rat droppings are larger and rounder, about the size of a raisin, while mouse droppings are smaller, like a grain of rice, and often have pointed ends. Other signs include the sounds they make, as rats produce louder scratching and gnawing noises due to their size. Behaviorally, rats tend to be more cautious, whereas mice are more curious and might be seen more often. Additionally, rat nests are typically larger than those of mice. If you are unable to see the pest or find clear evidence, a professional inspection can provide a definitive identification.

Termites are generally more destructive than carpenter ants, which is why it’s important to get rid of termites as quickly as possible. Termites will swarm your home to relentlessly feast on its wood frame, sheetrock, insulation, and carpet down to the studs.

While carpenter ants work surprisingly efficiently, they can still take years to damage your home significantly. It can also take termites several years to fully compromise a home's structure. However, the right colony can take down a full house in about a year. Overall, termites are far more diligent when it comes to destroying structures.

While many pests like rats, mice, ants, cockroaches, silverfish, and bed bugs can damage your home, termites are among the most destructive. By sheer dollar amount, the damage from a bad termite infestation is unparalleled, as they can ruin walls, floors, roofs, and wooden support materials, potentially requiring massive reconstruction. Other highly destructive pests include rodents, carpenter ants, and bees that build hives within walls. If you spot signs of termites or other pests, you should hire an exterminator immediately.

The time it takes for termites to damage a house varies, but it generally does not happen within days or weeks. Significant structural damage typically takes several months or years to occur, with serious damage often taking 3 to 8 years. The rate of destruction depends on factors like the termite colony's size and maturity, the type of wood they are feeding on, and local conditions. It can take 3 to 5 years for damage to become visible and 5 to 6 years for the home's structural integrity to be compromised. However, some species, such as Subterranean termites, are more destructive and can cause extensive damage in as little as 2 years. Because of this risk, it is important to treat your home as soon as you notice any signs of termites.

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