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D & S Termite and Pest Control
4.6(
68
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Serving La Jolla, 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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Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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EcoGuard Pest Management
4.7(
68
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Serving La Jolla, 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 time10 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lenard's Pest Professionals
4.8(
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Serving La Jolla, 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."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ecola Services Inc Termite & Pest Management
4.3(
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had argentine black ants. I worked with Ben Taylor. He said if I have a question to give him a call. I did call a few times with questions and he was very courteous and nice. They did a great job. I felt they are honest as I had concerns that were addressed by other termite companies. Ben was able to ease my concerns and said the information I received from the previous companies was not all true. I cannot speak highly enough about the high integrity of this company. I would use them again and recommend their service. I actually have cards that I hand out to others for referrals when asked."
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Ecola Termite & Pest Control Services
Ecola Termite & Pest Control Services

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Kilter Termite And Pest Control
4.4(
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Serving La Jolla, 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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Atomic Pest Control
5.0(
14
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Serving La Jolla, 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

+3

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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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David showed up on time; he was very professional and knowledgeable about termites. He gave us options for treatments and fortunately for us, he was able to send out a technician the very next day to treat our house! I highly recommend Hi-Tech Termite Control!!"
Response time12 hrs
160 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

It may be better to have a mouse in your house than a rat. Rats are larger, more aggressive, and more difficult to eradicate once settled. One rat can cause more damage than one mouse. However, both animals pose a danger in that they can spread bacteria and contaminate food, so you’ll want to contact an exterminator as soon as you detect an infestation of either animal.

Roaches multiply quickly, which is why an infestation can spread so fast. Female American cockroaches lay about 12 eggs in each egg case, called an ootheca. They can lay six to 14 ootheca during their short lifespan. German cockroaches lay four to five ootheca in their lifetime, with each carrying 20 to 40 eggs. Many roaches can have 100 to over 200 offspring during their lifespan.

If the snakes in your yard are non-venomous species (like common Rat or Garter snakes), why not consider the live-and-let-live approach? Some benefits of not getting rid of snakes include:

  • They’re great at controlling disease-spreading rodent populations, including rats, mice, voles, and moles.

  • Some non-venomous species (like the common kingsnake) eat venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads.

  • Species like the garter snake keep down populations of garden pests like slugs and grasshoppers.

Gel bait and gel bait traps use poison to kill cockroaches, and aren’t safe to use around pets. Many gel bait traps are called “child-resistant,” but this only means that the traps are hard to rip open for children. Large pets and children are still able to swallow them. If you use gel bait, use it in areas where pets and children can’t access them, such as under a washing machine. Another option is to use glue traps, which don’t contain pesticides and are safe to use around pets. 

Stay calm and avoid acting like a threat. Avoid swatting at the wasps or yelling, which will agitate wasps and make them more likely to attack. Instead, move away at a slow, steady pace in one direction, getting as much distance between you and the wasps as possible. 

Wasps swarm to protect their nest, so moving far away indicates you are not a threat and they should subside. Do not try to handle a wasp nest filled with agitated wasps. Wait until they call down before you take action, or trust in a professional.

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