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Avatar for Lenard's Pest Professionals
Lenard's Pest Professionals
4.8(
119
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing how they know pests and can treat for black widows. He got rid of 2 that I found dead and when I found another one that was huge - they came right back and sprayed the entire area... excellent customer service and follow through! Much success shall prevail for this Pest Control Company."
Biscuit
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joshua's Pest Control
4.7(
253
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My Field Expert Jordan Garcia with Joshua?s pest control came by and was absolutely very friendly, professional, and very informative. He took care of all our pest needs at our house and went above and beyond and even removed a black widow spiders nest near my front porch! What a relief! Thank you again for what you do and all your insight and hard work! 5 star rating for this employee and the company! Highly recommend using Joshua?s Pest Control for any of your pest needs!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Halo Home Services
4.6(
413
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Overall solid. I was willing to pay a little more for the peace of mind of getting the job done right. Since itâ s pest control, the work is not necessarily visible. The part that I was able to see, subterranean termite control (holes drilled and patched) looked goodâ clean, evenly spaced holes patched back."
Drywood Termite Fumigation
Termite Fumigation
New Crawl Space Door
Sealing off Roof Vents
Fumigation

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
111 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Atomic Pest Control
Atomic Pest Control
5.0(
14
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Coast Termite Inc
4.6(
206
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job over several weeks. Consistently on time, efficient and fast, always cooperative and pleasant to work with. Various size crews from one to three depending upon the job to be done. We had extensive needed work done. We feel the cost was reasonable though fairly expensive at a total of $9,800 plus $39 for the initial inspection. We have a single story, 2,500 sq. ft. house with attached garage and rear separate patio enclosure. First, a licensed inspector went over the exterior, the interior, the huge unimproved attic, the garage interior and separate patio enclosure. He provided us with a detailed plan view identifying the many visual and suspected locations of both subterranean and drywood termites as well as dry rot. Two different kinds of environmentally approved chemical treatment were used for the two types of termites. They treated all around the outside of the house by boring holes every 12 inches through the concrete slab and inside through the wall and windowsill to inject for subterraneans, sprayed for drywood termites in attic, garage inside and all exterior fascias/shiplap/corbels along with patio wood posts. Cost $3,200. Two year warranty. In the attic they cleaned out all insulation along with field rat droppings, vacuumed, treated rafters for drywood termites, spray sanitized, closed some air duct open spots, checked for and sealed rat access point, re-installed new higher rated insulation (R38), set rat traps which were inspected several times over about three weeks & no rats found. Cost $4,800. They removed and replaced damaged wood members, splicing in new wood or filling areas with minor damage with wood filler and prime painted these areas. Cost$1,800."
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Response time5 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Ochoa Brothers Pest Control
4.9(
9
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

John Ochoa grew up around pest control, from the young age of 4 years old. He grew up learning from his Father about the business. With family owning pest control businesses in Los Angeles county to opening up his own in San Diego County. The company has the experience needed to solve your pest problems.

Bee Removal
Bee Removal
Bee Removal
Bee Removal
Bee Removal

+3

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Laws of Nature Wildlife and Pest Management
5.0(
2
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Pest Control - Birds and BatsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Small Animals+1 more

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It could not have gone better! Bobby, the owner, and the Laws of Nature will never disappoint you. Bobby's work ethic, his genuine care for his clients, his understanding of nature, his knowledge of animals and pests, are beyond what anyone could reasonably expect. In addition to all of this, he cares about the environment. You will notice many unique aspects to Bobby; an authenticity that is rare, and a consistent intention to go above, and beyond what is required. He never settles for the least he could do. He always does each job to the fullest extent necessary to accomplish the agreed-upon objective. Trustworthy, reliable, conscientious, and hard-working. That is Bobby Laws and the laws of Nature."
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Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Orkin
4.6(
5
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1901

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was virtually ant free shortly after starting with Orkin, which is amazing here in Florida! The customer service is exceptional and they are very friendly and helpful. My technician is knowledgeable and very easy to work with. Finally, the price is very reasonable and they really do stand by their work; if a problem crops up after your visit they will come back until it is taken care of free of charge! I highly recommend Orkin to anyone looking for pest control!"
Orkin Pro Inspection
Ant Control
Termite Control
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Animal Removal questions, answered by experts

Yes, many professionals offer eco-friendly pest control solutions. These services often use non-toxic and environmentally safe products and integrate green practices to ensure effective pest management with minimal environmental impact.

You can remove groundhogs yourself using a DIY approach of rags soaked in ammonia, or you can purchase and set a trap for the groundhog. These low-cost methods are easy to implement, but you should ensure that you comply with local laws and regulations concerning animal trapping and release. You can also hire an experienced professional to remove groundhogs from your yard.

It can be difficult to know what type of animal is in your attic until you see it. But several clues can help you narrow down the suspects:

  • Sounds: Smaller animals like rats and mice make scurrying and tapping/gnawing sounds. Larger animals like raccoons and opossums make louder clambering noises. Also, note when animals are noisy: Squirrels are active during the day, while rats are busiest at night.

  • Droppings: Rats and mice leave small, rice-shaped droppings (the rat’s version is significantly larger). Bigger droppings belong to larger critters like raccoons. As long as you’re not squeamish, an image search can help you identify what you’re seeing in your attic.

When in doubt, take photos of damage or other evidence and show them to an experienced pest control pro.

While possums don’t typically carry rabies, they can have lice, fleas, ticks, and mites. According to the University of California’s Pest Management Program, possums can also carry diseases like leptospirosis, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis, and fevers. Possums are also the carriers of a parasite that can pass to horses and cats called Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM).

Attempting to squish a scorpion by hand or foot isn’t a good idea, as many can flatten themselves and survive a simple strike—plus, they’ll be provoked and very likely to sting. Instead, it's best to use a sharp or heavy object to pierce or crush the exoskeleton with force. Always wear protective clothing, including thick gloves, pants, and closed-toe shoes, to avoid being stung. Use long tweezers, scissors, or a knife to pierce the exoskeleton or crush it with a heavy object, making sure to twist or press down firmly to ensure the scorpion is truly dead.

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