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Avatar for Kilter Termite and Pest Control - Escondido
Kilter Termite and Pest Control - Escondido
4.4(
231
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Pest Control - Rodents

Serving Poway, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Kilter Termite & Pest Control has been providing Free Inspections & our top rated "No Tent" termite treatments to Escondido and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Choose Kilter today for a quality free termite or rodent inspection. Ask about our "Stay in Your Home" termite treatments, In-house carpentry teams for the best wood repair & replacement in CA, rodent proofing & insulation services with a full 2 year warranty and our $52 per month pest control plan Pest Shield™. Trust our thousands of 5 star reviews from happy customers & let Kilter solve your pest problems today. We've been in business and BBB A+ rated for so long because we run our business based off 1 core value: "We Treat Your Home Like It's Our Own"

No Tent Termite job
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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%
16 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

"The Michelle Staff, Randy Examiner, and JT Technician were all very professional, kind, courteous, and provided outstanding customer service. I would definitely recommend the Halo Home Services for Termite control. Thank you for the recommendation."
Drywood Termite Fumigation
Termite Fumigation
New Crawl Space Door
Sealing off Roof Vents
Fumigation

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
103 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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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

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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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

"I didn't need any additional work. My termite inspection was clean. There were no termites and no further work needed. The man was very good and thorough. The price was definitely an "A". He was as thorough as anyone could be. It was one person that came out. It took about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. An hour at the most. His cleanliness was fine. He was very professional, answered all the questions that I had, so I was satisfied with him."
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Response time5 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Animal Removal FAQs, answered by experts

Alongside selecting the best bait for an iguana trap, the location, position, and timing play a part. If the lizards have a burrow in your yard or regularly take the same route, place the trap there during the day. Iguanas are diurnal and most active during the day. A shady spot is best to keep the animal comfortable. And don’t forget to pick a level surface or stabilize the trap with a brick—iguanas are less likely to enter if it’s wobbly.

Luckily, skunks aren’t challenging to get rid of. You can try to remove them slowly by filling their den entryway loosely with newspaper. Many skunks notice their den is in jeopardy and take off on their own. You can also try making a homemade spray of jalapeno pepper, yellow onion, and cayenne pepper—believe it or not, skunks are sensitive to these smells, so if you spray this around the den or in hard-to-reach places around your property, most skunks will take the hint and leave. 

If a foxtail enters your pet’s body and is left untreated, it can cause a serious infection and, in some cases, travel internally to their organs and threaten their life. That’s why it’s essential to check your pet’s fur for signs of foxtails and visit the veterinarian for removal as quickly as possible. If foxtail is treated quickly, they are relatively easy for a professional vet to remove safely.

Yes, filling gaps can help with pest problems in your home. Sealing baseboard gaps reduces small-insect entry points into your home. Even tiny spaces provide pathways for pests, so addressing all gaps throughout your home creates a more effective barrier than spot treatments in individual rooms.

Take a few preventative measures to prevent mice from chewing your car wires. First, consider adding a few drops of a taste deterrent, such as pine-based floor cleaner or peppermint oil. Also, regularly starting your vehicle, even if you don't drive it frequently, can discourage rodents from nesting in the engine bay, as they prefer quieter and sheltered environments. Finally, consider leaving your car's hood up at night when parked in a garage, which makes the engine bay less inviting for rodents as it becomes less dark, warm, and comfortable.

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