- Commercial Pest Control
- AntsAnt infestations seem to happen overnight, turning a once peaceful home into a battleground against tiny invaders. More than just annoying, ants can affect your family's comfort and even pose potential threats to your home. At California Exterminating Services, we get it. As a family-run business, we understand your top priority – keeping your home safe and healthy. That's why we go beyond the quick fixes you find at the store.
- SpidersAre you tired of those surprise spider encounters that send shivers down your spine? Spiders have a knack for making an appearance when you least expect it, disrupting your peace and making you feel uneasy in your own home.
- TermitesWood Damage: Wood damage can be a telltale sign of a carpenter ant invasion. This may include wood shavings found under wooden items or spongy, damaged wood structures. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not consume the wood but excavate it to create their nests.
- Bed BugsHere in Walnut Creek, bed bugs are an unfortunate reality – these stealthy, parasitic insects can turn your life upside down. Their bites cause discomfort, sleepless nights, and significant stress. If you suspect a bed bug infestation in your home or business, immediate action is crucial. Don't hesitate to contact our team at California Exterminating Services.
- FleasFleas, for instance, go through four distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. What's fascinating is that the adult fleas that trouble pets and humans represent only a fraction of the overall infestation. Much of the flea population exists in the environment in the earlier stages, invisible to the naked eye.
- CockroachesThis is the most common roach found in homes across the United States. It breeds throughout the year and favors a humid atmosphere with an average temperature of 70 degrees.
- SilverfishAmong the most common insects in the home. They eat paper, fabrics and get into cereals.
- BeesBumblebees: Large and fuzzy, these social bees play a crucial role in pollination. While they are mostly docile, they may sting if their nest is threatened.
- WaspsYellowjackets: These aggressive wasps are known for their painful stings and large nests, often constructed underground. They have distinct yellow and black markings.
- TicksAt California Exterminating Services, our approach to flea and tick control encompasses more than just treating current infestations. Our process is designed to stop these pests at the perimeter of your home, denying them entry before they have the chance to invade your home and multiply.
- EarwigsEarwigs are active at night and hide in cracks or underneath objects during the day. Most species scavenge on dead animal and plant material. Eggs are laid in underground burrows.
- Mosquitoes
- FliesIdentifying Characteristics:Â Very dark brown or black. Male is about 1-1/4" long while the female reaches only 1″ in length. The female has functionless stubs. The male’s wings cover about 3/4 of the abdomen. Neither sex flies. Females are broader and heavier.Â
- BeetlesGrubs: Grubs are the larval stage of various beetles and feed on the roots of grass and other plants.
- YellowjacketsWestern yellow jackets tend to defend their nests vigorously when disturbed. Defensive behavior increases as the season progresses and colony populations become larger while food becomes scarcer.
- Stinging Insects
- MitesSpider mites: Almost invisible to the naked eye, spider mites feed on the underside of plant leaves and can cause significant plant decline.
- AphidsAphids: These small, sap-sucking insects can be found in many different colors and are known for causing damage to a wide range of plants.
- SlugsSnails and slugs: These slimy creatures enjoy moist conditions and leave unsightly holes in leaves, flowers, and sometimes fruit.
- Snails
- BatsInstall chimney caps and vent covers: Secure your chimney and any exterior vents with caps or screens to prevent birds, bats, and squirrels from entering.
- MolesMoles, on the other hand, are known for their velvety fur, elongated noses, and powerful, paddle-like front limbs adapted for digging. Moles create raised ridges and volcano-shaped mounds in the lawn as they search for their primary food source—earthworms and other small invertebrates.
- RaccoonsRaccoons are adaptable animals found throughout the Bay Area and are known for their ability to thrive in urban, suburban, and rural environments.
- SnakesIncreased activity of predatory animals: An increase in the presence of animals that prey on gophers, moles, and voles, such as snakes, owls, and hawks, might suggest that these pests are running wild in your yard.
- WildlifeAt California Exterminating Services, we offer a comprehensive range of home pest control solutions, as well as landscape pest control, and wildlife control to keep your living spaces safe and comfortable. Our expert team is equipped to handle all types of pest issues, ensuring your home remains pest-free. Here’s a look at the services we provide to protect your home from unwanted invaders.
- OpossumsFeigning death: Opossums often play dead when threatened, which can be startling. However, they can bite if provoked.
- Birds
- RodentsOur philosophy on rodent control at California Exterminating Services hinges on one principle: prevention at the perimeter. It's not enough to simply patch up holes where pests have already entered; true control requires a proactive strategy to stop them in their tracks before they even get a chance to invade. By focusing on perimeter defense, we ensure a robust barrier against rodents, safeguarding your property from future breaches. Trust us to provide a solution that avoids the pitfalls of temporary fixes by delivering lasting, effective rodent control.
- MiceHouse mice: Small and nimble with dusty gray fur. They squeeze through tiny openings and thrive indoors, reproducing rapidly and complicating infestations.
- RatsRoof rats: Sleek and agile, with black fur. They prefer attics and roofs and are skilled climbers, accessing homes via trees or power lines.
- SquirrelsCalifornia ground squirrels: While not indoor pests, these grayish-brown, semi-bushy-tailed squirrels burrow extensively. This can damage lawns and landscapes around Walnut Creek properties.
- VolesVoles, also called meadow mice or field mice, have compact bodies, short legs, and a short tail. Voles create numerous surface tunnels and small entrance holes in the soil. They're herbivores, feeding on stems, bark, and roots, and can cause considerable damage to young trees and ground cover plants.
- GophersDamaged plants and trees: Gophers and voles have a taste for plant roots, bulbs, and even tree bark. If you find plants dying without an apparent reason or young trees showing signs of girdling at the base, these pests might be the culprits.