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12 Best Pest Companies in El Cajon, CA

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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros

Last Updated June 2023

Regardless of what city you live in, pests are an inevitable fact of life and dealing with them is a hassle. Scheduling routine pest control with a good company can help you avoid encounters with these pests later on.

We take pest control seriously. That's why the Today's Homeowner team has done the homework and put together this list of the best pest control companies in El Cajon for you.

Keep reading to learn more about each company's plans.

Top 12 Best Pest Companies in El Cajon

Aardvark Ant & Pest Control

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El Cajon,CA (619) 579-5020 www.aardvarkant.com

Transparent pricing

Positive customer service reviews

Commitment to customer education

Services Offered

Mice
Bed bugs
Ants
Fleas
Wasps
Flies
Cockroaches
Rats
Spiders
Bees

Terminix

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5458 Complex St #401, San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 503-3538 www.terminix.com

Preventative pest control services

Free inspection policy

Lack of hidden fees

Positive customer service reviews

Helpful homeowner content on its website

Services Offered

Mosquitos
Mice
Ticks
Moths
Wasps
Fleas
Ants
Cockroaches
Bed bugs
Termites
Rats
Bees
Spiders

Orkin

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9471 Ridgehaven Ct STE A, San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 550-0109 www.orkin.com

Transparent pricing

No-cost inspections

Continuous highly praised customer service reports

Helpful homeowner content on its website

Services Offered

Cockroaches
Mice
Beetles
Ants
Termites
Spiders
Bed bugs
Moths
Fleas
Flies
Wasps
Ticks
Bees
Rats

Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control

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8125 Mercury Ct suite 140-c, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 492-0900 www.trulynolen.com

Transparent pricing

Positive customer service reviews

Educational web content

Free inspections

Services Offered

Mice
Wasps
Bed bugs
Fleas
Bees
Ticks
Moths
Spiders
Cockroaches
Beetles
Ants
Flies
Rats
Termites

DAV Termite & Pest Inc

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Spring Valley,CA (619) 829-8901 www.davtermiteandpest.com

Helpful homeowner content on its website

Reviews praise customer service

Transparent pricing

Offerings of preventative treatments

Reliable appointment windows

Services Offered

Termites
Cockroaches
Bees
Ants
Spiders
Bed bugs

Twin Termite | Termite & Pest Control Company San Diego

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380 Vernon Way G, El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 866-8946 www.twintermitesocal.com

Lack of hidden fees

Punctuality

Consistently high customer service reviews

No-cost inspections

Services Offered

Rats
Ants
Bees
Cockroaches
Flies
Termites
Mice
Fleas
Spiders
Mosquitos
Bed bugs
Ticks
Wasps

Thrasher Termite & Pest Control of So Cal, Inc.

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8957 Complex Dr, San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 955-5121 www.thrasherpest.com

Free inspections

Helpful homeowner content on its website

Positive customer service reviews

Reliable exterminators

Award-winning provider

Lack of hidden fees

Services Offered

Ants
Spiders
Termites
Bed bugs
Rats
Mice
Fleas

Dewey Pest Control

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9386 Bond Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 443-7951 www.deweypest.com

Transparent pricing

Continuous highly praised customer service reports

Educational web content

Services Offered

Fleas
Beetles
Mice
Ticks
Cockroaches
Termites
Spiders
Bed bugs
Ants
Rats
Wasps
Bees
Flies

Sage Exterminators

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8310 Sunview Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 (619) 215-9110 www.sageexterminators.com

Consistently high customer service reviews

Lack of hidden fees

No-cost inspections

Proactive solutions for pest control

Commitment to customer education

Services Offered

Wasps
Rats
Bed bugs
Ants
Termites
Bees
Spiders
Cockroaches

Lloyd Pest & Termite Control

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1353 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 447-2441 www.lloydpest.com

Transparent pricing

Consistently high customer service reviews

Educational web content

No-cost inspections

Services Offered

Flies
Bees
Termites
Spiders
Ants
Mice
Rats
Wasps
Bed bugs
Fleas

Simple Pest Management

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10739 Woodside Ave Ste A, Santee, CA 92071 (619) 373-7378 www.simplepestmanagement.com

Reviews praise customer service

Free inspection policy

Lack of hidden fees

Services Offered

Fleas
Flies
Bees
Snakes
Bed bugs
Ticks
Spiders
Ants
Beetles
Wasps
Mosquitos
Cockroaches

Harbor Pest Control

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6160 Fairmount Ave Suite K, San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 584-8155 www.harborpest.com

Commitment to customer education

Consistently high customer service reviews

Punctual arrival

Free inspections

Transparent pricing

Services Offered

Ants
Bed bugs
Termites
Wasps
Spiders
Rats
Fleas
Today's Homeowner Ranking Methodology

Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:

  • Company Experience
  • Real User Reviews
  • Company Reputation
  • Accreditations and Licenses
  • Service Area
  • Customer Service
Have questions about our methodology or company ratings? Reach out to FindAPro@TodaysHomeowner.com.

Top Pest Control Brands in El Cajon

Looking for a pest control company with nation-wide expertise? Here are our top picks:

Terminix

Terminix's headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee, but it has branches in 45 states and several countries worldwide. It has also been in business for nearly 100 years. Terminix has received several awards for its service, including Angie's List Super Service Award 2017, Watauga County Best of the Best, and NCPMA's Technician of the Year.

Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they exterminate much more than that. Their other services include: cockroaches, mosquitoes, rodents, ants, spiders, ticks, and wildlife control including raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and more. Their service also includes follow-up visits and annual inspections for guaranteed results.

Orkin

Orkin has been in the business for over 100 years. Its pest control specialists need to undergo 160 hours of training. Plus, because of its big network, it can usually provide next-day — or even same-day — pest control.

Orkin's most common pest control plan is its annual pest control contract. Each scheduled service comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If there are still pests between visits, your exterminator will return for another treatment.

Most Common Pests in El Cajon

It's important to know which pests you could see in El Cajon. So you can have an idea of the most common pests in the city, we studied the pests talked about in around 10 million posts on various social media sites.

Here is a list of some pests you might see:
  1. Flies
  2. Snakes
  3. Bees
  4. Ants
  5. Spiders
  6. Fleas

Frequently Asked Questions About Pest Control in El Cajon, CA

Our top picks for pest control companies in El Cajon are Terminix and Orkin. They're well known in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.

Pest control chemicals are safe but have to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of the chemicals — such as if they're safe around young children and pets — and how long you have to stay out of your house after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Typically, you should stay away from your home for two to four hours after spraying.

Whether you should do pest control yourself or hire a company depends on the situation. You'll want to take into consideration factors like what chemicals need to be used, the size of the infestation, and how much the pest control will cost. In addition, you may want to also consider professional pest control if you're concerned about your young children.

For small infestations, you may be able to handle pest control yourself with store-bought products. However, hiring a pest control company is worth it for larger infestations or for proactive pest control. Exterminators are trained to identify and treat pests, which can give you some peace of mind.

We recommend quarterly pest control treatments, or even bi-monthly in El Cajon where the heat can make pests more prevalent. For more serious infestations, your exterminator may recommend monthly treatments for the first three to six months.

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