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Last Updated: February 25, 2025
Residing in a place like Foothill Farms, which gets pretty hot summers, often means encountering lots of pests as well. Scheduling routine pest control with a good company can help you avoid encounters with these pests later on.
Pest control is an important matter. That’s why the Today's Homeowner team has done the research and ranked the top pest control companies in Foothill Farms for you. Read on to learn more about each exterminator.
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Lack of hidden fees
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
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Lack of hidden fees
Educational web content
Reviews praise customer service
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Helpful homeowner content on its website
Free inspections
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Educational web content
No-cost inspections
Reviews praise customer service
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Transparent pricing
Commitment to customer education
Reviews praise customer service
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest control 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:
The Today's Homeowner team narrowed down the top pest control providers by considering factors like industry experience, coverage, types of pest control treatments offered, customer satisfaction, and more.
Here’s how Foothill Farms’s top companies ranked:
Terminix has several hundred branches in more than 22 countries and has been in business for almost 100 years. Terminix has received multiple awards for its service, including Pest Control Technology Magazine’s Top 100 Pest Control Companies, Watauga County Best of the Best, and Triad's Best Exterminator.
Terminix is widely known for its specialty termite services, but they help with much more than just that. Their other services include: mosquitoes, spiders, rodents, cockroaches, ants, ticks, and wildlife control including opossums, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and more. Terminix’s typical pest regimen includes a home inspection and preliminary treatment, followed by three additional treatments during the year.
Orkin Pest Control is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the longest-running pest control companies with a expansive network of branches. Its exterminators have to undergo 160 hours of training. And, because of its large network, it can often provide next-day — or even same-day — visits.
Orkin can protect your home from many common pests, such as spiders, silverfish, ants, and cockroaches. Orkin can book regular follow-up visits. Also, if you end up with recurrent pest problems or any other urgent pest control needs, you can contact Orkin’s customer service line.
Rentokil is a service group with over 90 years of experience in the pest control industry. The company provides expert pest control solutions all around the world. The brand owns the North American pest control providers Western Exterminator, Presto-X, and J.C. Ehrlich.
It protects against 36 of the most common pests including flies, mice, cockroaches, moths, spiders, rats, bed bugs, and more. Its treatments are child- and pet-friendly.
Not all pest control businesses are the same in credibility, background, and competence. Researching providers helps you identify the right choice for your pest problem. Focus on these key factors when hiring a pest control company:
You should look for a pest control company that focuses their business on the pest you have, like termites, bed bugs, roaches, or rodents. The company should explain their process for treating your type of pest.
When selecting a pest control company, look for technicians that are licensed by the state and certified in pest control methods by industry associations such as the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Having these credentials indicates that the technicians have adequate training. Ask the company about the training hours required for its technicians as well as its policies for continuing education.
Before booking an appointment, take the time to read online reviews on sites such as Google or Yelp to verify that the company has a proven track record of providing effective service and positive customer experiences. Also look for complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Inquire about ongoing training at the company as well as how its technicians stay up to date on the latest pest control methods and treatments. When you select a company from our list of the top pest control in Foothill Farms, you can rest easy knowing you're hiring an expert that meets our quality and review standards.
Homeowners who want natural, eco-friendly pest control should look for providers that specialize in “green” certified solutions. You can also ask about trapping options that don't harm larger pests like mice or other burrowing rodents. Keep in mind that natural options may be less effective for serious infestations; if you’re dealing with a major pest problem you may need more potent chemical treatments. Whether you choose eco-friendly or traditional options, any pesticides (besides those classified as minimal risk) must be registered with the EPA.
Reliable pest control professionals normally offer service guarantees for recurring plans. These guarantees mean the company will come back and re-treat your home at no cost if pests remain after the first treatment. One-time services may not include reservice guarantees.
Once you have found your top pest management companies, contact each one to ask these questions:
Take the time to thoroughly analyze pest control companies using these questions. This will enable you to select the best provider to effectively control your pest situation at a fair price.
Many kinds of pests end up finding their way into Foothill Farms homes. Some are just harmless, but others can damage your home and carry diseases. All of them can cause anxiety. We came up with a list of the most common pests in the city by examining what pests were often posted about on social media.
Our top picks for pest control companies in Foothill Farms are Terminix and Orkin. They're respected in the industry and help get rid of all common pests.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property once every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and other wildlife from coming inside your home.
For the most part, the chemicals used in pest control are safe. That being said, they need to be handled by a trained professional to ensure they’re used safely. After your house has been sprayed, the exterminator will recommend staying out of your home for a certain period of time. This is generally 2 to 4 hours, but can be a maximum of 24 hours.
There are some pests you can get rid of yourself. For example, if you see a few ants or a rogue wasp, chances are you can take care of it on your own. But some infestations warrant calling the professionals. If you have a big infestation, you don’t know what the pest is, or would like preventative pest control, you should hire a pest control company.
Many Foothill Farms homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control generally costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 a visit. To find out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend getting in touch with several pest control companies for an estimate.
Spring is the best time for proactive pest control. This is because nests and colony numbers will grow much larger when it's hotter, so pest control in the spring can help prevent you from getting too many pests later.
