Common problems
- Droppings or scratching in walls
- Ants in the kitchen
- Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
Services
- Mice and rat control
- Bed bug treatment
- Wasp and hornet nest removal
Safety first: If someone is allergic to stings, keep them away from the nest and don't try to remove it yourself.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Utilities, permits and licensing
Structural pest control in California is licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board. Renters should report pests to the landlord in writing, since many local codes make treatment the owner's responsibility. Neighbors often share the same pests, so a building-wide or block-wide approach can work better than treating one unit alone.
Homes in Modesto: what pros run into
In 2025, the irrigation district supplied about 59 percent of the city's drinking water, with groundwater making up the rest. The Modesto Regional Water Treatment Plant treats water from the Tuolumne River.
Summers in the Central Valley are hot and dry, with many days over 100 degrees. Additions and remodels can leave hidden voids where pests nest, especially where old and new framing meet.
Drywood and subterranean termites are both found in this region. The Modesto Irrigation District is a public utility that provides electricity, irrigation water and treated drinking water.
A little prep helps
Store food in sealed containers and clear clutter from the areas being treated.
What usually goes wrong
You may want a pest control company if you notice any of these:
- Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
- Droppings or scratching in walls
- Ants in the kitchen
From call to visit
- Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
- A local pest control company who works in Modesto gets your request.
- If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.
Questions from Modesto residents
Is my neighborhood in Modesto covered?
Our network reaches Wood Colony, Downtown Modesto, College Area and Village One and the rest of Modesto (95350, 95351, 95354, 95355, 95356). Whether a pro can come depends on their schedule, and we will let you know quickly either way.
Do I need to leave the house during treatment?
It depends on the product and method. Ask the company before the visit how long people and pets should stay out of treated areas.
Are ants in the kitchen a big deal?
Usually not dangerous, but they can be persistent. Clean up crumbs and seal entry points. If you keep seeing trails after cleaning, follow them back to the entry point and point it out to the tech.
How do I prevent mice?
Seal gaps around pipes and doors, store food in sealed containers and keep clutter down. Mice can squeeze through a gap about the width of a pencil, so small holes around pipes and vents matter.
Keep receipts and notes from the visit. They help if the same problem comes back.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Modesto, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 95350, 95351, 95354, 95355, 95356
CeresRiverbankRiponTurlockOakdalePattersonMantecaLathropNewmanLivingstonTracyStocktonAtwaterMercedLodiLos BanosLivermoreBrentwoodOakleyGaltPleasantonDublinAntiochMorgan Hill
Other services in Modesto
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorHeating & CoolingLocksmithPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
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