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Common problems
- Droppings or scratching in walls
- Ants in the kitchen
- Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
Services
- Ant and cockroach treatment
- Bed bug treatment
- Termite inspections
If it's urgent: Keep anyone with a sting allergy well away from the nest, and leave removal to a pro.
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Who handles what in San Francisco
In California, licenses for structural pest control come from the Structural Pest Control Board. In apartments, pests often move between units, so let your landlord or building manager know when you schedule a treatment.
Who runs what: the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for water, the SFPUC, which runs a combined system that carries both stormwater and sewage for wastewater and the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection for permits. San Francisco is the only consolidated city and county in California. Much of the housing is more than 80 years old.
What San Francisco housing means for pest control
The city's mandatory soft-story program required retrofits of older wood-frame buildings with tuck-under parking. The Mission and Potrero Hill are often sunny and warm when Ocean Beach is foggy.
Hetch Hetchy water travels about 160 miles to the city, almost entirely by gravity. Shared walls and old foundations in older buildings give mice and roaches easy paths between units. The Outer Sunset and Outer Richmond filled in with stucco row houses from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Subterranean termites are common in Northern California, and spring swarms are often the first sign. Summer fog rolls in off the Pacific most mornings in the western neighborhoods.
Before the visit
Take photos of the pests or the signs you're seeing, like droppings or damage.
Make a list of questions so nothing gets forgotten during the visit.
Problems people call about
Sound familiar?
- Droppings or scratching in walls
- Ants in the kitchen
- Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
How we connect you
- Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
- We send it to an independent pest control company who works around San Francisco.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
What people ask us
Are pest treatments safe for pets?
Ask the company which products they use and how long to keep pets away. Many offer pet-friendly options. Some treatments call for keeping pets out of a room for a few hours, and fish tanks may need to be covered.
Which parts of San Francisco can you help with?
We look for independent pros across San Francisco, including Bayview, the Marina, Potrero Hill and Glen Park, and ZIP codes 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107 and others. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
Are there signs of termites I can look for?
Mud tubes on foundation walls, hollow-sounding wood and discarded wings near windows are common clues. A pro can confirm what they are.
What makes San Francisco a little different for pest control?
Steep hills in many neighborhoods affect parking and access for service vans. Many Victorian and Edwardian houses west of Van Ness Avenue survived the 1906 earthquake and fire. Many houses sit over a ground-floor garage, which is often where the water heater and furnace are. Share what you know about your home when you book.
Does pest control in San Francisco need a permit?
Some jobs do and many small repairs don't. In San Francisco, permits are handled by the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, and the pest control company can tell you if your job needs one.
Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Francisco, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94124, 94127, 94129, 94130, 94131, 94132, 94133, 94134, 94158, 94188
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