Common problems
- Ants in the kitchen
- Wasp nest near a door
- Droppings or scratching in walls
Services
- Ant and cockroach treatment
- Bed bug treatment
- Wasp and hornet nest removal
If it's urgent: Don't disturb a nest yourself, especially if someone in the house reacts badly to stings.
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Local rules to know
In California, licenses for structural pest control come from the Structural Pest Control Board. Ask what product will be used, where it will be applied, and how long kids and pets should stay away.
Permit questions go to the City of San Rafael Building Division. Marin Water supplies water mostly from reservoirs on Mount Tamalpais, plus some from Sonoma Water. Many older homes have raised wood foundations. Terra Linda and Lucas Valley have many Eichler homes.
What San Rafael housing means for pest control
Hillside homes face wildfire risk. SMART trains stop in downtown San Rafael.
Mission San Rafael Arcángel was founded in 1817. Basements and crawl spaces in older homes often hold the moisture pests like. Summers are warmer than in southern Marin, with less fog.
Subterranean termites are common in Northern California, and spring swarms are often the first sign. The Marin County Civic Center was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Before you call
Take photos of droppings, damage or the pests themselves.
Think about the best times for access, especially if you share a driveway or gate.
Signs you should call
What usually prompts a call:
- Wasp nest near a door
- Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
- Droppings or scratching in walls
What happens after you call
- Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
- An outside pest control company covering San Rafael picks it up.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
Common questions
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.
Can I treat bed bugs myself?
It's difficult. Professional treatment is usually more effective. Store-bought sprays often scatter bed bugs into new hiding spots, which makes the job harder for everyone later.
Which parts of San Rafael can you help with?
We look for independent pros across San Rafael, including Bret Harte, the Canal, Downtown San Rafael and Gerstle Park, and ZIP codes 94901, 94903. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
Any San Rafael details worth mentioning when I call?
Gerstle Park and Dominican have early 1900s homes on tree-lined streets. San Rafael is the county seat of Marin County. The Canal neighborhood is low-lying near San Rafael Creek. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Who issues permits for pest control work in San Rafael?
Permits in San Rafael go through the City of San Rafael Building Division. Not every repair needs one, so ask the pest control company whether yours does when you get the quote.
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Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Rafael, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94901, 94903
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