Mountain View is a great place to live, but the pests here are relentless. Whether it’s the annual ant invasion in your 94040 kitchen or something scratching in your attic near the North Shoreline, we’re the neighbors you call to get it sorted. We don’t just spray and leave; we fix the source so they don’t come back. No long contracts, just results. Silicon Valley IPM protocols for precision rodent exclusion and low-impact eco-shielding near the Stevens Creek corridor
Look, we know you have options when it comes to pest control in the South Bay. But most big companies send a tech from San Jose who doesn’t know the difference between a house in Old Mountain View and a tech campus near the Googleplex. We live and work right here. We know that if you live in Monta Loma, your house is probably prone to specific termite issues, and if you’re near the Stevens Creek Trail, you’re fighting a constant battle with roof rats. We’ve spent years figuring out the exact bait rotations that work on our local Argentine ants (which are notoriously resistant to cheap hardware store sprays). Our approach is simple: we treat your home like it’s ours, using stuff that’s safe for your kids and your golden retriever but devastating for the bugs.
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Discover real pest control cases in your area βIf you’re living in Mountain View, your biggest enemy isn’t the traffic on the 101, it’s the Argentine Ant. Most people head straight to the San Antonio Rd hardware stores to buy those cheap jugs of spray, but here’s the reality: those sprays actually trigger a survival mechanism called 'budding.' The ants sense the poison, panic, and the colony splits into three or four new queens. You think you’ve won, but two weeks later, they’re coming out of your electrical outlets and kitchen tiles twice as thick as before. Then there’s the rodent issue. Because Mountain View is so committed to its canopy and 'green city' feel, we have a massive population of roof rats. They don’t stay in the bushes; they use the overhanging oak branches in neighborhoods like Waverly Park and Monta Loma as a bridge directly onto your roof. We’ve seen them chew through heavy-duty plastic vents in North Shoreline offices and set up nests in the insulation of mid-century homes. A real solution here isn't just about putting out traps; it’s about a full structural 'exclusion', sealing the gaps with steel wool and flashing that those teeth can’t get through. We don’t just treat the house; we look at the whole property, from the ivy on your fence to the way your garage door seals, because in a city as competitive as ours, even the pests are smarter than average.
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Mountain View is a bit of a paradox. On one hand, you’ve got the high-tech, fast-paced world of North Bayshore and the Googleplex, but on the other, it’s one of the leafiest, greenest cities in the South Bay. Between the Stevens Creek Trail, the redwood trees in Old Mountain View, and all the lush backyards in Cuesta Park, we’ve basically built a 5-star hotel for local wildlife. While we love the parks and the shade, all that greenery means we’re constantly sharing our living spaces with Argentine ants, roof rats, and yellow jackets. It’s not just a suburban problem; even the sleek new condos near the San Antonio Center find themselves dealing with massive ant trails the second the weather shifts from a dry spell to a light rain. Living here means accepting that nature is always trying to move back in, and you need someone who knows how to keep that boundary firm without turning your home into a chemical lab.
If youβve lived here for more than a summer, you know the "Ant Highway" that appears in your bathroom or kitchen overnight. These arenβt just regular ants; theyβre Argentine ants with massive underground colonies. We use a multi-step baiting system that they carry back to the queen, effectively collapsing the colony instead of just scattering them to another room in your house.
Roof rats in Mountain View love our fruit trees and ivy. Theyβre experts at finding that one tiny gap in your roofline or crawlspace. We donβt just set traps; we perform a full "exclusion." That means we seal every entry point with steel mesh and professional sealants. If theyβve already made a mess in your insulation, we can clean that up too, so your house doesnβt smell like a nest.
You want a bug-free house but donβt want to live in a chemical factory. We get it. We offer botanical-based treatments that create a barrier around your foundation. Itβs perfect for the eco-conscious families in Cuesta Park and Waverly Park who want to enjoy their backyards without worrying about spiders, ticks, or wasps bothering the kids.
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If youβre searching for pest control prices in Mountain View, youβll notice big differences between companies. Standard one-time treatments usually cover ants, roaches, or mice, while full-year contracts include seasonal inspections and follow-up visits. Costs can also vary depending on the size of your home, the type of pests, and whether eco-friendly or chemical solutions are used. Some providers in Mountain View add hidden fees for emergency calls or attic/basement treatments, while others offer discounts for first-time customers or bundled services. Our full guide compares real quotes from local experts so you know exactly what you should be paying.
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View commercial pest control servicesChoosing a pest control company in Mountain View isnβt just about the lowest price. Some providers rely on quick sprays that donβt solve the root problem, while others offer comprehensive inspections, safe eco-friendly treatments, and guaranteed follow-ups. Before you hire, make sure to ask about licensing, insurance, and experience with local pests like termites, ants, or rodents. Reliable experts in Mountain View should provide clear pricing, explain the chemicals or methods they use, and give you a written service plan. Our guide shows you exactly what to look for so you can avoid hidden fees and get long-lasting results.
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Whether you’re dealing with a one-time wasp nest or a seasonal ant problem, our Mountain View team is ready to help. Give us a call or text—we’re usually right around the corner near El Camino.
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Mountain View sits on what is essentially one giant "super-colony" of Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). Unlike native ants, they have multiple queens and don't fight each other. When you spray a repellent from the San Antonio Center hardware store, you trigger "autotomy" or budding-the colony senses the threat and splits. We solve this by using non-repellent transfers like Termidor or specialized borate baits that the workers share with the entire network, killing the queens you can't see deep in the soil.
Eichler homes are beautiful but the slab-on-grade construction is a highway for pests. Argentine ants love the warmth of the radiant heating pipes under your floor. They find tiny cracks in the concrete slab to emerge. We don't just spray your baseboards; we perform a deep perimeter injection that creates a chemical barrier under the edge of the slab, stopping them before they hit your floor heating system.
Absolutely. Stevens Creek is a natural riparian corridor that acts as a "rodent superhighway." Roof rats (Rattus rattus) are incredibly athletic; they use the overhanging oak and fruit trees as bridges to jump onto residential roofs in neighborhoods like Rex Manor. If your house has ivy growing up the side or branches within 6 feet of the eaves, you're inviting them in. We focus on heavy-duty exclusion-sealing roof vents with 1/4 inch hardware cloth that their teeth can't penetrate.
Yes, but it requires "Integrated Pest Management" (IPM). For restaurants on Castro St, we don't just spray poison. We use insect growth regulators (IGRs) that prevent roaches from reaching reproductive maturity and high-potency gel baits in "dead zones" where they hide. This is much safer for food-handling environments and far more effective than old-school "baseboard spraying" that just moves the problem around.
If they look like tiny, hard ovals with six grooves, that is "frass"-the fecal pellets of Drywood Termites. In the older wood-frame homes of Old Mountain View (94041), these termites don't need soil; they live inside your structural timbers. If you see frass, it means the colony is mature and active. We use localized heat treatments or orange oil injections for spot treatments, or full fumigation if the infestation has reached the main support beams.
This is the "Mountain View Migration." As the South Bay heat peaks in late summer and the soil dries out, moisture-seeking pests like European Earwigs and House Spiders head for the cool, damp concrete of your garage or crawlspace. We stop this by applying a "power-spray" barrier 3 feet up and 3 feet out from your foundation, creating a zone they simply won't cross.
For yellow jackets and paper wasps near Rengstorff Park, botanical oils like peppermint or rosemary can work as a quick knockdown, but they lack "residual" power. We use a combination-a fast-acting botanical for immediate safety, followed by a micro-encapsulated product that keeps them from rebuilding their nests under your eaves for the rest of the season.
The constant construction and expansion near the tech campuses in North Bayshore disturb the ground, forcing field mice out of their natural burrows and into nearby buildings. Mice only need a gap the size of a dime to enter. We provide structural audits for these properties, sealing the "weep holes" in brickwork and gaps under loading dock doors that are standard in industrial Mountain View architecture.
Flea control in the Bay Area is tough because they thrive in our mild climate. If your cat or dog brought them in, we treat the carpets and hardwood cracks with a specialized "Adulticide" and an "Insect Growth Regulator." This combination kills the biting adults and stops the eggs from ever hatching, breaking the 21-day life cycle for good.
Sowbugs are actually crustaceans, not insects, and they need high moisture to breathe. If they're coming inside, it usually means your mulch is too thick against the foundation or your irrigation is hitting the house. We recommend adjusting your sprinklers and applying a granular moisture-resistant bait that stops them in the mulch bed before they reach your sliding glass doors.
Yes, we provide the standard Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) reports required for California real estate transactions. We check for termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, and "fungus/dry rot"-which is very common in Waverly Park homes with poor sub-floor ventilation. Our reports are detailed, honest, and accepted by all local lenders.
These are often called "Sewer Roaches." When the storm drains in Mountain View fill up with rainwater, these roaches are pushed up and out, often entering homes through dry P-traps in floor drains or laundry rooms. A simple fix is to run water in all your sinks regularly, but we also treat the exterior perimeter and drain covers to keep them from making the jump into your living space.
Yes. Silverfish love the starchy glues used in bookbindings and the natural fibers in clothing. In the slightly humid crawlspaces and attics of Monta Loma, they thrive. We use specialized silverfish baits in the "voids" of your walls and attic-areas where standard sprays don't reach-to eliminate the population without getting chemicals on your belongings.
"Ants on the desk." Tech workers who eat at their workstations in North Shoreline or downtown often attract scouts. Because these offices are climate-controlled, ants see them as a perfect 24/7 environment. We provide discreet, low-odor treatments that won't disrupt the office environment or offend people with chemical sensitivities.
In Mountain View, we see a lot of "Scale Insects" or "Aphids" that produce honeydew. This sticky substance is what attracts the ants to your property in the first place. We don't just treat the ants; we help you identify the tree pests that are providing the "food source." If you kill the food supply, the ant pressure on your house drops by 80%.
Whether you’re dealing with a one-time wasp nest or a seasonal ant problem, our Mountain View team is ready to help. Give us a call or text—we’re usually right around the corner near El Camino.
