What a home pest plan covers
A standard residential plan covers the common crawling insects and spiders that live around Arcadia homes.
- Ants, including Argentine ants and odorous house ants
- Spiders, including black and brown widows
- American, Oriental and Turkestan cockroaches
- Earwigs, silverfish, pill bugs and crickets
- Centipedes and millipedes
- Scorpions, which turn up occasionally in foothill homes
Termites, rodents, bed bugs, bees and German cockroaches are usually handled as separate services because they need a different type of treatment. They can be added to a plan. See termite control and rodent control.
What happens at each visit
Exterior inspection
The technician walks the perimeter looking for ant trails, webs, entry gaps and moisture problems.
Eave and web sweep
Webs, wasp starters and egg sacs are brushed off eaves, windows, patio covers and the garage.
Perimeter treatment
A band of treatment goes around the foundation, entry points, door thresholds and weep screed.
Targeted baits
Ant and roach baits are placed where activity is found, inside and out.
Interior as needed
The interior is treated if you report activity inside. Many homes only need exterior service once the barrier is set up.
Service notes
You get notes on what was found and anything worth fixing, like a leaking hose bib or plants touching the house.
Seeing this at your place right now? A local technician can talk it through with you on the phone.
Call (626) 555-0142Why a plan makes sense in Arcadia
Argentine ants, spiders and roaches in Arcadia come from outside, from the yard and from neighboring properties. A one-time treatment clears what is there, but new pests keep arriving. Regular exterior treatment keeps a barrier in place, and seasonal visits line up with the times of year when pests push indoors.
A plan is also a regular set of eyes on your home. Technicians are often the first to spot drywood termite pellets on a sill, a gnawed vent screen or a beehive starting in an eave, before it becomes an expensive repair.
For renters, landlords and HOAs
Plans are available for single-family rentals, condos, townhomes and small apartment buildings across Arcadia. Landlords can set up service with notes sent directly to them. HOAs can arrange common-area service and coordinate treatment for individual units.
Starting service
Call (626) 555-0142. Tell us the size of your home, which pests you are seeing and whether you have pets or kids. We can usually set up the initial service within a day or two.
Home pest control FAQ
Do I need to be home for each visit?
Not for exterior service. Leave side gates unlocked and pets inside. Someone needs to be home for interior treatment.
Can I cancel a plan?
Plan terms vary by provider. Ask about cancellation terms before you sign up.
Is the treatment safe for my garden?
Treatments go on the foundation and specific pest areas, not across planting beds. Tell the technician about vegetable gardens and fish ponds.
What if pests come back between visits?
Most plans include a free re-service call between scheduled visits.