Best Pest Control in San Diego

How to choose a pest control company in San Diego

This directory tracks nearly 200 pest control companies across the county. In San Diego, termites, ants, rodents and spiders are the most common calls. Thrasher Pest Control and HomeShield Pest Control, both in Kearny Mesa, Bull's Eye Pest Control in Vista and Pest Patrol in Mira Mesa lead our list.

For termites, get an inspection report that says which type you have, since drywood and subterranean termites are treated differently. For ongoing service, ask what's included, how often they come, and whether treatments are safe around kids and pets. California pest control companies must be licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board.

Before you hire: a quick checklist

• Termite and structural pest work requires a license from the California Structural Pest Control Board. Check it at pestboard.ca.gov.
• Ask what’s included: one treatment or a service plan, and whether re-treatments are free.
• Ask which products they use and how safe they are around kids and pets.
• For termites, ask for a written inspection report showing where activity was found.
• Ask how they handle rodents: trapping and sealing entry points works better long-term than bait alone.

How we ranked San Diego's best pest control companies

We started with every pest control company in San Diego County that is open, verifiable and has a phone number or website, then scored each one on review quality weighted by review volume, so a perfect score from three customers can't outrank years of consistent praise from hundreds. Rankings are editorial and never for sale; paid placements are clearly labeled Sponsored and sit outside the ranking.