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41 Years
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Emergency
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Integrated Pest Management Services in San Francisco
Since 1985, Pestec has been a family-owned leader in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our approach prioritizes environmentally responsible solutions, combining cutting-edge technology with over three decades of expertise to serve commercial and government clients. We specialize in long-term pest prevention, offering tailored IPM plans, rodent and insect control, and compliance training. Certified by EcoWise and Green Shield, we minimize pesticide use while maximizing effectiveness, ensuring safety for clients, communities, and ecosystems. Our team of experts delivers proactive, transparent services, including facility assessments, exclusion strategies, and digital pest control solutions.Recognized with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation IPM Innovator Award, we remain committed to reducing risks through innovation. With service areas spanning five counties, we provide responsive support for urgent pest challenges, backed by a track record of resolving complex infestations. Our dedication to public health and environmental stewardship has earned us recognition as San Francisco's 'Best of the Bay' for pest control. Through continuous research and collaboration, we evolve our methods to meet industry standards while maintaining local, personalized service.
Services
Pest Control
Rodent Control
Ant Control
Cockroach Control
Wasp Control
IPM Consulting
Government Pest Control
Commercial Pest Control
Mosquito Abatement
Gopher Control
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in Integrated Pest Management.
- Our services are 100% certified through EcoWise and Green Shield standards.
- We implement patented digital pest control solutions for proactive monitoring.
- Our team includes certified specialists in rodent and insect management.
- We guarantee reduced pesticide use and transparent compliance reporting.
Associations and certifications
- EcoWise Certified
- Green Shield Certified
- California Department of Pesticide Regulation
What people say
Sympathetic and responsive
Knowledgeable and thorough
Proactive monitoring program
Eco-friendly methods
Expertise in rodent control
Services
Pest Control
Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services combine eco-friendly practices with advanced technology to address pest issues sustainably. We focus on long-term prevention through facility assessments, exclusion strategies, and targeted treatments. Clients benefit from reduced pesticide use and compliance with environmental standards while ensuring effective pest control.
Rodent Control
Specialized rodent control services target infestations through exclusion, trapping, and habitat modification. Our certified technicians identify entry points, implement sealing solutions, and use humane trapping methods. We provide follow-up monitoring to ensure complete eradication and prevention of future infestations in residential and commercial properties.
Ant Control
Effective ant control strategies include colony elimination, baiting systems, and perimeter treatments. Our IPM approach minimizes chemical use by focusing on sanitation improvements and structural modifications. We offer both immediate solutions and preventive measures to protect properties from recurring ant infestations.
Mosquito Abatement
Mosquito abatement programs focus on storm drain treatments and breeding site elimination. Our team uses reduced-risk larvicides and conducts regular monitoring to prevent adult mosquito emergence. Services include public education initiatives and collaboration with local agencies to combat vector-borne diseases like West Nile Virus.
IPM Consulting
IPM consulting services help businesses and institutions develop customized pest management plans. We provide compliance guidance, staff training, and program implementation for LEED-certified buildings and government facilities. Our expertise ensures sustainable practices that align with environmental regulations and reduce long-term operational costs.
Questions
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
IPM is an eco-conscious approach combining prevention, monitoring, and targeted treatments to manage pests sustainably while minimizing chemical use.
Do you offer emergency pest control services?
Yes, we provide urgent pest control solutions for critical infestations with prompt response during business hours.
Are your pest control methods safe for pets and children?
We prioritize least-toxic solutions and tailor treatments to ensure safety for families, pets, and the environment.
Which areas do you service?
We serve San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties across the Bay Area.
How do you handle rodent infestations?
Our rodent control includes exclusion strategies, humane trapping, and habitat modification to eliminate infestations and prevent recurrence.
What certifications do you hold?
We are EcoWise Certified, Green Shield Certified, and licensed by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
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Reviews (7)
J. & L.
Jul 30, 2021
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Unlike two pest control quotes we got from two other companies, Pestec:
Is experienced in working withrodents, ants, cockroaches, and yellow jackets and more.
Certifiedby EcoWiseCertified.comand GreenShieldCertified.comto prevent pests and use less-toxic and more humane techniques. They use snap-traps instead of inhumane glue traps for rodents.
Lists their Structural Pest Control Board of California (https://pestboard.ca.gov/license.shtml)license number on their website, meaning they had to pass exams to prove they know what they're doing.
Is experienced in working withrodents, ants, cockroaches, and yellow jackets and more.
Certifiedby EcoWiseCertified.comand GreenShieldCertified.comto prevent pests and use less-toxic and more humane techniques. They use snap-traps instead of inhumane glue traps for rodents.
Lists their Structural Pest Control Board of California (https://pestboard.ca.gov/license.shtml)license number on their website, meaning they had to pass exams to prove they know what they're doing.
Tommy R.
Sep 11, 2020
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Dealt with Mari, at my work, and couldn't ask for a more kind, hard working, knowledgable proffessional. Thank you so much Mari!
Sam Z.
Dec 27, 2018
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We were getting mysterious bites in our home. Zach of Pestec identified the problem as rat mites, found where the rates were entering, sealed up the house and dusted the crawl space. He trapped all the rats and none have come into our house since. Sans rats, the rat mites died off and for the first time in six months we're not getting bitten. Zach knew just what to do, explained his plan clearly and consulted us every step of the way. We are greatly relieved and very grateful to Zach and Pestec.
Julie C.
Dec 07, 2018
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DO NOT HIRE PESTEC IF YOU HAVE RODENTS. Their warranty is less than industry standard (only 3 months vs. 1 year). They are overpriced and ineffective. You can do better. A technician came out to visit our house. He tried to upsell me on hiring a gardener (his brother) for the neighboring house because there was overgrowth, and told me that unless that was fixed, he couldn't solve the problem.
He set traps for rats (we didn't find any) and mice (we didn't catch any). We did better baiting and setting our own traps. The consultation was billed as an initial visit (whereas other gave
He set traps for rats (we didn't find any) and mice (we didn't catch any). We did better baiting and setting our own traps. The consultation was billed as an initial visit (whereas other gave
Elaine T.
Sep 22, 2018
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Pestec treated my apartment for bedbugs a week ago and I haven't seen a live insect since then. Pestec's employees are environmentally conscious and use pesticides sparingly. They idenfitied the source of the infestation, treated the infested area with cedar oil, used a small dose of pesticide, and recommended taking practical steps like encasing my mattress. The only thing they could have done better is to tell me that it requires two people to encase a mattress.
Kimberly
Sep 20, 2018
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I can't recommend Pestec highly enough. We had a biting insect problem. We were getting bitten daily by something we couldn't see - stressful and frustrating. Pestec and a number of other companies I enquired with thought the cause could be rat mites. Pestec sent their rat and insect specialists and after finding rat evidence and leaving insect monitors were able to confirm that rat mites were the source of the bites. Whilst another company would have been happy to sign us up to a year's contract of chemical spraying Pestec were adamant that we needed to remove the source of the
Elena S.
Jul 12, 2018
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We've had two horrible pest experiences. The first time, we called Orkin, and they basically did nothing, plus the service was expensive and totally impersonal. The second time we called Pestec, and they were amazing. We had a perplexing situation that took a couple of visits to figure out and by the third time the CEO Luis showed up and was determined to find the problem. He ultimately visited us three times and the team (Valentine was also great) worked very hard -- including moving a 25 foot ladder around the entire perimeter of the roof to find and close all holes and busting out a wall
