Exterminator referrals for Modesto and Stanislaus County
Pest control in Modesto, starting with one call
Call this number and you are connected with an independent pest control company that works around Modesto, California. Modesto Bug Control is a referral line, not an exterminator.
Calls are answered early morning to late evening
What happens when you call
You dial the number
The call is routed by your area to an independent company that is taking calls. Keep your ZIP code handy.
You describe the problem
Say what you have seen, where and for how long. A photo on your phone can help you describe it. Plan on a few minutes.
You ask your questions
Ask about the inspection, the likely cost for your situation, and how to prepare. The license lookup guide shows how to check the company.
You decide
If you go ahead, your agreement is with that company. This site does not do the work or take payment.
Pests this line covers
Each page covers how to spot it, why it shows up here, what a visit is like and when it is time to call.
- TermitesMud tubes, hollow wood and swarmers after rain.
- Bed bugsRusty spots on bedding, shed skins, bites.
- RoachesSmall tan ones indoors, big dark ones by drains.
- AntsTrails indoors in the hot, dry months.
- Rats and miceAttic noises, droppings, gnawed fruit.
- SpidersBlack widows in woodpiles, webs on eaves.
- Wasps and yellow jacketsNests under eaves and in the ground.
- EarwigsPincers in the bathroom and damp mulch.
- FleasAnkle bites, carpets and pet beds.
- MosquitoesStanding water, dusk bites, yard checks.
Why Modesto has the bugs it has
Modesto is a dry place that gets a lot of water. The city's own history tells how the irrigation district was formed in 1887, canals began delivering water in 1904, and orchard crops such as almonds, peaches and apricots followed. The Modesto Arch, up since 1912, carries the motto Water Wealth Contentment Health.
For pests, that water is a mixed blessing. Watered yards keep earwigs and subterranean termites going through a long dry summer. Argentine ants head indoors when it gets hot and dry. And fruit and nut trees in town feed roof rats, which can travel 300 feet or more for a meal.
Who you end up talking to
An independent pest control company. In California these companies register with the Structural Pest Control Board, a state body that also licenses the people doing the work. You can look any company up before you agree to anything.
Modesto Bug Control has no technicians or trucks, and it does not recommend one company over another. It keeps you from having to work through a long list when there are roaches in the kitchen right now. The line is for people with a pest problem at home. How it works has the details, including what the number does not cover.
Around Modesto
Modesto ZIP codes 95350, 95351, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357 and 95358, plus these towns. See every town and ZIP.
CeresSouth of Modesto, with the Tuolumne River on its northern edge.ZIP 95307TurlockIrrigation district country, plus the Stan State student rentals.ZIP 95380, 95382RiverbankOn the Stanislaus River, where a ferry crossing grew into a town.ZIP 95367
OakdaleThe Cowboy Capital: barns, woodpiles and older houses.ZIP 95361PattersonWest of the river, apricot country laid out in circles.ZIP 95363Plain answers before you call
- What drives pest control costThe things that change the price, and what to ask before you agree.
- One-time or recurring serviceHow to decide, and what to read in a service agreement.
- Checking a California pest companyLook up a company with the state in a few minutes.
- Preparing for a visitWhat to ask, what to move, and when to stay out.
- Termite reports when buying a homeWhat the report covers and how to find an earlier one.
- Renters, landlords and pestsWho deals with what under California rules.
Short answers
Is this an exterminator?
No. It is a phone line that connects you with an independent pest control company, sometimes called an exterminator. The company does the inspection and any treatment.
What does pest control cost in Modesto?
It depends on the pest, the size of the home and how far along the problem is. This site does not set prices. Ask the company on the call, and read what drives the cost.
When can I call?
Calls are answered early morning to late evening. If no one picks up, try again a little later.
Seeing it now? Make the call.
You will be connected with an independent pest control company that works in your area. Say what you have seen and where, then ask about the visit. Nothing is decided until you agree to it with the company.
Calls are answered early morning to late evening
Calls may be recorded. See the referral disclosure and privacy policy.