About us
Finding the source, not just the pest
Invasive Pest Control works across Long Beach, the Harbor Area, the South Bay, the Gateway Cities and north Orange County.
What we do
We treat the pests that Southern California homes and businesses deal with most: ants, cockroaches, termites, rodents, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, spiders and stinging insects. We also remove raccoons, opossums and skunks, and close up the openings they used. Termite inspections for home sales are a large part of the work too.
How we approach a job
- Identify the pest first, since the right treatment depends on it
- Look for the entry points and the conditions it needs
- Explain the plan before any treatment begins
- Seal gaps where that will stop a repeat visit
Termites in this region
Drywood termites are the reason so many houses here get tented. They live inside dry wood and spread through attics, eaves and furniture. Subterranean termites are different: they need soil, build mud tubes, and are treated through the ground. Telling them apart is the first step, and it changes the whole plan.
Rodents and wildlife
Roof rats are the main rodent here, and they climb. Overhanging trees, ivy, fences and utility lines lead them to rooflines and into attics. Wildlife such as raccoons and opossums are more about crawl spaces and decks. In both cases, the lasting fix is closing the way in.
Apartments and businesses
Multi-unit buildings and restaurants have their own problems, mostly cockroaches, rodents and bed bugs moving between spaces. We work with owners and managers on schedules that cover the building, and keep records for inspections.
Licensing
Pest and termite work in California is licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board, and its website lets you look up any company. We would encourage you to check whoever you hire.
Why Invasive Pest Control
Pest control for a climate with no off season
No winter break
Without a hard freeze, ants, roaches and rodents keep breeding all year. Regular service suits this climate better than one big spray.
We follow the trail
Argentine ants come from huge outdoor colonies. Treating the trail where it enters, not just the counter, is what makes the difference.
Termites explained
Drywood and subterranean termites need different treatments. We explain which one you have and why, before talking about tenting.
Sealing, not only trapping
Roof rats come back if the gaps stay open. Vents, eaves and rooflines get sealed once the animals are out.
Apartments and restaurants
Roaches and bed bugs move between units. We work with owners and managers to treat the building, not just one door.
Clear findings
You get a plain account of what we found, where, and what was done, plus what you can change to keep it from coming back.
What are you seeing?
Tell us what the pest looks like and where it shows up. A photo helps. We will tell you what it probably is and how to deal with it.