The Central Valley Pest Library
Find your pest, see exactly how we treat it, and get help fast — every pest we handle across Fresno, Clovis, and the Central Valley, in one place.
Licensed & insured · Locally owned · Serving Fresno & the Central Valley
Know your pest. Get it handled.
The Central Valley’s climate breeds a specific lineup of pests — from subterranean termites in our irrigated soil to black widows in the garage. This library covers every one we treat: what it looks like, why it shows up here, and how we get rid of it. Pick your pest below, or call and we’ll point you the right way.
Local expertise
Every entry is written for Fresno and the Central Valley — our pests, our climate, our seasons — not generic national filler.
Licensed & insured
Treatments by trained, licensed technicians, with a no-cost inspection and an up-front quote before any work begins.
One call covers it
Have several pests, or one that is not listed? Our general pest and recurring home plans handle the whole lineup.
Common Central Valley pests
The pests we get called about most across Fresno and the Central Valley. Tap any one for identification, what attracts it, and how we treat it.
Rodents
Mice and roof rats that get into attics, garages, and walls. We trap, remove, and seal them out for good.
See Rodent Control →Termites
Subterranean and drywood termites that quietly damage Valley homes. Inspection, treatment, and fumigation.
See Termite Control →Bed Bugs
Bites and blood spots that DIY can’t fix. Heat and chemical treatment that actually clears them.
See Bed Bug Treatment →Cockroaches
German, American, and Oriental roaches in kitchens and drains. We break the breeding cycle.
See Cockroach Control →Ants
Argentine, odorous, and carpenter ants marching through kitchens and baths. Baited at the source, not just sprayed.
See Ant Control →Wasps & Hornets
Paper wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets nesting in eaves and walls. Removed safely at the source.
See Wasp Control →Spiders
House spiders, webs, and black widows in garages and corners. Treated, de-webbed, and kept down.
See Spider Control →Fleas
Fleas that hitch in on pets and take over carpets and yards. A pet-safe home-and-yard plan that works.
See Flea Control →Mosquitoes
Backyard mosquitoes breeding in standing water. Monthly knockdown so you can use your yard again.
See Mosquito Control →Not sure what you’re dealing with?
Send us a photo or describe what you’re seeing — we’ll identify it and set up a no-cost inspection.
Other Central Valley pests
These do not each get their own page, but our general pest and recurring home plans cover them. See something here? We treat it.
Earwigs
Pincered nuisance bugs that love damp mulch and slip indoors in summer.
Silverfish
Wingless, silvery insects in bathrooms, closets, and stored boxes.
Crickets
Loud nighttime invaders that come in through garages and door gaps.
Scorpions
Yes, the Valley has them — usually under rocks, wood, and block walls.
Gophers & ground squirrels
Lawn and garden diggers that undermine yards, beds, and foundations.
Beetles
Pantry, carpet, and wood-boring beetles, depending on the species.
Centipedes & millipedes
Many-legged crawlers that wander in from damp soil and mulch.
Pillbugs & sowbugs
Roly-polies that gather in damp garages, planters, and entryways.
Flies & gnats
Drain flies, fruit flies, and fungus gnats around kitchens and plants.
Want to DIY first or identify a pest?
Our Learning Center has honest, local guides on getting rid of, identifying, and preventing Central Valley pests — written by the team that treats them.
Identify a pest
Photo guides and comparison tables — roaches, spiders, mouse vs rat, and more.
Identification guides →Prevent pests
A Fresno seasonal calendar and a room-by-room plan to pest-proof your home.
Prevention guides →What it costs
What drives pest control pricing, and how DIY compares to hiring a pro.
Cost & hiring guides →Questions homeowners ask us
What pests are most common in Fresno and the Central Valley?
The pests we treat most are rodents, termites, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, spiders (including black widows), wasps and yellowjackets, fleas, and mosquitoes. Seasonal nuisances like earwigs, silverfish, crickets, and scorpions are common here too.
Do you treat a pest that isn’t listed here?
Almost certainly. Our general pest and recurring home plans cover a wide range of Central Valley nuisance pests beyond the ones with their own page. Call (559) 472-8200 and describe what you’re seeing.
How do I figure out which pest I have?
Our Learning Center has identification guides with photos and comparison tables. If you’re still unsure, send us a photo or call and we’ll help you identify it.
Is treatment safe for kids and pets?
Yes. Treatments are applied by licensed technicians following all label and state requirements, with products and placements chosen with children and pets in mind.
Do you serve my city?
We serve Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Sanger, Reedley, Kingsburg, Exeter, and the surrounding Central Valley. Check our service areas for your town.
How much does pest control cost?
It depends on the pest, your home, and whether it’s a one-time or recurring service. We give a clear quote after a no-cost inspection — see our cost guide for what drives the price.
Get help with any Central Valley pest
Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll handle it — with a no-cost inspection and an up-front quote.
Licensed & insured · Locally owned · Serving Fresno & the Central Valley