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HomeTeam Pest Defense

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

HomeTeam Pest Defense is a recognized leader in the pest control industry and partners with homeowners and home builders to provide pest-free living environments. The company was established in 1996 and is currently ranked #3 in the nation in the residential pest control market. We have grown to 51 branches and employ over 1,800 people who service our customers locally.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We offer comprehensive pest control services and termite treatment plans for residential, commercial and managed properties and this includes servicing the Taexx built-in pest control and Sentricon termite elimination systems. We treat for ants, silverfish, earwigs, spiders, bees, wasps, scorpions, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, bed bugs, rodents, subterranean termites and more.

Services we don't offer

Snakes and wildlife animal removal

Amenities



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Reviews

4.721 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
10%
3
10%
2
5%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Bill L.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Date of service was August 10, 2015 and the cost of the service was $91.00.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ali H.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Sharon W.
07/2015
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Timely and professional personnel. Overall great job. Only issue is the wasp's nest were knocked down from the eaves and left on the ground. Will make technician aware when he returns in 3 months.
Description of Work: Sprayed for spiders, ants, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda T.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: regular teaex system pest control. so far i am happy with them. as for termite protection I was instructed to use Orkin which I did

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$78

Keviah C.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We started service last year when moving into a newly constructed home. We had a lot of bugs (ants, spiders, etc) in/out. Within 3 months the bugs were at bay. We have a Taexx system so they inject the insecticide into the system and it works throughout the house. They also sweep around the outside of the house (with a brush) to keep spider webs under control. We have had ongoing service since then. The cost is rather expensive but the results are so effective! Pros: Effective insect control, Responsive, technician always friendly. Cons: Payment online REALLY difficult initially - better now. Scheduling service - they always call and want to schedule service 2 weeks before it's due (because they're in the area). Price.
Description of Work: Bimonthly service for insects in and around my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$76

Elon P.
09/2014
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
We have been using them for about 7 years and rarely have any bugs in our house. I hear some of my neighbors complaining about ants or spiders…not us! I'm very surprised to see all the things that families spend money, but don't have pest control services. All it takes is one ant infestation (or insert your bug of choice int he blank) and you will spend more time and money and frustration trying to get rid of them! They don't even have to spray inside due to the the tube system. It's very effective and my pests and children never have contact with it. If we ever see anything in or around our house between services, you call and they come within a day or two. I've only had 2 techs in the entire 7 years, so I like the low turn over rate. Both have been very professionally, informative, and friendly. We have also used them to treat gophers (twice; we've had huge problems). They take care of it and check back to make sure no new mounds pop up. I have been very satisfied with this company and would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: We have quarterly service that includes the Teaxx system (tubes in walls), house permitter and yard spraying.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Kristina O.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Service team is helpful, on time. I signed up for the quarterly service. so far my home is pretty much bug free!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

carlos P.
06/2013
5.0
pest control, animal removal
  + 0 more
They are probably one of the best pest control places out here in this county. We moved in the house a year ago and the termites were not treated properly. The house should have been tented and it wasn't. He confirmed the fact that we have termites and confirmed the fact that they were not treated the way they should have been. That was at no charge because we do have service with them. We pay $89 every 3 months. It is very cheap. They are very professional.When we call the office, they have everything listed and what treatments we have done. When we moved into this house last June, we had ants really badly. We called them 3 times in one month and they kept coming. If we ask them to come back, they will come back because they feel like they are not providing a service to us if they are not taking care of the problem. We thought we had rats in our attic and they came right away and set traps in the attic. They come back and check them. We don't have to do anything ourselves; they are a true service. They also have the termite service. They are very fair priced. We've never had a problem with bugs, ants, spiders or anything like that when they are servicing our home. They also service my in-laws. They also provide Taexx protection so they kills the ants and spiders through the walls. It seems to be very protective. They are very informative, conscientious and respectful of our kids and pets. They are very sweet. We've been using them for almost 10 years
Description of Work: We use HomeTeam Pest Defense to service two properties for pest control. The last time their termite person was here to do a termite police report.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Tom S.
03/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I was surprised that a company that markets my neighborhood to death, actually comes through with great customer service, price and product. Both the sale guy Mike and his technition(name escapes me) were great to work with. I am always leery of long term ADT type service contracts. These guys were up front, offered great advice and rid our new home of the new spiders and a mouse. I did the quarterly billing and received 1 free quarter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jay & Jan F.
12/2012
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
More than 45 minutes late for first appointment. I didn't wait around. When the service person called (an hour after he was expected), he made it sound like my fault I didn't just sit tight. Once he apologized, I gave him a second chance. He came the next day...early! I had described the problem and that I was pretty sure I knew what it was when I set up the appointment. When he arrived, he proceeded to use scare tactics to get me hooked. When I wasn't taking the bait, he then hemmed and hawed about an estimate. Finally$1500! The second estimate from another provider:$400. I checked this company out on Angie's List before I called. Must have been a different sales person that everyone else got! I also wasn't thrilled with having to deal with a middle man-- I don't think he really knew what he was doing.
Description of Work: Sales person arrived and did a wal around of interior and exterior of the house. Did not provide business card or estimate in writing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Amanda J.
10/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Had some pests show up over the weekend, so gave HomeTeam Pest Control a call and they came the next day. They gave me a two hour window and showed up as expected. A very nice man explained the process and walked me through all the paperwork. He answered some questions about the bugs we'd been seeing and offered some information about general issues in our community. He was very friendly and efficient. The whole process took less than 30 minutes.
Description of Work: For their first service they sprayed inside the house (basically around the floorboards) and garage. He also completed the normal service, which is spraying around the outside of the house and windows, cleaning up spider webs and removing any wasp nests that have shown up.If there are any problems in between services, they'll come out at no extra cost! This first service was only $50 (there was a discount for setting up auto pay), and their normal service will be $70/month, every other month.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

roger S.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
So far I haven't seen a bug in the house, it's been perfect. The technician that has been coming out has been very professional and thorough and he answers any questions that I have.
Description of Work: My house already has tubes installed and they come once a month to do service and inject with insecticide. I don't have to be home, they do it from the outside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael J.
04/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have a tube system that goes through our house. They fill that up with a foam system. They are the only ones that use that system, and they do many of homes in the neighborhood. They are the best ones I've used. I think their prices are reasonable, compared to everyone else. My guy, that does our house, does a great job. He gives me a handshake and a smile, and we talk for a few minutes. It's a good thing! I love them. I will continue to use them until they aren't any good.
Description of Work: I use Home Team Pest Defense for pest control. They were here about 2 weeks ago. They take care of what ever crawls in southern California.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Thomas W.
03/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They offer a couple of different plans either monthly or quarterly. They call before they come out and they ask if you have noticed any bugs in your yard so that they know what to treat for when they are there the following day. I will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: They do a quarterly service that they inject it into the house through lines that run through the base of the house, and then they do a spray around the perimeter of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Fran H.
05/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It’s quarterly, but if I need them to come out, then I call them and they just come out at anytime. They are very dependable. They charge me $85 for three months. They will come out twice in a week if I need them. Their price is fair and comparable to the others. When it comes to their quality, I really haven’t had a big problem with them so far. They have taken care of whatever I have needed them to. If they say that they would be here at a certain time, then they are here at that time. If they are not, then they call you and they also call to remind you that they are coming. So, they are pretty responsible and professional. I would use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: We use the services of Home Team Pest Defense for pest control. They come out like every month.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

NIKKIE E.
02/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and thoroughly explained the products used for the exterminating services. I felt comfortable with there professionalism and service.
Description of Work: They were hired to exterminate/control ants and return on a quarterly basis.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

ELODA B.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Their SERVICE HAS BEEN VERY GOOD. THEY ARE RELIABLE AND SHOW UP AS PROMISED. WE ALMOST NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BUGS AND WHEN WE DO THEY ARE PROMPTLY THERE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM.
Description of Work: QUARTERLY EXTERMINATION SERVICE. THEY TREAT THE OUTSIDE OF OUR HOME AND AS WE HAVE TUBES IN THE WALLS THEY USE THE CHEMICALS TO KEEP OUR HOME BUG FREE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$84

ANA F.
10/2005
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE TREATS OUR HOME AGAINST PESTS AND THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL IN KEEPING OUR HOME PEST-FREE. HOWEVER, WHEN AN APPOINTMENT TIME IS GIVEN FOR THE SERVICE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN PUNCTUAL. THAT COULD BE FRUSTRATING HAVING TO WAIT FOR THEM.
Description of Work: HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE WAS CONTRACTED FOR PEST CONTROL. EXTERIOR SERVICE-TREAT AROUND HOME, FENCE LINE, AND OUR PATIO.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$89.5

08/2005
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THE SERVICE BY THE TECHNICIANS WAS GREAT, BUT THE SERVICE IN THE OFFICE IS TERRIBLE WITH SCHEDULING AND NOT CALLING. THEY SAY THAT THEY CALLED WHEN THEY DIDN'T. WE ARE KIND OF STUCK WITH THEM, AND OUR HOUSE IS BUILT FOR THEIR SPECIFIC TYPE OF SERVICE. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANOTHER PEST CONTROL SERVICE THAT DOES THIS TYPE. THEY WERE LINKED WITH OUR BUILDER.
Description of Work: THEY DO A QUARTERLY SPRAYING FOR BUGS. THEY DO THE OUTSIDE, OR INSIDE ON REQUEST. THEY SPRAY FOR EVERY TYPE OF INSECT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

DEBRA B.
08/2005
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
IT WAS FINE. WE DID NOT FIND THAT THE OVERALL SERVICE WAS DOING ANY GOOD. WE WERE NOT FINDING ANY MORE OR ANY LESS PESTS IN OUR HOUSE WITH THE SERVICE.
Description of Work: THEY CAME AND SPRAYED AND DID ALL THE PEST CONTROL STUFF.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrew C.
07/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
PROMPT, CONSCIENTIOUS, ALL OUT EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE ANY REQUESTS. POLITE. SATISFIED WITH TOTAL SERVICE.
Description of Work: TREAT ALL EXTERIOR AREAS. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS. TREAT WINDOW SILLS AND WEEP HOLES.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

    Contact information

    1120 Palmyrita Ave Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507

    www.pestdefense.com/riverside

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Pest Control,
    Animal Removal

    FAQ

    HomeTeam Pest Defense is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    HomeTeam Pest Defense accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, HomeTeam Pest Defense offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer a senior discount.
    No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer emergency services.
    No, HomeTeam Pest Defense does not offer warranties.
    HomeTeam Pest Defense offers the following services: We offer comprehensive pest control services and termite treatment plans for residential, commercial and managed properties and this includes servicing the Taexx built-in pest control and Sentricon termite elimination systems. We treat for ants, silverfish, earwigs, spiders, bees, wasps, scorpions, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, bed bugs, rodents, subterranean termites and more.
    Snakes and wildlife animal removal

    Contact information

    1120 Palmyrita Ave Suite 210, Riverside, CA 92507

    www.pestdefense.com/riverside

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed