Unlike other pest control companies we don’t just treat the immediate structure of your home. We treat the surrounding areas including your landscape throughout the year for maximum results. Experience, knowledge, and dedication is a powerful combination in any business. When Corky started his company back in 1967 he was one of the only pest control companies in town. For the last 50 years he has had the pleasure of servicing Southern California and making it his passion to not only study the uniqueness of our climate and terrain but he has also become a well known author of the industry.
Business highlights
57 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Corky's provides quality pest control services to residents and businesses throughout Southern California. The company services most pest infestations specializing in ants and spiders, termites, rats, mice, mosquitoes, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas and gophers. For more information about the company and services, please visit corkyspest.com.
Termite Fumigation Disaster using Corky’s Pest Control. Our neighbor and I employed Corky’s Pest Control to fumigate our attached homes. We were left with over 220 broken roof tiles and a repair cost that exceeded $4,000. That was more than the cost of the fumigation. Our HOA property manager expressed that this was an exceedingly high number of broken tiles for our community. As you can guess, I cannot recommend using Corky’s Pest Control.
Description of Work: Termite Fumigation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$2,000
Francine B.
11/2019
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It was okay, they were professional and on time.
Description of Work: They fumigated the house for termites.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thanks for your review. We appreciate you choosing Corky's for your termite and insect needs. Thanks for sharing with others here at Angie's list.
Margaret J.
02/2019
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. CORKY'S WILL CHARGE YOU FOR A "MONTHLY MAINTENANCE" YOU DID NOT REQUEST. I TRIED TO SPEAK TO ELIZABETH (ACCOUNT MGR) BUT SHE WILL NOT LISTEN AND INSISTED TECH DID THE WORK EVEN THOUGH TECH CAN'T GET INTO THE PROPERTY WITHOUT SOMEBODY BEING HOME (LOCKED GATE). ORIGINALLY THE BILL WAS $49 THEN THE NEXT DAY, I RECEIVED ANOTHER INVOICE FOR $98 BECAUSE I CALLED FOR AN EXPLANATION. ELIZABETH SHOULD NOT BE IN THAT POSITION IF SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND SHE WOULD HANG UP THE PHONE ON YOU!!! I REQUESTED FOR A SUPERVISOR TO SPEAK WITH BUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE WILL NOT CONNECT YOU TO ONE. THE COMPANY MUST BE HARD UP FOR WORK IF THEY'RE TREATING A CUSTOMER THIS WAY. I'M WAITING FOR A SUPERVISOR TO CALL TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
Description of Work: Rat exterminator
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Hi [Member Name Removed]. Since so many Angie's List customers rely on reviews when deciding on which company they would like to work with, I want to make sure we are represented correctly. We have reviewed your recorded phone call that came in on 12/13/18 at 9:13 AM and had a duration of 8 minutes and 21 seconds. In that initial call you were very clearly told that the initial rodent service was $236 (you got $50 off with your Home Adviser discount) for the first month of visits. This included the initial and 3 weekly follow up visits. You were also told that it also included a free (usually $90) rodent inspection to give you a bid for rodent clean out/sanitation/exclusion of attic or nesting area. You were emailed the complete report that included pictures to go with the findings. You even asked about the maintenance program after the initial service which we responded that it was $49 a month and serviced every 6 weeks. You responded "OK". The maintenance was mentioned numerous times during the 8 minute conversation. For you to say you did not request it is just untrue. In the interest of resolving this in a mutually amicable manner we have agreed to write off the $98 that is due. We wish you well.
Paula R.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They been our pest company for a few year. They come every three months. Their nice people that do good work.
Description of Work: Pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thanks for your many years of service with us! We appreciate your kind words and you taking the time to share with others here at Angie's list. We look forward to many more years of keeping your home and your landscape bug free! Thanks again.
Rick & VIcki S.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They know what they are doing and I never had any problems with them.
Description of Work: Pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thanks for your many years of service with us. We really appreciate your loyalty and taking the time to post a nice review.
Charlene H.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Its been fine. They been coming for years. Very professional.
Description of Work: Pest control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for your many, many years of service with us. We appreciate your loyalty and sharing your experience with everyone here at Angie's list!
Robert R.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They have done an excellent job and they treat specifically for things if we bring it to their attention. They are very professional and thorough. They let us know when they are coming and we would highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They come to spray every 6 weeks for pest control treatment since 2000.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for the nice review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others here.
Jim H.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They prompt. They always here when schedule. Worker are always courteous and they do a great job.
Description of Work: They come quarterly
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for such a great review! We appreciate you.
Eliza G.
11/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They treat on a regular basis and they are all extremely nice. When this problem hit, they did a major re-haul of the screens on the vents and did work that has solved the problem. We have been so very impressed with their professionalism and knowledge of what was needed. We would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: We had a problem with ants, mice and we think a rat as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for your stellar review! We appreciate your years of loyal service with us. Thanks for sharing your experience with others here.
Jim A.
02/2018
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We have been using Corky's for years and we never have pest problems. We used to have horrible problems with ants, and now we never see them.
Description of Work: pest control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for your awesome review of Corky's. We are now in our 51st year of service and we appreciate loyal customers like you. Thanks for sharing your experience with others here.
Sandra G.
11/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Went smoothly - the young man, Rudy Sorensen, was very helpful, professional, answered all my concerns about the fumigation process. All went well - Thank you Lethal Injection Company. They (Corky's) advised us to notify our police, which we did - Thank you San Diego Police! Our neighbor let us know that the SDPD did go through our home to make sure all was ok. We notified our neighbors to keep an eye on our home - thank you neighbors! I hope we won't have to use them again, but if these termites decide to return - we would surely call on Corky/Lethal Injection!
Description of Work: House fumigated for termites
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear that Rudy was so helpful. Good bye termites! Keep us in mind for any pest control issues that come up in the future.
Blythe S.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great! They did a careful inspection and treated it. No problems since.
Description of Work: Some areas in garage looked like termite damage. They treated the area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for the nice review!
Mishelle B.
10/2017
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I didn't have their service. This review is based on my first phone call to Corky's. Not a way to start. On the question Would I hire again. Yes/no. Really it's I don't know.
Description of Work: First impressions.... I called to schedule an inspection. I'm thinking a tenting then quarterly service. I waited on hold with the promise that I was important and that I would be connected to the next available representative. I was on hold for 47 minutes before I hung up. Major F-Corky's. Disappointed. :(
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Corky's Pest Control
We apologize for not answering your call in a timely manner. Without knowing what time you called and what number you called we cant look into this further. We work limited hours on Saturday but are fully staffed to answer all calls. Did you perhaps call after hours? If so we need to look into why you were automatically put on hold instead of getting the voice mail telling you we were closed. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced.
Jeff N.
10/2017
3.0
pest control
+ -1 more
used the website with "PEGGI" the online assistant who was lacking in personality and was not proactive. I asked to set an appointment for Saturday of possible and the reply was, " We don't work on Saturday" Then their next available inspection was Friday the 13th almost two weeks from now. SAD!
Description of Work: termite inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$150
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thanks for taking the time to post a review of your experience in our chat room online. Here is a copy of the conversation you are referencing: Welcome to Corky's! Can I answer any questions? 17:06 I'd like to schedule a termite inspection for a new listing. a 1 story 3 unit property in National City for Saturday if possible. Peggi (Me) 17:06 Sorry we don't work on Saturdays. 17:07 How about Friday or are you not interested? Peggi (Me) 17:08 Let me check Friday. 17:10 We are booked on Friday. Next available? Peggi (Me) 17:13 Friday the 13Th . We charge $150 per inspection 17:16 you need to start working Saturdays it look like. I'll try another 17:17 I suggest you be more proactive and positive. Not just No No No 17:17 Visitor has ended the chat. Your attitude in the conversation speaks volumes. The chat room conversations are meant to be short and to the point.
TERRY W.
09/2017
2.0
pest control
+ -1 more
After they had sprayed we ended up have termites that damaged our home and we thought they would pay for the damage because the spray did not work. They informed us that they could only spray again for them.
Description of Work: They sprayed for termites.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
$350
Response from Corky's Pest Control
We cannot find you in our computer system. Did we do service at the address you provided for this review? Did we do the service in 2010? Without much to go on we are unable to look into this further. Please contact us at 800-901-1102 so we can get more details. We strive to resolve issues in a mutually amicable way.
Susan R.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Once again, Corky's is Johnny-on-the-Spot! I wouldn't use another service. They're professional and prompt and I love that they're a stable company with long-term service guys. Jason always remembers me, my property, and what he did before, even months before. I am so confident that Corky's will keep my pests at bay! Thanks.
Description of Work: Spray for ants
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for the stellar review of your experience with us! We are celebrating our 50th year in business and we appreciate all of the customers that we have had the pleasure of servicing through the years. Thanks for mentioning Jason. He is a perfect example of the top notch team Corky has put together. We look forward to many more years of keeping your insect population at bay!
Noreen G.
08/2017
3.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The webs continue to recur and thus have to assume that the spiders are still around. Admittedly, they're not as bad as they were. The service comes 4 times a year and sprays. Sometimes the person who comes does a great job at de-webbing with his handy-dandy duster and other times it's just hit and miss. It may just be the nature of the beast to withstand multiple spraying. There are no ants around the house or roaches, so that's a good secondary benefit. All the exterminators have been courteous.
Description of Work: I didn't hire them through Angie's list but through the company itself. My main concern over the years have been spiders and spider webs which have been horrible in my area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are looking into why there are lapses in the dewebbing, as you noted. We strive to be the best at what we do and if we fall short we appreciate you letting us know so we can correct it and make you a happy camper! We appreciate your input and will be addressing your issues today.
Eric F.
08/2017
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Not sure if I would use them again. We hired them to spray the house for spiders and so far it is not working. They said there was an incubation period for spiders, but I don’t know if that is true or not. I can’t really determine that. I used them based on Angie’s List. Their communication was good.
Description of Work: We have had them out to do pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
We appreciate the review.
Susan M.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Give them an "A" across the board. They are very good. I use them 4 times a year.
Description of Work: Pest control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thanks for the nice review.
Linda R.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Have not seen any ants or spiders inside the house since we hired them.
Description of Work: They come every month to spray a round the house for spider and ant control.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
We appreciate your great review! Thanks for being such a long time customer and sharing your experience with others.
John D.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Excellent but oddly we had huge ant infestations after the tent came off.
Description of Work: Tented the house for termites
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for the nice review. It is not unusual to have an ant infestation after a fumigation. It is actually noted on the contract at the bottom, giving you an option of doing an ant service either prior to or just after the fumigation. The ants come in from the landscape and surrounding areas to feed on the dead termites. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused you.
Joan J.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great, very thorough. They were over an hour early than our scheduled time to leave the house. We felt rushed.
Description of Work: Termite. Whole house tenting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Response from Corky's Pest Control
We appreciate your nice review! We are sorry the fumigators were an hour early-leaving you feeling rushed. Your time frame was 10-12. We will address this with them. Thanks again.
Patrick H.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Difficult to say. Price was lower than I anticipated. It is unclear to me whether they put chalk for future inspections (wasn't spelled out in paperwork)
Description of Work: They tented my house. We were away on vacation so don't really know how it went.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank's for the nice review!
Dwight L.
08/2017
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Okay, I still see spiders outside in shrubs and ants in backyard.
Description of Work: Pest Control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. You will find that as the service progresses every 6 weeks you will have less and less of this activity because we are keeping a residual built up. You are due for your 2nd service next week. I will have your customer service specialist call you. We appreciate you choosing us for your pest control needs. Thanks again.
Karen V.
08/2017
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Technician was professional, and gave us some great advice on how to combat our spider issue.
Description of Work: Sprayed for spiders
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Corky's Pest Control
Thank you for the nice review! We are glad to hear Jesse gave you professional advice to help solve your spider issue. We are here to help keep your home and landscape pest free!
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Service Categories
Pest Control
FAQ
Corky's Pest Control is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Corky's Pest Control accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Corky's Pest Control offers free project estimates.
Yes, Corky's Pest Control offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Corky's Pest Control does not offer a senior discount.
No, Corky's Pest Control does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Corky's Pest Control offers warranties.
Corky's Pest Control offers the following services: Corky's provides quality pest control services to residents and businesses throughout Southern California. The company services most pest infestations specializing in ants and spiders, termites, rats, mice, mosquitoes, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas and gophers. For more information about the company and services, please visit corkyspest.com.