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Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California

Pest Control, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment

About us

Family-owned since 1938, we’re truly the experts in pest, termite and rodent control for your home or business. We understand year-round pest behavior and eliminate pests for good with Four Seasons, our proactive treatment program that’s backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee! If a new infestation occurs, we’ll retreat as needed at no additional cost. Call today for a free home inspection! Solution for all types of pests: Termites, Ants, Roaches, Rodents (nontoxic exclusion and removal), Fleas & Ticks, Scorpions, Spiders, Bees, Mosquitoes, Bed Bugs, Home Insulation and More *Free home inspection **Money-back guarantee ***Senior discounts Se habla espanol Buy online and save!

Business highlights

87 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

"Pest Control, Pest Control Commercial and Industrial, Termite Control, Mosquito Control, Bed Bug Control, Rodent Control, Ant Control, Flea and Tick Control, Cockroach Control, Spider Control, Bee and Wasp Removal, Bird Control, Fly Control, Beetle Control, Lawn Maintenance (Florida locations only), and more. "

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.538 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
24%
3
0%
2
5%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.5
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Resa W.
06/2021
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We've been using them for years. They were coming to my house 5 times a year and they were great.
Description of Work: They did quarterly exterminating service around the house and pest control service once a year.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Amanda D.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We’ve been using Truly Nolen for several years now (since 2014) and love the service. Great people to work with too!
Description of Work: Regular external house perimeter inspection and treatment
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Vicki L.
12/2019
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I’m on annual check and they go above and beyond to do the best job possible
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Romulo R.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent job by John Gelhard. He is a complete professional and very thorough with all areas to be inspected.
Description of Work: Annual termite inspection

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

Pat S.
12/2019
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Good. They have been my pest control company for quite a few years and have been very satisfied..
Description of Work: They took care of termite issues in attic.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lori H.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Reps are professional and friendly.
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Rhoda S.
12/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We had signs of termites but no swarms. They gave us clearance quickly and we sold our home!
Description of Work: Termite clearance

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
$1,000

Maria Cecilia L.
12/2019
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very good customer service. We were satisfied. The one who serviced us was very polite and explained the process. The materials used did not smell.
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan K.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did a great job. The administrative people were great. The technicians who did the work were thorough, professional, polite and cleaned up very well afterwards. The treatment was just as effective as tenting the whole house but more convenient for us and half the cost of tenting.
Description of Work: They treated our house for termites
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tim M.
12/2019
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
OK. We didn't have tenting because they told us they could handle it by a complete spot treatment, but we continue to see termite damage. They come out and re-treat when we call because we pay for the annual service plan, but it can take weeks before they come out. Not happy with that. The people who come out to do the work are very nice, however. In hindsight, I would pick another company.
Description of Work: termite treatment
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Christina M.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I love this company. I have used other providers before (terminix) and have had nothing but bad experiences. The staff at Truly Nolan are always polite, attentive, and thorough. My service guy even crawled under the house in the dead summer heat just to make sure that our ant problem diddnt come back. They do their best to get to you quickly so I always appreciate that. I renew my service year after year and have even gotten service from them after moving to a new house. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Ongoing pest control
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer V.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I wasn't home but they always follow up with whatever I need
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Deborah P.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent product and amazing professional (Anthony). Timely and great price, too!
Description of Work: Pest control outside my condo

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
$468

Alan B.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went well! I haven’t seen ants or other insects or rodents in my house in a while now. I will always use Truly Nolen because they do a great job.
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kelli M.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Amazing!! Great company to work with.
Description of Work: termite work and fumigation
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ryan C.
12/2019
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
No show on appointments multiple times. Didn't complete requested work. Took months and 5 calls to cancel.
Description of Work: N/A

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

$450

Mike A.
12/2019
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Dissatisfied with scheduling, customer service, and inconsistent quality of technicians.
Description of Work: Exterminating

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


Ken And Barb M.
12/2019
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Had to call for service after they didn't come when scheduled.
Description of Work: 2 small areas in wood decking for termites
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Edward D.
12/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This is a great company, they arrive within the time frame, work fast and clean as they go.
Description of Work: General insect control for 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

Elfi W.
12/2019
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very well. For many years Truly Nolen has kept our houses termite free. They respond immediately when we call with a concern and take care of any problems.
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sally P.
01/2018
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We were very impressed with their response time and attentiveness to every detail. We signed up for the year warranty so the second visit was at no charge as would be any other return visits.
Description of Work: They came in and treated threespecific areas that had infestation. They also treated all window borders all around the perimeter of the house. We called to have them come back to check one of the areas and they retreated and also found an additional area to treat.

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
$1,200

brandon G.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection, pest control
  + 0 more
The visit was short and sweet! Our Truly Nolen exterminator arrived, checked out the damage and told us that there was no active sign of termites and required no treatment. Honest, prompt and so very cool!
Description of Work: We called to have our home examined for termite damage and were treated to truly professional, prompt service the very next day.

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

Susan A.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had called someone else first who took two weeks to get to me just to do the estimate and the estimate was so high that I knew I would have to take out a loan in order to do even their least expensive option.--and I am not in a position right now to take out a loan. I had planned on getting a second estimate so I went into Angie's list right after the first estimate had been completed. I found Truly Nolen and called. They went out of their way to try to fit me in that same day for the estimate. The estimator called early in the afternoon to say he was doing a very large property in Rancho Santa Fe first and was 4 o;clock ok for me? I said yes. He actually arrived 15 minutes early! He not only was prompt but also very thorough and not at all put out by the fact that he had been asked to add one more estimate after an already scheduled full day. He showed me the areas of infestation on a diagram (it looked very similar to the one provided by the other estimator), gave me the price, and then gave me another $100 off for being a senior. we discussed a payment plan and it was agreed that I could pay in 3 payments with no interest.with the first payment due on the day of service. We set the date for May 16th - it could have been a week earlier but I had somethings scheduled and I wanted them out of the way before the termite treatment was done. I signed the contract. The tech was out here today as scheduled on time. He explained each step and assured me that staying in the house during treatment was part of the advantage of this type of treatment. I did run an errand taking my pet with me but there was no smell or undue heat or pressure on my sinuses at any time during the treatment. He also was very professional. I feel very relieved that this has been taken care of.
Description of Work: Following the examination and estimate for treatment of severe wood termite infestation several weeks ago, Truly Nolen sent a representative today to treat first the attic areas determined to be infested then the garage and then the exterior. At my request this was to be an environmentally safe treatment which would allow me and my pet to be in the home during the treatment. The service provided includes an examination a year from now to make sure they have not returned. If there are any signs of return they will retreat at that time. I have the option to renew an annual inspection and treatment for a predetermined annual fee.

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
$1,800

David H.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We've been using them for nearly 2 years, and they always do good work at a fair price.
Description of Work: They treated the house for termites.

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
$1,000

stephen C.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They always send you a little pamphlet to see how things are going or if you need them for anything. When they come out they stay on schedule and they are very friendly. If they see other things they are knowledgeable about they tell you. The guy gave me a heads up that my gutter was coming away from my house in the back and he didn't have to do that for me. They are very professional and customer service oriented. They are very honest and very professional.
Description of Work: Truly Nolen does my pest control.

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
$240
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Service hours

Sunday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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Service Categories

Pest Control,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment

FAQ

Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California offers free project estimates.
Yes, Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California offers emergency services.
Yes, Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California offers warranties.
Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control of San Marcos, California offers the following services: "Pest Control, Pest Control Commercial and Industrial, Termite Control, Mosquito Control, Bed Bug Control, Rodent Control, Ant Control, Flea and Tick Control, Cockroach Control, Spider Control, Bee and Wasp Removal, Bird Control, Fly Control, Beetle Control, Lawn Maintenance (Florida locations only), and more. "
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Service hours

Sunday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM