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Western Exterminator

Pest Control, Animal Removal, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

Since 1921, Western Exterminator has been providing homeowners and business owners with customer service excellence and trusted pest control solutions.

Business highlights

104 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Pest Control, Termite Control, Rodent Control, Bird and Bat Control, Integrated Pest Management, Green Pest Control, Deer Repellent, Vegetation Management Services, Bioremediation Services, Wild Animal Trapping, Ant Control, Bed Bug Entotherm

Amenities


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.4171 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
64%
4
20%
3
8%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.3
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 51-75 of 171 reviews

Cheryl F.
12/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We were happy with their thoroughness and their information. They came and did the job and it was neat. We were pleased with their service and would call them again. They are going to do more work for us.
Description of Work: We used the Western Exterminator Co. They last came out in August.

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

JAMES P.
11/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
All of the guys that I’ve dealt with have been very friendly and helpful. They are pleasant to deal with; I really like them a lot. They always call the day before they come out.
Description of Work: Western Exterminator does our quarterly service. I liked them so much that I had them tent my house for termites this past summer.

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
$2,000

Kristan C.
11/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The work done by them went on quite normally. I had to be out of the house for a couple of days. So, I had to give them my house key. I don't recall any problem whatsoever and they did everything professionally. They kept their appointments on time. They explained the procedures and did everything that they said they would do. I didn't see any spiders or other pests for several months. However, the bugs do come back. I wouldn't be able to comment on the price, as I am not sure about the prices that the other companies charge. I didn't have any problems in getting through to them. They were punctual and answered all my questions. Everything was exactly the way they said it would be when I came back from Northern California. They had removed the tents, but the signs were out there to keep people from walking up to the house.
Description of Work: I used the services of Western Exterminator to get rid of the termites and other bugs about a year ago.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Vicki B.
11/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We’ve always had good service with them. The same person has been coming out for four years so we’ve gotten to know him. He calls the day before and he’s a really good serviceman.
Description of Work: Western Exterminator does our 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

Anne C.
10/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Erik is very accommodating. He is very clean, professional and he really cares about every detail. He always closes the gate and he never sprays my vegetables, because obviously we are going to eat them. He does not smash anything and he really takes his time. He removes all the spider webs that he sees or any of the other nests that he sees starting to build, but he never hurts the birds. I really trust Erik when he comes out to my home. He is not cheap, but I always get perfect service, individualized care, and there have never been any mistakes. I get a lot of extra little services from him.
Description of Work: Western Exterminator Company comes out to do do my pest control and exterminating. I have used them for the past six years. Erik comes out 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

Tim E.
07/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They have been really good about explaining everything to me instead of just doing their work and leaving. I have a contract with them for a year and they have promised that they would not raise the price because the price is very reasonable what I am paying right now. They person who comes out is very friendly, professional and really knows his work very well.
Description of Work: I use them for pest control and they come once a month to monitor the 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
$300

DIANA A.
06/2009
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This company told us that they could stop the ants invading our home with monthly spraying outside our house. They said a worker would come by each month to spray and they would send us the bill. We started receiving the bills for the service but there was no notice or contact slip left at our home to let us know when the worker came by. I called the company and told them to have the worker leave a contact slip so that I would know that he had been to the house and had sprayed. The company agreed but the worker only left a contact slip a handful of times. Meanwhile, we had ants begin to return inside our home. I called the company to complain. They told me they would call the worker. The ants would disappear for a period of time. This pattern repeated until we got tired (and suspicious) that this service was taking advantage of this monthly billing arrangement because they really were not accounting for the service they claimed to be offering. I cancelled the service. After doing some research, I learned that ants can be successfully abated without having to spray monthly. My experience with this company is negative because I found them to be unethical.
Description of Work: Company contracted to do exterior monthly spray for ants.

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

$350

Alex M.
04/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
excellent work, clean and explained everything they were doing.
Description of Work: clean rat droppings in basement and set rat traps also monthly bug spray.

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
$700

Van L.
03/2009
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
When I arrived back at home, my neighbor alerted me that they had come by to drop off the bill without actually doing any work. They said that they removed all webs up to 10 feet and sprayed for ants. The bill was for $56, and I called to question them. I regret that this call even had to be placed, and I regret having to judge the entire company by the actions of one, but my trust in this company is now gone. They came back out again to do the work, but I would certainly not hire them again.
Description of Work: I called them to have them spray while we were away from home.

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


Gladys B.
03/2009
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I have been using them since 1967 and I like them a lot. I have never had any complaints with them. They are professional and responsive as well.
Description of Work: They did all the pest control jobs.

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
$60

Terry S.
12/2008
2.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Failed to let retriever know he was to retrieve, so I had to wait around and then call and wait some more until he retrieved. Came right out to get started but terrible terrible follow through. Second appointment by retriever was completely missed (forgotten??) and two calls to two different managers have resulted in zero responses. There are tons of pest control companies out there - these folks are relying on their past good will.
Description of Work: Setting rat traps, (supposedly) following through to retrieve whatever was caught and installing new screens over vents in attic and crawl space. My fellow homeowners, buy the traps yourselves as I will be doing since there is no great secret to what they do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$500

Janet Y.
11/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I have used them for probably over ten years. They are always very reliable, and they have great service. The servicemen are just always very polite. If you do have a problem, they will come back out the same day.
Description of Work: I am on a bi-monthly plan, and they charge me the $35 for each treatment. They are spraying for various insects and ants.

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
$35

RENEE C.
10/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went great. The technician was professional and helpful. I appreciated that they didn't do the bigger, more expensive procedure first. I don't know the exact price, as the bill went to the property manager.
Description of Work: We found signs of a termite nest in our garage. They came out, assessed the situation, and told us their plan. They said that they would do the spraying and patching, and that should be enough. If we saw new signs, they would come back and do something more aggressive.

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

Madeleine K.
10/2008
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The exterminator did an adequate job. If I am having a problem between visits he will come again and re-treat for no extra costs, therefore I suggest that you not opt for the more expensive monthly service.
Description of Work: Every 3 months I have my house treated for pests..

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

David S.
10/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Complete inspection and clear report. The inspector did not try to find problems where there were none. I was pleased with the efficiency and thoroughness of work. It ended up that my original concern was a non-problem and the inspector did not try to make it one!
Description of Work: Home inspection and termite report.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

deborah M.
10/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The representative who came out was good and explained options etc. well. However, we had a another company come out who disagreed with some of the findings. Right or wrong, we agreed with the latter and decided to hire them instead. The cost of the treatment suggested by Western was about a $1000 more and we were concerned that we might be spending money needlessly(not a good thing in this tight economy!). Otherwise, I thought the experience went ok.
Description of Work: Contacted the company for an estimate for a dry-rot termite problem, plus a general inspection for my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


PAT L K.
10/2008
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I wanted them to access the problem. I made an appointment and they never showed up. I stayed Friday-Tuesday, and they never called.
Description of Work: I may have termites or some other kind of bug, but I have some kind of snakes in my house. I may have bed bugs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


L. L.
10/2008
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything went as planned. Actual fumigation is subcontracted to Your Way.
Description of Work: Fumigated house for termites.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Tram T.
09/2008
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They have been good. They are on time clean, good, and helpful.
Description of Work: They did a month service for us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

RON H.
08/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I liked them so much I signed up for the quarterly maintenance program.
Description of Work: They got rid of the ants that were around and inside of our house.

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

Robin D.
08/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Clyde has been very helpful. Whenever there is a problem, they come out immediately. I once had a problem with rats, and they resolved that problem very quickly. I was very happy with them.
Description of Work: They do regular sprayings and checkups. They've also taken care of extra problems.

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

AUDREY H.
07/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They came on time and they were very quick with their work. They were a little more expensive than some of the other providers I have hired but I felt that it was worth it for the quality of work that I received.
Description of Work: They came out to take care of a bee problem in our back yard.

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
$185

C E S.
05/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They do what we need them to do. They are reasonable. They are always able to help if we have any problems, that's why we've kept them for so many years. We will continue to use them for future services.
Description of Work: They come out once a month to provide pest control for us. They have been doing this for us for a number of years now, easily five to ten years.

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

Sonja B.
04/2008
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
First time went fine. Tried to schedule a second appointment and had a terrible experience. I will not recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: We were recommended to Western when we moved into our house a couple years ago. They came out and took care of an ant problem we were having outside. I remember liking them so I called them back when we were having a pest issue inside our house. The lady I spoke with on the phone asked me what bugs we had - and since I wasn't sure on the exact type, she said to capture some in a plastic baggie, leave it outside and someone would pick it up. That made sense to me! Well three days went by- and no one came out to get the sample. I called and they had no clue what I was talking about and I had to start all over. Finally someone came out the following week to pick up the sample and from there- someone was supposed to call me to schedule the appropriate service- based on the pest type. No one called me. I called them a week later and they have no info on me in the computer. They weren't sure who picked up the sample. There system didn't even show that they had done work on my house in the past (even though I still have the service report and receipt from them). I am extremely bothered it was a complete waste of my time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Michael L.
04/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They cleaned up after themselves. They didn't charge me the full price since they didn't have to do as much as they thought they would. I was very happy with their work.
Description of Work: I had previous termite damage. They came out and gave me an estimate and repaired/replaced the wood.

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

Contact information

165 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos, CA 92069

http://www.westernexterminator.com/san-diego/

Service hours

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 - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pest Control,
Animal Removal,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Unfinished Carpentry

FAQ

Western Exterminator is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

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 - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

No, Western Exterminator does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Western Exterminator offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Western Exterminator does not offer a senior discount.
No, Western Exterminator does not offer emergency services.
No, Western Exterminator does not offer warranties.
Western Exterminator offers the following services: Pest Control, Termite Control, Rodent Control, Bird and Bat Control, Integrated Pest Management, Green Pest Control, Deer Repellent, Vegetation Management Services, Bioremediation Services, Wild Animal Trapping, Ant Control, Bed Bug Entotherm

Contact information

165 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos, CA 92069

http://www.westernexterminator.com/san-diego/

Service hours

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 - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM