Answers about our pest control, treatment, and scheduling
Pest Control & Scheduling Questions
We offer fast scheduling and can typically have a technician out within a day or two of your call, sooner for urgent situations like active rodent activity or a suspected bed bug infestation.
Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied according to label directions, and we'll let you know if any area needs to stay clear until it dries.
Most general pest control visits don't require you to leave. Certain treatments, like bed bug heat treatments, may require a few hours away from the treated area — we'll walk you through it beforehand.
Most homes do well with a quarterly maintenance plan, though some situations — like an active termite or rodent problem — call for a more immediate, one-time treatment first.
Give us a call. Our service plans include a guarantee — if pests return between scheduled treatments, we'll come back and address it at no extra charge.
Yes, we provide full termite inspections and wood-destroying organism (WDO) reports commonly required during real estate transactions.
Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching sounds in the walls or attic, and a strong ammonia-like odor are all common signs. We can confirm with a full inspection.
Yes. We use humane trapping methods and focus on exclusion work so the animal doesn't just get replaced by the next one looking for shelter.
We operate from two locations — Alhambra, CA and San Ramon, CA — serving the surrounding communities in both regions. Contact your nearest office to confirm service availability.
Alhambra & San Ramon Questions
Alhambra's warm, dry summers push ants indoors searching for water, and Argentine ant colonies are especially active throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Our general pest control service treats both the interior and the perimeter to reduce activity through the dry season.
Yes. Many homes in neighborhoods like Alhambra Heights and West Alhambra were built decades ago and are more susceptible to both subterranean and drywood termites. We inspect for both types and recommend the right treatment for your home's construction.
Homes near Crow Canyon, Dougherty Valley, and other San Ramon neighborhoods bordering open space see regular visits from raccoons, opossums, and ground squirrels. We handle both humane wildlife removal and exclusion work to keep them from coming back.
Yes, especially for homes near grassy hillside areas. Ticks are common in the East Bay's open space and hiking trails, and we offer yard treatments focused on the shaded, grassy areas where ticks tend to wait for a host.
Yes. Both locations provide the full range of Validus Pest Control services, including general pest control, termite inspection, rodent control, and wildlife removal. Your nearest office will schedule your appointment based on availability in your area.
Still Have Questions?
Call your nearest Validus Pest Control office — we'll help you find the right plan.