Terminix San Jose Exterminators, Termite, & Pest Control

Common pests in San Jose, CA

San Jose is the largest city in Northern California and the cultural and financial center of Silicon Valley. Due to the city's large population and favorable climate, which includes warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, San Jose is also an ideal habitat for different types of pests.

Termites

Termites can wreak havoc in homes or businesses because they consume wood and can cause structural damage. The drywood termite is the most common species in San Jose. These pale brown pests consume cellulose, a substance found in wood and other types of plants. Drywood termites can cause devastating damage to a home or office building. If you notice any signs of termites, like discarded wings or wooden pellets on floors or under furniture, contact a pest control company right away.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed on blood from warm-blooded animals. As their name implies, they're usually found in or around beds. Bed bug removal can be difficult because these pests have the ability to multiply rapidly. These nocturnal creatures bite their victims while they're sleeping at night. If you notice red welts, shed bug skins or blood stains on your sheets or clothes, you may have bed bugs in your home.

Rodents

The most common rodents found in San Jose include Norway rats, roof rats and mice. Rats are skilled climbers, and this allows them to enter your home through holes around the ventilation in your roof, around cables that enter the building and through holes in vent screens. Mice can enter homes through cracks in the foundation or holes in floors and walls. Not only can rats and mice be unwelcome guests, but they can also potentially contaminate your food.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes thrive in places with standing water, including gutters, dog bowls, bird baths, and even liquid containers or bottle caps you may have in your home. When mosquitoes bite, they can leave itchy, irritating welts. Some mosquitoes can even carry pathogens that cause diseases like West Nile Virus. If you notice mosquitoes around your property or business, contact a pest control professional right away.

Wasps

Paper wasps and yellow jackets are two common species found in San Jose, CA. Paper wasps are generally reddish-brown or dark red, and they build their nests in exposed areas like under awnings, in window corners, or under porches or decks. Yellow jackets build their nests in the ground or sometimes inside the walls of a building through cracks or holes in exterior walls. Wasps will attack if their nest is disturbed, and unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times.

Pest control & exterminator services in San Jose, CA

San Jose boasts mostly favorable weather, and with such a large population and frequent visitors, pest control can be an ongoing issue. At Terminix®, our pest control specialists are local to the San Jose and Sunnyvale areas. They pair their knowledge of the region and specific conditions with their expertise in pest control to create customized treatment plans that help you get back to enjoying your home.