Our Story
Local Experts.
Real Results.
101 Exterminators has been protecting Central California homes and businesses from pests since 2005. We built this company on a simple belief: pest control done right is safe, honest, and effective — and the people doing it should know your community.
20+
Years in Business
Serving Central California since 2005
A+
BBB Rating
Better Business Bureau Accredited
4
Counties Served
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara
5★
Google Rating
Hundreds of verified customer reviews
Who We Are
Built in Salinas. Trusted Across Four Counties.
101 Exterminators was founded in 2005 in Salinas, California — the agricultural heart of Monterey County and a place with some of the most complex pest dynamics in the state. The proximity to farmland, the varied microclimates from the coast to the inland valleys, and the mix of older homes and modern commercial buildings means pest control here is never one-size-fits-all.
Our team brings deep regional knowledge that national chains simply cannot match. We know that drywood termites favor the older fir framing in Monterey's Victorian-era homes. We know that gopher pressure escalates near Salinas's irrigation borders. We know that spring rain in Santa Cruz drives dampwood termite activity in ways that differ completely from what you'd see in Hollister's hot inland climate.
That local intelligence — built over 20 years and thousands of service calls — is what our customers are getting when they call us. Not a call center. Not a franchise technician who drove in from three counties away. A neighbor who knows your area.
We are a fully licensed California Structural Pest Control company. We carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Our technicians are state-certified and undergo ongoing training as California updates its pest management regulations. Our license number is available upon request.
What We Stand For
Our Principles
These aren't marketing words. They are the standards we hold ourselves to on every service call, in every county, for every customer.
Safety First — Always
Every product we use is EPA-registered. We follow California's strictest application standards and explain every treatment to our customers before we begin. No surprises, no shortcuts.
Integrated Pest Management
IPM means we inspect before we spray, identify the source before we treat, and reach for the least-toxic effective solution every time. Chemicals are a last resort, not a first reflex.
Honesty Over Sales
We won't recommend a treatment you don't need. If a one-time service solves your problem, we'll say so. Long-term relationships matter more to us than upselling.
Community Roots
Our team lives in the communities we serve. We sponsor local youth sports, participate in county agricultural meetings, and treat every property like it belongs to a neighbor — because it does.
Credentials
Licensed, Insured & Accountable
California's Structural Pest Control Board regulates pest control companies strictly for good reason — improperly applied pesticides can harm families, pets, and the environment. We meet and exceed every requirement.
- California Structural Pest Control License (available on request)
- General Liability Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Insurance
- EPA-registered products only
- Continuing education — updated as CA regulations evolve
- Background-checked technicians
Service Area
Four Counties, One Team
Monterey County
Salinas, Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, King City
San Benito County
Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Aromas, Tres Pinos
Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek
Santa Clara County
San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno