# 101 Exterminators Inc. 101 Exterminators Inc. is a family-owned pest and termite control company serving Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara counties in Central California since 2005. California Structural Pest Control Board licensed (SPCB Lic. #9119). Phone (831) 500-1613. Office at 635 Sanborn Pl Ste 12, Salinas, CA 93901. Email office@101exterminatorsinc.com. ## Key Facts - License: SPCB Lic. #9119 (California Structural Pest Control Board) - Founded: 2005 - Service area: Monterey County, San Benito County, Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County - Address: 635 Sanborn Pl Ste 12, Salinas, CA 93901 - Phone: (831) 500-1613 - Email: office@101exterminatorsinc.com - Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed; Weekend emergency calls answered - Google rating: 5.0 from 451 reviews ## Services - [Termite Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/termite-control): California-licensed termite control in Central California. Section 1 & 2 inspections, WDO reports, drywood and… - [General Pest Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/general-pest-control): CA-licensed pest prevention for Central California homes & businesses. IPM programs, free pest evaluations… - [Rodent Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/rodent-control): Professional rodent control in Central California. Norway rats, roof rats, mice, and gopher control. Exclusion-first… - [Fumigation](https://101exterminators.com/services/fumigation): Professional structure fumigation for drywood termites and bed bugs in Central California. Vikane gas. CA licensed. - [Bed Bug Treatment](https://101exterminators.com/services/bed-bug-treatment): Discreet, effective bed bug treatment for homes, hotels, and rental properties in Central California. CA licensed. - [Ant Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/ant-control): Effective ant control in Central California. Argentine ants, carpenter ants, fire ants. Colony elimination, not just… - [Wasp & Bee Removal](https://101exterminators.com/services/wasp-and-bee-removal): Wasp & bee removal in Central California. Yellow jackets, paper wasps, hornets, honey bees. Bee relocation to local… - [Spider Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/spider-control): Black widow and spider control across the Central Coast. Web and egg sac removal, garage and crawl space harborage… - [Bird Netting & Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/bird-netting): Professional bird netting and exclusion in Central California. Pigeons, starlings, house sparrows. Commercial and… - [Pest Inspections](https://101exterminators.com/services/inspections): CA-licensed WDO pest inspections for real estate in Central California. Section 1 & 2 reports, same-week scheduling. CA… - [Local Treatments](https://101exterminators.com/services/local-treatments): Targeted termite spot treatments in Central California. Orange oil, borates & direct wood treatment. No full tenting… - [Vapor Barrier Installation](https://101exterminators.com/services/vapor-barrier): Professional vapor barrier installation for crawl spaces in Central California. Moisture control prevents termites… - [Insulation Removal](https://101exterminators.com/services/insulation-removal): Attic & crawl space insulation removal in Central California. Rodent-contaminated, damaged, and pest-infested… - [Insulation Installation](https://101exterminators.com/services/insulation-installation): Attic & crawl space insulation in Central California. Blown-in cellulose & fiberglass batt to CA Title 24… - [Residential Pest Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/residential): Comprehensive residential pest control for homes in Central California. Termites, rodents, ants, spiders, bed bugs, and… - [Commercial Pest Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/commercial): Licensed commercial pest control for restaurants, retail & industrial facilities in Central California. Health… - [Cockroach Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/cockroach-control): Professional cockroach control in Central California. German cockroach elimination, commercial kitchen treatments, and… - [Flea & Tick Control](https://101exterminators.com/services/flea-and-tick-control): Flea and tick control in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Interior, yard and wildlife-source… ## Pest Guides - [Termites](https://101exterminators.com/pests/termites): Learn to identify drywood and subterranean termites in Central California. Signs of infestation, California species… - [Rodents](https://101exterminators.com/pests/rodents): Identify roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice in Central California. Signs, health risks, and when to call pest… - [Bed Bugs](https://101exterminators.com/pests/bed-bugs): How to identify bed bugs in Central California. Signs of infestation, health effects, and professional treatment… - [Ants](https://101exterminators.com/pests/ants): Identify ant species in Central California. Argentine ants, carpenter ants, fire ants — control methods for each. - [Cockroaches](https://101exterminators.com/pests/cockroaches): Identify and eliminate cockroaches in Central California. German cockroaches, American cockroaches. Health risks… - [Spiders](https://101exterminators.com/pests/spiders): Identify black widows and common spiders in Central California. Safety information, identification guide, and when to… - [Wasps](https://101exterminators.com/pests/wasps): Identify yellow jackets, paper wasps, and hornets in Central California. Nest removal, safety, and when to call pest… - [Bees](https://101exterminators.com/pests/bees): Honey bee swarms & established hives in Central California. Live relocation, structural removal, Africanized bee… - [Birds](https://101exterminators.com/pests/birds): Manage pest birds in Central California. Pigeons, starlings, house sparrows — exclusion, netting, and droppings cleanup. - [Gophers](https://101exterminators.com/pests/gophers): Pocket gopher control for homes, landscaping, and agricultural properties in Central California. Trapping, baiting, and… - [Fleas](https://101exterminators.com/pests/fleas): Professional flea control for homes with pets in Central California. Yard and interior treatment. Flea life cycle and… - [Ticks](https://101exterminators.com/pests/ticks): Tick identification and control in Central California. Western black-legged tick, Pacific Coast tick, Lyme disease risk. - [Mosquitoes](https://101exterminators.com/pests/mosquitoes): Mosquito control in Central California. West Nile virus risk, breeding source elimination, and yard treatment. - [Silverfish](https://101exterminators.com/pests/silverfish): Silverfish control for homes in Central California. What silverfish eat, why they appear, and professional treatment. - [Crickets](https://101exterminators.com/pests/crickets): Cricket control for homes in Central California. Why crickets enter homes, what they eat, and professional treatment… ## Service Areas - [All service areas](https://101exterminators.com/locations) ### County Pages - [Monterey County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/monterey-county): Licensed pest and termite control throughout Monterey County — Salinas, Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Pacific Grove… - [San Benito County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-benito-county): Licensed pest and termite control throughout San Benito County — Hollister, San Juan Bautista, and surrounding areas… - [Santa Cruz County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/santa-cruz-county): Licensed pest and termite control throughout Santa Cruz County — Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Capitola… - [Santa Clara County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/santa-clara-county): Licensed pest and termite control throughout Santa Clara County — San Jose, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara… - [San Francisco County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-francisco-county): Expert termite control and WDO inspections throughout San Francisco — Victorian homes, Edwardians, and modern… - [San Mateo County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-mateo-county): Licensed termite control and WDO inspections throughout San Mateo County — Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City… - [Alameda County](https://101exterminators.com/locations/alameda-county): Licensed termite control and WDO inspections throughout Alameda County — Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward… ### City Pages **Monterey County** - [Salinas](https://101exterminators.com/locations/salinas) - [Monterey](https://101exterminators.com/locations/monterey) - [Seaside](https://101exterminators.com/locations/seaside) - [Marina](https://101exterminators.com/locations/marina) - [Pacific Grove](https://101exterminators.com/locations/pacific-grove) - [Carmel-by-the-Sea](https://101exterminators.com/locations/carmel) - [Gonzales](https://101exterminators.com/locations/gonzales) - [Soledad](https://101exterminators.com/locations/soledad) - [Greenfield](https://101exterminators.com/locations/greenfield) - [King City](https://101exterminators.com/locations/king-city) **San Benito County** - [Hollister](https://101exterminators.com/locations/hollister) - [San Juan Bautista](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-juan-bautista) - [Aromas](https://101exterminators.com/locations/aromas) - [Tres Pinos](https://101exterminators.com/locations/tres-pinos) **Santa Cruz County** - [Santa Cruz](https://101exterminators.com/locations/santa-cruz) - [Watsonville](https://101exterminators.com/locations/watsonville) - [Scotts Valley](https://101exterminators.com/locations/scotts-valley) - [Capitola](https://101exterminators.com/locations/capitola) - [Aptos](https://101exterminators.com/locations/aptos) - [Live Oak](https://101exterminators.com/locations/live-oak) - [Soquel](https://101exterminators.com/locations/soquel) - [Felton](https://101exterminators.com/locations/felton) - [Boulder Creek](https://101exterminators.com/locations/boulder-creek) - [Ben Lomond](https://101exterminators.com/locations/ben-lomond) **Santa Clara County** - [San Jose](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-jose) - [Sunnyvale](https://101exterminators.com/locations/sunnyvale) - [Santa Clara](https://101exterminators.com/locations/santa-clara) - [Campbell](https://101exterminators.com/locations/campbell) - [Los Gatos](https://101exterminators.com/locations/los-gatos) - [Saratoga](https://101exterminators.com/locations/saratoga) - [Los Altos](https://101exterminators.com/locations/los-altos) - [Gilroy](https://101exterminators.com/locations/gilroy) - [Morgan Hill](https://101exterminators.com/locations/morgan-hill) - [Los Altos Hills](https://101exterminators.com/locations/los-altos-hills) - [Monte Sereno](https://101exterminators.com/locations/monte-sereno) - [Mountain View](https://101exterminators.com/locations/mountain-view) - [Palo Alto](https://101exterminators.com/locations/palo-alto) - [Milpitas](https://101exterminators.com/locations/milpitas) - [Cupertino](https://101exterminators.com/locations/cupertino) **San Francisco County** - [San Francisco](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-francisco) **San Mateo County** - [Daly City](https://101exterminators.com/locations/daly-city) - [San Mateo](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-mateo) - [Redwood City](https://101exterminators.com/locations/redwood-city) - [South San Francisco](https://101exterminators.com/locations/south-san-francisco) - [Burlingame](https://101exterminators.com/locations/burlingame) - [Foster City](https://101exterminators.com/locations/foster-city) - [San Carlos](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-carlos) - [Millbrae](https://101exterminators.com/locations/millbrae) - [Pacifica](https://101exterminators.com/locations/pacifica) - [San Bruno](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-bruno) **Alameda County** - [Oakland](https://101exterminators.com/locations/oakland) - [Berkeley](https://101exterminators.com/locations/berkeley) - [Fremont](https://101exterminators.com/locations/fremont) - [Hayward](https://101exterminators.com/locations/hayward) - [San Leandro](https://101exterminators.com/locations/san-leandro) - [Livermore](https://101exterminators.com/locations/livermore) - [Pleasanton](https://101exterminators.com/locations/pleasanton) ## Guides & Articles ### Homeowner Guides - [All resources](https://101exterminators.com/resources) - [Bed Bug Room Preparation: Complete Checklist](https://101exterminators.com/resources/bed-bug-preparation): Room-by-room bed bug prep for Central Coast homes: what to launder, bag, and move before treatment, and the mistakes… - [Rodent Prevention: The Clean, Seal, Trap Program](https://101exterminators.com/resources/rodent-prevention): Clean, Seal, Trap for Central Coast homes: entry points to check, the materials that actually hold, and where DIY… - [German Cockroach Treatment: Preparation Instructions](https://101exterminators.com/resources/cockroach-treatment-prep): Prepare for a German cockroach treatment: what to empty, how to clean, why water matters more than crumbs, and the… - [7 Common Home Pests: Identification Guide](https://101exterminators.com/resources/pest-identification): Identify the 7 most common home pests in Central California by their signs: bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, spiders, mice… - [Understanding Termite Inspections: Section 1 & Section 2](https://101exterminators.com/resources/termite-inspection-guide): How to read a California WDO report: Section 1 versus Section 2, inaccessible areas, and what Central Coast inspections… - [Central California Pest Calendar: When Pests Are Active by Season](https://101exterminators.com/resources/seasonal-pest-calendar): Month-by-month pest activity guide for Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Benito counties. When to expect… ### What to Expect - [What to expect (index)](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect): What happens on a service visit, by inquiry type. - [Termite Inspection & Treatment](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/termite-treatment): How professional termite treatment works in Central California: what inspectors look for, how species identification… - [Whole-Structure Fumigation](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/fumigation): How professional whole-structure fumigation works — inspection, preparation, tenting, aeration, and clearance testing… - [Rodent Control & Exclusion](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/rodent-control): How professional rodent control works in Central California: inspection and species identification, exclusion… - [Bed Bug Treatment](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/bed-bug-treatment): What to expect from professional bed bug treatment: how inspections work, how heat and chemical protocols get chosen… - [Ant Control](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/ant-control): Learn how professional ant control works in Central California — species identification, inspection, baiting strategy… - [Wasp & Bee Removal](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/wasp-bee-removal): How professional wasp and bee removal works in Central California — species identification, nest location, treatment… - [General Pest Control](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/general-pest-control): What professional general pest control involves in Central California: how inspections work, how treatment decisions… - [Commercial Pest Management](https://101exterminators.com/what-to-expect/commercial-pest-control): How commercial pest management works: what inspections cover, how compliance-driven plans get built, and what service… ### Articles - [All articles](https://101exterminators.com/articles) - [Can Pest Control Get Rid of Fleas?](https://101exterminators.com/articles/can-pest-control-get-rid-of-fleas): Professional flea control eliminates fleas by targeting eggs, larvae, and adults — the stages DIY sprays miss. Learn… - [Will Pest Control Get Rid of Cockroaches?](https://101exterminators.com/articles/will-pest-control-get-rid-of-cockroaches): Professional cockroach control using gel bait, IGRs, and crack/crevice treatments eliminates colonies that repel… - [Will Pest Control Get Rid of Fruit Flies?](https://101exterminators.com/articles/will-pest-control-get-rid-of-fruit-flies): Fruit flies breed in drain film and soft produce, not the fruit bowl. How to find the source, and when a Salinas… - [Tips for Preventing Pest Infestations at Home](https://101exterminators.com/articles/tips-for-preventing-pest-infestations): Pest prevention for Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Clara county homes: entry points, moisture, landscaping… - [What Are the Most Common Pests in Salinas, CA?](https://101exterminators.com/articles/most-common-pests-in-salinas): Salinas's combination of agricultural land, irrigation, and older homes creates specific pest pressures. Learn about… - [How to Find the Best Pest Control Near You in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito & Santa Clara Counties](https://101exterminators.com/articles/best-pest-control-near-me-central-california): How to choose the best pest control company in Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Benito County, or Santa Clara… - [Termite Swarm Season in Monterey County: What to Look For](https://101exterminators.com/articles/termite-swarm-season-monterey-county): Termite swarmers in Monterey County appear in spring after warm rain. Learn how to tell termites from flying ants, what… - [Ant Invasion After Rain: Why California Homes Flood with Ants Every Spring](https://101exterminators.com/articles/ant-invasion-after-rain-california): Spring ant invasions in California follow heavy rain. Learn why Argentine ants flood homes, why DIY sprays make it… - [How Much Does Fumigation Cost in California? What Drives the Price](https://101exterminators.com/articles/how-much-does-fumigation-cost-california): What sets a California fumigation price: structure volume, infestation extent, tenting access, county permits. Quoted… - [Drywood vs. Subterranean Termites: Which Does Monterey County Have?](https://101exterminators.com/articles/drywood-vs-subterranean-termites-monterey-county): Monterey County has drywood, subterranean and dampwood termites. Pellets, mud tubes, swarm months: tell them apart… - [Rodent Proofing Before Winter: The California Homeowner's Checklist](https://101exterminators.com/articles/rodent-proofing-california-homeowner-checklist): Fall rodent exclusion prevents winter infestations. Complete checklist for sealing entry points, securing food sources… - [Commercial Pest Control for Salinas Restaurants: What the Health Inspector Looks For](https://101exterminators.com/articles/commercial-pest-control-salinas-restaurants): What a Monterey County health inspector documents in a Salinas kitchen, which pest findings stop service, and what a… - [Eco-Friendly & Child-Safe Pest Control in Santa Cruz County](https://101exterminators.com/articles/eco-friendly-child-safe-pest-control-santa-cruz): Eco-friendly and child-safe pest control in Santa Cruz County. Learn what low-toxicity IPM methods actually involve… - [Cockroach Control in Santa Cruz County: What's Getting In and How to Stop It](https://101exterminators.com/articles/cockroach-control-santa-cruz-county): Cockroach control in Santa Cruz County: German vs American cockroaches, why they appear in coastal homes, and what… - [Pest Control in Gonzales, CA: What Homeowners Are Actually Dealing With](https://101exterminators.com/articles/pest-control-gonzales-ca): Pest control in Gonzales, CA: agricultural-border rodents, Argentine ants from irrigation, spiders, silverfish, and… - [Section 1 vs Section 2 Pest Inspection: What California Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know](https://101exterminators.com/articles/section-1-vs-section-2-pest-inspection): Section 1 means active infestation or damage requiring clearance before closing. Section 2 means conducive conditions… - [Wasp and Yellow Jacket Season in Santa Cruz County: Timeline and Species](https://101exterminators.com/articles/wasp-yellow-jacket-season-santa-cruz-county): Yellow jacket pressure in Santa Cruz County peaks August to October. Which species you have, why the fence trap misses… - [Bed Bug Prevention for California Vacation Rental Hosts: A Practical Guide for Airbnb and VRBO Properties](https://101exterminators.com/articles/bed-bug-prevention-vacation-rental-california): Vacation rental hosts in Carmel, Santa Cruz, and Monterey face high bed bug risk from guest turnover. This guide covers… - [Gopher Control for Salinas Valley Homeowners: Why the Valley's Soil Makes This a Persistent Problem](https://101exterminators.com/articles/gopher-control-salinas-valley-homeowners): Pocket gophers in Salinas Valley destroy irrigation systems, kill landscaping, and undermine hardscaping. Learn the… - [Roof Rats in Santa Cruz: Why Redwood Trees Are the Root of the Problem](https://101exterminators.com/articles/roof-rats-santa-cruz-redwood-trees): Roof rats thrive in Santa Cruz because redwood trees provide canopy access to rooflines. Learn how they enter attics… ## Getting Help - [Contact](https://101exterminators.com/contact): Request service or a quote. Phone (831) 500-1613. - [Free Pest Evaluation](https://101exterminators.com/free-evaluation): Free, no-obligation visit: a licensed technician looks at accessible areas and gives verbal guidance on whether the situation needs treatment, a full inspection, or nothing. Verbal only — no written report, no certificate, and not usable as documentation for escrow, lenders, or disclosure. - [Official Structural Pest Inspection](https://101exterminators.com/services/inspections): Paid, California-licensed structural pest (WDO) inspection ending in a formal written report with Section 1 and Section 2 findings. This is the visit required for home sales, escrow, and lenders. - [Real estate pest inspection](https://101exterminators.com/real-estate-pest-inspection): WDO reports and Section 1 clearance for transactions. - [Emergency service](https://101exterminators.com/emergency): Emergency and urgent pest calls, prioritized ahead of routine work. - [FAQ](https://101exterminators.com/faq)