General Pest Management
General Pest Control in Burlingame, CA
101 Exterminators runs scheduled general pest control in Burlingame for homes and small businesses, California licensed under SPCB Lic. #9119 and working since 2005. Winter lows here average 44 to 46°F. That is cold enough to slow Argentine ants and cockroaches down, and never cold enough to reset them. Nothing in this city gets a hard freeze, which is why a recurring interval holds where a single visit does not.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Pest Control Service in Burlingame
We offer scheduled maintenance programs on monthly, bi-monthly (every 8 weeks), and quarterly (every 12 weeks) cycles. Each visit includes a perimeter treatment, interior inspection, spot treatments for active areas, and documentation. Every program includes free re-treatment between scheduled visits if pests return — we don't charge extra to finish the job.
Ant trails along baseboards, countertops, or exterior walls — especially in spring and fall
Cockroach droppings (small, dark, pepper-like specks) in kitchen cabinets or drawers
Spider webs accumulating faster than you can remove them — especially black widows in garages
Silverfish damage to paper, cardboard, or fabric — irregular holes and yellow staining
Earwigs or centipedes regularly entering through doors, windows, or crawl space vents
Pantry moths (Indian meal moths) in dried goods — visible webbing and larvae in food
Seeing one cockroach — they are almost never alone
How It Works
Our Pest Control Process in Burlingame
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Burlingame.
Initial Inspection & Assessment
We walk the property thoroughly — exterior perimeter, garage, crawl space access points, interior corners, and utility penetrations — to understand pest pressure and entry points.
First Treatment
A comprehensive initial treatment targets active pests and establishes a chemical barrier. We treat entry points, nesting areas, and conducive conditions with EPA-registered products.
Scheduled Maintenance Visits
Return visits maintain the barrier and address any seasonal pest pressure changes. We keep records of each visit so you can see the history of protection on your property.
Free Re-Treatments
If pests breach the barrier between visits, call us. We return at no charge as part of your plan — because our goal is actual pest-free results, not just completed appointments.
Why 101 Exterminators
Pest Control You Can Count On in Burlingame
IPM-Based Approach
Integrated Pest Management means we inspect first, identify species, seal entry points, and treat with the minimum necessary product — not a blanket spray of everything.
Documented Service History
Every visit is documented. You receive a service record showing what was treated, what products were used, and what we found — important for rental properties, health inspections, and peace of mind.
Free Re-Treatment Guarantee
Between scheduled visits, if you see activity we treated for, call us. We come back at no additional charge. This is our commitment, not a fine-print exclusion.
Child & Pet Aware Products
We use EPA-registered products applied in targeted areas, not broadcast indoors. We discuss any pet or child safety considerations with you before every treatment.
Common Questions
General Pest Control FAQs for Burlingame
How often should a Burlingame home be on a pest service schedule?
Bi-monthly covers most Burlingame houses, with quarterly enough for tight newer construction and monthly reserved for restaurants on Burlingame Avenue and Broadway, hotels along Bayshore Highway, and multi-unit buildings. The interval matters because winter never breaks the cycle here — lows in the mid-40s slow ants and cockroaches without ending them. We set the schedule after the first inspection rather than putting every address on the same plan.
Is it worth beginning a Burlingame pest plan in the middle of winter?
Yes — winter is when most indoor invasions here actually begin. Nearly all of Burlingame's rain falls between November and March, and the first storms that saturate ground near Mills Creek and Terrace Creek drive shallow ant colonies toward warm, dry structures. Treating the exterior before and through that stretch holds the pressure at the foundation line instead of on your kitchen counter. Waiting until spring means we are working indoors rather than outside.
Can you service a Burlingame house without spraying inside where kids and pets are?
Yes, and on most Burlingame properties that is how we prefer to work anyway. The majority of pressure comes from outdoors, so the exterior perimeter, entry points and harborage sites carry most of the treatment. Indoors we lean on crack-and-crevice placement, bait in closed stations, and physical exclusion. We will name the product, tell you exactly where it went, and give you the re-entry interval off the label before anything is applied.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Burlingame
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Burlingame — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
General Pest Control · Burlingame
Free Limited Pest Control Inspection in Burlingame
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Same-day response available for urgent situations in Burlingame.