General Pest Management
General Pest Control in San Francisco, CA
101 Exterminators runs scheduled general pest control in San Francisco for flats, houses and small businesses, California licensed under SPCB Lic. #9119 and working since 2005. Winter lows here average about 47°F. That is cool enough to slow Argentine ants, cockroaches and spiders down, and never cold enough to stop them. A recurring interval outperforms a one-time spray for exactly that reason.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Pest Control Service in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in San Francisco.
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 San Francisco
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 San Francisco
How often does a San Francisco flat need pest service?
Bi-monthly or quarterly covers most San Francisco flats and houses, with monthly usually right for restaurants, mixed-use buildings and multi-unit properties where a shared wall carries pressure between units. The mild winter is why interval matters — lows near 47°F slow ants and cockroaches without ending the cycle. We set the schedule after the first inspection rather than putting every building on the same plan.
My whole block has ants — does treating only my building help?
It helps, but only if the exterior work is thorough and repeated. San Francisco blocks share party walls, garages, light wells and a continuous mid-block garden, so an Argentine ant population moves freely between addresses. We treat the property we are hired for, which means concentrating on sealing and treating your entry points and keeping the perimeter current so the pressure stays outside your walls.
Can I get service in Spanish in San Francisco?
Yes. Roughly one in nine San Francisco residents speaks Spanish at home, and both our technicians and our office work in English and Spanish. On scheduled service that matters more than people expect — you need to describe what you have been seeing, where and for how long, and we need to explain what was applied, where it went and what to do afterward.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in San Francisco
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in San Francisco — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
General Pest Control · San Francisco
Free Limited Pest Control Inspection in San Francisco
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Same-day response available for urgent situations in San Francisco.