FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What kind of pests generally invade households and businesses?

    The most common pests found invading residential and commercial buildings in the greater Central California Valley area are rodents (like rats and mice), ants, fleas, cockroaches, spiders, wasps, and pigeons.


    Unwanted pests living in your home or business may not be noticed right away, but will invariably leave evidence of their presence at some point. Different pests leave different clues, but the most common clues to look for are droppings from mice and rats, and cockroach nests in secluded areas such as behind cabinets, baseboards and in cracks behind sinks, water heaters or door frames.

  • Where are all these pests coming from? I keep my house or business clean!

    It is sometimes hard to remember that pests are not invading your home or business just to be annoying. Most bugs only come inside when their outside environment becomes less hospitable, such as when the hot summer sun dries out the earth or when heavy rains or cold winter conditions become threatening to their survival. Rats and mice especially seek warmth and comfort in the winter time. They seek refuge as well as food and nesting materials, which are abundance in residential and commercial kitchens. As clean as your home or business is, it is not safe from pets seeking a warm and well stocked refuge.

  • I think I may have a pest infestation problem, but I'm not sure I can afford to pay for your services. What can I do?

    Merced Pest Control is happy to work with you to take care of your pest infestation problem according to your budget. Our pest control specialists believe that no one should have to live with the threat and stress of harboring pests of any kind in their home or business, so our pest control specialists will do our very best to find a way to help you get rid of your pests without breaking the bank.

  • Are your products safe for my children, pets and customers?

    Merced Pest Control only uses products that are safe to humans, pets and the environment, which result in superior pest control results using fewer chemicals.

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