This review is specifically for the inspection Ralph performed for us today. Ralph did an excellent…read moreand thorough inspection of our home for both drywood and subterranean termites. He helped identify a subterranean termite issue that we apparently had for years without knowing about it. Definitely not the news we wanted, but the news we needed, thanks to Ralph. He was knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. His customer service was excellent throughout the entire process. Thank you to La Canada Pest Control and especially Ralph for the professionalism and thorough work.

Ryan at La Canada Pest Control was fantastic. We had an urgent pest problem after moving into our…read morehome and he came out same day. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to thoroughly explain what was going on. He didn't rush the process and spent time answering my questions. On top of that, he was friendly and respectful of our home. If you're looking for honest, reliable, and effective pest control, I highly recommend Ryan and La Canada Pest Control. Exceptional service all around!

When I moved into my new home, I found the outside of the house was littered with all sorts of…read morespiders, including brown widows. I also noticed there were a lot of droppings, which turned out to be rat feces. After contacting multiple pest control vendors in order to take care of the pest infestations, I found Pasadena Pest Control to be the most transparent in pricing, as well as one of the most detailed on what exactly each type of service would consist of. Looking at their website, I had a feeling this company would probably provide excellent services, as it is well laid out and full of information. It includes general information on pests and of course the services they provide to combat them. I opted for their insect service, as well as their rodent service. Karrie did and has been doing a great job communicating with me and scheduling my services. Erik who's been the one conducting the pest control service itself, has been great and has been doing an awesome job. For the rodent service(s), he pointed to and showed me vulnerable spots around my home (including going on the roof) that could lead to a rodent intrusion. After his inspection, he provided a comprehensive and detailed report on what would need to be done to eliminate the infestation. As for the insect service, he also didn't mind answering many of my questions on what I can do myself to help prevent or at least mitigate future infestations. After a few weeks, I've noticed much less rat droppings. One spot that had the biggest rat feces has none after his service. I also haven't seen a brown widow since he sprayed the exterior of my home. And finally, every crawling insect I've seen inside my home since the spraying has been found dead, which means the spray is working. I highly recommend Pasadena Pest Control if you're looking for a pest control service. Thank you Pasadena Pest!

1 Star I had a very…read moredisappointing experience with this company. I was charged without being clearly informed of the cost or authorizing the charge beforehand. Good businesses communicate pricing upfront and obtain customer approval before billing. After disputing the charge, I was threatened with having the account reported to collections and negatively affecting my credit. I also had concerns about whether the service was actually performed as claimed. Because of these concerns, I filed a complaint and requested documentation showing the work that was completed. I believe customers deserve transparency, clear communication, and proof of services before being billed. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company.

We had a 2-hour window for the appointment. Technician never showed, no notice, updates or…read moreexplanation.

One of the companies I called for some pest identification help during our SoCal hotel stay,…read moreProlific was another company that, like 1st Stryke, was willing to help me try and ID whatever it was I found in my hotel room, even if they didn't need to do so. So, likewise, five stars here for the willingness to help out even at no benefit to them!

Thank you, Joe, really appreciate the help. He was very thorough with the inspection and explained…read morethings really well. They were also really quick to respond. I called at 9 am on Sunday morning, and they were at my house by 9:30 am.

I didn't go with them, but they were one of only two rodent companies that had no bad reviews. They…read morecame out for a quote and basically told reiterated what their competition had already said. The guy was honest, thorough, and within minutes I had a quote. The only determining factor in my decision was the price and that the other company was local to my city. But I would 100% give them my business in the future, and I appreciate how honest and attentive they were when they came out.

I received a call back and was able to schedule an appointment for a few days later to deal with an…read moreant problem that occurs every summer. I was provided a rough estimate of the cost at that time. Josh was professional, friendly, and after inspecting the house and the areas of concern, he explained the work to be done and confirmed the price. I appreciate that he didn't try to upsell a recurring maintenance program, and instead told me what to expect and to call in two weeks if the problem wasn't resolved. That was almost a week ago, and everything is great - no ants coming into house, and the price was lower than other quotes I received. I will definitely call him next summer if/when the ants start coming into the house again. Thank you Josh!

This review is long overdue! I found this business here on Yelp probably a year ago. Josh is simply…read moreamazing! We have been treating for crickets for some time and whatever Josh has been doing has been working well. I highly recommend this business as they are honest and professional.

We had Branden from HomeShield out for service, and he did a fantastic job. He arrived right on…read moretime, took the time to walk us through the process, and was very thorough throughout the inspection and treatment. Based on how professional and detail-oriented he was, we will definitely consider them for any ongoing service.

I tried my best to rid my house of the rodents that took up residence but finally called in Home…read moreShield (HS) as the experts. During the process, I came in contact with about a half dozen team members, all of whom were friendly, professional, and personally concerned with our wellbeing. That was important because I found that ridding a home of rodents is not easily achieved. The initial step was to survey the house, seal potential entry sites, then set the traps. The HS team completed the process and set up an appointment to check the traps. after a couple visits, we still heard the vermin scratching around. So, HS brought in a senior inspector who found a few open areas I never would have thought to identify (openings between the outside wall and the foundation that were tucked up underneath the visible area). Those areas were sealed and within ten days, we no longer heard anything. I check of the traps today revealed a large intruder had been eliminated. Home shield performed like partners in our quest to eliminated rodents from our home. They came back as often as needed without complaint and escalated appropriately to assure our problem was solved. And importantly, they never once questioned our reports of hearing critters.

Mills Pest Management has been to our house twice now…read more Once for rodent removal, and then for ants/insects. Immediately happy with their rates and the reviews regarding their service and quality as they were available on the weekend, which made it easier for us to accommodate and be around in case. The value comes at the immediate resolution you get as you'll see results within a day. For the rodent care, they revisited the house to check the traps for a couple of weeks after first service and for the ants, came back when I called and informed them I had a small resurgence of those pesky critters. 10/10 all around from reception on the phone to meeting the techs in person.

I love this service! We had so many ants and spiders in our house that it got to the point where we…read morecouldn't leave any food out anywhere without finding a trail of ants all over it. The first initial service didn't really help, but when I informed Mills about it they came back and even offered to spray the inside of the house, which did the trick. Honestly we were sold, and I love having the routine service on the property -- we haven't had any problems since. Kevin the owner really cares, and our tech Wyatt is amazing and highly recommended. For the money they charge it is completely worth it. If you need any sort of pest management, these guys are the ones for you.

We had been hearing sounds coming from the attic for a couple of days, and my landlord sent Sam…read moreover for an inspection, great profissional, located possible entries around the house, easy explanation about the process, a day later his team showed up and spent the day sealing everything, setting up the traps, Sam was great answering our texts during the process and checking out on us too. Would totally recommend Rodent Control for anyone that is having pest problems! Celia Snowdon Hermosa Beach

I was incredibly stressed after I started noticing a foul odor coming from the walls in my closet…read moreand hearing scratching noises up in my attic. I knew something wasn't right, and I needed help as soon as possible. From my very first call, this company went above and beyond to accommodate my urgent situation, and I am so grateful for their kindness and professionalism. Our field representative, Nicolas, was absolutely outstanding. From the moment he arrived, he was incredibly friendly, patient, and thorough. He completed a detailed inspection and took the time to explain exactly how mice can get into a home, pointing out areas of concern and answering every question I had. He then walked me through their entire plan for sealing entry points and preventing the rodents from returning, making sure I understood every step of the process. What really stood out was how understanding they were about my budget. They presented the recommended service but also worked with me to find options that fit within my budget without making me feel pressured. That level of honesty, flexibility, and compassion is hard to find these days. By the end of the visit, Nic didn't feel like just another technician--he felt like a trusted family friend. His knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care turned what was an incredibly stressful experience into one where I felt informed, supported, and confident that my home was in good hands. I wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone dealing with a rodent issue. If you're lucky enough to have Nicolas as your representative, you'll be in excellent hands. Thank you for treating us like people instead of just another customer. It truly made all the difference :)

Quick and effective. Definitely recommend!…read more He came out so quickly and worked to solve my problems.

Initial visit was good but they've been completely unresponsive to asks for follow up visits after…read moreI saw more pests. Totally overdoing it on the AI responses which leave a lot to be desired. Are appointments in EST or PST? No answer. But it says eastern time even though I'm the west coast

I'd like to update my review since my first stellar review was for the initial estimate process…read moreonly and I said I would update (but forgot). It's been 5 years and we've had plenty of people up in our attic since Rodent Masters completed our job and any time someone goes up there, I beg them to check and double check to ensure there are no rodent droppings. During this time, we have not heard a peep in the attic which is a complete 180 from what we were hearing before - it always sounded like the rats were having a party up there in the middle of the night. The process took about a month from start to finnish because the first thing they do is cover and patch all holes or entrances up so that nothing can get in (or out) and not just outside of the house but inside the attic and inside every single area from within the house. It's a LOT of work but they did it very well. Then, they came back and, in our case, because things were so bad, they sucked out all of the insulation and then reinsulated the entire attic with much higher quality material than what had been removed. Then they came back on final time to ensure there was no activity. So, I have no reason not to continue recommending Rodent Masters and I have for the last 5 years. I do think I will contact them soon though just to have someone do a walk around to ensure there are no new holes that have developed since they were last here. Highly recommend and I'm glad to see that the reviews continue to be outstanding since the one I gave 5 years ago!

ONE STAR FOR SHOWING UP ON TIME. ZERO STARS FOR EVERYTHING THAT MATTERED…read more I hired Rodent Masters because I have documented ongoing rat activity around my private patio at my apartment for approximately a year. I have five security cameras recording the activity, including rats repeatedly on the ground in my private patio where my small dog walks and sniffs. I explained the situation to Max in detail, including how distressed I was, and told him I was prepared to pay for an exterminator's help myself. At their request, I obtained my landlord's permission for them to perform the work. The day before the appointment, I went even further: I sent Max a five-page presentation with photographs and a diagram of my property, identifying suspected burrows, storage areas with rat activity/droppings, openings I wanted sealed, the water-heater closet, planters/root systems and other possible nesting and entry locations. I also explained that I have a small dog and wanted safe, enclosed trapping options. I specifically asked whether they could perform the work the same day if possible. The technician arrived on time, but the inspection I expected simply did not happen. He focused on whether rats might be inside my apartment even though I had reported an outdoor problem. When I asked whether he had seen my presentation, he told me it was "at the office." He did not open and inspect the storage cupboards where I had reported rat activity and droppings. He did not investigate the suspected burrows. He did not seal any openings. He looked directly at an opening into one of my storage areas and did nothing about it. Most incredibly, while standing on my patio he explained that rats like protected areas around water heaters, yet he never even opened the doors to inspect the two water heaters I had specifically identified in my presentation. After all of this, the primary recommendation I received was to buy mountain lion or fox urine and spray it myself. After I complained, Max initially told me in writing that he was "very confused" because he had forwarded my list to the technician and explained the situation to him. He later said they were trying to "save me money" and the technician did not want to take my money "by just setting traps." That explanation makes no sense. This was supposed to be a free estimate. I never told anyone I was on a budget. I had specifically asked whether they could do the work that same day and was prepared to pay. Nobody even gave me an estimate or presented treatment options and allowed me to decide what I wanted to spend. Max also brought up my doggie door afterward. I did not tell Max about a doggie door the day before. I mentioned it casually to the technician while we were already standing on my patio. I never reported rats inside my apartment. He insisted on coming in and looking under my sink and told me I had no evidence of rat existence. My complaint is simple: I hired a rodent professional to investigate documented rat activity, identify nesting/entry areas, recommend appropriate trapping and exclusion, and give me an estimate. Instead, the specific areas I identified were not meaningfully investigated, no holes were sealed, I received no estimate, and I was essentially told to buy predator urine. Had Max simply told me after receiving my five-page presentation that this wasn't the type of work they were going to perform, I would have thanked him and continued looking for another company. Instead, I stopped searching because I believed help was coming the next morning. That lost time matters when you are already dealing with an ongoing problem. I also let Max know how traumatized I was by these rats and how I wasn't sleeping at night. He seemed so empathetic and told me not to worry. Why pretend you want to help and then lie about our initial conversation. P.S. I saw another reviewer say someone from this company arrived in an unmarked white van, which the company disputed in its response. The technician who came to my home also arrived in an unmarked white van, and I have the security-camera footage showing it.