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Roadrunner Exterminating

3.9 (56 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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This is one of many cabinets/drawers that is broadcast sprayed with poison that I believe is supposed to be used in nooks and cracks.
Wendi W.

It's very rare that I write an unfavorable review, but I think that I am unfortunately in a position to because this experience created a lot of stress, and potentially was unsafe. I don't want this to happen to others. We had a roach issue, and this company came out to do a first pass at treating them. The company and I agreed to use gel, because I am hoping for a more gentle approach in terms of poison in our house. The persons I spoke to on the phone, Kelly and Andrea were awesome, pleasant, and great communicators. Samuel that came out to treat the house the first round was great, and he told us in that first visit that we should probably schedule a 2nd treatment, especially given we were using gel, in about 3 weeks. Around 3 weeks later I call to schedule the 2nd treatment, and a gentleman came out a few days later to treat the house. When I came home the whole house smelled very strongly of pesticide, that did not subside for hours. There were dead insects everywhere, including spiders (who knew the critters that exist in ones home until major poison is used!) This treatment was definitely not the same as last time. I was concerned, because I was not asked to collaborate on what the next treatment would be, or that it was decided on without my being informed that an escalation would take place. I was very concerned that there was a new treatment, and I thought there had been a miscommunication or accident, so I called the company to learn more. The owner was asked to call me to help me know what happened, and I waited a day and a half with no call back, all the while not using my kitchen. I called him again because I had not heard from him at the end of the 2nd business day, and he explained that he had decided to escalate the treatment plan, and explained why. I am a very logical person, so trust me when I say that I would have been amenable to an escalation if I had been consulted, and it was warranted, but I am disappointed that I was not. Additionally, I was alarmed to see white streaks of spray in and on my cabinets and drawers, which to my lay person brain looked like at the very least, an over application. I did not see the extent of that until I was off of the phone with the owner, otherwise I would have mentioned it to him. There is also some question in my mind about where these poisons were sprayed, I thought it was supposed to be in cracks and crevices, not broadcast sprayed in drawers and cabinet where food is prepared and stored. The agents were Temprid FX and Gentrol IGR. I am disappointed with the lack of coordination of information for the people living in the house, at the lack of accountability for this, at the seemingly careless and potentially incorrect application of poison in our kitchen. My feedback for the owner is that you have great office employees (hence 2 stars and not 1) but the communication with residents, and application of your products can use some tightening up. Also, if an error is made, no worries, we can figure it out, but not admitting that your crew may have done something incorrect is not good for trust building. I acknowledge that you offered to have your crew come and clean it up, but I do not want to interact any further with your company because I have trust issues now, due to the lack of accountability, so I will be remediating this wayward spray myself. I sincerely wish you the best on improving on those areas, you do have some good stuff to work with, ie your support staff.

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This is not work related. I was driving through Main and Red Hill this morning and saw a cyclist on the road who was completely soaked from the rain. The person driving your company truck with a plate ending in 9M2 went above and beyond and handed the cyclist a rain poncho. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture. I hope your company gets all the business it deserves. What a great person. God bless you.

Roof repair having to be made following Roadrunner fumigation service

If you want damaged property, then call Roadrunner Exterminating..... Had my newly purchased home fumigated by Roadrunner, who sub out most of the work they perform. 100% sub out of all fumigation as far as I know. Their subcontractors arrived and began work without any supervision from Roadrunner, who would be the responsible General Contractor in this case. I watched in disbelief as equipment and tooling was THROWN on my tile roof. Heavy rolls of fumigation tarps tossed onto tiles without any care at all. Beautifully manicured flowerbeds trampled as if they were not even there. Rain gutters dented as they carelessly tossed ladders up against the roofline. Landscaping that wasn't even in the fumigation zone destroyed because of their lack of care for the property they were working on. Roadrunner requires a broken tile waiver to be signed, but there wasn't even an ATTEMPT to be careful/cautious with the property by the workers on site. It was as if the waiver gave them a free-for-all to trash the place. I brought up the issue with the subcontractor's apparent foreman on site (I'm not quite sure if he was the foreman but he was the only one who spoke English) but at that point it was too late. I brought up the issue with Andrea and Sue Heinkel, and although nice, they offered no solution. The owner, Scott Heinkel, to this point has been completely non-responsive. The end result was numerous broken roof tiles (which we did not know at the time because of the height of our 2nd story roof), more dead mature landscaping than what was normal, crushed flowerbeds, etc. AND THERE IS MORE.... after the first rain, literally 3 months after Roadrunners service and our move in date, we had a major roof leak which has caused our newly renovated grand entry way ceiling to separate from the joists and an entire interior wall down to a 1st floor bathroom to have water damage. I have already had to file a claim for the roof repair, and have completed the roof repair just in time as it is going to rain again this week, and am in the process of putting together a claim for the interior damage. Roadrunner has not been helpful since I first reported the incident (literally the day they began fumigation) and instead only threatened me with collections and/or small claims court. I am dealing with tens of thousands of dollars' worth of damages vs their fumigation price of $4900. For those of you looking for a fumigation contractor- save yourselves the headache and FIND A CONTRACTOR WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR HOME IN THE PROCESS.

Dino K.

I've worked with roadrunner for several years now and they don't disappoint. I bought a new home in San Juan Capistrano that sits on 1.6 acres and unfortunately that usually comes with some rodent problems. They came out and inspected my home and took care off everything that needed taken care. Gave great advice on how to maintain the proper insect/rodent free. They also come and maintain it on a monthly basis to keep bugs and rates off my property and I haven't seen a rat since. Thank you Roadrunner Exterminating.

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Thank you Laura. We truly appreciate your business!

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Awesome Company, Reliable, Trustworthy, Professional, Thorough, and Friendly.

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Thank you Brian. We appreciate your comment very much!

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Ask the Community - Roadrunner Exterminating

Hi I was supposed to hear from Christian today about narrowing down the window and I haven't is there someone that can help me with that?

Can you help with a dry rot problem under the bathroom with Subterranean termites under there as well ? And termites in a few other areas of the back of our house. I was referred to you by Sun State who are not in business at this time.

Absolutely! We are a full service company I can help you with any needs you may have. Please call Jennifer in our termite dept tomorrow after 7:30 AM and she will be happy to schedule an inspection for you free of charge. Our office number is… 

Can you get rid of fleas?

Absolutely! A professional pest control service can help eliminate your flea problem. Using a flea product on your animals is a necessity in keeping fleas under control. Call our office at 714-434-3920 for details on our services.

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“The schedule they gave me from beginning to end was right on and I experienced no bumps in the road.”

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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE and EVEN WORSE COMMUNICATION and no matter how many times I've called,…read moreleft call backs via their website - or even left a message with their own staff for a call back.. nothing for over a week. I've had service with this company for over a year now and in the beginning it went well - communication was still not best. I would never receive a reminder of treatment dates, and they were well aware of the need for my dogs to be brought into the house for services. An example: 11/25 original date, had to reschedule. Called phone number on website, multiple times x 1 week various hours left messages for call back and nothing. I even left multiple messages via their webpage for a call back - crickets! Finally with a woman who would not give me her name stated she never got any of the messages, no voicemails or any of my husband's calls or messages. Informed her this has happened numerous times and still continues, no empathy, no nothing. All I ask if for COMMUNICATION! Someone showed up the following week WITHOUT NOTIFICATION (mind you there is a note we have pets they need to be locked up and gate to be unlocked) they provided service for the front yard, and we asked the guy to put us down for Friday - he said okay. Friday came and gone ( they saw a note in their system but didn't bother to notify us that services could not be provided that day) once again NO-ONE COMMUNICATED! Spoke with Olga who confirmed an appointment 12/9 Which we were able to FINALLY get the backyard done. Husband and I said we'd give them a go one more time since they had mentioned they moved and changed numbers but still communication is key! There has been a note that we have pets and need communication via text for the date and time frame, we get quarterly service. Next date was 3/19 from 3-4pm. Received a text from their number on 3/10 stating our service will be on 3/19 between 3-4pm and there is a number to call if needing to be rescheduled. 3/19 and it's past the window. We call the number the woman go refuses to give me her name says our service is set for 3/23. I give her the phone number and ask why does this keep happening? She said I don't know. It's been one a YEAR and you still couldn't make it any better? Still HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION. Cancelled service.

Roadrunner Exterminating - pest_control - Updated October 2026

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