Steven is awesome. He is very knowledgeable and flexible. He just came for an assessment without any fees and set up the traps rodent.

Steve Hebert is master at all things plant and animal. We had a mole problem but he assured us that they were just eating the earthworms and bugs and not our plants. He then told us that we needed to do a spraying of copper sulfate to kill what was affecting the plant. Because he didn't remove any critters he charged us nothing. His advice was so worthwhile. He is the best! read more

Very knowledgeable ! Could answer all questions about my rat problem and fix it!! He taught me more than I ever needed to know

Hands down, Steve at "Swat" is the BEST. Three weeks and a lot of money my first company could not catch this rat. My neighbor recommended Swat Pest Control. Steve caught that rat within 24 hours. read more

I have used Swat Pest Control as a contractor for the city i worked for. They're the best. read more

I recently met Steve and I cannot tell you how professional and incredible he is. So knowledgeable, personable and does excellent work. He is in the process of solving my skunk problem. After my dog was skunked in the face 2 times, I was at my wit's end. I cannot recommend Steve highly enough. And, he knows a lot about so many many things! I am so grateful he was referred to me!! His name is in my contacts and I know I will be seeing him in the future!! read more

Steve @ SWAT Pest Control is a Godsent. He came, and within minutes, he knew exactly what the problems were. He set the trap, and within 24 hours, caught the rat that's been making lots of noises between the walls. He knew exactly where to set the trap, and what food to use to attract them. His rate is so reasonable, way lower than anyone I've talked to in the past. I highly recommend Steve for rodent control!!! read more

My associate and I met with Steve regarding a couple of bats residing in a deck structure at an apartment building. Steve was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful sharing a process to humanely correct the problem and prevent them from returning. He also noticed with had several wasps nest and again shared the process to correct the problem. I tired to pay Steve for his time and travel, but he refused. Steve really likes his work and is a great resource! He is the best! read more

If you need critter removal , Steve @ SWAT is your guy. He's done a great job handling our urban Racoon/Opossum problems. They brought out a trap with a couple of days from our plead for help and they're really good about coming to pick the pesky critters up. Highly recommend them! read more

Knowledge staff, affordable pricing, and excellent customer service!!! My favorite thing about Swat Pest Control was how respectful and courteous they were when I made my initial call. The gentleman I talked to patiently answered all of my questions. I highly recommend this business for pest control. read more

My name is Garrett Thrasher of Thrasher Termite & Pest Control in Los Gatos and in San Diego. Steve is an invaluable resource to our staff and customers. Our goal is to provide solutions to all situations we encounter. Steve is the animal and solution expert. He has provided us with numerous training sessions, information and is an amazing asset to our company. He is on the speed dial of all our technicians. I know he provides this to many other companies throughout CA and surrounding areas. We have gone to him for complex rodent, bird, mite, wild animal and any problem we cannot solve. He also charges much too little for the service he provides. He is a one man operation but has more knowledge than most companies. Thank you Steve for your continued support. Garrett Thrasher read more

Steve is amazing! Light sleeper here, the rat scratching noises above in the attic were driving us crazy. Every contractor that had come failed. Within *5mins* Steve, using a lady's mirror, walked the foundation, no gaps. Then he eyed the deck, grabbed an electric screwdriver, pulled the board up... there's your problem, poor construction, no grout around the sewer pipe, a gap, big enough for a rat. As he said, they exit to get water and return. Once the hole was grouted over (by him), no more sleepless nights. His price was absurdly reasonable, no pay till problem resolved. read more

These reviews do not do full justice to Steve's expertise, professionalism, and skill level. He is hands-down the BEST PEST TRAPPER in the world. He is a one-of-a-kind character too and he can tell you all kinds of stories about squirrels, rats, owls, raccoons. His prices are the most reasonable and he will also seal up openings in the house for far cheaper than any other company. We called in for an emergency squirrel trapping and he was there the same day. Within 36 hours, he trapped 3 squirrels, including the one who had chewed numerous holes into our home (through cement and metal mesh.) Steve understands squirrels and other wildlife better than anyone else that you will find. Even though he traps them for a living he does have a real fondness and respect for these animals. For each squirrel we trapped, he came very quickly so that it would not suffer needlessly. He also made sure to put plywood on the bottom of the trap so that its nails and teeth do not rip our roof apart. Other pest control companies call him when they can't get the job done. I wish there were more professionals like him in the world; he is someone who knew early on what he is good at doing, he does his job extremely well, and charges a fair price for his work. Update: I was talking to Steve recently since he made time out of his very busy schedule to come out to my house about that negative review from the person in Los Angeles. Steve is not computer savvy so I thought I would write a defense for him. Keep in mind I have no relation to Steve other than he comes out to help me with my pest problems a couple times a year (I live in the woods.) I'm indebted to him because he charges VERY LITTLE for what he does and every other pest company wants to twist my arm for at least $1000 every year. The writer from LA Pro F. said Steve was unresponsive and refused to schedule a followup. Not true. Pro F called on a Sunday night saying he had an emergency. Steve had another appt and said he could not come out and that mouse droppings unfortunately was not urgent enough for him to cancel his other appt. Pro F hung up on him before he could say anything about scheduling another appt. Pro F never used Steve's services and never gave him a chance to follow up. read more

SWAT came to my rescue when a pregnant raccoon decided to take up residence in the narrow space between my home and that of my next door neighbor. We discovered our raccoon problem on a weekend based on the zombie-like sound of scratching as the raccoon tried to burrow into my neighbor's wall. I called 3 or 4 different services, and SWAT was able to come out the quickest to our San Francisco home to evaluate our issue. Because SF has regulations against trapping animals, Steve used ammonia to drive the raccoon out and then used wiring to restrict further access. Steve was a good communicator - personable, informative, and very helpful. His charge was quite reasonable and below his initial estimate. In addition - 1 week later, the raccoon came back, using a second story access point we were unaware of, and making a new "deluxe apartment in the sky" on the second story between the houses. We called SWAT and Steve came back, drove the raccoon away, and sealed the access point for no additional charge. We had a very positive experience with these folks and I would definitely use them again! read more

Steve helped us 6 1/2 years ago, when a raccoon ate our young chickens, then started terrorizing our yard and coming in our house. Steve was prompt, professional and spent a lot of time explaining to me and my kids what he was doing and why. My kids still remember him fondly - this is after 2 or 3 short visits to our house years ago. In addition to taking away 'the bad raccoon', he had some great stories and helped us understand the process. If we had another problem with pests, I would call him first. read more

They are the best, very professional and are super about follow through and returning if needed. The are very nice people, husband and wife team, and VERY RESONABLE. I got a quote at 5Xs their price from another company in Los Gatos just to come out-the starting service charge. I think there is a lot of price gauging going on-whatever the traffic will bear. Not this business, the are a 5 star business. read more

Steve is amazing, so knowledgeable! I spent a month trying to get rid of Racoons myself before being referred to Steve. He's like a pest whisperer! read more

I have used SWAT Pest Control 2 times already. The first time is to exterminate a colony of honey bee and the second time is with a rodent. In both cases, Steve has demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of the pest and solve the problem in a timely professional manner. He is honest, straight forward and persistent in solving the pest problem. Great Job! read more

Steve was very knowledgeable and took care of the rat problem I had in my rental. He was also very courteous (taking shoes out, moving stuff to access crawl space) towards my tenants which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Steve and won't hesitate to use his services again. Update: Steve missed fixing the gap between my foundation and siding which was the cause of rats entering my crawl space. I am changing my review to 3 star. read more

When my mom found a raccoon problem at her home in Redwood City, I contacted Steve at Swat. He came by, inspected the property, and told me to not worry about the raccoon unless it's going into or under the home since it will be replaced by others if one is taken away. He sealed up one of the openings under the house and didn't even charge my mom. About a month later, the raccoon got under the house. It torn up all the openings to get in and out of the house bottom. It left poop messes around and on the rooftop. Steve came back and trapped the raccoon and took it away. He started to seal off the openings, but didn't have enough materials, so he said he would come back the next week. I was concerned about fleas, so he said he will see if any would jump on him when he returns and will treat the area if there are any. We thought the problem was over till a few days later when we heard more noise under the house. Steve came back and found 5 baby raccoons under the house. He was able to use a long stick with a hook and a mirror to grab them all and took them away as well. He was fast, efficient, experienced, with a sense of humor to go along with his job. He didn't even charge my mom for coming back. Such a nice man. I also asked him about rats in the yard. He educated me about the life cycle of the rats and to not worry about them. Steve is an honest man. He won't take your money if he doesn't think work is needed. He has over 20 years of experience, so he knows what he's doing. His pricing is extremely competitive. Save your time and money and call Swat for your pest control needs. He is the BEST!!!!!! I would give him 10 stars if I can. read more

Steve was great and very helpful ! Honest , straightforward and a store house of knowledge . Thank you Steve.

My house has problem with the rats and called Swat Pest control based on a recommendation from a friend who has used his service. He came to my house on-time and quickly looked @ the perimeter of the house. He has been able to locate the paths the rats used to enter the house. He secured the perimeter of the house with very practice methods - molten and sheet metals. The whole things took around 20 to 30 min. The service is top notch and the price is beyond reasonable ! read more

Steve of Swat Pest Control was terrific. We had a squirrel in our chimney for a couple days (of course gone when he came here), and he checked things out completely and gave me excellent advice. I appreciate the quick service and he was exactly on time. I will recommend him to all my friends for their "pest" problems. Thank you Steve! read more

OK..here is the whole story. We moved into our new house last year right before the summertime. Unfortunately, the house has had rat issue. We heard activities in the attic and was recommended a pest control company. I was charged ~$200 for the initial inspection. The "inspector", whom I later found out was the owner's grandson, which was just doing it as a moon-lighting job for the summer, gave me a report of what needs to be fixed...another $500. Noise was still there in the attic. The "inspector" returned to Texas for college and advised me to sign up with the company's "monthly" service. They are supposed to come out and check the rat trap every month and that is the only way to get rid of my rat problem. After MONTHS of service, finally, I complained to the owner and the service tech. The service tech finally referred me to SWAT. Steve came out...he is a one-man company...there is a bit of wait...but TRUST ME, he is worth it. Not only did he not charge me for any inspection fee...he charges me ONLY when he catches anything. He did a thorough inspection, recommended some minor fix that my husband can do himself. Ended, up the problem is not rat..the noises is mechanical. But I have to THANK STEVE, because he is TRULY THE EXPERT. I heard he gives lectures and all. So, if you have any animal problem..give him a call! read more

Steve was an absolute lifesaver today - literally! He saved a young dove that was trapped in my chimney flue and only charged me a nominal fee, unlike the chimney company that wanted to charge me $179.00!! I gave him a tip for being awesome and he was also a really nice and funny guy! Thanks again Steve!! :) read more

In my past 8 years, I have asked for Steve's help a few times when I have needed pest control and every time he has totally impressed me with his promptness of service, his thorough professionalism and, most importantly, how competent he really is. He has been in this business for almost forty years and it shows in the way he approaches things. This time I had a dead rat in my attic (manifested by house flies getting into the house in large numbers through the HVAC vents and recessed lighting holes and smell). I consulted yelp, and called one of the top rated pest control guys. I was told that getting into the attic would cost a $8000 bill to remove all the blown-in insulation, look for the dead rodent and then put in brand new insulation again. I figured the guy must not have wanted my business. He also did a survey and suggested that I forget the dead rodent, withstand the smell for a few days and instead get my perimeter secured for $1500. Obviously confused, I sought Steve's help. He showed up on the very next day, which was a Sunday, and said that he first wanted to take a look in the attic. He disappeared into the attic and in less than 5 minutes came down with two dead rats. He then proceeded to look around my house and found 4 possible entry points. He sealed all of those with sheet metal. The entire work took him about 2 hours and cost me a *fraction*, a _ridiculously_small_ fraction to be accurate, of what the other guy quoted me. Based on this, and all my previous experiences with Steve and SWAT Pest Control, I wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

SWAT is perfect, as good a contractor as I have ever dealt with. Steve has helped us with racoons, and recently dealt with a nasty rat problem .. combo of roof rats and wood rats. He did a very thorough evaluation of our house and property, and proposed an inexpensive and effective trapping solution. His traps worked, and his price was incredibly low. The best part is, not only did he solve our problem, but explained in detail why it was occurring and what we could do to prevent it in the future. He is very busy, so it took a few days before he came out, but he is so knowledgeable and professional,it was well worth the wait. I highly recommend him. read more

We used their services to trap raccoons and remove them from our backyard. They were pretty fast and efficient. They came in multiple times to replace the bait. They charged only when they caught the raccoon. They were also less expensive than few of their competition. read more

We had a horrible smell coming from our vents and assumed some rodent has died. It was a Saturday night when we figured this out. Sunday morning I called a bunch of pest control companies. The big companies (i.e. Orkin and Clarks) try to upsell you on their other services and couldn't come out on a Sunday. Even thought it was a Sunday morning , Steve and his wife (Sandra?) dropped what they were doing and were at are home within about an hour. They found the dead rat, cleaned up the nest and sealed up all the vents with holes in them. He also educated me about how it may have happened and what I could do to prevent further cases. They had quoted me a price over the phone and stuck to that price for cleaning up the mess and fixing our vents. Due to their prompt service and friendly nature I tried to give them more money for their service but he refused. If you need help fast and you are looking for someone to do it a more than just a fair price...Steve is your man! Thank you Steve and I hope my review helps you get more business! You deserve it! read more

I've used Swat Pest Control twice now - once about 12 years ago, once last week. I was so glad I still had Steve's business card. He's saved us from yellow jackets again! Service was fast - he came out the same day, and at the scheduled time, too. Everything was taken care of in just a few minutes. And Steve is really fun to talk to. It's a pleasure to deal with someone who is both competent and seems to enjoy his job so much. I will keep Steve's card for the next time, and sincerely recommend him to anyone with pests that deserve swatting. read more

Steve removed two skunks that had made a home below the shed in the back of our house. He was professional, clearly explained the process, and his prices were reasonable. And some of his stories about prior jobs were hilarious. He should write a book about them! read more

Although Steve appears to know his stuff, his services are very unreliable. He assumes that everyone is an expert on wildlife--which is just not the case. He also is a poor communicator. read more

Steve is simply the best!!! The only guy you need to call for all your animal and rodent problems! He goes above and beyond for all his clients. My mom had a family of raccoons living in her crawl space. The raccoons were really smart and tried to avoid the traps. But Steve was relentless he came out to her house multiples times to check everything and make sure everything was safe again. In terms of price Steve's prices are the lowest in the business! Give him a call. read more

We called SWAT Pest Control over one month ago over a mole problem. The receptionist told me that they could handle it but it would take about one week, as they were overbooked. I called after two weeks and was told about another week. I called after three weeks, and was told the owner was at a conference and would be back on Tuesday of this week. I called today, Thursday, and was basically told that they have too much business and she didn't know when or if SWAT PEST CONTROL would handle our problem. I am frustrated as we have been waiting over 30 days, so I called the company again. The receptionist basically told me that it didn't matter if we have been waiting 30 days, that others are waiting too. When I challenged her about the one week promise a month ago, she told me to call Kilroy Pest Control. So, after waiting all this time, they did not honor me being on the wait list, and told me to call someone else. As a business owner myself, I was disappointed with being strung along for a month, then only to be told to call someone else. read more

I was referred to Steve by my landscape installer for a mole in our yard. Since it was outside, Steve could handle it independently. Came home, traps were set. On Saturday, he cruised by to check and he had it. Very impressed with his routine. Then the raccoons arrived completely tearing up the dirt in my yard. Three raccoons and one surprise possum later, things are all quiet in the yard. Doing this job is intense work because he needs to come and set the trap when you call and then come back promptly when an animal is trapped. Seems to me he and his wife work 7 days a week. That being said, he is a bit unpredictable. So I would ask for an expected arrival time so you will know when he can start. I would highly recommend Steve for taking care of business. read more

Steve was awesome, he showed me where the pests were getting in, explained different ways to get rid of them and what I would need to do to avoid them in the future. I was able to get rid of both rats and raccoons without it being a giant problem. read more

Steve Hebert is the best! He came to my rescue when we had squirrels running through the walls of a 2 story house. He looked at the roofline and immediately was able to identify where they were entering from. He set out traps, caught the squirrels, and filled in the gaps on the roofline. He is a really busy guy but worth the wait! read more

Steve IS great at what he does. But try dealing with the woman who answers the calls! Very rude and unprofessional!

Steve is a true professional. He took the time to inspect our house and find out where the rats were coming with the skill of a detective. He then set traps and returned until he had trapped all the rats. Then he sealed up the areas they were coming in. He takes the time to do the job correctly instead of just poisoning them and waiting for them to return. read more

Was unresponsive...answered on a holiday but refused to schedule a follow up for the following day.