Typical jobs across Sacramento County

The calls we handle most often: what homeowners notice, what our technicians do, and what to expect.

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Typical job

What homeowners notice: In a rainless August, a homeowner in an older Curtis Park bungalow sees a line of small dark ants along the counter and into the sink drain. The trail returns however often the counter is wiped.
What we do: The technician follows the trail to its entry, checks the hose bibs, sprinkler heads and under-sink plumbing for the water drawing the ants, then sets liquid borate bait of 1 percent or less on each side of the house at least 5 feet from nests, as UC IPM describes. Gaps are caulked and plants touching the walls are flagged for pruning.
What to expect: Trail activity typically thins over the following weeks as workers carry bait to the nest, and the written report lists each bait location and the leak or drip to fix.

About an hour typical visit

Typical job

What homeowners notice: A family under mature valley oaks hears running along the ceiling at night. Droppings turn up near the attic hatch, and an ivy-covered fence line runs close to the roofline.
What we do: The technician inspects eaves, vents and pipe penetrations, looks for any opening larger than a nickel, and places snap traps off the ground along rafters and runways, as UC IPM recommends. Gaps are sealed and branches touching the roof are pointed out for trimming.
What to expect: Noise usually stops as the rats are trapped out and the openings closed, and the written report records each trap location and each sealed gap.

2 to 3 hours typical visit

Typical job

What homeowners notice: On a calm, sunny day just after the first autumn rain, a homeowner in an older Oak Park house finds winged insects at a window and a scatter of shed wings on the sill.
What we do: The technician confirms what the insects are, then inspects the parts of the structure in or near the ground, where UC IPM says subterranean colonies need soil moisture. Baseboards, door frames, the foundation edge and the raised floor access are checked, and treatment options are explained with prices.
What to expect: The homeowner approves a treatment with the price in hand, and the written report shows where evidence was found.

About 1 hour typical visit

Typical job

What homeowners notice: In late summer, wasps stream in and out of a hole at the edge of a lawn, and stings at the patio table have become a worry. Colonies are largest and most defensive at this point in the season.
What we do: The technician locates the entrance, explains where nests form (mostly in the ground, but also attics and wall voids), and treats the nest following label directions. The homeowner is told to keep children and pets clear until it is safe.
What to expect: Activity typically fades within days of treatment, and the written report records the nest location and what to do if wasps reappear.

1 to 2 hours typical visit

Typical job

What homeowners notice: A homeowner near the American River Parkway finds fresh dirt mounds across a back lawn, and a sprinkler line has started to sag. Burrow openings appear along the fence.
What we do: The technician identifies the species from the burrow pattern and runways, maps the active openings, explains the options, and recommends reducing dense vegetation that gives cover. Treatment is applied only after the homeowner approves the plan and price.
What to expect: Activity typically declines over the following visits, and the report maps each burrow entrance so a later visit can check them.

1 to 2 hours typical visit

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