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"We live on a large wooded lot in Orinda and have been fighting rodent problems since we moved in 7 years ago. When we first moved in we hired a contractor (for $500) who came out, installed a few screens and set some traps, but did not solve the problem; of course follow-up calls went unanswered. We then worked with a handyman contractor over the last several years, looking for entry points into the home, sealing them, some more trapping, etc. But still the problem continues. We found We Care Pest Control on Angie's List, contacted them to see if they would service our area. This company has a coupon available ($250 for 3 visits) but we offered to pay $50 more then their normal price since we are not in their service area.  We Care Pest Control was able to schedule the first visit within two days of our call.
Allen Q arrived as scheduled and performed a thorough inspection of our home with our handyman contractor.  Allen was knowledgable, professional, friendly, and worked well immediately with our handyman contractor.  Together they identified numerous locations where rodents were entering under the house, and discussed repair options to prevent.  This includes digging about a foot below the foundation, installing heavy screen and concrete.
Today (November 7, 2012) we have several repairs in progress - expect to finish in another week.  We Care Pest Control will come out for one more visit to inspect the work and clear the traps, hopefully catching all the rodents that are already under the home.  We have some clean-up to do throughout the house and then we will see what transpires over the next several months.  I am hopeful I will be able to provide an update in a few months reporting that our rodent problem has been solved.
Clarification: I believe We Care Pest Control could either perform the repairs or direct you to another contractor who can preform the repairs.  Since we have an established relationship with a handyman contractor this was not necessary in our case.  If you have a contractor you work with routinely I would recommend you have them meet with Allen Q while he perfroms his inspection; in this way the contractor understands all the details Allen can share about how to prevent rodents from entering your home. 

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"This company uses the Orange Oil* and microwaves to treat for termites; and boric acid (Timborand reg;) on exposed wood to prevent future infestations. They use video cameras to look in the walls to determine which studs are affected.
Miguel was prompt on arrival, courteous and did a more thorough examination of the rafters than the previous termite inspector from another company. But it was clear that he was not nearly as experienced as another inspector from a third company that subsequently inspected our home.
He did not look in the attic nor check the crawl space under the floor. He relied on the previous inspection of another company that inspected the crawl space and found no termites. He only speculated as to how the termites were getting into the home, and did not verify the entry point.
We were quoted $720 to treat the affected studs, and $1260 to treat the affected studs and apply Timborand reg; to exposed wood for termites. (These prices include their 10% internet discount) The whole house treatment includes a 3 year warranty with yearly inspections. There is an option for an extended warranty at a cost of $200/year. The extended warranty is available only if the original warranty has not expired.
We considered this company, but subsequently learned from our county Agricultural Commissioner's Office that they see more repeat treatments when orange oil or microwave treatment is used compared to chemical treatment (fipronil aka. Thermadorand reg;, or fumigation). We are concerned this may indicate that the microwave and orange oil treatment are not as effective in eradicating termites despite a controlled study conducted by the University of California [Vernard R. Lewis et al, Journal of Economic Entomology 89(4): 922 - 934 (1996)) that suggests the method holds promise. The county Agricultural Commissioner's Office confirmed that boric acid treatment on exposed wood works well for prevention of termites and fungus.

*Addendum: At the end of the inspection we received a hand written estimate from Miguel based on the work and process we verbally discussed and he explained. We did not receive a written estimate until after this review was written. There is a discrepancy in what we believe we were told (that they use Orange Oil) and what the formal written estimate/contract states -that they use fipronil [and not Orange Oil]. We also noted discrepancies in what were told by the inspectors versus the terms of the written estimate/contract with other companies so this is not unique to this company. We would recommend reviewing the formal estimate/contract with any company before committing to any work.
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"In March of 2013 we had them control and exclude all rodents from the attic.  They removed all old insulation, sealed all entry holes(one the size of a basketball, hepa vac all dropping and disinfected the attic.  They installed new insulation and set traps should any return.  We did have rodents return after a couple of months and they found a hole which had not sealed, sealed and reset traps.  This month we called them again because noises were heard over the master bedroom.  They came out immediately and checked for rodents, found they were attempting to enter around flashing but all was secure and traps were all checked."

"I was very impressed with the work they preformed and I will use them for pest control as well"

"We found evidence of termite infestation. They responded quickly and inspected property the following day. Price was reasonable and employee was knowledgeable. He explained scope of work and options thoroughly. We added pest control as additional price was very reasonable. Work was performed the following day and we are satisfied with service."

"We bought a new house, and it came with fleas! We were fit in for an emergency treatment, and it went great. We're now flea-free and will use them again for any follow-up treatment."

At Shoo Fly Pest Control, we make sure we put our customers first. We are locally owned and operated out of Windsor, CA and we know that working with our neighbors requires hard work and trust. Fortunately we have a dedicated team of professionals working hard to provide an easy, hassle free experience with their Pest Control. Our goal is to provide quick and easy customer service, fast results and complete satisfaction with all aspects of our work. \nShoo Fly Pest was created with customers in mind, with a goal of getting back to the basics of customer service. We have developed a process to make our customer services quick and easy, embracing all forms of communication to fit your needs. Our team are all Sonoma County locals, who have a vested interest in helping their neighbors. \nGive us a call, text or email today! You can reach us directly via call/text at 707-623-1599 or email us at info@shooflypest.com and a local representative will reach out promptly!

B Green Service is a family-owned & operated, serving both residential and commercial needs of the bay area and beyond. We offer quality service at a price you can afford with no hidden or surprise costs. Our customers can be assured that when you work with B Green Service, whether it is regarding a small service repair, preventative maintenance, indoor air quality or system upgrades, we are committed to providing you with the level of quality and service that can only come from a business committed to your complete satisfaction. we are known for our experienced technicians, exceptional customer service and well thought out designs tailored to the individual needs of each customer.

"I had Attic Fix Pro people take care of insulation for a new build. Their prices were very reasonable, better quote than I received from others. They advised me that the most cost-effective way for me to insulate the roof was a hybrid of Closed-cell spray and additional bats which would give me a R58+ value. It was a creative approach that would save me money and allow me to still have a very high insulation rating. Their crew came in to do closed cell spray insulation for the roof and the second time to do the bat insulation for roof and walls. They were super clean, laid down protection for plumbing, electrical, floors and walls; did their work, removed everything and cleaned up after themselves. Super happy with their work."

"United Air Temp was able to procure a replacement furnace controller board in a couple of days and Zachary was out within 4 days of the initial visit. The furnace now works very well."