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Umbrella Pest Control
4.9(
16
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"it was a breath of fresh air hiring andrew from umbrella. He cared he was professional kind he actually cares about his clients not in it just for money. I had to call him after hiring him to thank him for being a human being. Ive been saying customer service in the last 10 years or so is so bad your a number half them dont even know their own business and since the pandemic even worse rude people>. was saying what used to take a few minutes now takes hours to get any good customer service and everything is automated half the time. andrew was the stand out i didnt even wait for more referrals withing 4 minutes of talking to him i knew i could trust him from my gut. i said thank you for any easy experience i had never hired pest control for mice and rats this one was new to me. i didnt even ask for his credentials i just knew i was in good hands and it was wonderful from start to finish he even got us in because im inlaws were elderly. he gave me the choice to hire professional attic insulation i said i trust you and its been so much better to breath maybe hiring a professional to do that maybe would of done a few more things but the cost would of been out of this world and i told him go ahead and do it like i said i trusted him within 4 minutes of talking to him i would reccomend him to anyone its old fashion customer service like it used to be human contact kindness and caring for the job they do it was beyond a breath of fresh air nice to know there are some companies that still have old time values from back in the day"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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James Clifton General Contractor
4.7(
27
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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James was referred by his friend to add an ADU. It's taken several months and this is how it looks. He refused to complete and fix what was already done. I am dissatisfied with James's work. He sent a family member, Roni run the job. Sadly, everything Roni touched was not done correctly. They did ask for money up front. Unfortunately I gave it to them. They didn't complete the job and refused to reimburse me for the errors made. He came to the site and few times and made all kinds of empty promises. He collected $53,000 up front. Now I have someone else who is fixing all of Roni's mistakes, which I will have to pay for again. He took advantage of me. That tells me he is dishonest. This is taking months to complete. I moved here from Florida and have seen whole houses go up in less time. James is dishonest, took money up front, didn't do the work correctly, and refused to reimburse me for what he didn't complete. Now I'm paying someone else to complete the job. Don't use this company"
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+30

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
FAQs for bug and insect pest control service projects in Santa Barbara, CA

The timeframe it takes to eliminate gnats varies considerably depending on the infestation's severity and the treatment approach. According to pest control professionals, completely eliminating gnats from your home can take several days to a few weeks. Success depends mainly on identifying and addressing the source of the infestation, such as overwatered plants, decaying organic matter, or moisture problems. Following treatment, continued prevention measures significantly improve long-term results.

When applied correctly, professional exterminators use treatments that present minimal risk to household members. Many companies now offer family-friendly options specifically formulated to be less toxic while remaining effective against gnats. If necessary, your pest control professional should provide clear instructions regarding temporary evacuation during application and advise on appropriate waiting periods before resuming regular activity in treated areas.

Though often grouped together, these small flying insects have distinct characteristics and habits. True gnats commonly gather around houseplants and moist soil. Fruit flies, which are lighter colored, primarily target overripe produce and fermented items. Drain flies, recognizable by their moth-like appearance, breed in the organic matter in drains and plumbing. Identifying which type you're dealing with helps determine the most effective elimination strategy.

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