Since 1988 R&D Pest Services, Inc. has been on the leading edge in delivering low-impact, highly effective solutions to pest problems in homes and businesses. We pioneered the outside only approach to solving ant invasions in structures, and our penchant for innovation has kept us on the forefront in ant control, gopher control, and general insect and rodent control. How do we stay ahead of the rest?
Co-founders Rick Ellis and Dave Fox bring an expertise rarely found in a pest control company of any size. Both are former university researchers and have worked as technical trainers in integrated pest management. Each has over 25 years of hands-on experience in the Southern California pest control industry. Combine this experience with degrees in chemistry and entomology (study of insects) and it's no wonder R&D produces the finest, most highly trained field specialists using the most effective techniques in pest control.
Co-founders Rick Ellis and Dave Fox bring an expertise rarely found in a pest control company of any size. Both are former university researchers and have worked as technical trainers in integrated pest management. Each has over 25 years of hands-on experience in the Southern California pest control industry. Combine this experience with degrees in chemistry and entomology (study of insects) and it's no wonder R&D produces the finest, most highly trained field specialists using the most effective techniques in pest control.
Served areas
- San Diego North County, Inland Empire
Highlights and features
- Exclusive "Outdoor-Only" approach for ANT CONTROL
Associations and certifications
- PCOC
- NPMA
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When bugs or rodents invade your most personal space - your home - it often makes sense to seek help from the experts. The materials experts use are almost always less invasive and more effective than those available over-the-counter. Well beyond that, our training and experience allows us to solve even the most difficult pest problems quickly.
Since 1988 R&D Pest Services, Inc. has been on the leading edge in delivering low-impact, highly effective solutions to pest problems in homes and businesses. We pioneered the "outside only" approach to solving ant invasions in structures, and our penchant for innovation has kept us on the forefront in ant control, spider control, and general insect and rodent control.
R&D Pest Services was a green company long before "green" could describe a company. We have never used truck mounted power sprayers, and instead have pioneered the use of our own custom-designed backpack sprayers to minimize the amount of chemical used. From day one, over twenty years ago, we have combined the use of baits, traps, and other least toxic alternatives as part of our service.
All of our services for commercial properties are green services - they always have been. Since long before LEED certification standards were born, we have treated every office building as a sensitive account. By approaching most pest invasions from the source - the exterior - we immediately avoid introduction of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) to the interior space. We always use an integrated pest management (IPM) approach and consider sanitation practices, exclusion, and traps as our first choices.
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Reviews (17)
Lan Tong
Jun 10, 2022
Jeffrey Bullard
Nov 22, 2021
Can't say enough good things about R&D Pest Services. I have been using them for over 10 years and they are an A+ service provider from top to bottom. Customer service is the absolute best and the service technicians are always super nice, prompt, and call a day or two before they come out just to make sure it is a good time and date. OH!.and I never see a single bug in the house and they have killed (and keep away) all the black widows and scorpions. Thank you everyone at R&D Pest Services.
Lindseybow
Sep 26, 2021
We were recommended R&D pest from a few of our neighbors. We were having a problem with brown widows all over the outside of our house. When we got the first spray, we had to leave the house for a couple hours and when we came back home we could already tell it worked. We noticed a couple dead brown widows outside our front door already. Paul was very friendly & quick to respond/treat to our problem.
Marcos Zazueta
Sep 16, 2021
Eric Y.
Sep 02, 2021
Had a few cockroach sightings since this is a condo community and decided to take some preventative measures by hiring R&D Pest services. Mike was very polite, informative, and efficient. Haven't had a cockroach sighting after the treatment and I'm very satisfied with the service! Service: Cockroaches
Shannon Sweda
Aug 17, 2021
Katherine Kearns
Aug 13, 2021
We had a bad ant problem. I used over the counter pest spray but it didn't help. We were getting ready to leave for a week vacation and I didn't want to come home to a house full of ants. I called R&D and they were responsive and the tech, Manny call me within an hour. He was able to accommodate my schedule and arrived on time on the day of the appointment. Manny was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He wen above and beyond to solve my pest problem. We haven't seen an ant or any other pest since he serviced our home. I highly recommend Manny and R&D Pest.
Steven
Aug 10, 2021
Heidi Bustamante
Aug 03, 2021
Joala Tubilleja
Apr 11, 2021
EXTREMELY happy with R&D Pest Services. We stumbled across them on a simple google search. They were timely and efficient. Paul showed up on time, was professional and did a thorough job with inspecting and treating our home. We will definitely use them for years to come. Services: Inspection, Ants, Spiders
Patrice Roe
Jan 20, 2021
Manny at R&D was recommended to me by a neighbor. My thanks to my neighbor! The services are provided in a very professional manner - calls returned promptly, appointments kept. I had my first service yesterday so I know it will take a bit of time to evaluate. But Manny gave me such good advice on other issues such as flying pest control and rat prevention methods that I'm already extremely satisfied. Thank you!
Charlotte Sluder
Dec 10, 2020
After getting bitten by a spider a few weeks ago, I decided I needed extermination services. I found this company on YELP and called immediately. From customer service answering the phone in a cheerful manner to Dan calling me back with a quote, i found them to be extremely friendly and helpful. They explained their services to me and I decided to go with a bimonthly plan. Dan came out the next day and he sprayed the entire perimeter of the house, shed and garden area. Also, this company follows CDC COVID guidelines which made me feel more confident in them. I really appreciated it. I would definitely recommend them.
Lee Gellada
May 26, 2020
Paul from R&D Pest services is awesome. Excellent and high quality service. He is always accommodating regarding my busy schedule and is always available at a moments notice. When I noticed I had an ant problem inside the house. He showed up the very next morning. I trust him and I know I can count on him. I would highly recommend Paul to everyone for any and all of your pest services. He deserves a raise!
Love
Jan 29, 2020
I was referred to this company from my neighbor 14 years ago. When I moved in this house, I saw the trail of ants. I tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing worked. But when the crew from R&D came out and sprayed inside and out, the ants were all gone. I kept bi-monthly service for more than 10 years, and stopped it since I had never had any bug problems.
I just wanted to save money. But a year ago, I had a problem. Crickets kept coming in and more and more came in. That freaked me out so I called R&D right away. And I couldn't see any from the very next day after they came out and treated the house inside and out. I really wonder what kind of magic they use. They are knowledgeable, professional, and kind. Paul always answers to all of my questions patiently. I really appreciate what they've done. And I'll never stop the bi-monthly service again! Never! Thank you R&D.;
I just wanted to save money. But a year ago, I had a problem. Crickets kept coming in and more and more came in. That freaked me out so I called R&D right away. And I couldn't see any from the very next day after they came out and treated the house inside and out. I really wonder what kind of magic they use. They are knowledgeable, professional, and kind. Paul always answers to all of my questions patiently. I really appreciate what they've done. And I'll never stop the bi-monthly service again! Never! Thank you R&D.;
Spec D Tuning
We were very impressed with the promptness and professional demeanor of the service tech, Paul. He sprayed the areas inside and out and explained as he went along and what to expect. Ants being our main issue that when they resurfaced I called Paul and he returned and sprayed again without hesitation. Ant problem resolved
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Becca Brengle
When we first moved into our house, we had a major ant problem. For a few months, we dealt with them, using horrible smelling "green" and safe for children and pet ant sprays, but they always came back. I could tell the previous owners had the same problem because I found lots of little "ant traps" in all the cabinets. The last straw for me was when the ants came through an air conditioning vent!
I asked my family for recommendations and that's how I found R&D. At first it was supposed to be this one time thing, a birthday present from my husband to me. But I was so happy with the results that we opted for the continuing service and I will never go back to not having R&D!
Dave came the first month and explained the process to me, that it would be safe for my toddler, and for me (at the time I was pregnant).
He said if ants ever came back earlier than he was serviced to come, that I should just give him a call and he would come right away. (I actually did ask him to come once and he came that very day!) Within a day of him spraying around the house the first time, the ants disappeared. I was floored and so incredibly happy. Dave comes every other month to our home and sprays the outside, the fence, all the nooks and crannies and makes sure there are no spiders or ants around.
He is really personable and does a really great job. For me, having family recommend them to me meant it was a real good reference, one that I could trust. And I am so glad to be a customer of R&D!
I asked my family for recommendations and that's how I found R&D. At first it was supposed to be this one time thing, a birthday present from my husband to me. But I was so happy with the results that we opted for the continuing service and I will never go back to not having R&D!
Dave came the first month and explained the process to me, that it would be safe for my toddler, and for me (at the time I was pregnant).
He said if ants ever came back earlier than he was serviced to come, that I should just give him a call and he would come right away. (I actually did ask him to come once and he came that very day!) Within a day of him spraying around the house the first time, the ants disappeared. I was floored and so incredibly happy. Dave comes every other month to our home and sprays the outside, the fence, all the nooks and crannies and makes sure there are no spiders or ants around.
He is really personable and does a really great job. For me, having family recommend them to me meant it was a real good reference, one that I could trust. And I am so glad to be a customer of R&D!