Pest Management Services in Fresno
Valley Integrated Pest Control isn’t just serving Fresno — we’re based here. Our office is at 3116 N Carriage Ave in Northeast Fresno, and we’ve been solving pest problems across the city since 2018. We’re fully licensed (SPCB #7965), insured, and locally owned by Matt Kniffin, who grew up in this market and knows its pest pressures firsthand. If you’re dealing with ants, rodents, cockroaches, spiders, or anything else, give us a call and we’ll get you taken care of.
Trusted Pest Exterminator Since 2018
Valley Integrated Pest Control has been operating out of Fresno since June 2018. We started as a small, owner-operated business and we’ve stayed that way — every job still gets the same attention to detail that earned us our first five-star review. Matt Kniffin runs the company and is regularly in the field alongside his technicians.
Our office at 3116 N Carriage Ave puts us close to the neighborhoods we serve most: Tower District, Fig Garden, Woodward Park, Bullard, Sunnyside, McLane, and everywhere in between. When you call, you’re reaching a team that drives the same streets you do.
We handle all common pest threats in the Central Valley — ants, cockroaches, spiders, rodents, fleas, ticks, wasps, bed bugs, and mosquitoes. Our approach is built around integrated pest management: treat the current problem, close the entry points, and keep pests from coming back. No unnecessary chemicals, no long-term contracts.
Beyond Fresno, we serve Clovis, Madera, Sanger, and Selma. CA Corp #4796891. SPCB License #7965. Fully insured and bonded.
Pest Extermination Services for Fresno, CA
Ants
Argentine ants are everywhere in Fresno, and they trail aggressively once they’ve found a food or water source inside your home. We treat the colonies, not just the visible workers. One call puts a stop to repeat invasions.
Spiders
Most spiders in Fresno are nuisances. But black widows — specifically Latrodectus hesperus, the western black widow — are common in the area and medically significant. We identify what you have and treat accordingly. Don’t guess with spiders.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are one of the hardest pests to get rid of on your own because they breed fast and hide in places you can’t easily access. We eliminate infestations and address the harborage conditions that brought them in. Call us before the population compounds.
Rodents
Roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice all live in and around Fresno homes. We trap, remove, and seal the entry points so they can’t get back in. If you’re hearing sounds in the walls or ceiling at night, that’s your cue to call.
Fleas & Ticks
Fleas and ticks come in on pets and can infest carpet, furniture, and yards quickly. We treat both the structure and the exterior to break the breeding cycle. Single-visit treatments rarely work — our multi-stage approach does.
Wasps & Yellowjackets
Wasp nests in eaves, fences, and ground burrows are a genuine safety hazard. We locate and remove active nests using the right protective equipment and targeted treatments. If you’ve been stung or spotted activity on your property, don’t wait — these colonies grow fast in Fresno’s summer heat.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs don’t care how clean your home is — they hitchhike in luggage, used furniture, and clothing. We use whole-structure treatment protocols that reach every harborage point, not just where you see them. Call us before the infestation spreads to additional rooms or units.
Other Pest Management Plans
Not every pest fits neatly into one category. We offer recurring pest management plans that cover general household pests on a quarterly or ongoing basis — affordable, no-contract, and adjusted to what’s actually active at your property.
Our Pest Control Process
We’ve refined our process over seven years of working in the San Joaquin Valley. Every service starts with a real inspection — not a cursory walkthrough — so we know exactly what we’re treating before we ever open a product container. Here’s how it works:
Our technicians aim to create long-term protection against future unwelcome visitors through careful analysis and strategic intervention.
Thorough Property Inspection
We walk your property inside and out, looking at entry points, activity signs, conducive conditions, and pest-specific indicators. You'll know what we found before we propose anything.
Personalized Treatment Plan
No two properties are identical. After the inspection, we put together a treatment approach based on the pest type, infestation level, your home's construction, and any sensitivities you have (pets, kids, garden areas). We explain what we're doing and why.
Safe and Efficient Implementation
Our technicians are licensed applicators who use the right products in the right places. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your household. Pet-friendly protocols are available — generally a one-hour wait time before re-entry.
Follow-up and Prevention
After initial treatment, we check back to confirm the problem is resolved. We also point out conditions on your property that attract pests so you can address them long-term. Prevention is the cheapest form of pest control.
Why Choose Valley Integrated Pest Control
Fresno has plenty of pest control options. Here’s why homeowners and businesses in Fresno County keep choosing us — and why so many of them have been with us for years.
The Valley Integrated Pest Control Difference
We don't do pressure sales or lock you into annual contracts. Every service is quoted honestly upfront. If you're not satisfied, we make it right. That's how a locally owned company has to operate — our reputation in this city is everything.
A Team You Can Trust
Matt Kniffin founded this company and still works in the field. Jonathan, Manuel, Jessie, and the rest of the team are trained, licensed, and accountable. You'll often see the same technician each visit. That continuity matters — they know your property.
Cutting-Edge Techniques and Tools
We use current IPM protocols and equipment that national franchise operators don't always bother with. Our In2Care® Mosquito Station program is a good example — it's a larviciding system that disrupts the mosquito breeding cycle at the source rather than just knocking down adult populations.
Unmatched Customer Service
305 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0. 62 Yelp reviews at 5.0. We're a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in five Fresno neighborhoods. We pick up the phone. We show up on time. We do what we said we'd do.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
If the pest problem returns between scheduled visits, so do we — at no additional charge. We stand behind our work because we have to: this is our community, and word travels fast.
High-Quality Pest Control Customer Care
Fresno sits at the heart of one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. That’s a point of pride — and a pest pressure that homeowners elsewhere don’t face. Farms, irrigation canals, and open fields push rodents, insects, and moisture-seeking pests straight into residential neighborhoods, especially in areas bordering the county’s farmland edges.
We factor that into every treatment we do. Our eco-friendly options include products that are safe around children and pets, and our In2Care® Mosquito Station uses a biological approach: a water-based station that attracts mosquitoes to lay larvae, then transfers a slow-acting larvicide to breeding sites nearby. It’s a smarter approach than periodic spraying, and it’s one reason customers in Woodward Park and the Fig Garden area tell us they can actually use their backyards again in the evenings.
The In2Care® Mosquito Station exemplifies this philosophy perfectly. This innovative solution, installed throughout Clovis properties, attracts mosquitoes to a water container fitted with specially treated gauze. When mosquitoes visit these stations, they carry biocides to other breeding sites, disrupting mosquito lifecycles without blanket pesticide application. Made from recycled materials, these stations last for years in our Clovis climate with simple maintenance. All that’s needed is to replace the internal gauze strip every 4-6 weeks.
For Clovis homeowners concerned about pets and family, VIP’s methods provide welcome alternatives to traditional approaches. Our professionals consider the health of your garden ecosystems while managing pests like wasps that thrive in our outdoor spaces.
Since its founding in 2018, we’ve pioneered methods that protect Clovis properties while minimizing environmental impact.
Ant Infestation Treatment in Fresno
Argentine ants are the dominant structural pest ant in Fresno, forming massive supercolonies that move readily between the yard and the house. Fire ants are also present, particularly in areas adjacent to agriculture. Carpenter ants are less common but cause real wood damage when they establish. Irrigated landscapes — sprinkler systems, drip lines, and garden beds — create the moisture conditions that draw all three into your yard and eventually inside. We treat the colony source, bait trails, and harborage sites in one visit, then follow up to confirm the activity has stopped.
Spider Extermination in the Central Valley
The western black widow (Latrodectus hesperus) is native to the San Joaquin Valley and lives in undisturbed areas: garage corners, woodpiles, irrigation boxes, block walls, and crawl spaces. We find them regularly in Bullard, Sunnyside, and McLane neighborhoods. Wolf spiders are large and alarming but not medically significant — still, most people would rather not have them. We identify the species, treat the active zones, and recommend structural changes (like weatherstripping and door sweeps) that reduce entry points. When you’re dealing with black widows, don’t rely on store-bought sprays.
Roach Control & Elimination in Fresno
German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are the small roaches that infest kitchens and bathrooms — they breed explosively and can go from a few to several hundred in weeks. American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana), sometimes called waterbugs, are larger and often come in through drains and sewer connections. Fresno’s warm climate means cockroaches can stay active year-round, unlike in colder regions where populations slow in winter. We use gel baits in harborage zones, growth regulators to break the breeding cycle, and flush treatments to expose hidden populations. Store-bought bombs scatter roaches without solving the infestation.
Rodent Exclusion & Trapping in Fresno
Fresno is agriculture-adjacent, and that means persistent rodent pressure on residential properties — especially along the edges of the city where farm fields sit close to neighborhoods in Sunnyside, McLane, and parts of Northeast Fresno. Roof rats (Rattus rattus) are climbers that enter through rooflines, attic vents, and overhanging trees. Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) burrow and come in low — through gaps in foundations and around plumbing. House mice squeeze through openings smaller than a dime. We set appropriate trap configurations, remove the animals, and seal the entry points so the next wave can’t follow. Exclusion is what makes the treatment last.
Flea & Tick Eradication in Fresno County
Fleas infest quickly — a few adults on a dog or cat can produce hundreds of eggs that drop into carpet and furniture throughout your home. Ticks are a more serious concern: certain tick species in Fresno County carry Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. A single application rarely resolves a flea infestation because eggs and pupae are chemically resistant. Our multi-stage treatment protocol targets adults, larvae, and eggs in the home and outdoors where pets spend time. We coordinate treatment timing with pet medications for maximum effectiveness.
Wasp Nest Removal in Fresno
Paper wasps, yellowjackets, and mud daubers all nest around Fresno homes. Paper wasps favor eaves, patio covers, and fence rails. Yellowjackets often nest underground or inside wall voids — which makes them especially dangerous because homeowners disturb the nest without realizing it. Fresno’s long outdoor entertaining season (essentially April through October) means you need your yard clear. We locate and treat nests directly, using appropriate PPE and formulations for the nest type and location. This is not a job for a can of wasp spray on a ladder.
Bedbug Treatment in Fresno
Bed bugs are hitchhikers — they come home from hotels, used furniture, or a visit to an infested property. By the time most people notice them, the infestation has spread beyond the mattress. We use a whole-structure approach that reaches behind outlets, inside furniture joints, under baseboards, and through wall voids — everywhere bed bugs hide between feedings. One-room treatments almost always fail. We’ll tell you exactly what to expect from the treatment process and what your responsibility is in preparation.
Residential Pest Control in Fresno
Fresno homes deal with a specific combination of pest pressures that homeowners in cooler or less agricultural areas simply don’t face. The hot, dry summers push moisture-seeking pests indoors. Proximity to farms means ant supercolonies and rodent populations that are constantly replenished from the field edges. Irrigated lawns and garden beds create harborage and water sources right up against your foundation.
We service homes across all of Fresno’s neighborhoods — Tower District bungalows with mature tree canopies, newer construction in Woodward Park, mid-century homes in Fig Garden, and everything in between. The pest profile varies by neighborhood: older homes tend to have more rodent entry points; newer subdivisions often deal with aggressive ant pressure as landscaping matures.
Our residential plans are no-contract. You can schedule a one-time service, or set up quarterly treatments that keep a barrier of protection around your home year-round. Many of our customers in Fresno have been on quarterly plans for two or three years — it’s the most cost-effective way to stay ahead of the problem rather than reacting to each new infestation.
We offer weekend appointments (Saturday mornings) and can often accommodate same-week scheduling. Military families receive a 10% discount. Free inspections are available — call (559) 307-0612 to get on the schedule.
Commercial Pest Control in Fresno
Pest activity in a commercial setting carries consequences that go well beyond inconvenience: health department citations, customer complaints, product loss, and damage to a reputation that took years to build. We understand the stakes, and we treat commercial accounts accordingly.
We work with restaurants, food processing facilities, warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and agricultural-adjacent businesses throughout Fresno. We’ve serviced facilities that undergo third-party audits — we know what inspectors look for, and we keep documentation current. Our treatment schedules are designed to minimize disruption to your operations.
Fresno’s commercial pest landscape has its own specific challenges. Warehouses and distribution facilities near Highway 99 and the rail yards deal with rodent pressure from the surrounding industrial corridor. Restaurants in the Tower District and downtown deal with cockroach and drain fly pressure from shared infrastructure. We address the actual conditions driving each account, not a one-size-fits-all treatment schedule.
We’re Healthy Schools Act certified, which means we meet the documentation and notification requirements for school district and childcare facility contracts. Whether you need monthly visits, reactive service, or a customized IPM program that satisfies an audit standard, call us at (559) 307-0612 to discuss what your business needs.
Areas We Serve
Valley Integrated Pest Control is based at 3116 N Carriage Ave in Fresno and serves a broad territory across Fresno County and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley. Fresno is our home base, and we cover the full city — from Downtown and the Tower District to Woodward Park and the Northeast neighborhoods.
We also maintain dedicated service coverage in these surrounding communities:
Why We're the Right Choice:
We value our clients
Affordable Service Prices
Best Knowledge & Equipment in the Industry
