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Pest Library

The pests we knock out in northern Nevada

From high-desert spiders and scorpions to the ants and rodents that sneak into Reno and Sparks homes, pick a pest to see the signs, the risks, and exactly how we treat it, or just call (775) 446-6199.

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Every treatment we use is built for the bugs that actually live in the Reno-Sparks high desert. Tap any pest for local details.

AntsThe #1 call we get, pavement, odorous house, and carpenter ants invading Reno & Sparks kitchens.SpidersFrom harmless cellar spiders to hobo and wolf spiders drawn indoors across the high desert.Black WidowsThe one venomous spider common in the Reno area, found in garages, woodpiles, and window wells.CockroachesGerman and Oriental roaches hiding in warm, moist spots inside Reno & Sparks homes and businesses.Mice & RatsHouse mice and roof rats squeezing into garages, attics, and walls when the weather turns.Wasps & HornetsPaper wasps and yellow jackets nesting under eaves, in bushes, and around Reno backyards.EarwigsMoisture-loving 'pincher bugs' slipping in from mulch, gardens, and damp foundation lines.SilverfishTeardrop-shaped insects that feed on paper and starch in bathrooms, closets, and storage.CricketsHouse and field crickets chirping their way into garages and basements as nights cool.ScorpionsNevada desert scorpions hiding in block walls, garages, and rocky landscaping.Box Elder BugsBlack-and-red bugs that swarm sunny walls and pile up at windows in fall.TermitesWestern subterranean termites working up from the soil, out of sight, in older Reno and Sparks homes.MosquitoesRiver, pond, and irrigation mosquitoes making Reno and Sparks yards unusable at dusk.Bed BugsHitchhikers from luggage and secondhand furniture, hiding within a few feet of where you sleep.Wolf SpidersLarge, fast ground spiders that wander in from the desert, alarming but rarely harmful.Pantry PestsIndian meal moths, flour beetles, and weevils that ride home in dry goods and breed in the cupboard.Voles & GophersPocket gophers pushing mounds across the lawn and voles cutting runways under the snow.Fleas & TicksFleas carried in by pets and wildlife, and ticks picked up on foothill trails and brushy yards.Millipedes & SowbugsMoisture-seeking crawlers that pour out of wet rock beds and mulch and under the door.Clover MitesTiny red mites massing on sunny walls and window sills every spring and fall.

Pest finder

Not sure what you've got?

Answer three quick questions and we'll point you at the likely culprit, and exactly how we treat it.

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Where are you seeing it?

The high-desert calendar

Pest pressure, season by season

Northern Nevada pests run on the weather. Here's what tends to show up at your door as the year turns.

Spring

Mar – May

The high desert wakes up. Ant trails hit kitchens, earwigs follow the irrigation, and wasps start scouting eaves.

Ants Earwigs Wasps & Hornets Black Widows Clover Mites Voles & Gophers

Summer

Jun – Aug

Peak stinging and crawling season, especially around patios, sheds, block walls, and rock landscaping.

Wasps & Hornets Black Widows Scorpions Ants Fleas & Ticks

Fall

Sep – Nov

Cooling nights push pests indoors in waves, crickets and spiders first, then rodents looking for warmth.

Mice & Rats Crickets Spiders Box Elder Bugs Wolf Spiders Millipedes & Sowbugs Clover Mites

Winter

Dec – Feb

The pressure moves inside. Warmth, water, and stored food keep rodents and indoor insects active all winter.

Mice & Rats Cockroaches Silverfish Pantry Pests

How it works

Pest-free in four simple steps

No pushy sales, no jargon. Here's exactly what to expect from your first call to lasting protection.

Free Inspection

We walk your property, identify the pests and entry points, and give you an honest quote, no pressure.

Custom Treatment Plan

You get a plan built for your property and the season, using the right products for northern Nevada pests.

Precise Service

A licensed tech treats the interior, exterior, and problem areas, then tells you exactly what they did.

Ongoing Protection

We check back on a schedule and re-treat free between visits if anything comes back.

The Peak Promise

If the pests come back, so do we.

We stand behind every treatment. If pests return between scheduled visits, we’ll re-treat your property free of charge, no questions, no extra invoice.

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Free Estimate

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Tell us what’s bugging you and we’ll get back to you fast with a free quote, usually the same day.

Free, no-obligation inspection
Same-day service when you call before noon
EPA-registered products applied per label
Backed by the Peak re-treatment guarantee

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