Pest Control in Moreno Valley, CA
Which part of Moreno Valley you live in decides what you are dealing with. Termites in Sunnymead, scorpions along Box Springs, mosquitoes near Lake Perris. We work out of an office here, so we already know which one is yours.
Pest Control Prices in Moreno Valley
Starts at, for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.
- Exterior perimeter and structure
- Shrubs and bushes
- Interior baseboards as needed
- Garage treatment
- Web removal at windows, doors, eaves, and patios
License PR 7461, Branch 2 and 3. Pricing effective 2026. Final price confirmed at inspection.
What the Plan Covers
Every visit treats the crawling pests that try to get past the barrier around your Moreno Valley home.
The Gap Guarantee
Pests show up between visits? We come back and re-treat at no charge, every time.
Pest Control Services in Moreno Valley
The four we get called for most in Moreno Valley. Ants, roaches, and rodents never fully shut down here, and termite pressure runs year round.
Moreno Valley Pest Problems by Home Age and Location
Where you live in the city decides what you are dealing with. Older tracts, newer builds, hillside lots, and the south end all run different pests.
Older Homes in Sunnymead and Edgemont
Built in the 1980s and early 90s, with three decades of pressure accumulated in the framing.
- Drywood termites. Thirty to forty years to establish in fascia boards, eaves, and attic rafters. Annual inspection is not optional here.
- Cockroaches. Entering through aging utility penetrations.
- Rodents. Foundation gaps that widened as the house settled.
Newer Builds in Rancho Belago and Towngate
Fresh landscaping and irrigated sod on ground that was open land a few years ago.
- Argentine ants. Supercolonies establish fast in disturbed soil and new mulch beds.
- Subterranean termites. Attack from below during irrigation season when soil moisture stays high.
- Gophers. Newly graded lots are easy tunneling.
Hillside Homes Near Box Springs Mountain
These properties share a fence line with a wildlife corridor. Everything in it eventually tries the house.
- Roof rats. Follow tree canopies straight out of hillside scrub into attics and wall voids.
- Black widows and scorpions. Rock features, retaining walls, and block wall gaps.
- Ants. Trailing in off the dry scrub as soon as irrigation goes on.
Communities Near Lake Perris
Flood channels, retention basins, and irrigation runoff give the south end the heaviest mosquito pressure in the city.
- Mosquitoes. Vector Control manages public water. Private property needs its own program from late spring through October.
- Rodents. Standing water and irrigation runoff keep them active down here year round.
Why Moreno Valley Homeowners Call Southland
Family owned since 2012, licensed under PR 7461, Branch 2 and 3, and working out of two Inland Empire offices.
Moreno Valley Office
(951) 653-7964
Mon to Fri, 8AM to 5PM
Family owned since 2012. Marcelo Gallo runs the company and answers every review himself.
Marcelo Gallo, Qualified Manager, OPR 12994. Hector Guzman, Field Technician, FR 62691. License PR 7461, Branch 2 and 3.
Riverside Headquarters
(951) 653-7964
Mon to Fri, 8AM to 5PM
Two Inland Empire offices. Whichever one is closer dispatches your technician.
Serving Moreno Valley, Riverside, Perris, Hemet, San Jacinto, and Beaumont.
Emergency Pest Control in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley Pest Control FAQs
Do older homes in Sunnymead and Edgemont have more termite problems?
Yes, significantly. Homes built in the 1980s have had decades of termite exposure without the benefit of modern preventative treatments. Drywood termites have had 30–40 years to establish colonies in fascia boards, attic framing, and window trim. If your home hasn’t had a termite inspection in the last 2–3 years, you should schedule one. Many of the worst infestations we treat in Moreno Valley are in older homes where termite damage has been spreading silently for years.
Are scorpions common in Moreno Valley?
Scorpions are most common in the hillside neighborhoods bordering Box Springs Mountain Reserve, particularly in Hidden Springs and properties with rock features, retaining walls, or block wall construction. They shelter in gaps, under debris, and in irrigation valve boxes. While encounters are less frequent in the flatter central neighborhoods, scorpions can appear anywhere in Moreno Valley during warm months. Regular perimeter treatments reduce activity significantly.
Why are mosquitoes worse near Lake Perris?
Lake Perris and the surrounding flood channels, retention basins, and irrigation runoff areas in southern Moreno Valley create persistent standing water that serves as mosquito breeding habitat. The Riverside County Vector Control treats public water bodies, but that doesn’t cover the standing water on private properties or in residential channels. Peak season runs May through October. Professional mosquito treatment is the most effective way to protect your yard during that window.
Should I get pest control before moving into a Moreno Valley home?
Yes, and before you move furniture in is the easiest time to do it. An empty house means baseboards, closets, garage corners, and attic access are all reachable without working around your things. Our start-up service is $225 for homes up to 2,000 square feet, covering a full inspection plus an initial knockdown treatment for anything already living there, with a 60-day warranty. Sign a one-year agreement and the $225 is waived. If you are still in escrow, a termite inspection starts at $125 and a Section 1 WDO report can be paid through escrow. We also run a program for real estate agents handling those timelines.
How often does a Moreno Valley home need pest control?
Most homes here do best on bi-monthly or quarterly service. Moreno Valley never gets a hard enough winter to knock populations down, so ants, cockroaches, and rodents stay active twelve months a year. We run three schedules, all covering the same crawling pests: monthly from $60, bi-monthly from $95 a visit, quarterly from $145 a visit, for homes up to 2,000 square feet. The $225 start-up fee is waived on a one-year agreement. If something shows up between scheduled visits, we come back and re-treat at no charge.
Talk to A Moreno Valley Exterminator Today
Tell us what you are seeing and where. We will tell you what it costs before we book anything.