Story Termite & Pest Control

07/30/2026

With a heavy heart.. We are canceling our annual cruise night celebration at the office.. Due to the city changing the cruise route….

07/14/2026

☀️Summer Pest Checklist for Central Coast Homeowners 🏡🕷️

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for pest activity on California’s Central Coast. A few simple steps can go a long way in helping keep unwanted pests outside where they belong.

✅ Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and utility lines.
✅ Keep shrubs and tree branches trimmed away from your home.
✅ Remove standing water to help reduce mosquitoes and other moisture-loving pests.
✅ Store food in sealed containers and clean up crumbs and spills promptly.
✅ Keep trash cans tightly closed and away from entry points.
✅ Check your home for signs of ants, spiders, rodents, wasps, or termite activity.

Even with the best prevention, pests can still find a way inside. If you notice increased pest activity, don’t wait for a small problem to become a costly one.

At Story Termite and Pest Control , we’re committed to helping families and businesses protect what matters most with dependable, professional pest management and friendly local service.

☎️ Call (805) 347-4707 today to schedule your inspection and enjoy a pest free summer!

At Story Termite and Pest Control we don’t have customers, we have friends! 😎

07/14/2026

06/26/2026

🕷️🕸️ Why Are You Seeing So Many Spiders Right Now? 🕸️🕷️

Late Spring and early summer are prime time for baby spiders to merge! After hatching egg sacs, hundreds of tiny spiderlings disperse to find their own territory. Some even use a fascinating method called “ballooning” where they release fine strands of silk that catch the wind, allowing them to travel surprising distances.

While most spiders are beneficial because they help control insects like flies, mosquitoes, and ants, large numbers of spiderlings around your home can quickly become an unwanted nuisance.

Here are a few ways to help keep them outside where they belong:
🕷️ Seal cracks and gaps around doors and windows.
🕷️ Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts insects (their food source).
🕷️ Keep shrubs and vegetation trimmed away from your home.
🕷️ Remove webs and egg sacs when you find them.

If you’re noticing an increase in spider activity, Story Termite and Pest Control is here to help with professional inspections and effective treatments to keep your home comfortable year round.

☎️ Call us today at (805) 347-4707!

We don’t have customers, we have friends!

06/10/2026

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06/08/2026

🌞 It’s getting warmer on the Central Coast and that means termite activity is increasing.

Subterranean termites are becoming more active and drywall termites may begin to swarm in search of new places to establish colonies. Homeowners in communities throughout the Central Coast can be especially vulnerable because termites can remain hidden for months or even years before visible damage appears.

Common signs to watch for include:
✅ Swarming termites or discarded wings near windows and doors.
✅ Mud tubes along foundations.
✅ Hollow sounding wood.
✅ Bubbling or damaged paint that resembles water damage.

🏡 The best defense is early detection. Regular termite inspections can help identify activity before costly structural damage occurs.

☎️ Call Story Termite and Pest Control today at (805) 347-4707 to protect your home and enjoy peace of mind all season long.

05/29/2026

Take back your yard this summer without the harsh chemical clouds! 🦟✨

At Story Termite and Pest Control we are thrilled to offer the revolutionary In2Care® Mosquito System—the smartest, greenest way to protect your family and pets from biting pests.

Traditional backyard sprays only kill the mosquitoes they hit. In2Care turns the mosquitoes against each other.

🦟🛠️ How It Works: The Power of Autodissemination

1. The Lure: Female mosquitoes are drawn to our small, hidden ground stations to lay their eggs.
2. The Coating: While inside, they pick up a specialized, multi-stage bioactive powder on their legs and bodies.
3. The Spread: As they fly away, they carry that treatment to all the hidden breeding spots in your yard (like gutters, potted plants, and puddles) that traditional sprays miss.
4. The Knockout: The larvicide stops new mosquitoes from hatching, and the adult female safely dies a few days later.

🏡 Why Homeowners Love In2Care

* 24/7 Continuous Protection: The station works around the clock, even after heavy rains.
* Eco-Friendly & Targeted: It will not harm beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, or birds.
* Family & Pet Safe: It uses minimal, low-toxicity ingredients that are perfectly safe around children and pets.

Don't let mosquitoes force you back indoors this season. Let Story Termite and Pest Control set up your defense system today!

👉 Ready for a bite-free backyard?
Message us directly on Facebook or call us at (805) 347-4707 to schedule your professional installation!

05/15/2026

You know you’re on the Central Coast when the vineyard looks perfect except for the mysterious fresh dirt pile that appeared overnight like tiny underground landscapers clocked in for a midnight shift. 🍷🌱

Fun Fact: Gophers can create tunnel systems stretching hundreds of feet long - basically the Paso Robles wine cave tour nobody asked for. And unlike tourists, they never leave.

Another weird gopher truth? Their lips close behind their front teeth so they can dig without eating a mouthful of dirt. That’s commitment. Or bad life choices.

If your lawn’s starting to look like Morro Rock grew baby volcanoes, Story Termite and Pest Control is ready to help evict the underground squatters before they redecorate your property one dirt mound at a time. 🚫🏡

☎️ Call Story Termite and Pest Control today at (805) 346-4707 and we will help you take your yard back from the Central Coast’s tiniest excavation crew.

At Story Termite and Pest Control we don’t have customers, we have friends! 😎

05/13/2026

🐁 Fun Fact: Rat’s teeth never stop growing which means your attic wiring can look a lot like an all you can eat buffet. And termites? They work 24/7 without coffee breaks, quietly chewing through wood while you’re busy enjoying the Central Coast sunshine. 🌞

On California’s Central Coast, our mild weather isn’t just great for wine tasting and beach days - pest love it too. Rodents look for cozy homes when temperatures drop, and termites thrive in the moisture and wood found around many local properties. 🏡

The good news? You don’t have to share your home with tiny freeloaders. 🚫

At Story Termite and Pest Control, we help homeowners stop pest before they turn into expensive roommates. From rodent and pest to termite protection, we keep homes safer, cleaner, and a whole lot less “chewable”.

Call Story Termite and Pest Control today at (805) 347-4707 and let’s evict the pest’s - politely but permanently. 🚫☎️

At Story Termite and Pest Control, we don’t have customers, we have friends!