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Smith's Pest Management Smith's Pest Management provides eco-conscious solutions to pest problems including gophers, moles,

Last month, a Fairfax homeowner contacted Smith’s Pest Management after noticing ants around a mature oak tree in his ya...
10/01/2026

Last month, a Fairfax homeowner contacted Smith’s Pest Management after noticing ants around a mature oak tree in his yard, and then finding ants inside his house.

During the visit, our technician inspected the oak tree and found carpenter ant activity around the trunk and roots. He treated the base of the tree, exposed roots, and surrounding soil with a liquid insecticide.

A few days after treatment, the homeowner reported fewer carpenter ants around the tree and no new ants inside his home.

Seeing ants inside your Fairfax home? Smith’s Pest Management can help with carpenter ant control.

A Danville property owner contacted Smith’s Pest Management after noticing several ground squirrel burrows around a youn...
09/29/2026

A Danville property owner contacted Smith’s Pest Management after noticing several ground squirrel burrows around a young tree in his yard.

Our technician inspected the openings, checked for fresh digging, and identified the burrows the ground squirrels were actively using, then placed traps right within.

Our technician will return every few days to check the traps, look for new holes, and reset traps where needed. We’ll continue the follow-up visits until there are no signs of active ground squirrels on the property.

Seeing large burrows around your Danville property? Contact Smith’s Pest Management for a FREE inspection.

We’ve been getting a lot of rodent calls from Pleasanton homeowners, so Smith’s Pest Management founder Zach Smith recor...
09/25/2026

We’ve been getting a lot of rodent calls from Pleasanton homeowners, so Smith’s Pest Management founder Zach Smith recorded a quick video on what actually works for rats and mice.

Zach explains why Pleasanton provides an ideal rodent habitat, how rats get into homes, and why traps often fail.

Watch Zach’s full rodent control walkthrough for Pleasanton homeowners.

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Two weeks ago, a San Jose homeowner contacted Smith’s Pest Management after noticing fresh gopher mounds spreading acros...
09/23/2026

Two weeks ago, a San Jose homeowner contacted Smith’s Pest Management after noticing fresh gopher mounds spreading across their lawn.

Our technician used a probe to locate the active tunnel, found where the gophers were traveling, and placed traps inside the tunnel.

A few days later, he returned to check the traps. The result? The traps had caught gophers that were digging through the lawn.

Seeing fresh gopher mounds across your San Jose yard? Call Smith’s Pest Management for a FREE quote.

Earlier this month, the office manager at an office in Fremont called Smith's Pest Management for a free inspection afte...
09/18/2026

Earlier this month, the office manager at an office in Fremont called Smith's Pest Management for a free inspection after hearing scratching noises above the drop ceiling for several days.

Our technician inspected the ceiling space, identified the rodent entry points, sealed the openings, and installed discreet traps throughout the affected areas.

The result? Employees stopped hearing scratching noises above the ceiling after our technician sealed the entry points and removed the rodents.

Think you're dealing with mice in your office? Let us help!

Are ground squirrels digging under your Martinez patio?Zach Smith, founder of Smith's Pest Management, explains why grou...
09/16/2026

Are ground squirrels digging under your Martinez patio?

Zach Smith, founder of Smith's Pest Management, explains why ground squirrels are a problem in Martinez, how they damage patios and concrete, why residents can't use toxic bait, and which ground squirrel removal methods actually work.

Watch the full video to learn how you can deal with ground squirrels and keep them from returning to your property.

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Last week, a homeowner in Danville called Smith's Pest Management to schedule a free inspection after noticing several p...
09/14/2026

Last week, a homeowner in Danville called Smith's Pest Management to schedule a free inspection after noticing several patches of grass turning brown and dying.

During the inspection, our technician found active gopher tunnels beneath the brown patches of grass.

He installed underground traps, returned to check and reset them during follow-up visits, and continued trapping until the activity stopped.

The result? The homeowner reported no new gopher activity or additional damage to the lawn.

An Alameda office building contacted Smith's Pest Management after noticing fresh gopher mounds spreading across the law...
09/12/2026

An Alameda office building contacted Smith's Pest Management after noticing fresh gopher mounds spreading across the lawn near the parking lot.

Our technician inspected the landscape, located the main tunnel the gopher was traveling through, and placed traps there.

We also informed the property staff how to spot new gopher activity early on.

Within three weeks, the office staff reported no new gopher mounds around the property.

Seeing signs of pest activity around your commercial property? Contact Smith's Pest Management today.

Do ants or spiders keep showing up around your San Anselmo home?Smith's Pest Management founder Zach Smith recorded a vi...
09/10/2026

Do ants or spiders keep showing up around your San Anselmo home?

Smith's Pest Management founder Zach Smith recorded a video that explains where these pests hide, how they get inside, how to seal common entry points, and how to use outdoor bait effectively.

Watch the video to learn what works for ants and spiders in San Anselmo.

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A couple of weeks ago, a homeowner in Lafayette called our team after noticing several healthy plants around his yard wi...
08/21/2026

A couple of weeks ago, a homeowner in Lafayette called our team after noticing several healthy plants around his yard wilting, even though he regularly watered them.

During the inspection, our technician found an active gopher tunnel beneath the affected plants. He opened the tunnel and installed secure underground traps.

The technician returned a few days later to check and reset the traps where needed. During the follow-up visits, our technician found no new gopher activity.

Think gophers might be damaging your plants? We’re here to help.

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