For nearly eight decades, the Straub family has protected North Bay homes and businesses from pest and termite damage. Our story is one of consistency, craftsmanship, and deep roots in the communities we serve.
Redwood Empire Termite & Pest Control was founded in 1946, just one year after the end of World War II, as North Bay California was beginning a period of rapid residential growth. The company's founders understood that the region's unique combination of coastal humidity, older wood-frame construction, and diverse pest ecology would require a pest control company with real local expertise — not a distant franchise applying generic solutions to a specific place.
That philosophy has defined Redwood Empire for 78 years across three generations of the Straub family. Today, Brandy Straub leads the company with the same commitment to craftsmanship, transparency, and genuine local knowledge that has made Redwood Empire the North Bay's most trusted pest and termite company.
There are dozens of pest control companies operating in the North Bay. There is only one that has been continuously operating in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties since 1946 — with the same family ownership and the same commitment to doing the work right.
Diamond Certification is awarded based on independently verified customer satisfaction, quality, and reliability. Very few pest control companies earn it — we have maintained it consistently.
We are not just licensed to treat pests — we are licensed to educate. Our team includes a State Licensed Pest Educator who provides homeowners with the knowledge to understand their pest situation and make informed decisions.
When we find termite damage or dry rot, we repair it in-house. No referrals to a separate contractor, no coordination friction, no gap in accountability. One company handles the complete scope from inspection through repair.
The personal relationship with a family-owned company is different from dealing with a national franchise. When you call Redwood Empire, you reach people who care about the outcome — because this company is their family's legacy.
Understanding pest pressures in Mill Valley's redwood canyons is different from understanding pest pressures in Vacaville's agricultural borders. We have been developing this granular local knowledge since 1946.
We serve all of Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties — the entire North Bay. One trusted company for any property anywhere in the region.
Redwood Empire is not a company that grew up somewhere else and expanded to the North Bay. We are a North Bay company — founded here, raised here, and deeply invested in the communities we protect. Our technicians live in the neighborhoods they service. Our inspectors know the specific pest pressures facing each city, each construction era, and each microclimate across four counties.
When you schedule a service with Redwood Empire, you are not getting a generic national franchise response. You are getting 78 years of accumulated local expertise applied to your specific property, by a team that has a genuine stake in the health of the North Bay.
Join thousands of homeowners and businesses who trust Redwood Empire with their pest and termite protection.