Redwood Empire serves all of Marin County with expert termite inspections, pest control, rodent exclusion, and structural repairs. Diamond Certified, family owned, and trusted by Marin County homeowners since 1946.
Marin County presents some of the most complex pest management challenges in the North Bay. The combination of coastal humidity, dense redwood and oak canopy, high-value aging housing stock, and environmentally conscious communities requires a pest control provider with deep local knowledge and a commitment to precise, targeted treatment.
Redwood Empire has served Marin County properties since 1946. We understand the specific pest pressures facing homes in Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, and the Ross Valley communities — and we know how to address them effectively.
Marin County has a substantial stock of pre-WWII and mid-century homes, particularly in San Anselmo, Fairfax, Mill Valley, and older San Rafael neighborhoods. These properties have accumulated decades of wood material that drywood termites readily colonize. Many have never had a thorough termite inspection. The county's persistent coastal humidity also accelerates subterranean termite activity in crawl spaces and foundation areas.
We issue more WDO reports in Marin County for real estate transactions than in any other county we serve outside Sonoma. The combination of high home values and strict lender requirements makes professional termite inspection non-negotiable for virtually every property transfer.
Roof rats are endemic throughout Marin County. The county's tree canopy — particularly the mature redwood corridors in Mill Valley and Corte Madera, the oak woodlands of San Anselmo and Fairfax, and the dense landscaping throughout San Rafael — provides ideal roof rat habitat. These animals travel at roofline level along utility lines, tree branches, and fences, entering structures through gaps most homeowners never notice.
Attic infestations are common and often go undetected until significant damage to insulation and wiring has occurred. We recommend proactive inspection for any Marin County home with mature trees near or overhanging the structure.
Marin County's marine climate — persistent morning fog, cool temperatures, and wet winters — creates elevated moisture conditions in crawl spaces, under decks, and in north-facing wall assemblies. This drives subterranean termite activity, dry rot fungus, and wood-boring beetle pressure that is higher than in drier inland counties.
Argentine ants form enormous super-colonies throughout Marin County's residential areas. They are among the most persistent pest complaints county-wide. Odorous house ants, pavement ants, and carpenter ants also occur, each requiring different treatment approaches. A professional assessment identifies the species and selects the appropriate control method.
WDO reports and termite inspections for Marin County real estate and homeowners.
Learn More →Localized and structural treatment for drywood and subterranean termites.
Learn More →Roof rat exclusion and control programs throughout Marin County.
Learn More →Ant, spider, and household pest programs for Marin County homes.
Learn More →Emergency wasp nest removal and bee relocation.
Learn More →Structural tent fumigation for widespread drywood termite infestations.
Learn More →In-house wood repair after pest or moisture damage — no outside contractor.
Learn More →Service programs for Marin County restaurants, HOAs, and property managers.
Learn More →Same-day and next-day appointments available throughout Marin County.