Redwood Empire Termite & Pest Control is Sonoma County's most established pest management company — third generation family ownership, Diamond Certified, and deeply rooted in the communities we protect.
Sonoma County's landscape — coastal hills, river valleys, vineyards, and dense urban neighborhoods — creates diverse and persistent pest pressures for property owners. Redwood Empire Termite & Pest Control has been managing those pressures since 1946, making us the longest-established pest control company in the county.
We are not a national franchise. We are a Sonoma County family business — now in its third generation — with the local knowledge, licensing, and relationships that only come from 78+ years of continuous operation in this specific region.
Both drywood and subterranean termites are prevalent throughout Sonoma County. Drywood termites are particularly widespread in older Santa Rosa and Petaluma neighborhoods — Victorian-era and mid-century homes provide decades of accumulated wood material with limited access for inspection. Subterranean termites thrive in the county's creek corridors and lower-lying neighborhoods where soil moisture is elevated.
Real estate transactions throughout Sonoma County routinely require Structural Pest Control (Section 1) reports, and Redwood Empire issues more WDO reports in this county than any other area we serve. We know the specific termite pressures in every Sonoma County community.
Roof rats are the dominant rodent species throughout Sonoma County's urban and suburban areas. They thrive in the county's mature tree canopy — especially the ornamental fruit trees, overgrown landscaping, and ivy ground cover common in older Santa Rosa and Petaluma neighborhoods. They enter structures via rooflines and attics and can establish populations of 20 or more in a single attic space. Populations have expanded significantly county-wide in the past decade.
Argentine ants form super-colonies that span entire city blocks, making them among the most persistent household pests in Sonoma County. They are nearly impossible to eliminate with over-the-counter products. Professional treatment targeting foraging trails and colony structure is required for lasting control.
Yellowjacket pressure peaks in Sonoma County from August through October, when mature colonies forage aggressively for protein. Ground-nesting colonies are common in landscaped yards throughout the county and frequently discovered accidentally when lawn equipment disturbs the nest entrance.
Sonoma County's cool, wet winters and the prevalence of older wood-frame construction create significant dry rot risk, particularly for south- and west-facing exposures, deck framing, and areas with inadequate drainage. We inspect for and repair dry rot damage — an important advantage over pest companies that only treat, not repair.
Licensed termite inspections and WDO reports for Sonoma County homes and real estate transactions.
Learn More →Localized, soil barrier, and structural fumigation for drywood and subterranean termites.
Learn More →Roof rat and Norway rat control with professional exclusion throughout Sonoma County.
Learn More →Comprehensive ant, spider, cockroach, and household pest programs.
Learn More →Yellowjacket, paper wasp, and bee removal with emergency response.
Learn More →Recurring pest programs for Sonoma County restaurants, wineries, and businesses.
Learn More →Structural fumigation for widespread drywood termite infestations.
Learn More →Wood repair and structural restoration after pest or moisture damage.
Learn More →Redwood Empire has been taking care of our home for over 20 years. Found termite damage before it became a major structural problem and handled the treatment and repair in one. Would never use anyone else.
Yellowjacket nest in our garage wall — they came same day, treated and removed it, and found a second nest we didn't know about. Thorough and fast.
Two years on their quarterly program. Ant and spider issues are simply gone. The technician always takes time to check in after each visit. Consistent, reliable.
Same-day and next-day appointments available across all of Sonoma County.