ATCO Pest Control Comparative Summary

ATCO Pest Control eradicates, traps, removes and deters indoor and outdoor pests for residential and commercial clients in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco and Contra Costa Counties. “We handle most insects, including ants, termites, cockroaches and pantry pests,” says President Richard Estrada. “We also do spiders, rats, mice, gophers and moles. Basically, we treat anything that infests the inside of a home. We’ll even remove fungus and pigeons.”

Because the company isn’t part of a larger corporation or franchise, it isn’t locked into strict procedures and methodologies or intent on getting customers to sign long-term contracts. “We can adapt our procedures to meet the individual needs of each customer,” says Mr. Estrada. “If a homeowner has a particular concern, we take that into account.”

ATCO Pest Control is EcoWise-certified and trained in preventative-based pest control methods. “When we look at a pest problem, we don’t just consider what chemicals should be applied, but also what can be done to permanently eradicate and prevent future infestations,” says Mr. Estrada. The company also specializes in less invasive and non-chemical methods of pest control, including vacuum and steam. When chemical pesticides are required, it prefers to use organic materials and products.

ATCO Pest Control is proud of its 2009 California Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Innovator Award, which cited the company’s work in using innovative strategies to control the long-standing cockroach problem in the historic, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center.