Voted Best Pest Control in Santa Cruz two years in a row—thank you for making West Pest Co. your Readers Choice in 2023 and 2024!
Meet Matthew West
Santa Cruz County’s Pest Control Expert
When it comes to pest control in Santa Cruz County, no one knows the job better than Matthew West. As the owner and operator of West Pest Co., Matthew has built a reputation for expertise, integrity, and results-driven service. With years of hands-on experience, he takes a personalized approach to every job, ensuring the best solutions for your home or business.
OUR SERVICES
Our Pest Control Services
We offer a wide range of professional pest control services, tailored to provide long-term protection for your home or business.
Rodent Control & Prevention
We provide effective rodent control solutions, including prevention and humane removal of rats and mice to keep your property safe.
From Inspection to Treatment – A Seamless Approach to Pest Management
At West Pest Co., we prioritize quick response times and effective solutions to keep your home or business pest-free. Our process ensures accurate pest identification, customized treatment plans, and same-day service whenever possible. Here’s what to expect when you work with us:
1. Booking a Meeting
Start with a Free Phone Consultation
Call or text us today for a free consultation and quote. We’ll discuss your pest concerns, provide an initial assessment, and schedule an on-site inspection at your convenience.
2. On-Site Inspection & Treatment Plan
Comprehensive Pest Identification & Customized Solutions
Every service begins with a thorough inspection to accurately identify the pest problem. We then discuss treatment options tailored to your needs and create a strategic plan of action to eliminate the infestation efficiently.
3. Professional On-Site Pest Management
Equipped for Same-Day Service & Long-Term Prevention
We arrive fully prepared to treat your home or business, offering same-day service whenever possible. Our experts use fast, effective pest control methods to quickly resolve your issue and prevent future infestations.
“West Pest raised the bar at every step—professional, knowledgeable, and truly effective in solving our issues. The best local business you could ask for!”
- Tamiko
“In less than 24 hours my nightmare ant infestation was over! Matt texted when he was on his way, arrived promptly, completed the paperwork, traced the ant trails and got to work. Everything he used was pet, plant and kitchen safe. I didn’t need to move furniture or rugs or cover anything. Matt finished inside, sprayed around the whole exterior and texted me from his truck when he finished. I am so pleased with every aspect of his work!”
- Lynette
“Matthew is my hero—he took the time to go under our house and find the source of the problem while ensuring it was done safely and effectively. Highly recommend!”
- Lisa
“Skunks & gophers: West Pest is the best! I had a skunk living under my deck. Matt set up a trap and removed it, without injury to the critter or my deck. Then, the gophers were attacking my garden. Matt proved his knowledge and skill in resolving this costly problem to my flowers, shrubs and fruit trees. Morgan & Matt return calls promptly, never miss appointments, are always on time – and definitely know how best to solve pest-y problems. Gratefully,”
- Ruth
“If you want high-quality, professional pest control with integrity and environmental responsibility, look no further – I cannot recommend West Pest Co more highly. We had a terrible rat infestation in our roof and garage, and I was pretty sure we were stuck with them because there’s no safe way to use poison in our ecosystem (like all of Santa Cruz, our neighborhood has a lot of owls, hawks, and coyotes, to say nothing of neighborhood cats and our dog). I got quotes from three different exterminators, and West Pest Co had competitive prices AND was the only one who seemed educated on and aware of the long-term ecosystem effects of poison, and the only one who seemed to know and understand rat behavior! At the consultation Matthew gave me a number of tips to deter the rats, and he was very confident that we could fix our rat issue without using poison…”
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