How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCOREThrasher Pest Control
San Marcos, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #44Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 112 wildlife removal services · 5.0★ from 3,229 Google reviews
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Customers hired Thrasher Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Thrasher Pest Control for home inspection
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Mark came out and was so informative and helpful, talked me through why I had this problem and was so personable. The service was so quick and efficient, after one treatment I have already seen a difference. Would recommend Mark everytime!
I cannot say enough good things about Eddie. He is consistently prompt, professional, courteous, and genuinely pleasant to work with. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always takes the time to explain what he is doing, answer questions, and offer helpful guidance. What really stands out is his kindness and…
After more than 30 years as a real estate broker, I know how much it matters to work with a company that understands deadlines—and cares about the people counting on them. Thrasher Termite & Pest Control of So Cal is one of the most thorough and professional companies I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Their…
Very pleased with his professional friendly service. I feel much more secure knowing the entry points have been blocked. Highly recommend.
Isaiah is a true professional and did a great job. The communication with the Thrasher Team is impressive and appreciated.
Al Oregon, my technician today, was timely, knowledgeable, efficient, effective, and respectful of my home. Most important to me was that he exhibited unmatched courtesy, but was also really personable. He should be an instructor in client satisfaction to the rest of the Thrasher technicians. Addendum - Ben…
Andy Gutierrez showed up on time, was polite and helpful. He located places where the ants were coming into the house, places I hadn't noticed, and treated all those areas. He will check back in two weeks to see if any further treatments are needed. I would highly recommend him.
Mike is an experienced professional who provides a great service inspecting for termite damage. He has a friendly demeanor and gives an easy to understand overview of issues and remedies.
Very thorough and knowledgeable. Nice guy.
Andres was great very patient and thorough great job.
Ricardo was great! He addressed all my questions fully, and took care of the treatment of my home completely. Thank you Ricardo!! Thank you Thrasher Pest Control!
Carlos was on time, thorough and very professional. He did his job quickly and explained to me what the process would be for the tenting of my home. Great service.
Damian is great, super knowledgeable and professional!
Thrashers termites workers are always so kind and flexible and helpful. I highly recommend them.
Edoardo explained everything that needed to be done to help get rid of the rodents we have. Very knowledgeable and professional. We will be using him to get rid of our rodents now.
Edoardo was thorough in inspecting the areas affected by bed bugs. He answered our questions as he inspected. He provided 3 options for eradication and was able to provide a quote for the selected method before he left.
Travis was very thorough and professional.
Francisco Macias was very knowledgeable, effecient, and personal.
Mike was on time, clean and courteous. He was thorough in his inspection and explained the whole process clearly. The estimate he provided was very competitive. There was no charge for the inspection.
Amazing experience! All of my questions were answered thoroughly, and the service was extremely respectful and professional. I truly appreciated the time, attention, and willingness to help. Highly recommend Damian!
Very professional and thorough
Carlos performed a very thorough inspection and walked me through everything he found. He went under the house into the crawl space and found a leak we never would have found otherwise. Highly recommend the support of thrasher.
Christian was personable and reassuring.
Thorough and on time. Courtesy call beofore showing up.
Christian did a thorough job. He’s technically astute, conscientious, and a personable individual. This was an initial service. So far, services have been outstanding! Look forward to my continuing relationship with Thrasher Pest Control.
Raul was awesome and very knowledgable.
Good service. Very knowledgeable person
Working with Thrasher Pest Control is easy and efficient. We have the monthly program that provides all the services we need. Our most recent service was with Isaiah, who was communicative, professional, and friendly. Due to a conflict with work, I was unable to meet as planned. However, Isaiah called me and was…
Rolando did a thorough inspection and took the time to explain his findings in detail. He has a great attitude and happily answered my many questions.
Thorough, clear communication, polite
Super great communication pre-visit with office, and scheduled initial visit very quickly. Ricardo did a great job in inspecting my home and explaining the short-term and long-term plan (stupid ants!!). Friendly staff and on time.
Travis was great. On time personable and answered all my questions
Mikes amazing! Gets it done every time for us!
The technicians from Thrasher are reliable. We have had minimal problems with pests since hiring Thrasher.
Always pleased with Miguel’s service. He communicates, he is prompt, and he listens to where the troubled issues are when he arrives!
Very professional. Answered all our questions.
Polite, and very informative about pest. We have used Thrasher in the past and highly recommend. Great communication
I don’t pay any penny he’s nice guy
Adrian was great lets us know ahead of time when he is coming. Get a text day before. Best Pest Company.
Christian came out to do an inspection because I was getting bug bites but hadn't seen any bugs. He was friendly and knowledgeable and did a very thorough job. Once he figured out what the bugs were, I had him do 2 extermination treatments. They were very successful!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eric with Thrasher Pest Control was absolutely outstanding! He was professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and took the time to thoroughly inspect our property while explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand. He never made us feel rushed and answered all of our questions with patience and…
Explained the service process and was very efficient and courteous
Rolando was outstanding. He took the time to thoroughly inspect our entire home and was extremely detailed throughout the process. He identified multiple areas of concern that had not previously been brought to our attention, and he carefully explained his findings, answered all of our questions, and made sure we…
This review is based solely on inspection. Christian did a great job explaining the process and fees.
Great job!
Raul from Thrasher Pest Control is a true professional. Not only is he experienced and educated about pests and rodents, but he truly cares about our family and keeping us safe. We had a rat issue and he came over right away the next morning, and went above and beyond to help us clean and protect our garage and home. Highly recommend Raul and Thrasher!
Came out to our home for Formosan Termite infestation. Michael was great and very experienced and well informed. He really tries to work with your individual needs and expectations. These termites need specific experts as they are very different and very devastating. I hope it never happens to you but if it does, we recommend Thrasher.
Eduardo was very knowledgably, professional and nice.
Mike came out to my house and did an inspection for termites. He was on time, professional, friendly ,did a thorough job and wrote up an estimate for work to be done that was very fair and reasonable. I was very satisfied. Very nice guy and knew his stuff! Jon Kaufman Carlsbad
He was considerate and fast
Very knowledgeable and friendly, and answered all my questions thoroughly. - very professional
Rolando was very kind. He took the time to thoroughly explain everything. This company has my complete trust.
Mark was very professional and responsive. I highly recommend Trasher Pest Control. Excellent service and quality.
Easy to set up an inspection, clear communication, really easy inspection. Honestly, for what could be a really stressful situation, this was honestly great. Would recommend 10 times over
Very professional & prompt service. I have used Thrasher before & was very happy with my service today. Honest, knowledgeable and thorough encounter with Rolando. Thank you!
Very friendly, professional, ready to help in any possible way! Highly recommend!
Rolando is very professional and knowledgeable. He explained all the options and didn't pressure us into anything. We will definitely go with thrasher for our pest control needs and highly recommend them.
Super professional and very detailed inspected everything …very happy
Thrasher Pest Cont. has been an A+ Company and we’re so very thankful they have provided us 13yrs of Excellent Service being a Family owned Business. We have been very pleased with all employees who have come to our house and taken care of all the pests. We especially want to acknowledge.Eric for his knowledge and…
Mike was courteous, knowledgeable, No charge. I am a previous customer. He will give me a quote on replacing posts and patio roof in a couple of days. He answered all my questions. Appreciated. him taking off his shoes as we do not wear shoes in our house. He answered all my questions regarding termites and wood rot and how to remedy my posts.
Mike was great, took his time to explain the situation throughly. Great service!
On time and great service. Thank you.
I request assistance with a gopher issue at my house. When I contacted Thrasher Pest Control. there was an experienced technician at my door the very next morning. I greatly appreciate their professionalism.
Very friendly and thorough. Was open and honest to all questions asked.
Very thorough explanation, provided his experiences and input, very professional and thoughtful for the customer, highly recommended.
Good service
Mike always does a great job. Knowledge and friendly.
He was extremely thorough and did a great job identifying what needs to be done to properly secure the house from pests and mice. He was also very friendly, professional, and clearly very knowledgeable. I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything.
Travis was very informative and helpful in explaining the pest control and how to tackle termites.
Josue was awesome. He communicated before arriving, was friendly and knowledgeable. This was my first interaction with Trasher. You have my business now!
Mark is amazing; he always lets us know when he is on his way so we are ready for him! He is friendly and thorough. He always asks if there are any issues he should address. He treats us like family and we wouldn't want any one but Mark as our "pest specialist!!!
Very knowledgeable!
Excellent service
Rolando was polite and knowledgeable, asked good questions. I'm awaiting the quote for tenting now.
Friendly. Honest assessment.
Raul was very helpful. He spotted the pests right away and explained everything clearly. He answered all my questions with patience and was super helpful. I’m really grateful for his quick and professional service.
Jose was excellent, he came out to provide a quote for the damaged wood and was able to answer all my questions about the tenting process. What I appreciate is that he was able to express urgency in the work without causing panic. Very impressed with his customer service.
We have a rat problem, and we appreciate Raul's thorough inspection of our house. He carefully examined the exterior and found points of potential access for the rats, so we signed up for the rat trapping and exclusion services. He was great!
Travis was professional and thorough. He found some termite damage that other inspectors had missed. He answered our questions candidly and clearly.
Mike was courteous & well informed on subject of visit. He quickly confirmed the termite activity, and he answered my questions on treatment technique and cost without any unnecessary sales overload. Mike was a positive representative for your company.
Great experience with Thrasher Pest Control. He was honest, explained the whole process clearly, and was just a real cool dude. You can tell he knows what he’s doing and wasn’t trying to upsell anything. Very professional, easy to talk to, and made the whole experience smooth. Definitely recommend
Very careful inspection
Very detailed, took his time. Found things I missed or didn’t even know about. Excellent service
Mike performed our inspection and provided a quote for the fumigation. He was friendly, considerate, professional and did a great job explaining the preparation.
We’ve had Rolando out with Thrasher Pest Control three times while navigating a big decision, whether to tent or move forward with spot treatment. Throughout the entire process, he was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and respectful of our concerns. With dogs at home and a saltwater fish and coral tank, this…
Very good
JP was prompt, helpful and courteous which helped put our family at ease.
Excellent experience. Very nice, polite and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.
Thrasher was great and very thorough and professional in all the messaging. They let us know ahead of time for everything and were very responsive to all my quesrions
We've been working with Thrasher for 8 years now, and they are a pleasure to work with. Mike in particular is great - communicative, friendly, efficient, and an overall great person to work with. Quotes are accurate and competitive, and work is of high quality. Highly recommended.
Got a recommendation from a friend I called and they came out the next day for our ant problem. Ricardo was great!
We had an estimate done by Thrasher for termites. Mike inspected, took, photos, and explained what he has seen and what was recommended. He answered all my questions pertaining to what we may decide to do based on his findings. He was very thorough and we will receive a report the next day.
Great job.
Andres did a great job!
Travis was professional and very knowledgeable. I will call the office and order the service he recommended.
Mike is a consummate professional. I trust he knows his stuff. Thanks, Mike.
First service with Thrasher and Christian was great. Communication was excellent and let me know when he was on his way and started working. After the work was done he called me and explained what he worked on and things to keep an eye out for. Also explained spiders and what can and cannot kill eggs. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Thank you Thrasher Pest Control! You guys are amazing! Miguel hit the mark too! Your attention to detail, professionalism and kindness remains top notch and effective. Thank you!!! Mary Shipton
Great experience! One call and Damian was out the next day, highly recommend. Thank you!
So kind and incredibly professional serving us with the best deal in town
Raul came to do an inspection for possible Rat /Rats that decided to use my attic to start using as new home. He and his assistant checked my property for activity and found multiple areas that were or are showing signs of recent activity. He put traps up with bait and will be returning to check the traps to see if…
Thank you! Andy is unfailingly polite and competent!
Jose was awesome. I was dreading to hear the news about the termite damage to my house, but Jose was matter of fact and reassuring. He was very professional, friendly and informative. I learned a lot! Thanks!
Andy came to do a home inspection for me-He looked all over the house and the yard, answered all my questions gave me his thoughts and recommendations and made sure I had all the information I needed! He was super helpful and thorough and communicate communicated very well!
Kind and focused on his work
Extremely thorough and great at explaining every detail. Patient and knowledgeable.
Mike showed up on schedule, did a very thorough job of discovering what needed to be done in and outside my house to rid my termites. Answered all my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Thrasher. Jeff Heath
Mike was on time, professional and was able to explain the problem and next steps in the process. Thanks Mike
Smooth and knowledgeable
Mike did a great job professionally counseling us with our termite infestation.
Very thorough and professional inspection.
Mike was prompt, professional and is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Mike and the team at Thrasher!
Josue with Thrasher Pest Control was kind, calm, professional, and helpful. He quickly surveyed our property and identified potential rodent entry points and put together a plan with pricing on the spot.
Excellent and prompt service from Mike. He was knowledgeable and thorough at our termite inspection. We will be signing a contract for service.
Excellent company! Raul was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and great! Totally recommend the company and the technician!
Mike was at our vacation home today to do an escrow inspection. He was very professional and has a friendly demeanor. He fully explained the steps in the inspection process. We are now waiting for receipt of our inspection report.
Mike is our regular termite inspector. I’ve already calendared for next year which he reminded me-so there’s that. He’s is thorough and helpful. Just adds peace of mind to get inspection done annually.
Mike is thorough and seems to be very knowledgeable.
Super friendly and knowledgeable! Very pleasant experience.
Just had a thorough inspection done by Mike...pending an estimate. Mike is very knowledgeable and personable and so far we are satisfied with his explanation(s) and the process so far
Mike was very professional, gave me a heads up for the timing of his arrival and everything went very smoothly. Highly recommend!
Josue was thorough and informative. We're feeling good about our pest control in the future with Thrasher.
Did a great job!
Good service!
Staff provided results immediately after inspection and informed what would take place in the next few days. He also gave good information about what can be done to prevent the problem from happening again.
Rolando did a fine job today. Very thorough!
Mike was kind and answered all questions we had regarding the service. He is proud of the company he works for and showed this by his transparent answers regarding service. Pleasure to meet him.
Excellent and very professional service.
Eduardo was great for the inspection. Very thorough and professional and gave great unbiased advice and thoughts.
Edoardo is very friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable.
Edoardo was timely, thorough, knowledgeable, and very helpful!
Carefully conducted inspection. Articulate description of the problems and solutions. Left me feeling confident in his knowledge and judgment.
The estimator was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend these folks to help you with your pest issues!
Thrasher has provide top quality pest control service for my property for several years now. I’m always pleased with the technician who services our home. He does a great job and always askes us about our pest concerns. He is polite, professional and does an amazing job every time.
Knowledgeable. Gave us options.
Very thorough inspection and clear communication.
Great customer service, prompt response, thorough and excellent communication ovation from all the team.
Rolando represented your company with excellence. He was patient and thorough in answering all my questions, and I had many. Great guy. Friendly and professional.
Mike was very professional and friendly during our inspection. I appreciate his honesty and care that he took when inspecting for termite damage.
The technician was servicing my home while I was away . After doing a quick survey of the areas that always need spraying I can see that Isaiah did a thorough job.
Inspector Rolando was cordial, professional and thorough. He listened to my plan on fumigating my house and some additional structures on the property and after the inspection shared how my plan would work with Thrasher’s resources. Very impressed with the final presentation. He certainly is a valuable asset to…
Mike was very friendly and honest! Free inspection was a breeze! Services to come!
Christian has been our "go to" tech person for years. It's nice for a company to have long-time employees who knows your needs automatically. He is always accommodatiing and VERY knowledgable.
Eduardo was great. He took thorough look of my house and explained everything in great detail.
Mike was efficient, kind, honest & a pleasure do have assist me with the inspection of my home.
Rolando was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient.
Mike Spencer and Thrasher are the best. Solid communication and great work.
Within 48 hours of contacting Thrasher Pest Control online, we easily scheduled and completed a home inspection for rodent issues. Vany was quick to respond, kind and helpful over SMS getting the appointment scheduled. Edoardo not only showed up within the quoted service window but also was sure to let us know when…
Very thorough and gave me detailed information.
Edoardo was very polite and knowledgeable!
Damien did an awesome job, very professional. I am so grateful for a house free ants, thank you!
Eric was very friendly and did great work!
Free home inspection. He did a great job explaining everything to me and gave me options to help me out
Expert on time,truly professional with great skills and dianosis, Charlie the technician was definately up to the task with a great attitude,and ready to complete the job!We need more people like this to service all of Calif! Completed the job in a timely manner!
Jose called ahead and arrived on time for the inspection. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough in examining the areas of concern and explaining the issues.
Staff Pleasant on phone, technician thorough and pleasant to work with
Very friendly, and does a great job
Mike was friendly, professional, and happy to answer our questions
We recently had Raul out to do a survey and initial quote. He was exceptional. Raul was very thorough. He did a great job explaining where the rats were coming in from & how to approach their removal. He answered all our questions and was very personable. The rate for removal & repair was reasonable. I would definitely use Thrasher again.
Professional and courteous
This is exactly how I continue to review Damian! He is a great tech! He’s very punctual, very thorough & he has a wonderful work ethic. I appreciate his patience & hard work.
Mike was very professional and informative.
We’ve been using Thrasher for several years now for termite control. We’re opposed to tenting our house and they have been willing to accommodate our preferred method. Mike did a very thorough inspection and we’re confident with his assessment. We had another company give us a bid but they chose not to inspect the…
Excellent work and demeanor. Went above and beyond in his inspection and explained everything. Thanks.
Very knowledgeable and thorough
Mike from thrasher Pest control just came and did an inspection for termites at my house. He worked quickly and efficiently and spotted issues that I had missed myself. He was pleasant to deal with and gave me a quote on the spot that was an excellent price. Even though I have another quote to follow, it's likely I…
Isaiah from Thrasher Pest Control was outstanding! He was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough, taking the time to explain everything and made sure the job was done right. Friendly, punctual, and effective—Isaiah made the whole experience easy and stress-free. Highly recommend him and Thrasher Pest Control!
Eduardo came on time and was very helpful and friendly. He was very thorough and went through all the services and areas of opportunity that my home has. Highly recommend his services
Great dude.
Raul was friendly, efficient and super responsive. Did not try to do the ‘hard sell’, just made suggestions, listened to concerns and problem solved.
Very friendly and competent.
Mike from Thrasher Pest Control came out to.inspect my house and give me a quote for tenting my.house. He was friendly, Informative, thorough, and quick with a quote. I couldn't have been happier!
Rolando was extremely informative, helpful, and professional. He answered my questions about complicated property, lines, and old homes.
Mike was really personable, knowledgeable, and punctual. He helped us understand our options and gave us very good advice . Our first interaction with him make us certain that we would use their services in the future.
Mike has done an excellent job for my home termite issues. We first had a fumigation done in 2021 and it was a huge success… I recently had Mike out again because I saw termite evidence on my deck; he properly evaluated it -A superficial issue in only a few places on my deck. We will have a local treatment and will…
I have been working with Thrasher for the past few months. They are very responsive, and their service team is excellent. Sebastian has been my primary contact, and he has been great. I would recommend them to anyone.
Christian Negroni, did a home inspection 2 weeks ago and suggested I have treatment for carpet beetles. Christian made sure I was comfortable with the procedure as I would need to vacate my home for 4 hours. All went extremely well. No more bites thanks to Christian's method of treatment.
He is very patient and did a great job of inspection for my house.
He is very professional, and answered all of my questions with great detail and attention.
Rolando was great! Super thorough and knowledgeable, really appreciated his inspection
Rolando was very helpful. he answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable in what he does. highly recommended!
Mike was quick and responsive, showed up early, and finished the inspection when we were on a tight schedule.
Kind, professional and knowledgeable
Was friendly and informative.
Effectively identified the problem and set up a remedial plan. Professional and efficient.
Very responsive and easy to communicate with!
Thrasher Pest did termite tenting and repair. Their workers were professional, performed the work in a prompt manner and kept me advised along the way.
Mike was on time, courteous and professional. He answered questions patiently, and checked the potential infested site thoroughly.
Great info., questions answered: short and sweet professional visit.
Joshua was very helpful and professional. He was very knowledgeable.
Mike did a tiptop job looking for and finding evidence of termites in our fence and parts of the house. He was very professional and personable with a very solid knowledge base about the insects.
We had a significant bug problem and called Thrasher Pestcontrol. Technician “Christian“ was a service guy and he and his company did an outstanding job. Christian was punctual, polite, and very effective in performing his work. I would highly recommend Christian and Thrasher Pestcontrol.
Thank you Christian for taking time to answer all my questions. You were knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful and accommodating. And patient.
He was there on time and did a great job
Had a minor pest control issue, checked google and yelp, came across Thrasher. Called them as soon as they opened on Monday and they scheduled me out for the next day. Eric called me 30 minutes before to tell me he was on his way, which I appreciated. Eric came over and thoroughly inspected the place for the said…
Mike was great. Very patient and flexible when we were not able to access certain areas as planned
A++ service
Mike was very thorough and explained everything very well.
Super knowledgeable and extremely helpful.
Charlie was the Best!!!
Price
Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Home inspection | 373 | $66–$148 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 232 | $67–$133 |
| General pest inspection | 224 | $61–$126 |
| Rodent extermination | 223 | $66–$282 |
| Ant extermination | 208 | $71–$246 |
| Spider extermination | 174 | $53–$133 |
| Termite inspection | 146 | $72–$371 |
| Termite extermination | 74 | $214–$426 |
