The Napa Pest Journal
Straight talk on the pests, the vineyards, and the historic homes that let them in, written for homeowners across the valley.
Yellowjackets · 6 min read Why Yellowjackets Swarm Napa Every Harvest
In wine country the wasps peak right when the grapes ripen. Here's why yellowjackets get so aggressive at crush, and what actually reduces them.
Read article
Ants · 6 min read Why Argentine Ants Invade Napa Homes Every Summer
In Napa, the summer ant invasion is really a water hunt. When the valley dries out, the colony trails indoors, and spraying the trail only makes it worse.
Read article
Termites · 7 min read Drywood Termites in Napa's Historic Homes
Napa's beautiful old redwood homes are exactly what drywood termites love. Here's how to tell them from subterranean termites, and why it matters.
Read article
Rodents · 6 min read Roof Rats, Vineyards, and Your Napa Attic
That scratching in the attic is usually a roof rat, and in Napa the vineyards and creeks are how it gets there. Trapping without cutting off the route is a losing game.
Read article
Guides · 6 min read How to Choose a Pest Control Company in Napa
Ask how they treat the exterior, how they handle each specific pest, and what happens after the first visit. The answers separate a real plan from a one-time spray.
Read articleReady to send Napa's pests packing?
Tell us what you're seeing and get a treatment plan built for your property and the wine-country seasons. Call now and describe what's showing up.