Ecola Termite & Pest Control

Low-Toxicity Termite and Pest Control in Southern California

Ecola Termite & Pest Control is a company based in Mission Hills, California, providing termite and pest control services in Southern California. Its work focuses on alternative and traditional treatments, with particular attention to low-toxicity methods that aim to protect property without exposing people, pets, or the environment to harsh chemicals.

The company presents itself as an option for those seeking an eco-friendly approach to termite and other pest control, and notes that its alternative treatments can often be more economical and convenient than conventional methods.

Pests and Services Covered

The service catalog covers termite control and other common pests in homes and businesses. Among the pests treated are:

• Cockroaches
• Argentine ants
• Bees and wasps
• Carpet beetles
• Fleas and ticks
• Pantry pests
• Silverfish
• Sowbugs and pill bugs
• Crickets
• Earwigs
• Mosquitoes, including Aedes mosquitoes
• Bed bugs
• Spiders

In the area of termites, the company distinguishes between subterranean termites, drywood termites, and Formosan termites, and includes the use of subterranean bait. It also offers rodent control services, with exclusion, trapping, and sanitation programs, as well as treatments for commercial clients and multi-unit buildings.

Treatment Methods

Ecola combines alternative and traditional treatments. Among the methods it mentions are Ecola Heat, Electro-Gun, borate (salt) treatments, orange oil solutions, EcoSMART products, fumigation, Termidor, preventative treatments, and foam or precision injection application. The company states that its technicians are licensed and receive specialized training, and that they develop a treatment plan tailored to each client's needs and location.

The company notes that its approach is also designed for people with chemical sensitivity, asthma, or compromised immune systems, and that it evaluates each space before recommending a solution.

Complementary Services

In addition to pest control, Ecola offers services it calls "Mother Approved," including TAP® insulation and a trash can service. The company also maintains an educational section about the monarch butterfly and a figure known as "Meet the Termite Lady."

Coverage and History

Ecola Services, Inc. was incorporated on March 28, 1983 with the goal of offering alternatives to traditional chemical treatments for termites and pests. The company states that it has grown from a small operation to serving communities throughout Southern California, and declares more than forty years of activity in the region.

Its service area includes Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, as well as locations such as Simi Valley. The company has several locations in Southern California and serves both homeowners and businesses.

Ecola states that it has received the "Top Readers Choice for Pest Control" recognition from the Los Angeles Daily News between 2014 and 2023, and operates under SPCB license No. PR1158.

Locations and Offices

Los Angeles Location: 15314 Devonshire St. Mission Hills, CA 91345

Ventura Location: 3005 E. Ventura Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93036

Orange County Location: 1521 Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805

San Diego Location: 3555 Pacific Coast Hwy San Diego, CA 92101

Santa Maria County & San Luis Obispo Location: 3421 Orcutt Rd. Orcutt, CA 93455

San Bernardino & Riverside Location: 26880 Ironwood Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92555

San Bernardino & Riverside Location: 23082 Cross Hill Dr Menifee, CA 92587