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Shafter, Kern County

Pest control in Shafter

Ants on the counter, roaches at night, a black widow in the garage, or droppings in the pantry? Request help anywhere in Shafter, and ask for a free inspection before any treatment.

We only refer companies licensed by the California Structural Pest Control Board.

6,722

homes

1989

median year built

63%

owner occupied

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Pest control in Shafter

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Homes and pests in Shafter

Shafter is a farm town northwest of Bakersfield. The Census counts about 6,722 homes here, 5,417 of them single-family detached (ACS 2020-2024).

Housing here is a mix: about 43% built before 1980 and 38% in 2000 or later. Older homes tend to have more gaps at vents and doors; newer ones still let ants and spiders in at garage seals and weep screeds.

The heat matters too. Meadows Field in Bakersfield averages 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter, from about April 14 to October 13. Ants and roaches follow water and shade in that heat, which often brings them inside.

Shafter ZIP codes

ZIPAreaHomesMedian year builtBuilt before 1980
93263Shafter6,722198943%

Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 19 Kern ZIP codes.

Average days per month at 90°F or hotter, Bakersfield Meadows Field

Jan: 0 days0JanFeb: 0 days0FebMar: 0 days0MarApr: 3 days3AprMay: 9 days9MayJun: 20 days20JunJul: 30 days30JulAug: 28 days28AugSep: 19 days19SepOct: 4 days4OctNov: 0 days0NovDec: 0 days0Dec
Source: NOAA NCEI daily summaries, station USW00023155, 1996 to 2025 (30 full years).

Common pest problems in Shafter

General pest controlThe everyday bugs that come inside and live around the house.Termite inspection and treatmentDrywood and subterranean termites. Spot treatment or tenting.Bed bugsBites, spotting on sheets, bugs in mattress seams.CockroachesGerman roaches in the kitchen, big ones from drains and yards.Rats and miceNoises in the attic, droppings in the pantry, chewed wires.AntsTrails across counters, mounds by the slab, ants after watering.Spiders and black widowsWidows in the garage, webs under eaves and patio furniture.MosquitoesBiting in the yard at dusk, standing water, day-biting Aedes.Wasps and beesNests under eaves, yellowjackets in the ground, bees in a wall.FleasBites around the ankles, pets scratching, fleas in carpet.

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How it works

  1. Tell us what you're seeing. Use the form, or text us a photo of the bug.
  2. A licensed local company calls you back. They ask a few questions and set a time to look.
  3. Ask for a free inspection and a price. Nothing is treated until you say yes.

Questions homeowners ask

Do you cover all of Shafter?

Yes, including ZIP 93263. The company confirms your address when they call.

How fast can someone come out?

It depends on the company's schedule and the problem. Say in your request if it's urgent, like bees inside the house or a rodent in the living area.

Do I get a price first?

Ask for one. Licensed companies can inspect and quote before treating. If you only want a price, pick that option in the form.

Is the treatment safe for my kids and pets?

Ask the company which products they will use and how long to keep kids and pets away. California requires licensed companies to give you notice about the pesticides they apply.

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