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Taft, Kern County

Pest control in Taft

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

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

6,352

homes

1966

median year built

50%

owner occupied

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Pest control in Taft

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Homes and pests in Taft

Taft is on the West Side of the county, in oil country at the edge of the valley. The Census counts about 6,352 homes here, 4,839 of them single-family detached (ACS 2020-2024).

About 71% of homes here were built before 1980. In an older house, the places to check first are worn door sweeps and torn vent screens. Gaps where pipes come through the wall matter too. Those openings let in rodents and roaches, and sealing them is the first step UC IPM recommends for keeping rodents out.

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.

Taft ZIP codes

ZIPAreaHomesMedian year builtBuilt before 1980
93268Taft6,352196671%

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 Taft

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.

Ask for an inspection

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 Taft?

Yes, including ZIP 93268. 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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