Sacramento pest control, family-owned since 1978
Built on the extra five minutes.
Trusted across generations.
Apex exists for the homeowner who wants the problem solved by someone who notices what others miss. A licensed technician walks the whole property, treats where the activity is, sweeps the webs, and takes the last few minutes to look where nobody else did.
- 4.9 on Google
- BBB A+ since 1984
- Structural Pest Control Board No. 2770
An Apex technician treating the eave line of a single-story Sacramento home.
The story behind the service
Those five minutes are the Apex difference.
In 1978, retired Air Force veteran Bill Brandon founded Apex after learning the business from the technician’s route. His answer to an industry eager to add accounts was simple: build the company around service quality, not sales velocity. Jeff Alexander joined in 1988 with a background in botany, zoology and industrial hygiene, and kept it that way.
“The difference between a good service and a great service is probably less than five minutes.”
The spider web removed from the back slider.
The branch touching the gutter that reveals an ant highway.
The honest recommendation that a one-time visit will not solve a recurring condition.
The judgment to refer work outside Apex's license, specialty, or safety limits.
Pests we treat
Sacramento household pests, one at a time, with the conditions behind them.
AntsAnt control
SpidersSpider control
WaspsWasp removal
Yellow jacketsYellow jacket removal
CockroachesCockroach control
FleasFlea treatment
TicksTick control
SilverfishSilverfish control
For ants on a Sacramento route, see ant control in Sacramento. Also earwigs, carpenter bees, pantry pests, boxelder bugs, beetles and crickets. All pests, and the ones we refer
What happens on the first Apex visit
Interview, walk, identify, treat, sweep, recommend, walk again.
Interview: why did you call, what have you seen, where
Tour the house and walk the property
Identify the pest and the conditions behind it
Targeted interior treatment where activity is, with low-odor products
Exterior barrier: foundation, garage, windows and doorways, first floor eaves, fence lines, yard areas
Spider web removal
Recommendations the homeowner can act on (gaps, litter, branches, lighting, moisture)
Regular visits treat the exterior barrier and take the webs down; at most homes the inside needs retreatment less than once a year. Residential pest control
Around the house
The route a technician walks.
Foundation, garage, windows and doorways, first-floor eaves, fence lines and yard. In at the one side gate, along the foundation, then back out along the fence line.
- In at the one side gate
- The tree touching the gutter
- The back fence line
- Out along the fence line
- The garage corner
- Entry, porch and driveway
What we treat, and when we refer
Is your pest on the list?
Branch 2 general household pests. Find yours in one of the three columns; tap anything in the middle column for the full rule.
We treat
On the maintenance program
- Ants
- Spiders
- Wasps and yellow jackets
- CockroachesAmerican, Oriental, German
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Silverfish
- Earwigs
- Carpenter bees
- Pantry pests
- Boxelder bugs
- Beetles
- Crickets
Not sure what you have?
Describe it to the office at (916) 362-9294; the technician confirms it on the first visit.
The estimate is confirmed at the home, after the interview and the walk-around.
Plans
Bi-monthly maintenance, or a one-time visit when that is the honest answer.
Interview the homeowner, tour the property, inspect, then treat interior and exterior focused on problem areas, with corrective recommendations. Exterior re-treatment to reinforce the barrier and spider web removal; missed areas (locked gate, loose dog) get a note and a reschedule at no extra cost.
One-time treatment when it fits; Jeff calls a one-time spider service a bandage, and names fleas after a pet is gone or a move-out as the perfect one-time case.
Real reviews, unedited
What customers noticed
“Finally broke down and hired a pest control service. Was referred to Apex by my neighbor, Barbara. Jared was prompt, efficient and thorough. No more ants or spiders, and the best part was he removed all of the webs on the outside of the house, as well as the garage!”
“We have been customers of Apex for over a year and have been very happy. Mikey, our serviceman, is professional and very thorough.”
“We have been Apex Pest Control customers for 23 years. Needless to say, they are wonderful. Their customer service is great!”
“We have been a customer of APEX since purchasing the family home from my mother's estate, the past 10 years. My mother was a customer of their's for many years prior to that. They are always willing to go the extra-mile for us, whether it's bugs, rats, or other creatures. The administrative staff is wonderful to work with over the phone, and we love our onsite technician. Great job APEX Pest Control!!! Keep doing what you're doing.”
“They're punctual, very thorough on 1-21 I forgot to unlock my gate Michael couldn't treat my backyard so on 2-4 Jeff the owner called and sent Michael out on 2-5 to treat my backyard my point is I never called Apex because it was my fault but Jeff took the responsibility and courtesy to treat my backyard now that's what I call service Thank you Apex.”
“This is my first Yelp review and Apex Pest control is most deserving. I called Apex around 11:30am today to talk about dealing a wasp problem near my garage roof. This was the 5th company I've called. I wished I called Apex first. Jeff (He took care of the problem in such a short time, I hope I have the right name) was at my home within 30 minutes. He found the wasp nests and took care of them in short order. He went above and beyond.”
“I started getting a roach problem which I hadn't had in 20 years. They came out sprayed and I found hundreds of dead roaches outside. Excellent consultation and work. I plan to keep on using them.”
“Our technician is "Eric" and he's so informational, gives such good quality of service and very professional.”
“We called Apex on a Tuesday afternoon they came out that Thursday. The office is very polite and helpful I was looking for that after having bad experiences with our last pest control company.”
“On time meet up for first treatment. The tech went over what he would do and treat, and then went to work killing bugs.”
“Pleasant polite takes pride in work.”
“Great company! Very happy and pleased with their service would recommend to all my friends and family”
“They showed up right on time and were professional and polite. They answered all my questions and listened to my concerns. We felt they were thorough with their inspection and took their time.”
“I love their service. I have always done my own pest control sprays and finally decided to try a professional service.”
“I was on a 3 way phone call with my house manager and Joe from Apex. Joe was clear in communicating the results of his investigation of my house.”
“Have had the service for a little over 2 months and no bugs to speak of. Keep it up!”
“Alex was a pleasure to meet. He told me what to expect, asked if there were any problem areas or specific concerns. He was also sure to ask about pets AND to meet them.”
“We have been with Apex for 17 years. From that first phone call to inquire about their services until now we have been very happy with the service.”
“Apex was recommended by my neighbor. I called and was told of the services available and received an appointment very quickly.”
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Licensed, accredited, verifiable
Three named Branch 2 operators, one company registration, and a record you can look up yourself.
Branch 2, Structural Pest Control Board, issued 1995, clear status.
Verify: Company registration on the official recordPresident. Botany and zoology degrees, master's in biology, former industrial hygienist.
Verify: Jeff Alexander on the official recordSecretary, and a Branch 2 operator licensed since 2011.
Verify: Brent Brandon on the official recordBranch 2 operator, and the third generation of the family on the route.
BBB accredited since 1984. CPMA member since 1999. 2026 Best of Times, Best Pest Control.
Verify: Accreditation on the official recordCalifornia defines Branch 2 as general household pest control excluding fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases. Branch 3 covers wood-destroying organisms. Technicians renew their licenses every three years with required continuing education.
Real technicians, real PPE
Local enough to take responsibility. Experienced enough to find what others miss.
Three named Branch 2 operators, a Sacramento address on Harlin Drive, BBB accreditation since 1984, and about one in three new customers arriving by referral. Bill Brandon founded Apex in 1978; his son-in-law Jeff Alexander and his son Brent Brandon have run it together for the past 30 years, and his grandson Jared Alexander is on the route. Long sleeves, gloves and safety glasses on every technician, because that is the California standard and because Jeff spent years as an industrial hygienist before he ran a route.
Our story since 1978Where the routes run
Service areas on Apex’s list
The communities below are the ones Apex lists for its routes. If yours is close but not named, call the office; the answer is a quick one.
Sacramento, West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, North Sacramento, North Highlands, Rio Linda, Del Paso, Elverta, Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Elk Grove, Wilton, Laguna Creek, Sheldon, South Sacramento, Greenhaven, Rancho Murieta, Roseville, Woodland, Davis, Lodi, Galt, Lincoln, Carmichael.
What happens on the first visit?
The technician asks why you called and what you have seen, walks the house and the property, identifies the pest and the conditions behind it, then treats inside where the activity is and around the exterior barrier. Webs come down and you get practical recommendations.
Do I need to be home for regular visits?
No. Regular visits treat the exterior and remove webs. If a gate is locked or a dog is loose, the technician leaves a note and the office reschedules the missed area at no extra charge.
What is the extra five minutes?
It is the part of the visit most services skip, and the reason for the sign on the Apex route room door: the difference between a good service and a great service is probably less than five minutes. In practice it is the web removed from the back slider, the branch on the gutter that reveals an ant highway, and an honest word when a one-time visit will not fix a recurring problem.
What does the guarantee cover?
Continuing maintenance customers in good standing get return visits at no additional charge for any contracted pest between regular services, until the problem is solved. Troublesome pest issues may require a supervisor's input.
Do you treat termites, bed bugs or wildlife?
No. Termites are Branch 3 work and go to a termite company. Bed bugs go to a heat-treatment company. Squirrels, raccoons, possums and moles go to a trapper. Honey bees go to a beekeeper first. We keep a referral list and will point you to it.
How do I get an estimate?
Call the office with your home's square footage and what you are seeing. The estimate is confirmed at the home, because the interview and the walk-around often turn up more than the caller described.
Next step
Start with a phone estimate.
Tell the office your home's square footage and what you have been seeing. The estimate is confirmed at the home, because the interview and the walk-around often turn up more than the caller described.
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.