Pest control in West Hills

West Hills is mostly single-family homes with yards, many backing onto the Simi Hills and parks like El Escorpión and Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space. That closeness to open space is a big part of the area's appeal, and it's also why West Hills homeowners call about:

• Gophers tunneling under lawns and slopes, especially after winter rains soften the soil
• Roof rats and wood rats nesting in attics, garages and dense landscaping
• Wasps and yellow jackets in eaves and in the ground during summer
• Skunks and opossums denning under decks and sheds

Many West Hills homes were built in the 1960s and 70s, so drywood termite inspections are common, particularly in wood eaves, patio covers and garage rafters.

Practical tips for open-space neighborhoods: install wire mesh under new turf and in raised beds, screen foundation and attic vents with sturdy hardware cloth, and keep woodpiles and storage away from the house.

ZIP codes: 91304, 91307.

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