Joe Knott worked as an Agricultural Inspector for the County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures for 20 years. It was there that he developed his passion, knowledge and experience of Entomology, insect identification, pest control techniques and pesticide regulation. Always looking for a new challenge, Joe retired from the County at age 45 and went into the pest control industry.

He founded Knott's Pest Control and was Incorporated in 1981. His three sons, Donald, Deron and Brian, who had been around Pest Control since childhood, joined their father in the family business. Nowadays, Joe is as close to "retired" as he'll ever be, staying active as our Field Consultant and continuing to share his 50 years of knowledge and experience with our clientele.

Knott's Pest Control, Inc. is proudly run by Joe's son, Deron Knott. Deron has been around various aspects of pest control his entire life. Joining the company in 1985, he's been a licensed Applicator for 25 years, specializing in General Pest Control as well as Invasive Plant Management.

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Pest Control Videos Report

Bed bugs are now a bonifide West Coast problem with reports growing locally at hotels, apartment complexes, and fire stations. Steven Luke reports. Winner: Knott's and YOU! Knott's proven Bed Bug Eradication menthod, using their K-9 Bed Bug Finders and effective Heat Treatment technology, will solve your problem safely and quickly.

Ants Report

Ants form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organized colonies which may occupy large territories and consist of millions of individuals. These larger colonies consist mostly of sterile wingless females forming castes of "workers", "soldiers", or other specialized groups.

Bees Report

Honey Bees become a big nuisance and threat for human beings and other animals when they start inhabiting localities in abnormally large numbers. Often, this results in unwanted encounters, which are typically not pleasing experiences. What's more, these encounters can turn fatal for the victims of Honey Bee attack.

Bed Bugs Report

Bed bugs are parasites that preferentially feed on humans. If people aren't available, they will feed on other warm-blooded animals, including birds, rodents, bats, and pets instead. Bed bugs have been documented as pests since the 17th century. They were introduced into our country by the early colonists.

Spiders Report

Spiders (order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every habitat with the exception of air and sea colonization.

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Tom Mascari

Nov 27, 2019

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Always honest and a fair price. My company has been using Knott's for years and they always do great work & stand by it

Bobbi Pointer

Sep 16, 2019

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Excellent service. We call, they respond, very effectively. Couldn't be happier

Diana W.

Nov 19, 2018

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We use Knott's Pest at our property management company. They do such a good job. They are very responsive and helpful in identifying solutions to the pest issues we sometimes face. We've used them for all sorts of pest issues (termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs). I like them!

Corie S.

Mar 22, 2018

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So, your dermatologist tells you that the bites you have "could be" bedbugs. Say no more, and, call me crazy, I'm going to get the best detective on the case IMMEDIATELY. For this kind of service I always check the YELP reviews and there were so few I wondered why. The answer to that question is simply that they don't ask for YELP reviews. And, they really don't need them either because they have all the business they can possibly do. Bedbugs are a HUGE problem and much more common than we'd like to know about. Please if you have any hint that you might have a bedbug

Dan C.

Oct 21, 2014

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Outstanding service. Had a surprising and unexpected mouse problem and they came to my house at midnight to help out. Very friendly. Would use them any and every time I have a rodent issue. Family business for 40 years. Highest possible recommendation.