At a glance
- Platinum Pest Management treats homes, horse properties and businesses throughout Chandler, including Ocotillo, Fulton Ranch, Sun Groves and the historic downtown.
- Roof rat activity in Chandler centers on the older neighborhoods near downtown and Arizona Avenue, where citrus, palms and oleander hedges give rats food and cover.
- Lakefront homes in Chandler's Ocotillo community often see more spider webs, because lights near the water attract the flying insects spiders feed on.
- Horse properties in south Chandler attract mice and rats to grain and hay, so rodent control there relies on trapping, tight feed storage and closing the gaps the technician points out.
What shapes pest control in Chandler
Chandler has older blocks near the historic downtown and the lake community of Ocotillo. The city also has newer neighborhoods such as Fulton Ranch and Sun Groves, plus horse properties and farm fields near the Gila River Indian Community border. Each setting draws a different mix of pests, so two Chandler homes a few miles apart can need very different service.
Chandler service comes from a family-owned East Valley company that has been in business for more than eight years. Our technicians are licensed and insured, and new customers in Chandler get a free inspection and a written quote before any work begins.
Pests we treat most often in Chandler
Roof rats near downtown
Older streets near Arizona Avenue and the historic downtown have mature citrus, palms and oleander hedges, which give roof rats food and cover. Rats climb to the roof and squeeze in wherever the roofline has gaps, so rodent control here means trapping them and pointing out those openings so they can be closed.
Spiders on lakefront lots
Patio and landscape lights near the Ocotillo lakes draw small flying insects at night, and spiders build webs where that food gathers. Black widows also settle into block walls and pool equipment all over the city. See spider control for how we handle both.
Mosquitoes after monsoon rain
Storms from July into September fill plant saucers, low spots in turf and neglected pools. In summer heat, mosquitoes can go from egg to adult in about a week, so mosquito treatment starts with draining those spots.
Gophers along the farm edge
Pocket gophers move from fields and open ground into lawns and gardens in south Chandler. A fresh mound means an active tunnel below it, and gopher removal works best once that tunnel is located.
Scorpions that follow crickets
Crickets breed in fields and turf and gather at lights in late summer. Bark scorpions hunt them, which is why cricket control and scorpion treatment usually go together here.
Termites in homes of any age
Desert subterranean termites turn up in Chandler houses built last year and houses built decades ago. Pencil-width mud tubes on the stem wall or stucco are the usual sign, and a termite inspection confirms it.
Rodent control on Chandler horse properties and farm edges
Horse properties in south Chandler draw mice and rats with grain, hay and water, and barns and tack rooms give them shelter. When fields near the Gila River Indian Community border are harvested or plowed, mice lose their cover and head for the nearest buildings.
On these properties we set traps along the walls of barns, feed rooms and garages, out of reach of horses, dogs and children. The technician also points out openings in the house and outbuildings that should be closed. Storing grain in metal bins with tight lids does more than any treatment to keep numbers down. Picking up manure and keeping water troughs clean also cuts down on flies around the barn.
How service works at a Chandler home
A first visit is a full inspection, inside and out. The technician checks the roofline for rat entry points and looks over block walls, weep screeds and pool equipment. Lighting, irrigation and landscaping that could be drawing pests to the house get noted too.
Regular visits focus on the exterior. The technician treats the foundation and entry points with EPA-registered products, applied according to the label, and brushes webs from eaves and patio covers. Homeowners who want the inside treated as well only need to ask. Service can be monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or one-time, as laid out in our pest control plans. Under our re-service guarantee, covered pests that return before the next scheduled visit are re-treated on a separate trip at no extra charge.
Chandler neighborhoods and nearby cities
Service in Chandler covers Ocotillo, Fulton Ranch and Sun Groves, the older houses near the historic downtown and along Arizona Avenue, and the horse properties and acreage of south Chandler. Chandler homeowners can reach us at (480) 518-1942 to set up a free inspection.
Gilbert is to the east, Tempe to the north and the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix to the west, and we serve all three. Read more about Gilbert pest control, pest control in Tempe and pest control in Ahwatukee.
Frequently asked questions
What are the signs of roof rats in a Chandler home?
Gnawed citrus, droppings along the garage walls and noises in the attic after dark are the usual signs. In Chandler, roof rats turn up mostly in the older neighborhoods near downtown and Arizona Avenue, where mature citrus, palms and oleanders give them cover. Trapping and follow-up visits are covered on our rodent control page.
Do homes on the Ocotillo lakes get more spiders?
Lakefront homes often do. Patio and landscape lights near the water draw swarms of small flying insects at night, and spiders build webs where that food collects. Switching to yellow bug lights, brushing webs down and keeping exterior treatment current around eaves and patio covers all help cut down on webs.
Can you treat a horse property in south Chandler?
We treat horse properties throughout south Chandler, mostly for mice and rats drawn to feed and hay. Traps go where horses, dogs and children cannot reach them, and the technician points out openings in the house, garage and outbuildings that should be closed. Storing grain in metal bins and cleaning up spilled feed makes the biggest difference between visits.
Are scorpions a problem in Chandler?
Much of Chandler sits away from open desert, yet Arizona bark scorpions are still common here. They shelter in the cells of block walls, under landscape rock and around pool equipment, and they follow crickets, one of their main foods. Homes that border fields or open ground usually see the most. Our scorpion control page explains how treatment works and how long it takes.