Eco-friendly solutions for every pest problem — from common ants to termites and wildlife. All treatments safe for families and pets.
Native Pest Control handles every common pest found in Northeast Ohio — using eco-friendly methods that protect your family, pets, and the environment.
Pavement ants, carpenter ants, and odorous house ants eliminated with targeted eco-friendly treatments.
Jump to Details ↓Web removal and residual perimeter treatments to keep spiders out of your home year-round.
Jump to Details ↓Complete German and American cockroach elimination with baiting, growth regulators, and targeted spray.
Jump to Details ↓Mice and rat removal with trapping, exclusion work, and ongoing monitoring to keep them out for good.
Jump to Details ↓Safe removal of bald-faced hornets, yellow jackets, and paper wasp nests from your property.
Jump to Details ↓Barrier spray treatments and breeding site reduction for a bite-free backyard all summer long.
Jump to Details ↓Subterranean termite treatment with soil termiticide and bait station monitoring systems.
Jump to Details ↓Heat and chemical treatment protocols that eliminate bed bugs at every life stage.
Jump to Details ↓Humane live trapping and exclusion for raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and other urban wildlife.
Jump to Details ↓Northeast Ohio is home to several ant species that commonly invade homes and businesses. Pavement ants and odorous house ants are persistent nuisances in kitchens and bathrooms, while carpenter ants pose a real structural risk — particularly in the older housing stock found throughout Cleveland, Lakewood, and surrounding communities. Spring and summer are peak activity seasons as colonies expand and forage indoors for food and moisture.
Our eco-friendly ant treatments target the source of the infestation, not just the visible ants. We use low-impact gel baits and EPA-registered perimeter sprays that are safe for families and pets, combined with entry-point sealing to prevent colonies from returning.
Most spiders found in Northeast Ohio homes are harmless — cellar spiders, wolf spiders, and common house spiders are more alarming than dangerous. However, brown recluse sightings have been increasing in Ohio, and no one wants spiders taking over their basement, garage, or living spaces. As temperatures drop each fall, spiders actively move indoors seeking warmth, making autumn a peak time for complaints in the Cleveland area.
We address spider problems with a thorough approach: physical web removal, crack-and-crevice treatments to eliminate harborage points, and a residual perimeter spray that deters spiders from re-entering. Our products are selected for low mammalian toxicity so they are safe around children and pets.
Cleveland's dense neighborhoods, older apartment buildings, and active restaurant scene create favorable conditions for cockroach infestations. German cockroaches are the most common species, thriving in kitchens and bathrooms of multi-unit housing. American cockroaches — sometimes called "waterbugs" — are frequently found in basement drains, crawl spaces, and sewer-connected structures throughout the city. Both species reproduce rapidly and require professional treatment to fully eliminate.
Our cockroach program combines targeted gel baiting with insect growth regulators (IGRs) that prevent immature cockroaches from reaching breeding age, along with residual spray in harborage areas. For severe infestations, we implement a multi-visit treatment schedule to break the reproductive cycle and achieve full elimination.
Northeast Ohio's cold winters are a primary driver of rodent invasions — when temperatures drop, mice and rats actively seek the warmth, food, and shelter that homes provide. Older Cleveland neighborhoods with aging housing stock are especially vulnerable, as gaps in foundations, aging siding, and deteriorating weatherstripping give rodents easy entry points. A single mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime, making exclusion work just as important as trapping.
Our rodent control program starts with a thorough inspection to identify entry points and activity areas. We place snap traps and monitoring stations in strategic locations, perform exclusion work to seal gaps and entry points, and provide sanitation recommendations to remove attractants. Ongoing monitoring plans are available to ensure rodents stay out long-term.
Northeast Ohio summers are prime season for stinging insects. Bald-faced hornets, yellow jackets, and paper wasps are the most common species causing problems for Cleveland homeowners, with colony sizes peaking from June through September. NEO's warm, humid summers provide ideal conditions for rapid colony growth, and nests are frequently found under eaves, in soffits, underground, and in hollow trees near homes. Yellow jackets in particular become increasingly aggressive in late summer as food sources diminish.
Nest removal requires the right protective equipment and treatment products — attempting DIY removal often results in stings. Our technicians use targeted aerosol and dust treatments to eliminate the colony before physically removing the nest structure. We treat nests at dusk when colony activity is lowest for maximum effectiveness and safety.
Cleveland's proximity to Lake Erie, combined with the region's humid summers and notoriously rainy springs, creates nearly ideal mosquito breeding conditions across Northeast Ohio. Standing water accumulates quickly in clogged gutters, low-lying yards, birdbaths, and tarps — each one a potential breeding site. Mosquito pressure typically builds from late May and remains high through September, making backyard enjoyment difficult without a seasonal control program.
We apply EPA-registered barrier sprays to vegetation, shrubs, and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day, dramatically reducing populations within 24 hours. We also identify and address breeding sites on your property through source reduction recommendations. Seasonal protection plans with recurring treatments every 3–4 weeks keep mosquito pressure low all summer.
Eastern subterranean termites are the primary termite species in Ohio and are present throughout Northeast Ohio. Termite swarm season runs from March through May, when winged reproductives emerge to start new colonies — often the first sign homeowners notice. Older Northeast Ohio homes with wood-to-soil contact, aging crawl spaces, or moisture issues near the foundation are at the highest risk. Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in structural damage across the U.S. annually, and damage is rarely covered by homeowners insurance.
Our termite control program uses a combination of liquid soil termiticide treatment applied around the foundation and in-ground bait station monitoring systems that intercept termites before they reach the structure. We perform a thorough structural inspection before recommending a treatment plan, and we offer annual monitoring programs to protect your investment long-term.
Bed bugs are a growing problem in Cleveland's dense residential neighborhoods and multi-unit apartment buildings, where infestations can spread rapidly between units. Travel-related introductions are also common — bed bugs hitchhike in luggage, clothing, and used furniture. Unlike many pests, bed bugs are not related to sanitation; they can infest the cleanest homes and hotels. Early detection and professional treatment are critical to preventing a small problem from becoming a major infestation.
We offer both heat treatment and targeted chemical treatment protocols depending on the severity and location of the infestation. Heat treatment raises room temperatures to levels lethal to bed bugs at every life stage — including eggs — while chemical treatment uses residual insecticides in cracks, crevices, and furniture joints. All programs include a follow-up inspection to confirm elimination and catch any surviving activity.
Northeast Ohio's mix of urban neighborhoods, mature tree canopy, and green corridors makes it prime territory for urban wildlife. Raccoons den in attics and chimney chases, squirrels exploit small gaps in soffits and fascia boards to build nests in walls and ceilings, skunks burrow under decks and porches, and groundhogs undermine sheds and foundations. These animals can cause significant structural damage and create health hazards through droppings and parasites — prompt, humane removal is important.
We use humane live trapping methods to safely capture and relocate wildlife from your property. Following removal, we perform exclusion work to seal entry points and prevent re-entry. All wildlife removal and relocation is conducted in full compliance with Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations and best humane practices.