member home contact blog facebook

CALL 541-756-8000
Florence: 541-997-7700
Gold Beach: 541-247-5500 		Bandon: 541-347-8000
Brookings: 541-469-5510

About South Coast Xterminating

As a small pest control business on the Oregon Coast we are consistently challenged by weather, environmental issues and products. Over the past 21 years that Diane has been in business, our industry has made significant changes to the way we do our job. We are always seeking to not only meet, but exceed YOUR expectations.

The newer generation of products that are available allow us to be more environmentally concious than ever before with the same effectiveness our consumers demand. We even offer organic or green treatments when requested. Even with inclement weather, we can still serve the demands of our customers effectively.

1) During rainy weather cycles we can use granulars to control ants, earwigs and sowbugs, while we target spray in areas unaffected by most rainfall.

2) The rainy, cold winters combined with the many bodies of water in our counties make the Oregon Coast home to different species of rodents...the most prevalent problem for the homeowner would be rats. Our experts not only look for ridding your home of rodents, but determining the most effective methods for preventing the problem in the future.

3) The mild climate insures that we have ample flea problems on the Oregon Coast as well. In fact flea populations on the coast have exploded due to pesticide resistance in most areas. Pet products and home products all claiming to rid you of your flea problem, just don't seem to work anymore. We keep on top of the newest flea products available to eliminate flea infestations as they occur. Nobody is immune...even if you have no pets, you have rodents and wildlife contributing their fleas to your home base.

4) We are a full service pest control company. What this means to you is that we treat all different kinds of structures for all different kinds of pests. Motels, barns, homes, auto shops, storage units, rentals, mills, restaurants, libraries, day care, medical buildings, casinos, hospitals, schools, churches, recreational vehicles, vehicles, you name it.....yep, we do that! Bed bugs? Yep, we do that! Roaches? Yep, we do that! Termites? Yep, we do that! Rats & mice? Yep, we do that! Flies? Yep, we do that! Silverfish, springtails, ants, beetles, weevils, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter ants, mites, moths.....YEP, we do that!

Regardless of your pest problem, Randy, Gregg and Tim are the pest professionals you want inspecting, detecting and correcting your pest difficulties. Large or small infestations, you can depend on us! Call Diane or Crystal in our office today and experience the difference a small, caring, local pest company can make for you!

HOW TO FIND A QUALITY PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Discovering you have a pest problem in your home or business can be bothersome, let alone the added stress of finding a reputable pest control company to solve your problem. With a little homework and guidance, you can easily find a qualified professional to do the job.

Anytime you entrust a service provider to come to your home or business, you run the risk of potentially dealing with someone who may not have your best interest or well-being at heart. Anyone can put a magnetic sign on their truck and call themselves a service provider. In conjunction with the Oregon Pest Control Association we would like to offer these guidelines:

* Ask your neighbors, family and friends, they will be most honest with you about a company they have had experience with at their home or business. And...educate yourself...ask questions!

* Inquire as to how long the company has been in the Pest Management industry. Ask if the company is licensed and insured and make sure that all technicians are state certified.

* Does the company participate in continuing education? This shows their commitment to the industry by updating themselves with the latest knowledge available. Knowledge and cutting edge technology is key to effective pest management.

* Does the company representative appear professional and is the vehicle clean and well equipped? Is he/she able to answer your questions? If not, does he/she offer to find the answer for you?

* If you receive an extremely high or low estimate it is suggested to compare bids carefully and ask questions. Ask about the pests noted, method of treatment, products suggested, guarantees and what the guarantee covers.

* Avoid being rushed into choosing a service. There is no bug so bad in the State of Oregon that would necessitate immediate treatment. Even termite and carpenter ant damage will not be significantly worse while waiting a week or two before authorizing treatment.

* Is the company a member in good standing of the Oregon Pest Control Association and/or National Pest Management Association? To find out you can contact the OPCA at 1-800-656-6722 or visit the National Website at pestworld.org.

* Check with the Oregon Department of Justice/Consumer Division by calling their toll free number 1-877-877-9392. They can inform you about any complaints that have been filed about a company of interest.

* Contact the Oregon Department of Agriculture at 1-503-986-4635 to be sure the company is fully licensed, insured and free from violations.

Tim

Tim our head technician for Coastal Lane, Lincoln and Douglas counties, has been serving the Oregon Coast since 1996 and is well known is his community. Tim's lengthy experience in pest control puts him at the top of his industry in our area. He is VERY well known for his easy manner and great customer service! While Tim loves all aspects of pest management, he especially likes developing customer relationships. He can be found doing all the little extras his customers have come to expect and has a real heart for helping the people in his community. Gentle, kind, honest and truly caring, Tim serves every customer like a good friend would. Tim has dealt with every pest problem you could possibly run into on the coast, he has the experience you need and the skills you want.

Tim lives in Florence with his wife Maria and three of his four children who are still at home. Leslie is the eldest at 24 and works in the food service industry. Richard is 22 and proudly serves his nation in the Marine Corp and is stationed in Hawaii. Richard follows in his Dad's footsteps as Tim is a former Marine himself (and proud of it). Audrey is 18 and is in the National Guard AND goes to school at Siuslaw High as a Senior graduating in 2012. Allan is 16 and goes to school at Siuslaw High, graduating in 2013. Tim's wife keeps busy working for the school district.



Randy

Randy has been our lead technician in Coos and Curry County and has devoted himself to excellent customer service with our company since 2005. Randy customer's frequently comment on how personable, courteous and thorough he is. He represents our company as a cutting edge technician and constantly pursues new methods and products. If you have a question about Bed Bugs, he is the man to talk to! Bed bugs, roaches and sugar ants are Randy's specialties....sugar ants (odorous house ants) are by far the most prevalent in our area. These nasty little ants have no respect for cleanliness, location or you! Randy has been known to eliminate the problem, the first time! If you want professional, complete and effective service for bed bugs, roaches or ants...call for Randy, he can help!

Randy lives in Myrtle Point with his wife, Gail and three children. Randy is our resident artist, both with paint and with his guitar! Randy's artwork is all done with spray paint, yes, spray paint. Randy also spends quality hours working on his home and yard, creating a comfortable, pleasing environment for critters and family.

Randy & Gail's children Jennifer (18), graduating 2012 and Courtney (17), graduating 2013 go to Myrtle Point High School and are heavily involved with sports, music, leadership. They are busy girls! Little Randy is 12 years old and goes to Myrtle Crest Middle School and is involved in sports and plays guitar. (His Dad plays a mean guitar too!) Gail has fun keeping up with her very busy family and enjoys crafts when she has time.



Gregg

Gregg is Randy's nephew and happens to be our newest employee, however, he has been with us for four years! During Gregg's time with us, he has proven to be an extremely conscientious technician always going the extra mile to satisfy! Our customers appreciate Gregg's constant smile, upbeat manner and exuberance!

Gregg is fully trained for maintenance services and most single services too! Every one of our technicians has a particular service they excel at and Gregg's specialty is rodents. His inspection of your home, detecting rodent entry points, sealing and then eliminating the populations of rats is truly outstanding. Got RATS?

We have watched Gregg grow in knowledge and experience this past four years beyond our expectations. We have a rule in our company, "You're hired on contract for life, give us two weeks notice if you intend to stop breathing!" Gregg is no exception to the rule and we expect many fun years with him. Gregg and his girlfriend live in Coquille with their darling little girl. Gregg's hobbies include, family time with his "girls", NASCAR, hunting, fishing and most anything outdoors, when he has the time.



Crystal

Crystal is our front line phone responder and will be very likely the first person to receive your call. Her actual title is Service Coordinator. Crystal is excellent in customer service and provides direct help in answering your questions. When it comes to scheduling Crystal is an expert at coordinating schedules and keeping our techs running efficiently.

Crystal has been on the fringes of the pest control industry since her early teens as she is Diane's daughter. Diane loves to tell the story of how she balanced her first corporate bank statement when she was just nine years old. Unfortunately, just a few years later the boys caught her eye and pest control took a back seat for a while. After moving to Florida for a couple of years Crystal moved back to the area fall of 2008 and began working for us in January of 2009.

Crystal is the proud owner of two beautiful mastiffs, an Old English Mastiff named DeeDee and an Italian Mastiff or Cane Corso named Baby Girl. Crystal is involved in several dog rescue groups and would love to be a dog trainer one day. Crystal owns her own small business selling pet food at www.topqualitypetfood.com Crystal loves NASCAR and belongs to a local car club that routinely helps out at the race track and has it's focus on activities for children. Crystal also enjoys riding in the dunes on her ATV with friends and target practicing!



Diane

Diane Grant, owner of South Coast Xterminating has been in the industry since 1991 and is proactive in customer retention, marketing and keeping up with new methodology. You will find Diane enjoys the challenges in pest control and takes on the details of special projects. Friendly and outspoken you will catch her answering phones, developing new programs, staying ahead of new regulations and all the stuff a small business owner does!

Diane serves her industry by being an Area Director and Board Member of the Oregon Pest Control Association. Diane lives in Coquille with her husband Jordan and their four dogs (two are rescues), three poodles and THE world's best German Shepherd, Mickey! He is in some of our picture on the first page you saw.

Jordan works in a different kind of pest control, he is a Parole/Probation Officer with the Oregon Youth Authority. Between Jordan and Diane, they have three adult children and four grandchildren with another expected in May 2012. When Diane isn't working she is camping with her husband on a lake, reading, organic gardening, sewing, baking or working around the house or enjoying their friends at Charleston Community Church.

Schedule Appt.

You can schedule an appointment in any of our service areas by calling any of our direct numbers or fill out this quick form:



Pest Index

FEATURED PEST
Mosquitoes

One of the best known summer pests, mosquitoes breed in stagnant water or soft soil and can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days. ...

Learn more or find other pests in our Pest Index.