About Us

San Diego’s BEST Pest Control Solution

Our Mission

With over 40 years of experience, our family owned business is dedicated to providing the best solutions to all your pest needs in a professional and timely manner.


Your Trusted Home and Commercial Service, Since 1981

One Ending is a New Beginning

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 “retired” and Knott’s Pest Control, Inc. is proudly run by Joe’s son, Deron Knott.

The Apprentice Becomes the Master

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. Deron continues to pass along the family tradition of Pest Control to his own sons, who are already starting to learn the business.

Although the company has grown and evolved over the last 39 years, the focus has always remained quality over quantity. At Knott’s Pest Control, Inc., we pride ourselves on providing the quality service you expect and deserve at fair and competitive pricing. With 43 year´s experience, Knott’s Pest Control, Inc. is a name you can trust with even your most challenging of pest control concerns.


We Solve the Toughest Pest Problems

Pest Control Services

Knott’s Pest Control, Inc. can solve even your toughest pest control challenges. We provide Structural pest control services, such as Crawling Insect control (roaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, etc.), Rodent Control (rats and mice), Bed bug Services/Thermal Heat Remediation and Killer Bee Control.

Weed Control Services

Knott’s can help you protect your valuable landscaping by treating for horticultural pests and diseases (Thrips, Fungus, Grubs, Aphids, Etc.) as well as agricultural pests such as destructive gophers and squirrels that can undermine whole slopes with their tunneling systems and ruin your newly installed lawn with their holes and mounds.

Emergency Same Day Services

We provide emergency, same day services. On-call services as well as maintenance programs are also available. Our friendly and experienced licensed technicians will perform an inspection of your property and tailor a program based on your specific pest control needs.


Supporting the Green Initiative

Knott’s Pest Control, Inc. is supporting the Green Initiative by Introducing Thermal Remediation for BED BUG Control for Hotels and University Dorms to Southern California. We are one of the first companies to offer this treatment method in San Diego.

Knott’s Pest Control is the right choice for you for your pest control needs.

Knott’s partners with all types of clienteles, whether you are an individual home owner, a commercial property manager, a HOA, a landscaper, a General Contractor, or are with the U.S. Military, etc. Structural and Horticultural, Commercial or Residential, Knott’s Pest Control, Inc. is highly knowledgeable and experienced and has the Pest Control solution you need.

Contact Knott’s TODAY, at (619) 466-0464. Your total pest control solution is just ONE phone call away! Or simply fill out our contact form to contact us online.