R & D Pest Services

Rancho Cucamonga, United States

4.8

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 909-949-4323
Website:
www.rdpest.com
Address:
9320 Santa Anita Ave Ste 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miFoothill Transit 190, 280
0.4 miFoothill Transit 280
0.4 miFoothill Transit 488
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Local time (Rancho Cucamonga) 7:20 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Locally owned and family operated, R&D Pest Services has been finding least-​invasive solutions to our customers’ pest problems since 1988. Founders Rick Ellis and Dave Fox, with UC degrees and research experience in Chemistry and Entomology, are uniquely qualified to synthesize and distill leading-​edge technology into wonderfully effective, ultra low-​impact programs for homes and offices. Friendly and highly trained technicians strive to solve every challenge while leaving behind the smallest footprint possible. From ant control to beehive removal, from Upland to San Diego, R&D is your expert source for green pest control programs that work!

Ant control — exclusive «Outdoor Only» approach

Wasp/​bee control

Rodent control

Spiders control

Wasp/​Bee control

History

Established in 1988.

R&D Pest Services, Inc. has been on the leading edge in delivering low-​impact, highly effective solutions to pest problems in homes and businesses. We pioneered the «outside only» approach to solving ant invasions in structures, and our penchant for innovation has kept us on the forefront in ant control, gopher control, and general insect and rodent control. How do we stay ahead of the rest?

Co-​founders Rick Ellis and Dave Fox bring an expertise rarely found in a pest control company of any size. Both are former university researchers and have worked as technical trainers in integrated pest management. Each has over 25 years of hands-​on experience in the Southern California pest control industry. Combine this experience with degrees in chemistry and entomology (study of insects) and it’s no wonder R&D produces the finest, most highly trained field specialists using the most effective techniques in pest control.

Meet the Business Owner

Dave F.

Business Owner

Rick Ellis earned his BA in Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Mr. Ellis has been working in the pest control industry in many capacities for the past 20 years, starting as a sales and service representative for a pest control company. After that, he worked as a representative for a chemical and equipment distributor, providing training and information updates on the latest technology available to pest control companies. It was here that Rick met Dave, and together they founded R&D Pest Services in 1988.

Dave Fox earned his BS in Entomology from the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Mr. Fox first served as the technical director for a pest control company in Los Angeles for several years. He then met Rick while in an equivalent capacity for the same chemical distributor. Both are licensed as operators by the State of California Structural Pest Control Board, and as Pest Control Advisors by the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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20 reviews of R & D Pest Services

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Place rating: 5
Upland, CA
We had a really bad ant problem, the worst we’ve ever had. Once R&D sprayed our house, I haven’t seen any ants for the past 2 months. Friendly and quick service as well. They were able to send someone the very next day.
Place rating: 5
Fontana, CA
We had a horrible ant problem that would just not go away. We tried all sorts of home remedies and while it got rid of the ants for a day or two they always came back with a vengeance. I felt like I was seriously losing my mind, they were everywhere. The breaking point came when I found them in my son’s crib. I looked up pest control businesses in the area and R&D was my first call. The lady who answered got my information and told me that I would get a call back from Paul. He called a few minutes later and gave me the price, and we booked an appointment. He showed up at the time we had agreed upon and he got to work. He was very professional and polite. He took the time to explain the chemicals that he was using and even told me the type of ants that had infested my house. Twenty-​four hours later, no more ants! Not a single one! I cannot explain how happy I am, I feel so relieved that I no longer find ants everywhere I am. Highly recommend R&D, they have competitive prices and they get the job done!
Place rating: 5
Fontana, CA
WoW… R&D Pest Control… Paul was ever professional & friendly … I scheduled a service call & he came right out … Answered all questions… I was infested by ‘S now there gone !!! I’m gonna recommend them to all my neighbors !!!
Place rating: 1
San Bernardino, CA
Called to get an estimate and they paged someone to call me back. He called and left a voicemail with a price. Since then I have called him back several times only to get no answer. Had them page him again and no call back. Obviously they are so busy they cant tend to any new customers. I will find another company thanks for nothing.
Place rating: 5
Chino, CA
Great Service! I love the fact that I was told Paul would call me to quote me, he called and showed up when he said he would! One spray and I haven’t seen an ant since.
Place rating: 5
Ontario, CA
I must say I was very impressed with their service. They came out inspected our home inside and out. Decided what would be best and got started asap. They said by the next day (I was having company) that I would be rid of all the ants in the bathrooms and kitchen. I was amazed by the next morning they were completely gone!!! Until this day not an ant anywhere. Mike Eazell was so understanding, hard working and kind. I was lucky to get him. Couldnt be happier.
Place rating: 4
Fontana, CA
We had a terrible ant problem with this heat. I called R&D and they were very busy. Had a bit of a struggle getting them to call me back, but once we talked we set an appointment for them to come and spray. Paul was very polite and professional. He took the time to explain what he found and how he was going to deal with it. After about 48 hours ant problem is gone!
Place rating: 5
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Paul is very knowledgable and was willing to come out on Christmas Eve, which was so nice!!! I would recommend him any time! We have an unusual situation with our ant problem and Paul was able to make some suggestions of how to deal with it.
Place rating: 5
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
R&D was referred to me by a friend who has used their service for 12 years, which I appreciated knowing. They were prompt, friendly and professional. Paul was very thorough in the initial treatment and I appreciated that he went back after spraying and took care of some of the webs left behind. He was very knowledgeable and explained what to expect. They are a locally owned business which I like to support and are competitively priced.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan Beach, CA
I was having a terrible/​annoying time with Argentine Ants in our Town home and had exhausted all the over-​the-​counter remedies that were available to me. After see about 10 ants for consecutive days I called and spoke to «Paul» who came over on time and explained what the situation was and how what I was doing was only shifting my problem from room to room. After he serviced the area we have seen 1 ant and thats it!
I along with the rest of my family couldn’t be happier with the result. We will have them over for maintenance in the future and are feeling great about the outcome. Thanks again.
Place rating: 5
Fontana, CA
R & D Pest Services has done such a great job for us over the past years and we will continue to use them. We never see ants in or around the house and spiders are gone within a day of spraying. We especially want to say that Paul has great customer service and always very kid friendly. Paul assured us their products were kid/​pet friendly. He makes sure to give us detailed information of where he will be spraying and gives us informative suggestions. We have referred many friends to to this company. Great company!
Place rating: 5
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
I had an ant problem. Called and they were here the next day. For the most part the ants were gone but still present in 1 room, thanks to their 30 day grantee they came back free of charge and took care of it. Fast, reliable and friendly service.
Place rating: 5
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Excellent service! Paul was amazing! Very efficient and very knowledgeable. Will definitely use them again next season. Thanks!
Place rating: 5
Fontana, CA
We moved to our new home in Fontana in February 2014. Since then, we have had a steady — if not overwhelming — ant problem. They have successfully made their way into every room in the house. We tried store-​bought products, but never seemed to completely address the issue.
Finally, when we spied a trail making its way across our kitchen floor, we decided to call an exterminator. We read the reviews for R & D and were impressed. We gave them a call and are very pleased to state that the reviews for R & D are spot on.
Paul arrived at our house at the appointed time and was very thorough in explaining what we faced and how he planned to treat the problem. He addressed our concerns about our two dogs, described that the treatment he would be using water-​based and would not cause any harm to surrounding plants and animals, and answered all of our other questions relating to the service.
Paul was very specific in explaining that the treatment he used would not kill the ants right away — instead, the ants would take the pesticide back to the nest where it would kill the remaining colony.
Overall, Paul was able to cover both our yard and our house in about 30 minutes. He advised us to leave for approximately an hour — we took the dogs for a well-​needed walk — we returned to find the treated areas dry, with absolutely no residue.
This was 4 days ago. Since then, I have seen exactly one ant. I think I can live with that.
Place rating: 5
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
These guys are awesome. They show up faithfully and even when its not our scheduled appointment, they will come anytime to take care of a problem, no extra charge :-)
Place rating: 5
Upland, CA
I had an ant and spider problem in Fontana. I called around and R&D seemed eager to help me out so I had them come out.
Paul came out and got right to work. He Identified where my mine issues were coming from and not only took care of it but he gave me insight as to what type out ants they were and what breed of spiders we had.
I also informed him that I have children and two dogs and he said not to worry that they use safe chemicals.
Paul was very down to earth and explained things thoroughly.
I am very happy with their service and would not hesitate to have them out again if/​when these pest come back.
Place rating: 5
Upland, CA
R & D Pest is doing a great job keeping insects away from our home. I’m so very glad that we have them come to our home every other month as they got rid of the ants and the other pest that had been a part of our lives for the many years we tried to contain them but we always seemed to lose the battle. Since August 2013 they have made our home pest free. In our book R & D Pest is in the Best category! Thanks Mike Reed.
Place rating: 5
Fontana, CA
Fast and professional service. Took care of the bee and wasp problem around my house. Very courteous and polite.
Place rating: 5
Upland, CA
We’ve been using R&D at our home for several years and have been very happy with their service. The staff are very reliable, we have dogs so I ask for a reminder call the day before our service so that I can make sure the dogs are not in the way. If the dogs do happen to be out (because I forgot and left them out) I never have to worry about them. The technician always makes sure that they are secure in the yard before he leaves. I was also assured that the product is not harmful to them, which I really appreciate. Great company and great service! We will definitely be keeping our service!
Place rating: 5
Riverside, CA
I was a contract customer in Riverside, with a Large western So-​Cal exterminator company for 10+ years.
One room of our home became infested with bed bugs… yuch! Aside from the bites, it was down right embarrassing. My contract of course did not cover bed bugs and the only — I mean the ONLY solution I was offered was to tent the house… $ 4000! Plus extreme inconvenience… move out for 3 — 4 days, board the pets, drain the aquarium, etc.
Through a friend, I found R & D Pest control. They came out, inspected the entire home, found the problem was isolated to one room, gave me a quote that was less than 10% of the quote from my, then, current exterminator and zooooom, no more bed bugs!
Now I am a happy, contented, bug free contract customer of R & D!