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title: "Gilbert Neighborhood Pest Control | Platinum Pest Management"
description: "Gilbert pest control for lake communities, irrigated lawns and new south Gilbert homes. Mosquitoes, roaches, scorpions and gophers. Book a free inspection."
url: https://platinumpestaz.com/service-areas/gilbert/
publisher: Platinum Pest Management LLC
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# Gilbert Pest Control for Irrigated Yards and Newer Homes

Gilbert pest control has a lot to do with water. Irrigated turf, community lakes and new construction in south Gilbert shape which pests show up, and Platinum Pest Management treats homes and businesses across town with those conditions in mind.

## At a glance

- Gilbert, Arizona, grew from a farm town known for shipping hay into a town of master-planned communities with irrigated turf and man-made lakes.
- Mosquitoes around Gilbert homes often breed in small standing water close to the house, such as plant saucers, green pools and soggy turf.
- American and Turkestan cockroaches in Gilbert commonly live in irrigation valve boxes and water meter boxes, then move into garages and homes.
- Platinum Pest Management's Gilbert service area includes Val Vista Lakes, Morrison Ranch, Power Ranch, Agritopia, Seville and the Heritage District.

## Why water drives most pest problems in Gilbert

Gilbert once called itself the Hay Shipping Capital of the World, and irrigation canals still run through town. Most of the old farmland is now master-planned neighborhoods, but the water stayed. Green lawns and drip-irrigated beds keep the soil moist through the summer, which suits roaches, crickets, ants and pocket gophers.

South Gilbert adds a second pattern. Newer homes there sit on ground that was farmed or open until recently, and construction stirs up the scorpions and crickets that were living in it. Most Gilbert homes need attention to one or both of these, depending on the neighborhood.

## Mosquitoes and roaches in irrigated Gilbert yards

Community lakes in neighborhoods such as Val Vista Lakes get most of the blame for mosquitoes, yet lake water that moves and holds fish is a poor place for larvae. Many backyard mosquitoes come from smaller water close to the house. Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that bites during the day, lays its eggs in plant saucers, buckets and toys that hold water. Culex mosquitoes, the main carriers of West Nile virus, breed in green pools and in turf that stays flooded after watering. Our [mosquito control and yard treatment](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/mosquitoes/) starts with finding those sources.

Roaches follow the same water. American and Turkestan cockroaches live in irrigation valve boxes and water meter boxes, which stay damp and dark in a Gilbert yard all year. From there they move into garages and under doors, especially on summer nights. Monsoon storms, which usually run from July into September, flood those boxes and push even more of them toward the house. Treating inside the boxes is a standard part of [cockroach control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/roaches/) in Gilbert.

## Other pests found around Gilbert homes

**Where we find each pest in Gilbert and the service that handles it**

| Pest | Where we find it in Gilbert | Service page |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arizona bark scorpion | Block walls, new construction in south Gilbert and lots that back onto open ground | [Scorpion control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/scorpions/) |
| Field cricket | Turf and porch lights, with the heaviest numbers in late summer | [Cricket control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/crickets/) |
| Pocket gopher | Lawns and garden beds, often near parks, greenbelts and remaining farm fields | [Gopher control with bait and smoke](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/gophers/) |
| Desert subterranean termite | Mud tubes on stucco and foundations, in older and newer homes alike | [Termite inspection and treatment](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/termites/) |
| Black widow | Garage corners, block wall gaps and pool equipment | [Spider control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/spiders/) |
| Ants | Along irrigation lines and slab edges, with harvester ants in open dirt | [Ant control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/ants/) |

## What we check and treat on a Gilbert visit

Service in Gilbert begins with a [free inspection](https://platinumpestaz.com/free-inspection/) of the yard, the exterior and the inside of the home. On the regular visits that follow, a licensed technician works through this list:

- Irrigation valve boxes and water meter boxes, opened and treated for roaches
- The foundation and weep screed, treated with EPA-registered products applied according to the label
- Block walls, door frames, windows and garage door seals
- Eaves and patio covers, where webs are brushed down
- Plant saucers, soggy turf and other standing water, pointed out so they can be dumped or fixed

Interior treatment is done on request. Many Gilbert homes do fine on a quarterly or bi-monthly plan, and homes with heavy scorpion activity may start monthly. If covered pests return between visits, we come back and re-treat at no extra charge.

## Gilbert pest control in Val Vista Lakes, Agritopia and other neighborhoods

Platinum Pest Management serves homes and businesses throughout Gilbert. That includes Val Vista Lakes, Morrison Ranch and Power Ranch, Agritopia, Seville in south Gilbert, and the older homes around the Heritage District downtown. Restaurants and shops in the Heritage District can get service through our [commercial pest control](https://platinumpestaz.com/commercial/) program.

Older lots near the Heritage District have bigger trees, including citrus and palms, than the newer subdivisions do. Roof rats turn up most often around those trees, and our [roof rat control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/rodents/) traps the rats already there and points out the gaps they use to get into the attic.

Gilbert borders Mesa, Chandler and Queen Creek, and we work in all three. For what we see in those towns, read about [pest control in Mesa](https://platinumpestaz.com/service-areas/mesa/), [pest control in Chandler](https://platinumpestaz.com/service-areas/chandler/) and [Queen Creek pest control](https://platinumpestaz.com/service-areas/queen-creek/). To schedule in Gilbert, call (480) 518-1942.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do the lakes in Gilbert neighborhoods cause mosquito problems?

Well-kept community lakes tend to produce fewer mosquitoes than people expect, since moving water and fish both work against larvae. The source is more often close to the house, such as a plant saucer, a clogged yard drain, a green pool or turf that stays wet after watering. We look for those during mosquito service and treat the shady spots where adult mosquitoes rest.

### Why are there roaches in my irrigation valve box?

Valve boxes stay damp and dark, which is what American and Turkestan cockroaches look for. In Gilbert, where most yards are on irrigation, valve boxes and water meter boxes are some of the most common roach hiding spots we find. We treat inside them during service, and keeping the lids closed and unbroken helps.

### Are gophers a problem in Gilbert lawns?

Pocket gophers are common in Gilbert, especially in turf near parks, greenbelts and the farm fields that remain in parts of town. Fresh fan-shaped mounds with a plugged hole are the usual sign. Our [gopher control](https://platinumpestaz.com/services/gophers/) locates the main tunnel with a probe, treats it with bait and smoke, and follows up until new mounds stop appearing.

### Do new homes in south Gilbert get scorpions?

Many do, particularly on streets next to fields or lots that have not been built on yet. Construction disturbs the ground and field edges, and bark scorpions and crickets move toward the closest shelter, such as garages and the base of block walls. Sealing gaps under doors and around the garage, along with regular exterior treatment, keeps most of those pests outside.

### Can you treat restaurants and businesses in Gilbert's Heritage District?

Yes, Platinum Pest Management provides commercial service as well as residential. Restaurants often do best on monthly service, because German cockroaches and rodents can build up quickly around food prep and storage. We start with a free inspection and a written quote, and our [commercial pest control](https://platinumpestaz.com/commercial/) page has more detail.

## Contact Platinum Pest Management

- Phone or text: (480) 518-1942
- Office: 3944 E Ellis St., Mesa, AZ 85205
- Hours: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to noon, closed Sunday
- Arizona pest control business license #9562
- Free inspection: https://platinumpestaz.com/free-inspection/