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In 2011 Matthew became part owner of The Killers Pest Control and took over primary ownership in 2017. Having grown to over 7000 clients it has been very exciting to see our team grow. We have a tremendous amount of experience on our team, some having been with us for over 20 years. Our team continues to grow and we attribute that to providing a great company culture and providing the work life balance.

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Comprehensive Pest Control Service

Pest control is a process to effectively rid a structure of pest issues. At The Killers, we handle a wide variety of different pest issues in residential, commercial and industrial structures. When you call The Killers know that you're getting 30+ years of dedicated Service Specialist's treating for pests in the Portland, Salem and Newport areas. The extensive training and continued education courses our team goes through provides them with the tools to be some of the best pest management professionals in our industry.

Having operated in the Northwest for that length of time, our technicians have the expertise to deal with any type of infestation. We fully inspect your premises and discover the location of any infected areas. From there, we determine the best course of action for your unique problem.

Being able to identify the specific insects and rodents that live in the greater Portland area and knowing their hiding places and habits allows The Killers' exterminators to design a specific pest control plan that will thoroughly treat the infestation.

These pest control plans ensure you get the right one for your concerns as well as your budget.

We are proud of our company and proud of the work that we do. We look after our customers while also being sensitive to the natural environment. When you need pests taken care of, you can count on The Killers.

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