About this provider in Gardena
American City Pest & Termite has been serving homeowners and property owners throughout Los Angeles and Orange County since 1979. In addition to termites, we handle all types of infestation issues, including ants, fleas, roaches, spiders, rats, mice, bed bugs and more. Call us today.
Rating breakdown from customer reviews
4.7
167 reviews
Customer reviews for American City Pest & Termite
Tech 157
The employees are very good trained
Provider response
Thank you!
John Starr
Darin Green arrived on time for my annual termite inspection and did his usual excellent service. Darin found 3 places of termite infestation (which I will schedule immediate treatment for). I've used American City Pest & Termite for over 20 years and can always rely on their professional team.
Provider response
Thank you for trusting American City Pest and Darin for over 20 years! We appreciate your loyalty and trust and look forward to continued service!
Kayla Frank
American City Pest Control is the best! Rick is super helpful and experienced, and overall lovely to work with. Even with an annoying pest problem, Rick was a bright light! Appreciate their help.
Provider response
Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re thrilled to hear Rick made a tough pest situation a little easier. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you and are always here whenever you need us.
Kristina Reed
Greg is truly the best! He is professional, kind and always comes to complete the scheduled service on time. He is knowledgeable and listens to any problems of concerns I have related to my home pest needs. Greg is one of the many reasons I return to using this company year after year.
Provider response
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal part of the American City Pest & Termite family. We truly appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to protect your home with the same level of service you’ve come to expect.
Rebecca Knowles
Christian was wonderful, friendly and thorough, he gave great tips on pest control and made sure we knew exactly what steps he had taken. On time and professional!
Provider response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Being on time and professional is something we take pride in, and your feedback means a lot to our team. We appreciate you choosing American City Pest & Termite!
Kate Karp
The three guys, Artemio (I think), Jose and Pedro, took time, listened, made cracked windows secure, and worked quickly. They were funny, too! Coming home wasn't as stressful as it could have been!
Provider response
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It is great to hear our fumigation subcontractors at AAA Fumigation made the process feel easy and less stressful. We have been working with AAA for over 30 years and it's always great to hear how well they treat our customers! We appreciate your business, thank you!
Patrick Dunlevy
Prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
Provider response
Great to hear! Thank you for the review, we appreciate you!
Mike Caruso
Darin is a professional and knowledgeable technician, with great communication and customer service skills.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing this. We’re glad Darin provided professional, knowledgeable service and great communication. We appreciate you choosing us.
Jay Cramer
Worst ever! Nothing was solved. Unbaited black box traps. No closing of openings. Believe rats are diurnal!! Do not even know information about rodents! Unless you want to spend money rather than flushing it down the toilet use this company!
Provider response
Thank you for your feedback. <br>Our technician serviced the rodent stations which were stocked with bait and traps and checked regularly including the attic. We also submitted a proposal for the exclusion repairs. We have not received approval from your management company yet. Once authorized, we can complete the work needed to fully resolve the issue. <br>If you’d like to discuss anything directly, we’re always here to help.<br>
Frances James
Alan gives excellent service. He is always prompt, efficient, and he is very personable and respectful. He represents your company well.
Provider response
Thank you for the kind words. We’re glad Alan continues to provide prompt, personable service and represents our team so well. We appreciate you choosing us.
Erica Downie
John Handa came out to inspect my home in Long Beach for termites, and I was very impressed with how thorough the inspection was. He checked both the attic and the area beneath the house, which gave me a lot of confidence that nothing was overlooked. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The pricing was also very fair. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I would definitely recommend.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear John provided such a thorough inspection and took the time to walk you through everything clearly. It’s great to know his professionalism and attention to detail gave you confidence in your home’s condition. We appreciate your trust in American City Pest & Termite and your recommendation. We're here whenever you need us.
Tim Baumgartner
Darin performed our free termite inspection. He was very professional and friendly. Darin did a complete and thorough inspection, including up in the attic and under the house. (Compared to the inspector from another company the day before who did not look in the attic or under the house but recommended more expensive treatment.)
Provider response
Thank you for sharing this. We’re glad Darin gave you a thorough, honest inspection — attic, subarea, and all. We appreciate you noticing the difference and trusting us with your home.
Rich Robinov
Fantastic service and fantastic guy!!!
Provider response
Great to hear! Thank you!
Kevin Welsh
Christian did an awesome job was super friendly and informative!
Provider response
Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad Christian took great care of you.
Diane Fannan
Sam does an excellent job. He is very professional and communicates well. I highly recommend him.
Provider response
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad Sam took such good care of you.
Raymond Richart
Very thorough inspection at no cost. Darin Green was very good and friendly
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear Darin provided a thorough, friendly inspection. We appreciate your trust in us and are always here whenever you need us!
Alana Cho
Hector has helped us out for many years and continues to be exemplary in service and response. His patience and promptness with our inquiries in between our regular inspections is always much appreciated. Highly recommend!
Provider response
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We’re grateful for your long‑time trust, and we’re thrilled to hear Hector’s responsiveness continues to make a difference. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Erin Gordon Grady
UPDATE: American City reached out to us and offered to treat the area on the balcony. When the exterminator came, he did confirm that on the last visit, he had been on the balcony and treated the framing but not the door, which was where the termite droppings were coming from. He did also indicate that this was an area he had treated because it was indicated on the inspection report. It seems there was some confusion in the office about what the inspection indicated and did not indicate and what was covered under the warranty. PRIOR: An inspector came out to our house in 12/2025 to inspect the entire property and give us an estimate for spot treatment for termites. We called American City due to us seeing visible termite droppings in a bathroom window seal. The inspector came and "inspected" the attic, the exterior of the house, the window seal that we pointed out, the upstairs balcony that we pointed out, and we thought other areas of the interior of the house. We received a report that had 2 areas indicates (the window area we had previously identified and an outdoor trellis; also an area indicating fungus/dryrot on our balcony). We received a spot treatment estimate and had the work completed, which included the trellis, the window, and the exterminator also went onto our balcony, so I assumed that he treated the balcony area. The company has a 1 year guarantee on treatment areas. Two months after treatment, we found termite droppings in a different window, so I emailed the company. The company responded that since the inspector (only 2 months prior) did not indicate that area being impacted by termites, it was not treated, and ONLY the treatment is guaranteed not the inspection. Since the inspector (who we thought thoroughly inspected the house) did not note that particular window, and it was not treated, we would need to have another inspection and pay for additional treatment. Now, approximately 2.5 months after treatment, we have signifiant termite droppings on our balcony area that was noted in the original inspection; however, labeled as dryrot/fungus vs termite damage. Again, when the exterminator came, he did go onto the balcony which leads us to believe that he interpreted the report to indicate that there was evidence of termites there too. I called the company and referenced the report and the issue on the balcony with the termite droppings, and the company says that even though the inspector noted this area on the report, and the exterminator went onto the balcony, that that area is not covered under the guarantee of work because it was indicated as "dryrot /fungus" and not termites. I am thinking that perhaps the inspector did not thoroughly inspect or did not know what he was looking for or how to properly notate it. Now, only 2.5 months after an inspection and extermination work being completed, we need to find another company to come out, inspect, and treat for termites.
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the concerns you’re seeing, and we understand how frustrating it is to deal with new signs of activity after recent work.<br>Our team did complete work for you in 2022, and we also inspected and treated the areas noted in your December 2025 report. We want to reassure you that we take your concerns seriously. <br><br>Darren, the inspector who evaluated your home, does remember inspecting the areas you mentioned, including the balcony. We also reviewed your report and treatment notes to understand exactly what was identified as termite activity versus what was documented as dry rot/fungus.<br><br>We reached out and left you a message because we would like to come back, reinspect the areas you’re seeing now, and make sure you feel fully taken care of. Even though the balcony was noted as a dry rot/fungus condition—not an active termite site—we are absolutely willing to return and treat the area if termites are present to ensure your peace of mind.<br><br>Our goal is always to be thorough, transparent, and fair, and we want the opportunity to address this directly with you. We hope to speak with you soon so we can resolve this and make things right.
Anne Gomm
Christian was on time, professional, efficient and clear about the treatment.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing this! We’re glad Christian was on time, professional, and clear about the treatment. We appreciate you choosing us.
Mackenzie Porter
Raul was fantastic—he came out to inspect for termites and quickly realized the issue was actually bugs from water buildup in the rocks outside. He went above and beyond by cleaning the area. Super kind, honest, and helpful. Highly recommend!
Provider response
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. Raul will be grateful for your kind words. His honesty, care, and willingness to go the extra mile are exactly why he’s such a valued part of our team. We’re glad he was able to identify the real issue quickly and even clean the area for you.<br>We truly appreciate your recommendation and are always here if you need anything in the future.
Jamie Gonçalves
Raul is great
Provider response
Thank you!
Mark Widawer
John Handa of American City Pest and Termite did a termite inspection for me today because we found some flying bugs that we thought were termites. John took one Look at one of the ones we kept, and told us immediately that it was not a termite, identifying the body parts as proof. John was very nice, polite, and extremely knowledgeable. He spent over an hour here doing a more thorough inspection of the house anyway, checking all the baseboards and wood all around the interior of the house and then an exterior. Inspection and finally up in the attic. And while he was up there, he even helped fix an attic light that was not working. What a nice guy.Thankfully, no termites at all. I would recommend American city, and John in particular, as well as our usual monthly service man, Sam.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re so glad John was able to give you clarity and provide a thorough inspection. His kindness, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile—like fixing that attic light—are exactly what we strive for. We’re also happy to hear Sam continues to take great care of you during your regular service. We truly appreciate your trust in American City Pest & Termite and your recommendation.
Karen Marcus
Christian came on time and showed me the areas that needed treatment. He was very polite and friendly. I would use American Termite again if I have another pest control issue.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear Christian provided timely, friendly, and clear service during your visit. We truly appreciate your trust in American City Pest & Termite and would be happy to help again whenever you need us.
liang yuan
John H did a thorough inspection, I am very impressed with his work!
Provider response
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad John impressed you with his thorough inspection. We appreciate your business!
Graig Honbo
John came by and did a great evaluation of the property. We walked with him and pointed out and showed us all pictures that were necessary to our attention. Very professional and helpful to moving forward to our next phase of properly fixing our home. Thank you John!
Provider response
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We’re glad John provided a clear, thorough evaluation and helped you feel confident moving into the next phase. We appreciate you choosing us!
Danny Meijer
Thank you for returning to reinstall the gate at the fence. We were able to locate the antenna that was removed from the roof and the shutter that had fallen from the front window. Thank you for the quick work and excellent service. My only recommendation and it is not for the technician but the estimator is it would be helpful to know during the quote that we needed 2 days to notify so cal gas and the details about cutting back plants, securing the crawl space openings on the quote visit would help to plan prior to signing the authorization documents.
Provider response
Thank you so much for the kind words about our team’s quick work and service. We’re glad the gate reinstall went smoothly and that you were able to locate the antenna and shutter.<br>Since the home was vacant, we didn’t have the chance to walk the property together, so details like the SoCal Gas notification window and plant trimming may not have been communicated as clearly over the phone. <br>Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we’ll use it to improve how we share preparation steps in the future.<br>We’re grateful for your business and are always here if you need anything in the future.
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