
Grubs in the Lawn? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
Is your lawn brown and patchy? If so, the problem could be grub worms, or the larvae of beetles. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, we have helped San Francisco Bay Area homeowners treat grub infested lawns for over 15 years. In this blog post, we share our expert treatment tips to help you reclaim your property. What are Grubs? Grubs

How to Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard: A Complete Guide [2025]
Ticks: the very sight of them is enough to make most people cringe. Unfortunately, these tiny, blood-sucking pests are common throughout the US, and many species are more than happy to set up shop in your yard. Fortunately, there are effective ways to get rid of fleas and ticks without making your yard into a war zone. Even better, many

How to Get Rid of Silverfish: 8 Effective Ways
Are you noticing odd, silvery insects crawling around at night? What are these creepy-crawlies? And how did they get into your house? There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that you probably have a silverfish infestation. The good news is that you don’t have to live with it forever. Here at Smith’s Pest Management, our team addresses

How To Keep Hobo Spiders Out of My San Francisco Bay Area Home
Hobo spiders look similar to wolf spiders, which unfortunately means they look like many other species. They are brown and hairy, with long legs. Because this indistinguishable appearance isn’t a reliable way to identify this species, you should focus more on their web. The hobo spiders web is a better identifier of the species because it is unlike the clean