Our solutions are safe for children, pets, and food-handling environments, making them ideal for both residential and commercial properties.
Shelby’s Pro Tip: Carpenter ants often get mistaken for termites and can cause structural damage if left untreated. If you see large black ants around your woodwork, call for a professional inspection immediately.
Ants are persistent pests that return quickly if not fully eradicated. Shelby’s uses a comprehensive approach to ensure your property stays ant-free.






Store-bought sprays often kill only visible ants while leaving the colony intact. Common mistakes include:
Without proper identification and colony eradication, ants will keep coming back, often in greater numbers. Professional ant exterminators like Shelby’s target both foraging ants and hidden nests, ensuring long-term results.
Most treatments show results within 24–48 hours, but larger infestations or carpenter ants may require multiple visits.
Yes. We use EPA-approved, low-toxicity products safe for homes, schools, and businesses.
Ants are year-round pests in Northern California, especially during hot, dry summers. Regular barrier treatments help prevent re-infestation.
Stop ants before they take over your kitchen, office, or restaurant.
📍 Serving Chico, Butte County, Tehama, Shasta, Yuba, and surrounding areas
Shelby’s Pest Control proudly provides pest control, exclusion, and humane bird & bat removal services throughout Northern California, including:
Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or property manager, our team delivers fast, local service backed by over 50 years of trusted experience.