Pest Control in Arvin

Arvin at a glance

Arvin is a city of 19,495 people about 15 miles southeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 449 feet near the foot of the Tehachapi Mountains. Its economy is mainly farming.

What that means for pests

Fields and orchards surround Arvin, so rodents, ants and crickets often move into homes as crops are harvested or the weather changes. Many homes are older single-storey houses with gaps around doors and pipes that are easy entry points; see general pest control.

A semi-arid climate

Arvin's semi-arid climate means hot, dry summers and little rain. Pests seek out moisture near drip lines, leaking hoses and evaporative coolers. Fixing leaks and drainage cuts down on ants and roaches; see cockroach control.

A name nobody else had

Lot sales began in 1906, the post office opened in 1914 and the city incorporated in 1960. It was named after Arvin Richardson, son of one of the original settling families; officials picked the name because it was the only proposed one not already in use in California. Birdie Heard, the first postmaster, ran the post office from her living room. Older farmhouses and sheds may hide black widows and rodents, so wear gloves when clearing stored items; see spiders and scorpions.