Joshua's Pest Control

SUPER awesome team turnout for NFAR's 2022 Race for Autism!????♂? Did you know 1 in every 36 children in the US are diagnosed with autism? That's why awarness, acceptance, and support are so important. Autism is much more than a statistic or a diagnosis, its a superpower ??♂???

Less than one month to the Race for Autism!???? Blast from the past! We took this team picture back in 2021 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. NFAR hosted a virtual Race for Autism-- and you know there was no way we would miss it! See you this year-- in person?? ????♂?

Who's excited for this years Race for Autism? We know we are ????♂? Joshua's Pest Control has been a longtime supporter of the National Foundation for Autism Research - we can't wait to lace up our running shoes and hit the pavement for a great cause!

Hands up if you're coming to The Race for Autism Saturday April 12th! ??♂?????♂? Check out our Joshua's team in 2018! Not a runner? Not to worry! NFAR's Race for Autism is a 5k run, as well as a one mile walk-- there's something for everyone. Join us in Balboa Park on April 12th to kick off Autism Awareness month! See you there ? #CommunityCare #NFAR #joshuaspestcontrol #autism #raceforautism #superhero5K #balboapark #sandiego #joshuaspestcontrolsd

At Joshua’s, our team of friendly experts is at the core of everything we do. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Sonia Valencia—one of our Field Care Shift Leads with 20 years of experience in the pest control industry and the embodiment of our core values: Do the right thing. Be nice. Be the solution. Keep improving. Sonia’s career began in her family’s restaurant, where she worked as a waitress, building her impressive work ethic and customer-oriented mindset. From there, she transitioned into the pest control industry, where she could utilize and grow these skills. Over the years, she’s done it all: working in the field, handling office operations, and now leading by example at Joshua’s. With two decades of experience, Soni’s pest control knowledge is unmatched. Her #1 piece of advice for keeping pests away? Keep those doors closed. "The most common is when [our customers] are having a problem with rodents. They keep the doors open. We always advise them to keep the doors closed to keep any invaders from coming inside," said Sonia. For Sonia, excellent customer service is all about building genuine connections and following up on recurring issues to ensure that problems are solved. "I always like to go back to the last service,” said Sonia. Making sure that the problem has been solved. When they tell me they haven’t seen anymore [pests] since I was there—that makes me happy." Her dedication doesn't go unnoticed. Here’s what a recent customer had to say: "Sonia, my field expert, was very professional and asked if I had any concerns. She was patient, got right to work, and was very skilled and knowledgeable." Beyond her work here at Joshua’s, Sonia enjoys spending quality time with her family. With her kids growing up and living their own lives, she cherishes every opportunity to be together. And while she may not be a big sports fan, you can find her watching football with her youngest son or enjoying her favorite cuisine: Mexican food. Our experts like Sonia are the reason Joshua’s is known for outstanding service and proven solutions. Her dedication to customer care and professionalism helps to give our community peace of mind. Thank you, Sonia, for everything you do!

Now those are some real superheroes, circa 2017! ??♂??? Thanks to foundations like NFAR, our community can come together stronger & more inclusive than ever! The Race for Autism is a family friendly event & great way to get involved in our community, helping to raise awareness, acceptance, and funding for more equitable opportunities for autistic individuals. Be sure to catch Joshua's for another year at the Race for Autism on April 12th at beautiful Balboa Park!??♀?

Now those are some real superheroes, circa 2017! ??♂??? Thanks to foundations like NFAR, our community can come together stronger & more inclusive than ever! The Race for Autism is a family friendly event & great way to get involved in our community, helping to raise awareness, acceptance, and funding for more equitable opportunities for autistic individuals. Be sure to catch Joshua's for another year at the Race for Autism on April 12th at beautiful Balboa Park!??♀?

Throwback to 2016 ?? T-52 days until we take on National Foundation for Autism Reseach Race for Autism another year here in San Diego! ???♂? the National Foundation for Austim research is an organization close to our hearts here at Joshua's. We are grateful for all of the work done by NFAR to increase opportunities for autistic individuals from funding initiatives in areas of early identification, to vocational programs for teens and young adults.

Meet Jennifer McKay, our outstanding Commercial Account Manager! At Joshua’s, we hold daily pest training, so we stay on top of leading-edge techniques and continually raise the bar for ourselves and others in the industry. When you pick up the phone or answer the door, you know you’re always speaking with a true expert with the right experience to address your needs. That’s one of our differentiators as a company and indicative of the power of our commitment to you and our community.? No one exemplifies trusted expertise better than Jennifer Mckay, our Commercial Account Manager. With almost two years at Joshua’s and fifteen years of prior experience in the pest control industry, she brings an unmatched level of competency to her work. Recently, she received the ACE Certification from The Entomological Society of America, the gold standard for pest management that requires extensive pest knowledge to obtain.? Over her vast experience in the industry, McKay has observed some common household practices that accidentally lead to increased pest activity. McKay’s #1 piece of advice? You’ve got to clean those hard-to-reach places. “Lack of proper sanitation is the biggest contributor to pest activity,” said Mckay. “ Make sure you clear away all crumbs, debris, and water—anything that provides a food source for a pest adds to infestation.”? In the B2B field, McKay works to find solutions for larger, commercial properties and local businesses, where there are a lot lower thresholds for pests.? Businesses lean on professional pest control, because pest activity can lead to businesses being shut down for public health concerns and health code violations. It’s this sense of urgency and high stakes? that draws McKay to the business-to-business relationship, where clients need her expertise to help their businesses thrive. In her free time, Mkay works on her own business, Branding Iron Western Wear, where she sells hair-on-hide purses and other Western accessories such as belts, jewelry, and hats. This entails attending San Diego’s rodeos as a vendor to make connections and find potential customers, which is nothing new for Jennifer. As she puts it, she has “always been in the Western lifestyle” and has even worked saddling horses for the rodeo.? On balancing her job, business, and family life, Mckay said, “It’s not easy. I’m always going… But I am lucky to have a wonderful fiance who helps me a lot on both sides.” Her fiance and kids are right there at every rodeo to lend a helping hand. When she does have a spare moment, Mckay attends Western swing dancing with her fiancé and takes her kids hiking. Some of their favorite local spots to hike include Laguna and Cuyamaca. Jennifer Mckay’s expertise and commitment to excellence are evident in her work at Joshua’s and her life beyond. Thank you, Jennifer, for everything you do! #TeamSpotlight #CommercialPestControl #JoshuasPestControl #ExpertiseInAction

Our 2024 Holiday Party was a chance to come together as a team, enjoy great food, and share laughs over our annual white elephant gift exchange. Moments like these remind us of what’s truly important—connection, gratitude, and the people who make it all worthwhile. We’re incredibly thankful to our outstanding team of experts, loyal customers, and the entire San Diego community for your continued trust and support. You inspire us to keep growing, learning, and giving back. From all of us at Joshua’s, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and warmth! ?? ?? ?#HappyHolidays #WhiteElephant #JoshuasPestControl #TheFriendlyExperts