Murray has been a hub of Salt Lake Valley life for over a century. From its origins as a streetcar suburb to its present role as a medical and commercial center, this city has always been where things happen. That central location shapes the pest environment significantly. The Jordan River corridor runs along Murray’s west side, bringing rodent pressure from the waterway. The dense commercial corridors — State Street, 5300 South, I-15 — create pathways for pests to travel between buildings. And Murray’s housing stock spans generations, from post-war bungalows to modern townhomes. Serve Pest Control has been treating Murray homes for years. We know the quiet neighborhoods near the golf course, the older homes along the river, and the medical district where hospitality and healthcare rely on pest-free environments.
Process for Murray Homes
We sweep out and knock down any honeycombs and cobwebs in the eaves up to 35 ft.
We treat every entry point of the home on the ground level including doors, windows, and the garage.
Also known as the “crack and crevice” treatment. Our power sprayer will seal up any open spaces along the foundation of the home, giving pests no chance of entering the home from the ground.
Our technicians will walk around the perimeter of your home, spreading a granule that will sink deep into the soil, providing a 15ft barrier from the foundation into the yard.
Every house is different. If you have pests in a strange area on your property, let us know and we will service the requested area.
We won't just protect your house, we'll protect your property by setting a fence line perimeter.
Every Murray home gets a comprehensive inspection that accounts for its specific location and construction. Homes near the Jordan River on the west side get extra rodent attention. Homes in Murray’s older residential core get careful foundation inspection and crawl space evaluation. Townhomes and condos near the medical center get shared-wall treatments and coordinated pest management. We also work with Murray’s business community — restaurants, medical offices, and retail spaces need different protocols than homes, and we provide commercial pest control that meets health department standards. For residential clients, we offer flexible scheduling that fits around work and family commitments. Murray is a busy city, and we respect your time.
Pavement ants and odorous house ants are the most common ant species in Murray. Pavement ants are found under every sidewalk and driveway in the city. Odorous house ants prefer moisture-rich areas and are common in older homes with crawl spaces or slab foundations with poor drainage. Perimeter sprays and baits manage both effectively.
Black widow spiders and hobo spiders are prevalent throughout Murray. Black widows thrive in the city’s many garages, storage sheds, and undisturbed corners. Hobo spiders are common at ground level near foundation plantings. Sealing ground-level entry points and regular web removal are effective preventive measures.
German cockroaches are a significant concern in Murray’s older apartment buildings, especially around the State Street corridor. The density of multi-unit housing and the presence of commercial kitchens create conditions where cockroaches thrive. Coordinated building-wide treatment with gel baits and growth regulators is the standard of care.
Norway rats and house mice are persistent issues in Murray. The Jordan River corridor on the west side is a major rodent habitat that radiates into nearby neighborhoods. In addition, the extensive commercial and utility infrastructure throughout the city provides underground harborage for rats. Fall exclusion is critical for all Murray homes.
Subterranean termites are present in Murray at moderate levels. Homes with wood-to-ground contact and those with moisture issues near the foundation are at highest risk. The city’s mature trees and irrigation systems keep soil consistently damp near many homes. Annual inspections are recommended.
Bed bugs in Murray are reported most frequently in multi-unit housing, hotels, and through travel. The central location and mix of housing types means moderate exposure. We offer comprehensive inspections with K-9 detection options for larger properties and fast heat treatment for confirmed cases.
Murray is one of the most active, central cities in Salt Lake Valley, and we’re proud to serve it. From the quiet residential streets to the busy medical district, we help keep Murray pest-free.
What we hear most from Murray clients is that they appreciate our consistency. We show up when we say we will. We call ahead. We do the work thoroughly. And we follow up to make sure everything is holding. In a city where everyone is busy — working at the hospital, running a business, raising a family — that reliability matters.
The Jordan River on Murray’s west side keeps us busy every fall with rodent work, but we’ve gotten good at it. We know which streets need the most attention, which homes have the most vulnerable foundations, and when to schedule treatments for maximum effectiveness. We share that knowledge with our clients so they understand what we’re doing and why.
Murray has been a crossroads community for generations. Serve Pest Control is proud to be part of its story, protecting homes and businesses from pests year after year.
FAQs
Still have questions?
