Fortis offers residential pest control in North Fresno, the newer, growing edge on the city's north side. Our HomeShield plan covers the pests most common to the area's recently built suburban homes and fresh landscaping, starting at $49 per month with quarterly visits and re-service included between visits when something new shows up. Coverage includes the 93730 zip code.
North Fresno is where most of the city's recent residential growth has happened. The housing stock skews newer here, with suburban developments that went up well after the older central neighborhoods were built out. That changes the pest picture.
Newer homes are sealed tighter than older Fresno construction, so the pressure shifts to the outside. The drivers here are different:
- Fresh landscaping. New plantings, sod, and mulch beds give ants and spiders harborage right against the foundation.
- Irrigated suburban yards. Regular watering keeps moisture-loving pests active through the dry season.
- Settling lots. Recently graded and built lots are still settling, which opens small exterior gaps as the ground moves.
- The northern edge. Newer developments back up to open and undeveloped land, which pushes rodents and overwintering pests toward the nearest homes.
Pressure runs year-round with a clear peak from spring through early fall. The most common North Fresno complaints we see are ant trails along the foundation and patio, and spider activity around eaves and exterior corners.