Pest Control in Salt Lake City, UT

Ants are tiny but persistent intruders that can turn into a full blown infestation if not addressed quickly. These small pests can spoil food, deliver painful bites, and damage the structural integrity of your home.

Although ants don’t eat wood like termites, carpenter ants—a common home intruder—tunnel through wood to build their nests, which can compromise your home’s safety.¹

If you’re dealing with an infestation, identifying the ant species is key to elimination.² Some respond to baits while others require environmental modification. Spraying baseboards isn’t enough to get rid of them, and improper DIY techniques can worsen the infestation.

Thorn doesn’t just treat visible ants—we investigate the source of the infestation and eliminate it.

Bed bugs are elusive, nocturnal insects that hide in mattresses, furniture, baseboards, and behind wall hangings. They feed at night by sucking on the blood of hosts and are often unnoticed until bites appear. While bed bugs are not known to cause disease, their bites can lead to rashes and secondary infections from excessive itching.

A single female can lay up to 200-500 eggs in their lifespan, so what starts as one tiny intruder can quickly become a full‑blown infestation.³ If you suspect a bed bug infestation, it is important to contact Thorn as quickly as possible. These pests are one of the most difficult to eliminate, so early detection is key. Our technicians locate the source of bed bugs using advanced methods, including canine scent detection when necessary. We will ensure not even one bed bug is left behind.

Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, but when they take up residence in attics, they can introduce health and safety risks. Bats can carry rabies and other diseases, which means it’s safest to get an expert involved when dealing with an infestation.

Many bat species are protected by federal and state regulations under the Endangered Species Act or specific state wildlife codes.⁴ Thorn technicians provide compliant, humane bat exclusion services and preventative sealing to keep them out.

It’s never just one cockroach. These creepy crawlies are fast, adaptable, and often carry pathogens that can cause serious illness, from foodborne diseases to leprosy. Research has found that cockroaches can spread up to 33 types of bacteria, six kinds of parasitic worms, and seven other human pathogens.⁵

Cockroaches hide in dark spaces, behind appliances, inside drains, and under flooring. They are hard to detect and even harder to kill. To eliminate a cockroach infestation, Thorn implements strategic monitoring, data tracking, and targeted treatments to wipe out the entire population.

Flies are relentless, annoying invaders that take over fast. Their unpredictable flying patterns and persistent buzzing cause irritation when you’re trying to eat, relax, or work.

Flies are attracted to feces, rotting food and garbage, and can enter homes through open windows or small cracks. They breed rapidly, and a fertilized egg reaches maturity in a mere seven to 10 days.⁶ Flies can spread harmful bacteria by landing on food, utensils, and food prep areas.

Thorn will identify breeding hot spots and apply science-based strategies to eliminate fly populations and keep them from returning.

Clothing moths and pantry moths can invade your home, damage fabrics, and contaminate food. These moths enter through open doors and windows, dryer vents, plumbing lines, or other small cracks.

Pantry moths can also enter homes by hiding on packaging or in contaminated food goods from a store or warehouse.⁷ Unexpected holes in clothing, crusty deposits left on items, and holes in plastic bags are all signs of a moth infestation.

Thorn will identify the source of the moth problem and provide targeted control methods to protect your clothing, stored food, and personal items.

The biggest clue you’re dealing with a rodent infestation is scratchy, shuffling noises coming from your wall or ceiling. Rodents are drawn to homes and businesses by food sources and often chew through walls, floors, and wiring as they search for access.

Rodents are known to spread diseases through urine, droppings, saliva, and bites.⁸ Rodents also carry parasites like fleas, ticks, and mites, which can further spread illness. Their presence is a serious health concern in homes and businesses alike.

Give Thorn a call if you’re dealing with rodents—these are no DIY pest. Our technicians will quickly eliminate these disease-carrying animals, keeping your home and family safe.

While most spiders are harmless and even beneficial, some species in Thorn are venomous. Most people prefer not to share their living space with spiders, whether venomous or not.

Spiders frequently enter homes through cracks and gaps in plumbing, open doors, and damaged window screens.⁹ Once inside, they build webs in basements, attics, and secluded corners. Their presence can create discomfort and anxiety for homeowners and occupants.

We are here to help identify the spider species, eliminate the infestation, reduce attractants, and implement control plans to make your space less inviting to them.

Termites cause structural damage by feeding on wood and other cellulose materials. Mature colonies hide inside walls or beneath foundations and can contain several million termites, though most average around 300,000.^10>

An untreated termite infestation will lead to the destruction of important home structural components like foundation timbers, framing, floors, doors, and windows. This leads to costly repair jobs and a potential reduced market value of your property.

The Thorn team takes termites seriously. We conduct detailed inspections to identify termite activity, map out nesting locations, interrupt the lifecycle, and exterminate the entire population. If the infestation is large, retreatment may be necessary.

Wasps can be territorial and aggressive, especially if disturbed near their nests. They feel threatened if they sense any danger towards their queen and larvae.¹¹ Their stings are painful for everyone and can be life-threatening for people with allergies.

Professional removal is the safest approach. Thorn removes nests carefully and provides preventative recommendations to keep wasps from returning.

Mosquitoes Mosquito bites cause itching, discomfort, allergic reactions and potential illness in humans and animals. These blood-feeding insects are well-known carriers of numerous serious, sometimes deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus.¹²

Mosquitoes congregate and leave their eggs near standing water, often in areas like gutters, buckets, or decorative ponds. To effectively eliminate infestations, the Thorn team focuses on habitat reduction, targeted treatments, and disrupting the breeding cycle. We’ll return your home mosquito-free so you can enjoy summer evenings again.

Wild animals such as raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and birds can cause damage, spread disease, and bring other pests into your space. As wildlife adapts to urban areas, it's more important than ever to secure your property.

Maintaining cleanliness both inside and outside your property helps discourage rodents. Removing readily available food sources such as pet food, garbage, fallen fruits, birdseed, and compost reduces your home’s attractiveness to wildlife.

If you have a wildlife problem, give Thorn a call. We offer humane wildlife exclusion tactics, habitat assessment, and long-term guidance for your property.

From silverfish and centipedes to beetles and pantry pests, unwanted insects can damage your property and disrupt comfort.

Proper identification is the first step to solving the problem, but tracking pests isn't so easy for the untrained eye. Let the experts at Thorn assess the situation and implement effective, lasting control plans.