Hydrex Pest Control, Bakersfield

Though Hydrex Pest Control was founded in 1960, the company's legacy as a pest-control expert extends back even further. It was founded by Robert B. Loibl Jr., son to one of the founders of the Pest Control Operators of California and its first president in 1942. Along with starting Hydrex, Robert Jr. was also the entrepreneur behind Ant-B-Gone products.

Clearly, Hydrex Pest Control's skill at hounding household pests stems from its long, storied history. The exterminator team today continues this tradition, rooting out nuisances such as earwigs, spiders, and even rodents from their hideouts in and around homes and businesses. The team also inspects for signs of arguably the most destructive critters—termites and rats—for free, recognizing their ability to destroy homes from the inside out.