Get to Know Burge Pest Control
Decades of Experience & a Commitment to Customer Care
Founder of Burge Pest Control, Roy L. Burge, founded our pest control company after decades of working in the construction industry handling structural pest control services. After serving in World War II as a sergeant with the Aviation Engineers (865th) Battalion in both the New Guinea and Philippine Campaigns, Roy returned to Oakland to found Roy L. Burge, Inc., beginning our long history of providing customer-focused pest solutions to local home and business owners in the Bay Area.
In 1974, Dave Franklin, a native of Alameda and Roy’s stepson, purchased Roy L. Burge, Inc. Back then, we mainly focused on structural work, like termite inspections and repairs. In 1985, Dave started offering general pest control services, including proactive help eliminating ants, spiders, rodents, and more.
Today, Rich Crawford continues the family tradition, focusing on customer care, including direct communication, personalized treatment plans, and safe and effective integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. Having worked at Burge Pest Control since graduating high school, Rich, and our entire crew, has the skills and experience to handle a wide range of pest problems.
To learn how we can help you, call (510) 322-7886 or contact us onlineto schedule a free estimate!
Our History
ROY L. BURGE
FOUNDER
Born in Utah, but raised in Washington State, Roy graduated from Tappenish High School in 1930 and then moved from Seattle to Oakland, California.
Once there, he worked in construction and in 1939 began working in structural pest control.
During World War II, Roy served in the South Pacific as a sergeant with the Aviation Engineers (865th) Batallion in both the New Guinea and Phillippine Campaigns. After discharge Roy returned to structural pest control work in Oakland.
And in 1952 Roy L. Burge, Inc. was founded the man himself.
Dave Franklin
Born in San Francisco, Dave's family moved to Alameda in 1961. His mother, Martha, married Roy Burge six years later. During the summers while in high school and college Dave worked with the termite crews. He graduated from Alameda High School and CSU Hayward. After graduation he returned to work for Roy.
In 1974 Dave purchased Roy L. Burge, Inc. The company continued working in the field of structural pest control, performing termite inspections and repairs, mainly in Alameda.
In 1985 he started the general pest control side of the business. General pest control includes: ants, spiders and wasps, rats and mice.
Rich Crawford
Owner
Rich was born in Oakland, California. Susan, Rich's mom, met Dave Franklin when Rich was five and moved to Alameda. After graduating from Alameda High School, Rich got his pest control license and began working for Dave.
Upon graduating from Laney College, Rich received a baseball scholarship to the University of San Francisco. At the end of his junior year, he signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins Organization.
Throughout school and during the off season Rich continued to work for Dave. When baseball ended, Rich returned to Burge. Rich purchased Roy L. Burge, Inc. in 1998. Today the company focuses primarily on general pest control, termite and fungus treatments but no longer does termite repair work.
The Skills Needed for Your Pest Control Job
After decades in business, our team has a huge range of tactics at our disposal, but we provide more than just effective services. We also offer the friendly and professional customer service you can only get from a family-owned and -operated company.
We'll combat your pest infestation with careful, environmentally responsible techniques. Our goal is to put an end to your pest problem without damaging your property or the environment. With a focus on experience, education, and communication, we help get rid of infestations and help keep them from returning in the future.
We proudly help residential or commercial property owners anywhere in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco, or the surrounding communities.
Schedule your service with one of our team members by calling us at (510) 322-7886 or using our online form. Hablamos español.
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"I would highly recommend them"
They were super helpful and the ant issue was resolved within a day.
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"I would never entertain going anywhere else"
Great service, personable, professional, and very thorough.
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"I always feel great knowing they have been to my home!"
They have been the best and most responsive pest control company I have used
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