Meet the Owner
Meet Bob Wade, Your Local Bend Pest Control Expert
Ponderosa Pest Control was built around a simple idea: Central Oregon homeowners and businesses deserve straightforward pest control from someone who knows the area, knows the pests, and takes personal responsibility for the work.
When you call Ponderosa, you work directly with Bob Wade, the owner, from the first conversation to the service at your property.
The Guy Behind Ponderosa
Hi, I'm Bob.
I've spent more than a decade inspecting and managing thousands of properties right here in Central Oregon.
Over the years, I've seen just about every kind of pest problem our area can throw at a home or business, from ants and spiders to rats, mice, termites, wasps, cockroaches, and other difficult pest problems.
That experience taught me something important: good pest control isn't just about showing up, spraying something, and leaving.
It's about understanding the property, identifying what's actually causing the problem, explaining what needs to be done, and providing consistent service that customers can depend on.
That's why I started Ponderosa Pest Control.
Founded in Central Oregon
Why Ponderosa Pest Control?
Ponderosa Pest Control was founded in 2026, but Bob's experience in the pest-control industry goes back more than a decade. After years of inspecting and managing thousands of local properties, Bob saw an opportunity to do things differently.
Instead of customers calling a large company, talking to one person on the phone, meeting another salesperson, and then having different technicians rotate through their property, Ponderosa keeps things simple.
You call Bob. Bob shows up. Bob does the work.
That creates a level of consistency that's difficult to duplicate with a large crew.
Over time, Bob gets to know your property, where you've had problems before, what preventative measures have been taken, and what changes to watch for from season to season.
For Bob, that's what local service should look like.
Find the Problem. Explain It. Fix It.
Protect Your Business
Bob's approach is straightforward. First, determine what pest you're dealing with and where the activity is coming from. Then look at the property itself. Are there entry points? Is there something attracting the pest? Are there conditions allowing the problem to continue? From there, Bob can explain what he found and recommend an appropriate treatment and prevention plan. Sometimes that means addressing an active infestation. Other times, it means ongoing service designed to stop problems before they get established.
Either way, the goal is the same:
Solve the problem without making pest control more complicated than it needs to be.
Not sure if you're within the service area? Give Bob a call.
No corporate crews. No runaround. Just dependable local service.
“Bob at Ponderosa Pest Control has been great to work with. I recently had the opportunity to work with him on a project, and throughout the entire process he was professional, responsive, easy to communicate with, and clearly takes a lot of pride in his business. It’s always great working with a local business owner who cares about doing things the right way. I’d highly recommend Bob and Ponderosa Pest Control!”
“Bob Wade has serviced my house and yard for 12 years and does as excellent job. He always makes sure the job is done right even if he sends an employee. He is the BEST!”
Get a Quote
Tell Bob What’s Bugging You.
Send a quick note and Bob will get back to you with straightforward recommendations, no corporate sales pitch.
Call Bob: 541-294-4501
Email: bob@ponderosapests.com
Serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras and La Pine.