ABOUT US
Dona Ana Pest Control Inc; the Fresquez family has protected Las Cruces homes and businesses from pests for over five decades.
Our Story
In 1968, Luis “Looper” Fresquez founded Dona Ana Pest Control Inc. with a straightforward mission: protect Las Cruces families from the pests of the desert. Growing up in the Mesilla Valley, Luis understood firsthand that general pests, ants, termites, scorpions, and rodents weren’t simply seasonal nuisances. They were a constant challenge that required real, hands-on knowledge and dependable service. He built Dona Ana Pest Control Inc. from the ground up, one customer at a time, earning a reputation for honest work, personal service, and genuine care for the community he called home.
"Three Generations. One Family. One Community.”
Today, Dona Ana Pest Control Inc. remains locally owned and operated. Jesse Hidalgo III and Gabriel Fresquez represent the next generation of family ownership, carrying forward the values established by Luis (Looper) more than five decades ago.
Together, Jesse, with 39 years of experience, and Gabriel, with 39 years of experience, remain committed to the same principles that built the company: quality workmanship, dependable service, and treating every customer with respect.
For Dona Ana Pest Control Inc., being a local business means more than having a local address. It means being part of the community we serve.
“Rooted in the Mesilla Valley”
With more than three generations of Las Cruces residents behind the company, Dona Ana Pest Control Inc. has developed lasting relationships with homeowners, landlords, and business owners throughout the Mesilla Valley.
Many of today’s customers come to us because their parents, grandparents, neighbors, or friends trusted Dona Ana Pest Control Inc. decades ago. That kind of loyalty can’t be bought—it has to be earned. For more than 50 years, we’ve earned it the old-fashioned way: by showing up, doing the job right, and treating people like family.
A neighborhood-embedded family business where every call is answered by a person and every customer matters.
From the first generation to the next, Dona Ana Pest Control Inc. remains committed to protecting the families, homes, and businesses of the community we’re proud to call home.
How Luis Fresquez Built Las Cruces's Most Trusted Pest Control Company
Luis (Looper) Fresquez founded Dona Ana Pest Control Inc in 1968 with a straightforward mission: protect Las Cruces families from the desert pests that come with living in the Mesilla Valley and surrounding areas. Growing up here, he knew firsthand that scorpions, ants, and rodents were not a seasonal nuisance; they were a constant pressure that demanded real, hands-on expertise. He built the company from the ground up, one customer at a time, and earned a reputation rooted in honest work and genuine care for the community he called home.
The Fresquez family has kept ownership of Dona Ana Pest Control Inc every single year since. This is not a franchise with a national call center routing your job to the nearest available crew. It is a Las Cruces family that lives on the same streets, shops at the same stores, and answers for every job personally. When you call Dona Ana Pest Control, you reach the same family that has been answering that phone for over half a century. Every customer interaction carries the Fresquez name, and the family takes that seriously.
Dona Ana Pest Control's roots run deep in the Mesilla Valley. Over three generations of Las Cruces residents, the company has built long-term relationships with homeowners, landlords, and business owners who trust the Fresquez family because their neighbors trusted them first. Many of today's customers were referred by parents or neighbors who used Dona Ana Pest Control decades ago. That kind of word-of-mouth loyalty is not bought it is earned through consistent, reliable work, year after year, right here in Las Cruces.
Why Local Knowledge Makes the Difference in Southern New Mexico
The Mesilla Valley and surrounding areas create pest pressure that is genuinely different from the rest of New Mexico, and from what national pest control data reflects. Extreme summer heat cycles, caliche-dense soil, and the proximity of Las Cruces neighborhoods to arroyos and open desert scrub produce year-round activity from bark scorpions, black widows, harvester ants, and desert rodents. These species behave differently here than they do in other climates, and treating them effectively requires an understanding of the specific desert ecosystem, not a generalized pest management playbook written for somewhere else.
Desert-Calibrated Treatments
Treatment timing and product selection matched to Mesilla Valley and surrounding areas pest activity cycles, not national averages.
58 Years in Las Cruces
We know which neighborhoods see the most scorpion pressure, where rodent activity spikes after monsoon season, and how caliche soil affects termite movement.
Residential & Commercial
From single-family homes in the Mesilla Valley to commercial properties on the East Mesa, we know the specific buildings, conditions, and pest species that affect this area.
Licensed, Insured, and Certified to Protect New Mexico Homes
Dona Ana Pest Control Inc operates as a fully licensed pest control company under New Mexico state regulations and has maintained that standing without interruption since 1968. The company carries the liability insurance required to protect customers on every service call, for both residential and commercial accounts. Operating with the right license and coverage is not a differentiator here; it is a baseline commitment the Fresquez family has never cut corners on.
Dona Ana Pest Control holds termite treatment certification, a separate, specialized credential beyond a general pest control license in New Mexico. Not every local pest control company in Las Cruces is certified to perform termite work. That certification makes Dona Ana the qualified choice for termite inspections required in real estate transactions and for structural termite treatment on existing residential and commercial properties.
Compliance with New Mexico Environment Department regulations means every product Dona Ana Pest Control uses is approved for residential and commercial applications in this state. The company can document treatment records for real estate transactions, insurance requirements, and commercial facility audits; paperwork that matters when a property sale, lease renewal, or facility inspection is on the line.
- New Mexico-Licensed Pest Control Applicator
- Fully Insured; General Liability and Applicator Coverage
- Termite Treatment Certified
- New Mexico Environment Department Compliant; All Products Registered for Use in NM
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Dona Ana Pest Control has been spraying my aunt’s house for years, and they have consistently done an outstanding job. They are professional, reliable, and thorough every time they come out. We’ve had great results and excellent customer service. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for dependable pest control.
-Alfredo B.
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Jessie owner of the pest control did a fantastic job. Spray my house making sure we would never have an ant problem. They are the best exterminators in town. If you have ant or roach or rats whatever Dona Ana Pest control exterminator is what you need
-Martha R
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Jesse is the best !! Omg always available when I’ve had emergencies n boy this was definitely an emergency as I had a baby snake come in my house last night 🤢😭 🙏🏻 praying for no more snakes .. I can handle almost any critter but not snakes 😭
-Priscilla M.
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When the owner does the job he is extremely thorough. He is courteous and displays a very professional demeanor. Their prices are fair and he does an excellent job, NO shortcuts here.
I would highly recommend their services.
-Frank M.
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They have been keeping our home pest free for years! Service is always courteous and professional. I highly recommend.
-Dorothy G.
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Dona Ana Pest Control has been spraying my aunt’s house for years, and they have consistently done an outstanding job. They are professional, reliable, and thorough every time they come out. We’ve had great results and excellent customer service. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for dependable pest control.
-Alfredo B.
What Las Cruces Homeowners Say About Dona Ana Pest Control
All reviews below are sourced directly from our verified Google Business Profile and Yelp listings.
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Dona Ana Pest Control has been spraying my aunt’s house for years, and they have consistently done an outstanding job. They are professional, reliable, and thorough every time they come out. We’ve had great results and excellent customer service. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for dependable pest control.
-Alfredo B.
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Jessie owner of the pest control did a fantastic job. Spray my house making sure we would never have an ant problem. They are the best exterminators in town. If you have ant or roach or rats whatever Dona Ana Pest control exterminator is what you need
-Martha R
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Jesse is the best !! Omg always available when I’ve had emergencies n boy this was definitely an emergency as I had a baby snake come in my house last night 🤢😭 🙏🏻 praying for no more snakes .. I can handle almost any critter but not snakes 😭
-Priscilla M.
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When the owner does the job he is extremely thorough. He is courteous and displays a very professional demeanor. Their prices are fair and he does an excellent job, NO shortcuts here.
I would highly recommend their services.
-Frank M.
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They have been keeping our home pest free for years! Service is always courteous and professional. I highly recommend.
-Dorothy G.
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Dona Ana Pest Control has been spraying my aunt’s house for years, and they have consistently done an outstanding job. They are professional, reliable, and thorough every time they come out. We’ve had great results and excellent customer service. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for dependable pest control.
-Alfredo B.
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Jessie owner of the pest control did a fantastic job. Spray my house making sure we would never have an ant problem. They are the best exterminators in town. If you have ant or roach or rats whatever Dona Ana Pest control exterminator is what you need
-Martha R
What to Know Before Choosing a Local Pest Control Company
How long has Dona Ana Pest Control been serving Las Cruces?
Dona Ana Pest Control Inc has served Las Cruces and the surrounding Mesilla Valley since 1968, over 58 years of continuous local operation. Founded by Luis (Looper) Fresquez, the company remains family-owned and operated today. That longevity means deep knowledge of local pest conditions that no newer or national provider can match.
Is Dona Ana Pest Control licensed to work in New Mexico?
Yes. Dona Ana Pest Control Inc holds a valid New Mexico pest control applicator license and operates in full compliance with New Mexico Environment Department regulations. The company is also fully insured, including general liability and applicator coverage, which protects homeowners and commercial property owners on every service call.
Do you handle both residential and commercial pest control?
Yes. Dona Ana Pest Control serves both residential and commercial customers across Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley. Commercial accounts include offices, restaurants, warehouses, and retail properties. The same family-owned team handles every job, there is no subcontracting or franchise routing for commercial work.
Does the company hold a termite treatment certification?
Yes. Dona Ana Pest Control holds termite treatment certification, which is a separate credential from a general pest control license in New Mexico. Not every local pest control company is certified for termite work. This certification makes Dona Ana the qualified choice for termite inspections required in real estate transactions and for structural termite treatment on existing properties.
What areas around Las Cruces does Dona Ana Pest Control serve?
Dona Ana Pest Control primarily serves Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding Mesilla Valley including communities in Doña Ana County. For specific service area coverage outside Las Cruces city limits, call the office directly at 575-523-4295 to confirm availability for your location before scheduling a service visit.
Do I need pest control if I don't currently see any pests?
Yes, it's a good idea. Many pests, like termites, rodents and bed bugs, can hide for months before you notice them. Regular preventive treatment protects your home or business from costly damage and stops small problems before they become infestations.
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