# Dewey Pest

> Dewey Pest is the Chief Executive Officer of Dewey Pest & Termite Control (Dewey Services, Inc.), California's largest family-owned pest control company, headquartered in Pasadena. Founded in 1929 by Ray M. Dewey, the company has grown through multiple generations of the Dewey family to operate 32-36 branches across California, employing roughly 750 people and serving both residential and commercial clients with integrated, eco-friendly pest management solutions.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Dewey Pest & Termite Control
- **Organizations:** Dewey Pest & Termite Control, Dewey Services, Inc.
- **Nationality:** American
- **Known for:** Leads California's largest family-owned pest control company, established in 1929, Oversees 32-36 branch locations spanning the entire state of California from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego, Manages approximately 750 employees across residential, commercial, and food-industry pest management divisions

## Career timeline

- **1929** — Ray M. Dewey founded Dewey Pest Control in Pasadena, California as a one-man door-to-door operation selling moth crystals and ant traps.
- **1977** — Steven R. Dewey purchased the company from his father Ray and renamed it Dewey Services, Inc., expanding to 28-29 branches.
- **2000s** — Third generation Dewey family members took on leadership roles, growing operations to 32+ California branches.
- **2026** — Dewey Pest & Termite Control operates 32-36 branches statewide, employing approximately 750 people, with fourth-generation family members now managing individual branches.

## Achievements

- Leads California's largest family-owned pest control company, established in 1929
- Oversees 32-36 branch locations spanning the entire state of California from San Francisco Bay Area to San Diego
- Manages approximately 750 employees across residential, commercial, and food-industry pest management divisions
- Company has operated continuously for 96+ years through multiple economic cycles including the Great Depression
- Pioneered eco-friendly Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for both residential and commercial clients in California
- Operates specialized pest management programs for food processing facilities, healthcare facilities, and school campuses
- Fourth generation of the Dewey family now active within the company, indicating deep generational succession planning

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Dewey Pest & Termite Control continues operating 32-36 branches across California with approximately 750 employees under CEO leadership.
- **2025-01** — Chip Dewey and Brock Dewey participated in a Company Spotlight interview on KRLA 870 AM discussing the company's 96-year history and current services.

## Links

- Website: https://deweypest.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dewey-pest-01407284
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DeweyPestCtrl
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeweyPest/videos
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deweypestcontrol/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeweyPestControl/

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Last updated: 2026-05-30