Eastside Exterminators

Eastside Insulation was founded in 1969 to address a growing need for retrofitted insulation in the Seattle area. The company is an offshoot of Eastside Exterminators, which began in 1969 as a one-man operation by Ralph James Townsend, Jr. Jim took everything his father taught him about pest control to start his own pest control business. Ralph Sr.... , Jim's father, was a pioneer in the pest control industry from the early 1940's. He was one of the first three people in the state of Washington issued a pest control license. He was also a pioneer of the industry, helping form the Washington State Pest Control Association (WSPCA), today known as the Washington State Pest Management Association (WSPMA). The company is proud members of this association to educate ourselves on all aspects of the company's industry. The company take great pride in the health and safety of the company's employees, customers and the company's environment. The company is members of several national associations that help keep the company up to date on the newest technologies, from the best equipment to the latest application methods in the pest and insulation worlds. Jim retired in 2000 and passed on his years of pest control knowledge and expertise to his daughter, Deanna Townsend. Deanna began working with Eastside Exterminators in 1988 and has put in time in every department of the company, from inspecting homes, running and managing route technicians, and customer service to the inside operations of the company. She and her business partner, Alex Altizer, took over the company in 2000 when there were 12 employees, and have continuously grown the company since to 80 employees and counting.Read More