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Top-Rated Pest control specialists in Altavista - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Terminix® Pest Control
Terminix® Pest Control
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - RodentsPest Control - Termite+6 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Curfiss Pest Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Mosquito ControlPest Control - Bed BugsPest Control - Birds and Bats+8 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Sharky's Pest Control - Strona gwna Facebook
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Pest Control - Bugs and InsectsPest Control - Bugs and Insects - For BusinessPest Control - Rodents+1 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Sharky's Pest Control is a local, family run business with over 34 years of experience taking care of just about anything that shouldn't be in your home. We can handle bats, ants, rodents, stink bugs, spiders, ticks, fleas, snakes, birds, bed bugs, ground hogs, and skunks, to name a few. We also offer lawn treatments for flea and tick control.

Pest Control FAQs, answered by experts

The full process of using a rat exterminator can take several weeks. If you have a larger infestation, the exterminator may need to return several times to collect rats. The timeline of your rat eradication depends on the infestation size and type of treatment, so consult a rat exterminator to get an accurate estimate for your specific issue.

The best way to permanently get rid of skunks is by setting up deterrents around your property to keep skunks out. Get rid of skunks permanently by:

  • Not leaving food or water outside

  • Installing a motion-sensor sprinkler system

  • Installing fencing that’s at least 3 feet high and a foot deep

  • Adding motion-sensor lights in the yard

  • Cleaning up brush, sticks, woodpiles, and leaves on your property so skunks can’t use the materials for a nest

  • Seal up cracks and holes around your property to prevent skunks from building a den

  • Placing fresh lemon peels around the perimeter of your home

You can easily find sprays that claim they are safe for pets and kids. However, we’d rather not use them in our own homes if we’re worried about pet safety: They still include pesticides and other chemicals, and are best avoided in any food prep areas like the kitchen, or any spots where children and pets may place. That’s why sprays didn’t end up in our suggestions for the safest options.

Yes. Cellar spiders are predatory and feed on other insects, including other spiders. They eat flies, mosquitos, gnats, moths, and larger prey. That larger prey includes venomous spiders like the brown recluse and the black widow.  Basically, a cellar spider is pretty brave and will feed on anything that gets into its web, no matter the size.

Squirrels have a strong sense of smell and can be deterred by various scents they dislike. Effective options include peppermint oil, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, white vinegar, coffee grounds, and predator urine. Squirrels also have a strong aversion to capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, making capsaicin-based repellents a good choice for protecting specific areas like gardens or bird feeders. For a DIY solution, you can create a garlic and vinegar spray and apply it daily. Additionally, placing strong-smelling items like certain soaps or dryer sheets near where squirrels frequent can also be effective.

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