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Last update on January 01, 2026

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General Pest Exterminating

5.00(
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General Pest Exterminating

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of experience, General Pest Exterminating is 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. Call us today!

"Hardworking, friendly, informative. Super job!!!"

Kevin C on July 2025

With over 10 years of experience, General Pest Exterminating is 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. Call us today!

"Hardworking, friendly, informative. Super job!!!"

Kevin C on July 2025

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TruGreen

4.75(
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TruGreen

4.75(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 years of experience

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

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American Pest

5.00(
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American Pest

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
101 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Looking for top-rated pest control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area? We have been servicing homes and businesses in the area for over 90 years, and our highly-trained, certified professionals are experts in getting rid of all kinds of pests, from ants and mosquitoes to bed bugs and termites. We offer a number of different services and packages to suit your needs, including our eco-friendly and pet-friendly options that are safe for your family and pets. Best of all, our ongoing services come with a pest-free pledge, which means that if pests return in between your scheduled visits, we'll come back at no additional cost. Call American Pest today to learn more about our services!

Looking for top-rated pest control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area? We have been servicing homes and businesses in the area for over 90 years, and our highly-trained, certified professionals are experts in getting rid of all kinds of pests, from ants and mosquitoes to bed bugs and termites. We offer a number of different services and packages to suit your needs, including our eco-friendly and pet-friendly options that are safe for your family and pets. Best of all, our ongoing services come with a pest-free pledge, which means that if pests return in between your scheduled visits, we'll come back at no additional cost. Call American Pest today to learn more about our services!

SPECIALTY EXTERMINATING CO

5.00(
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SPECIALTY EXTERMINATING CO

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a highly rated pest control company that believes in giving exceptional service at reasonable rates. We have two locations (Farmville VA, and Madison Heights VA) and 20 employees who are ready to serve your pest management needs.

We are a highly rated pest control company that believes in giving exceptional service at reasonable rates. We have two locations (Farmville VA, and Madison Heights VA) and 20 employees who are ready to serve your pest management needs.

H & R Pest Control Inc

4.71(
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H & R Pest Control Inc

4.71(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated business servicing Bedford, Lynchburg and Roanoke area with pest control including termite and other wood boring pests like powder post beetles, carpenter ants and bees. We accept payment at time of service for residential and can accept credit card payments as well. We also have a Military Discount of 15% along with a Senior Citizen discount of 10%

"Came in, barely looked around house or attic. Refused to crawl into attic to look for nesting. Stood at ceiling entrance and tossed in poison. No strategy to deal with them and no inspection of the area at all. Way overprice for service provided. Would not recommend them at all."

Jamey B on May 2018

Locally owned and operated business servicing Bedford, Lynchburg and Roanoke area with pest control including termite and other wood boring pests like powder post beetles, carpenter ants and bees. We accept payment at time of service for residential and can accept credit card payments as well. We also have a Military Discount of 15% along with a Senior Citizen discount of 10%

"Came in, barely looked around house or attic. Refused to crawl into attic to look for nesting. Stood at ceiling entrance and tossed in poison. No strategy to deal with them and no inspection of the area at all. Way overprice for service provided. Would not recommend them at all."

Jamey B on May 2018

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BROWN EXTERMINATING CO

4.63(
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BROWN EXTERMINATING CO

4.63(
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Customers say: Quality work
56 years of experience

CERTIFICATION LETTERS, WELL TESTING, SEPTIC INSPECTION FOR HOUSE CLOSINGS, TERMITE CONTROL. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

CERTIFICATION LETTERS, WELL TESTING, SEPTIC INSPECTION FOR HOUSE CLOSINGS, TERMITE CONTROL. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

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Blue Ridge Wildlife Management LLC

3.75(
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Blue Ridge Wildlife Management LLC

3.75(
4
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Customers say: True professional
28 years of experience

Our mission is to provide permanent solutions to government agencies, businesses, and individuals experiencing wildlife and pest conflicts through unparalleled service, knowledge, and attitude in a friendly, courteous and professional manner while establishing a reputation as the wildlife, pest, and fishery experts of choice for any job large or small.

Our mission is to provide permanent solutions to government agencies, businesses, and individuals experiencing wildlife and pest conflicts through unparalleled service, knowledge, and attitude in a friendly, courteous and professional manner while establishing a reputation as the wildlife, pest, and fishery experts of choice for any job large or small.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Your household members and pets should remain out of the house for at least two to four hours after using a bug bomb. However, you should adhere to the product’s safety guidelines, as well as any professional guidance from an exterminator.

Attempting to kill a black widow spider can pose a significant health risk. When these arachnids feel threatened, they are more likely to attack, increasing your chances of getting bit. It's better to trap the spider and release it from a location far away from your residence.

Bed bugs bite your body to feed on blood. When they bite, they inject an anticoagulant, which is why you may see blood stains on your sheets if you have an infestation. The bed bugs tend to bite in clusters, so the bite marks will look like itchy, red spots in zigzagging lines of three to five bites per cluster on your skin.

The bites are itchy, but for most people, they do not cause serious or long-term health complications. Itching the wound excessively could lead to an infection, and some people are allergic to bed bugs.

In addition to a dislike of strong smells, such as peppermint, citrus, cinnamon, lavender, and eucalyptus, there are some who believe spiders dislike music or other loud sounds. You can try cranking up your music, and the spiders supposedly don’t care for the vibration, which can help keep them out of your home. Continuous vibrations can throw off their senses and make them look for a food source elsewhere.

Sort of. Hornets are a subsection of wasps with some unique characteristics (along with yellowjackets and similar types of insects). Hornets are generally rare in the United States, with European and Asian hornets the two notable examples.

Hornets tend to be significantly larger than wasps, often larger than one inch. They are also typically white or brown striped instead of yellow like many wasps. They tend to be one of the more aggressive types of wasps, which when combined with their size makes them a priority for homeowners.

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