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Last update on December 31, 2025

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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
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
51 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(
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•Approved Pro
100 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

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BROWN EXTERMINATING CO

4.63(
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Customers say: Quality work
55 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
27 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

Not necessarily. If you see a swarm of flying insects, it could be flying ants or termites, but not always both. However, since these winged pests are attracted to moist and rotting wood, there’s a chance that both species are present at the same time.

You can use bleach to kill fruit flies, but it's not the best option because bleach can be toxic to people when used on surfaces. It also isn't as effective as killing flies in drains, as it passes through the drain too quickly to do a thorough job.

It’s very uncommon for roaches to bite humans. Cockroaches don’t need humans for food and prefer to be elsewhere than on a living being. They have no poison or powerful pincers to cause any significant damage. However, in very bad infestations cockroaches have been known to search humans for dead skin cells, which leads to them nibbling around feet, hands, and eyelashes. They don’t cause any serious harm, but this is an easy way to spread the diseases cockroaches carry.

While it may cost more to hire an exterminator than trying to treat the problem yourself, a professional is worth hiring if you have a major infestation. If the problem is severe and the ants are causing damage to your home, then DIY methods may not be as effective as a professional treatment. Plus, if you have carpenter or fire ants it’s best not to risk the damage they can cause to your home.

Yes, it’s actually common to see more cockroaches after you spray. It might seem like things are getting worse, but that’s usually a sign the treatment is working. Roach sprays and baits can flush them out of their hiding spots as they try to escape the chemicals. You might notice them acting strangely—slower, twitching, or out during the day when they’re usually hiding.

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