Black Goose Chimney Sweep has been serving our neighbors in the Tidewater area for more than twenty years. Black Goose brings 21st century technology to a century old trade with extensive experience and state of the art tools. Our training and dedication to excellence makes Black Goose Chimney Sweep the company you want when credentials and quality count. Additional contact name - James P Bostaph. Additional DBA - Chimney Service Corp.
"Great job!"
William W on November 2025
Black Goose Chimney Sweep has been serving our neighbors in the Tidewater area for more than twenty years. Black Goose brings 21st century technology to a century old trade with extensive experience and state of the art tools. Our training and dedication to excellence makes Black Goose Chimney Sweep the company you want when credentials and quality count. Additional contact name - James P Bostaph. Additional DBA - Chimney Service Corp.
Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing scientific tree care since 1907. A 3rd generation, family owned business, our mission is the maintenance and care of the health and beauty of trees and shrubs. We are an international organization, with offices in Canada, England and Ireland. Our Research Laboratories advises us about the latest technological advances in arboriculture and assists our arborists with training updates. The laboratory networks with professionals at universities, government agencies, and allied industry groups. This enables us to provide state-of-the art procedures and techniques to our clients. Our arborists consult with other professionals for common projects and community interests. Our unique position in the green industry helps us further arboriculture as a science and a profession. TCIA Accredited, ISA Member, TCIA Member. Our local office services Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, Mathews, Deltaville, Yorktown, Newport News, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk and Smithfield.
"clean and quick . Good service."
jorge d on March 2018
Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing scientific tree care since 1907. A 3rd generation, family owned business, our mission is the maintenance and care of the health and beauty of trees and shrubs. We are an international organization, with offices in Canada, England and Ireland. Our Research Laboratories advises us about the latest technological advances in arboriculture and assists our arborists with training updates. The laboratory networks with professionals at universities, government agencies, and allied industry groups. This enables us to provide state-of-the art procedures and techniques to our clients. Our arborists consult with other professionals for common projects and community interests. Our unique position in the green industry helps us further arboriculture as a science and a profession. TCIA Accredited, ISA Member, TCIA Member. Our local office services Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, Mathews, Deltaville, Yorktown, Newport News, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk and Smithfield.
PermaTreat Pest Control, a member of the National Pest Management Association, has served industrial, commercial, government and residential customers in the Central and Northern Virginia areas since 1967. PermaTreat is one of the largest pest control companies in Virginia, utilizing Integrated Pest Management practices in order to protect health, home and the environment. PermaTreat is also a proud member of the Virginia Pest Management Association, a trade association who’s mission is to proactively promote and uphold the professional and ethical standards which will result in quality business practices to the benefit of it’s membership and the general public in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
"Terrible company. They are not upfront about cost of services and tack on additional fees without informing you. This is a company that is only after the money and hook you into a contract. The product is not even very effective. I have watched them perform the service via my home security system while I have been away and the yard guard is a joke. They casually apply it around the perimeter of your home, but isn't it intended to guard your entire yard? This company is a joke. Never again."
Jenny F on October 2022
PermaTreat Pest Control, a member of the National Pest Management Association, has served industrial, commercial, government and residential customers in the Central and Northern Virginia areas since 1967. PermaTreat is one of the largest pest control companies in Virginia, utilizing Integrated Pest Management practices in order to protect health, home and the environment. PermaTreat is also a proud member of the Virginia Pest Management Association, a trade association who’s mission is to proactively promote and uphold the professional and ethical standards which will result in quality business practices to the benefit of it’s membership and the general public in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
"Terrible company. They are not upfront about cost of services and tack on additional fees without informing you. This is a company that is only after the money and hook you into a contract. The product is not even very effective. I have watched them perform the service via my home security system while I have been away and the yard guard is a joke. They casually apply it around the perimeter of your home, but isn't it intended to guard your entire yard? This company is a joke. Never again."
Locally owned & operated. Green Home Solutions® is proud to bring products and services that protect Families and Pets from insect and air quality threats, feel better and enjoy life. We strive to find natural and safe solutions to life's issues that are made in the US. Being comfortable inside and outside of our homes is a part of truly enjoying life. When a simple pleasure like being able to enjoy an evening with family and friends outdoors in the warm months, is taken away from us, it can be very stressful. At Green Home Solutions we are here to help. We offer fast, easy and effective ways to solve the problems that cause distress and restore life's enjoyment. We guarantee it. And fixing these problems doesn't have to mean that you are introducing harsh chemicals into the environment or around your family and pets any longer. Green Home Solutions® specializes in using products for our services that use natural ingredients and are safe when used as directed.
"They gave me everything they said. He spent about an hour at our home. They moved their schedule to fit us in. Roy was a lovely person. The techs left the house even better than before. Our health issues have completely cleared up after 3days."
Jenifer T on February 2021
Locally owned & operated. Green Home Solutions® is proud to bring products and services that protect Families and Pets from insect and air quality threats, feel better and enjoy life. We strive to find natural and safe solutions to life's issues that are made in the US. Being comfortable inside and outside of our homes is a part of truly enjoying life. When a simple pleasure like being able to enjoy an evening with family and friends outdoors in the warm months, is taken away from us, it can be very stressful. At Green Home Solutions we are here to help. We offer fast, easy and effective ways to solve the problems that cause distress and restore life's enjoyment. We guarantee it. And fixing these problems doesn't have to mean that you are introducing harsh chemicals into the environment or around your family and pets any longer. Green Home Solutions® specializes in using products for our services that use natural ingredients and are safe when used as directed.
"They gave me everything they said. He spent about an hour at our home. They moved their schedule to fit us in. Roy was a lovely person. The techs left the house even better than before. Our health issues have completely cleared up after 3days."
Since 1985, we continue to provide thorough moisture and pest control services throughout the Suffolk, Virginia, area, with a focus on termite treatments.
Since 1985, we continue to provide thorough moisture and pest control services throughout the Suffolk, Virginia, area, with a focus on termite treatments.
HomeTeam Pest Defense is a recognized leader in the pest control industry and partners with homeowners and home builders to provide pest-free living environments. The company was established in 1996 and is currently ranked #3 in the nation in the residential pest control market. We have grown to 50 branches and employ over 1,600 people who service our customers locally.
HomeTeam Pest Defense is a recognized leader in the pest control industry and partners with homeowners and home builders to provide pest-free living environments. The company was established in 1996 and is currently ranked #3 in the nation in the residential pest control market. We have grown to 50 branches and employ over 1,600 people who service our customers locally.
"Andrew Grading and Excavating has done many jobs for myself and our business. The work has been nothing but top notch! His workings are polite, punctual, and communicate every step of the project. I highly recommend them to anyone that wants their job completed correctly."
Dawn B on August 2018
Licensed & Insured Virginia Class A Contractor.
"Andrew Grading and Excavating has done many jobs for myself and our business. The work has been nothing but top notch! His workings are polite, punctual, and communicate every step of the project. I highly recommend them to anyone that wants their job completed correctly."
Started in 1982, proud to be the leading locally owned and family operated termite and pest management company in Southside Virginia & Northern North Carolina.
Started in 1982, proud to be the leading locally owned and family operated termite and pest management company in Southside Virginia & Northern North Carolina.
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts
The presence of insects or anything that might attract them (like food left out or poorly sealed trash cans), excessive outdoor lighting, and untended wood or cardboard boxes are just some of what attracts spiders in general. In particular, brown recluse spiders are drawn to dark spots with lots of nooks and crannies for nesting, like wood or dirt piles.
When baiting traps for iguanas, avoid using herbs, fruits, and vegetables that are toxic to them, such as fresh sage, rosemary, avocados, and eggplants. While fresh, ripe fruit is effective at attracting iguanas, be cautious of pits and seeds from fruits like apples, pears, and peaches, as they are highly toxic. Additionally, steer clear of citrus fruits, a natural deterrent to iguanas.
Some snake repellents are risky to use around people and pets because they use the active ingredient in mothballs, naphthalene. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified naphthalene as a carcinogen that can cause damage to the liver, neurological issues, and cataracts.
The Colorado State University Extension suggests there’s not enough conclusive evidence of the effectiveness of snake repellents to recommend their use.
Look for goose repellents that contain the ingredient methyl anthranilate. This is a natural chemical found in grape juice. In human food, it’s often used as grape flavoring. With geese, it’s highly irritating. Grape Kool-Aid contains methyl anthranilate, the active ingredient in most bird repellents. It won’t harm geese, but it will deter them.
There aren’t legal toxicants for baiting possums, and it isn’t appropriate to use rodenticides designed to get rid of mice and rats. Misusing these toxicants can lead to fines or other penalties and harm other wildlife or pets in the neighborhood. Instead, stick with assisted live trapping or other humane methods to keep possums from setting up a home in your yard.
The Boykins, VA homeowners’ guide to pest control services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Professional spider exterminator costs vary depending on the infestation size, visit frequency, and methods. Use this guide to budget for speedy spider removal.
Tenting is a costly but effective way to exterminate termites. Learn the average termite tenting cost and everything that will factor into your budget.
Sometimes birds nest in unwelcome places. Find out how much bird nest removal will cost based on factors like location, bird species, and preventative measures.
Learn who to hire to exterminate mosquitos, compare mosquito extermination and pest control, and see how pros work. Get clear steps to choose with confidence.
