Hampton Roads Pest Control Experts Since 1922
Getem Services has been a trusted name in Hampton Roads pest control for over 100 years. If you are experiencing pest problems in your home or business, you can count on our locally-owned and family-operated pest control company and team of friendly professionals to help.
Overview Of Pest Control Needs In Hampton Roads, VA
Located along the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton Roads faces challenges in controlling pests. The humid environment and abundant moisture from the large body of water create ideal conditions for pests to thrive. In addition, the area's bustling tourism industry adds to the complexity of pest control. We assist residents and business owners in staying proactive against pest problems by offering top-notch pest management solutions tailored to our distinctive coastal habitats and other important factors.
Common Pests In Hampton Roads, VA
Homes and businesses in our Hampton Roads service area often experience infestations of various insects and rodents. While some are nuisance pests, others can be more problematic. Here's a brief list of common pests in our area.
Ants
Several types of ants call Hampton Roads home. While all of them need water to survive, carpenter ants prefer damp conditions and tend to nest in water-damaged or decaying wood. Other types of ants found in the area include but are not limited to:
Cockroaches
Cockroaches, sometimes referred to as water bugs, have a high moisture requirement. These insects are often found in areas with leaf litter, such as lawns, as well as in kitchens, bathrooms, and damp crawl spaces. In Hampton Roads, the three most common cockroach pests are:
Termites
Property owners in Hampton Roads often battle Eastern subterranean termites. Similar to carpenter ants, these wood-destroying insects are attracted to moisture and water-damaged wood. Unfortunately, termites cause significant damage over time if not treated. Signs of a termite problem include:
- Termite mud tubes (also called tunnels)
- Termite swarmers
- Discarded wings
- Wood damage
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of humans. Adult bed bugs are wingless and roughly the size of an apple seed. All bed bug life stages can be found hiding in cracks and crevices during the day, and they emerge at night to feed. Common hiding spots include:
- Mattresses
- Box springs
- Headboards & frames
- Wood and upholstered furniture
Rodents
Roof rats, also known as ship rats and black rats, are a significant issue in Hampton Roads, but they are not the only rodents that infest homes and businesses in this region. Norway rats and mice are also troublesome, potentially destructive, and harmful rodents in our area.
Check out our pest library for details about these and other pests, such as centipedes, stink bugs, hornets, spiders, and more.
Seasonal Pest Guide: Summer
During the summer months, Hampton Roads residents often have to deal with ants, cockroaches, and other crawling insects, as well as wood-destroying termites. Mosquitoes, fleas, wasps, and ticks also make an appearance in yards, and due to increased travel during the summer months, bed bugs are a common pest during this season.
Pest Control Services Offered
Here at Getem Services, we provide general pest control and specialized solutions for common local pests.
Residential Pest Control
Most pest problems start outside the home. Maintaining a consistent home pest control plan that involves treating the exterior (with interior treatments as necessary) can help prevent bugs and rodents from entering. Our residential plan offers protection against various pests such as ants, beetles, black widow spiders, rats, fleas, and more.
Commercial Pest Control
We create customized pest management plans for various businesses and industries in Hampton Roads. Our solutions often entail thorough inspections, regular pest control visits, targeted treatments, trapping, baiting, exclusion services, and more.
Termite Control
Few pests can disrupt your peace of mind like termites. We utilize the leading termite defense product, Termidor®. Our termite control is so effective that we provide a 10-year re-treatment warranty.
Mosquito Control
We effectively manage the nuisance and potential health risks associated with mosquitoes by controlling adult populations, disrupting the mosquito breeding cycle, and treating breeding sites. Our services include seasonal mosquito control from March through the last week of September as well as one-time treatments for special events.
Fire Ant Control
To eliminate stinging fire ants, our local pest experts treat both those in the yard and those that made it indoors. We also inject fire ant mounds with a product that exterminates the entire colony.
Rodent Control
Getem Services delivers expert rodent control services that stop mice and rats from destroying property and spreading germs in Hampton Roads homes and businesses.
Bed Bug Treatments
Our bed bug control solution is ideal for single-family homes, apartment complexes, and hotels, as well as other types of businesses. We use a combination of conventional products, dusting, steam, and physical removal to stop these biting pests.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
At Getem Services, we prioritize environmentally friendly pest control that is both sustainable and effective. That's why we rely on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a method that emphasizes eco-friendly practices, such as biological control, behavior modification, and pest monitoring. Control materials are employed only when absolutely necessary and judiciously.
Customer & Community Focused
Our core philosophy is treating others as we want them to treat us. Unsurprisingly, this philosophy has led us to give back to our community. We do this in several ways, such as:
- Donating to the local YMCA.
- Sponsoring sports teams for kids, high schools, and colleges.
- Promoting the Getem 4th Down at the Old Dominion football games.
- Sponsoring Waterside in Downtown Norfolk.
There is no better way to see our commitment to our communities and customers than to read reviews. Check us out on the Trustindex, where we currently have 4.9 out of 5 stars on over 2,190 reviews.
Pest Prevention Tips
Along with providing the highest level of pest control for our Hampton Roads customers, we also provide prevention tips on our blog. Here are some examples of the suggestions we share:
- Remove spider webs and crush egg sacs to reduce spiders.
- Keep trash lids closed and receptacles as clean as possible.
- Clean your gutters and repair splash blocks.
- Blow leaves out of your landscaping and remove other organic clutter.
- Haul away tree branches and dead wood.
- Seal openings, such as foundation cracks and gaps around utility penetrations.
- Keep exterior lights off at night if security isn’t a concern.
Where We Service
Property owners and managers can rely on Getem Services and our experienced pest control specialists to provide the best pest control services in Hampton Roads, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach!
If you need help eliminating pests in your home or business, find out if we service your community here!
Contact Information
Office Headquarters:
Getem Services
1261 W 42nd St.
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 835-3598
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