4.85 / 5 stars (128 reviews)
4.85/5
We appreciate you choosing Norfolk Termite to address your pest concerns! As a dedicated Norfolk pest control company, we're honored to serve our local community!
4.85 / 5 stars (128 reviews)
Discovering termites in your Norfolk home or business can be a stressful experience. These destructive pests cause billions of dollars in damage annually throughout the United States. At Norfolk Termite, we understand the urgency and provide comprehensive termite treatment solutions designed to protect your most valuable assets. Our expert technicians are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and advanced tools needed to effectively identify, treat, and prevent termite infestations.
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At Norfolk Termite, our dedication to quality and customer care sets us apart. We treat your property with the same care and respect we would our own, ensuring effective pest management with minimal disruption.
Norfolk Termite is proud to serve the following areas:
We understand that pest problems require prompt attention. Our team is responsive and our coverage extends throughout the greater Norfolk area to ensure we can reach you quickly when you need us most.
Our comprehensive pest control services go beyond simple termite treatment. We offer a full spectrum of solutions to protect your property from a variety of common household pests. Understanding what our services include, and how each component contributes to a pest-free environment, helps you appreciate the value we provide.
Every effective pest control plan begins with a thorough assessment of your property. Our experienced technicians conduct detailed inspections to identify the type of pests present, the extent of the infestation, and entry points or contributing factors. This initial step is crucial for developing a targeted and successful treatment strategy.
Proper identification is key. Termites, for instance, can be confused with ants, but require vastly different treatment approaches. We accurately identify whether you’re dealing with subterranean termites, drywood termites, or other wood-destroying insects. Other pests we encounter include ants, cockroaches, rodents, spiders, and occasional invaders. Our expertise ensures we know exactly what we’re up against.
Understanding the severity of the infestation dictates the intensity and scope of the treatment required. We look for signs of active pest presence, damage caused, and potential breeding grounds. This helps us determine the most effective course of action and estimate the level of effort needed for eradication.
Pests need a way to get in and thrive. Our inspection includes identifying potential entry points like cracks in foundations, gaps around pipes, or damaged screens. We also look for environmental conditions that might attract pests, such as moisture issues, overgrown vegetation, or easily accessible food sources. Addressing these factors is essential for long-term prevention.
Based on our detailed inspection, we develop a customized treatment plan specifically for your property. This plan outlines the recommended methods, products, and frequency of service needed to address your specific pest problem effectively. We discuss the plan with you, explaining each step and answering any questions you may have.
We utilize a variety of proven treatment methods depending on the pest and the severity of the infestation. For termites, this might involve liquid termiticides applied to the soil around the foundation, baiting systems, or direct treatment to infested wood. For other pests, we might use baits, traps, insecticides, or exclusionary methods. Our technicians are skilled in applying these treatments safely and effectively.
The safety of your family, pets, and the environment is paramount. We carefully select and utilize products that are effective against pests while minimizing risk to non-targets. Our technicians are trained in the proper handling and application of all pest control products.
We integrate principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) into our services. IPM is a holistic approach that emphasizes long-term pest prevention through a combination of techniques including inspection, identification, monitoring, and appropriate intervention. This approach reduces reliance on chemical applications where possible and focuses on sustainable pest control solutions.
Once the treatment plan is approved, our skilled technicians execute the plan with precision and care. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine while ensuring thorough treatment of the affected areas.
For termite control, creating a protective barrier around your property is often a key component. This may involve trenching and treating the soil around the foundation with a liquid termiticide, preventing subterranean termites from accessing your home. We also apply targeted treatments to active termite colonies found during the inspection.
Our general pest control services address a wide range of common household pests. This can include treating potential entry points, applying residual sprays to areas where pests are likely to hide or travel, and placing baits or traps as needed. We tailor the application to the specific pests we are targeting.
Pests can invade both the interior and exterior of your property. Our services address pests wherever they are found, focusing on eliminating existing infestations and preventing future entry. This might involve treating perimeter areas, crawl spaces, attics, and various interior locations depending on the pest.
Pest control is often an ongoing process, especially for persistent pests like termites. Our services include follow-up visits and monitoring to ensure the treatment has been effective and to detect any signs of renewed pest activity. This proactive approach helps maintain a pest-free environment in the long term.
Depending on your service plan, we schedule regular inspections to monitor for pest activity. For termites, this is particularly important as undetected infestations can cause significant damage over time. We might use monitoring stations or conduct visual inspections to check for signs of their presence.
If monitoring reveals renewed pest activity, we will re-treat the affected areas as necessary, as outlined in your service agreement. Our goal is to ensure the problem is fully resolved and your property remains protected.
Different pests are more active during certain seasons. Our service plans can include seasonal treatments to address common pests that are prevalent during specific times of the year, providing proactive protection against seasonal invasions.
Beyond our core termite and general pest control services, we offer specialized treatments for specific pest problems that are common in the Norfolk area. This ensures we can provide comprehensive solutions for nearly any pest issue you encounter.
Rats and mice can cause significant damage and pose health risks. Our rodent control services include trapping, baiting, and exclusion methods to eliminate existing infestations and prevent future entry. We also offer recommendations for sealing entry points and removing attractants.
Ant infestations can be challenging to eliminate without professional help. We identify the type of ant and their colony location to apply targeted treatments that eliminate the entire colony, not just the visible ants. This includes treatments for common ants like pavement ants, odorous house ants, and fire ants.
Cockroaches are resilient pests known for spreading diseases. Our cockroach extermination services utilize a combination of baits, sprays, and dusts to effectively eliminate these unwanted guests. We also provide recommendations for sanitation and harborage reduction to prevent future infestations.
While many spiders are harmless, some can be venomous. Our spider control services include reducing spider populations through targeted treatments and removing webs. We also advise on reducing insect populations that serve as a food source for spiders.
Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate without professional expertise and specialized treatments. Our bed bug treatment services include thorough inspections, targeted chemical applications, heat treatments, and follow-up monitoring to ensure complete eradication. We understand the disruption bed bugs cause and work quickly and discreetly.
Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit diseases and significantly impact your enjoyment of outdoor spaces. We offer targeted treatments to reduce mosquito and tick populations in your yard and surrounding areas, allowing you to reclaim your outdoor living spaces.
Larger pests like raccoons, squirrels, and birds can cause damage to your property and pose health risks. We provide humane wildlife removal services, relocating animals safely and implementing exclusion methods to prevent their return. We assess entry points and repair damage caused by these animals.
Our goal is to be your one-stop shop for all your pest control needs in Norfolk and the surrounding areas. No matter what type of pest problem you’re facing, we have the expertise and solutions to help.
Understanding the signs of a pest or termite infestation is crucial for early detection and treatment. Ignoring these signs can lead to extensive damage and health risks. Here are some common problems we encounter in the Norfolk area and what they might indicate:
Termites often work silently and can cause significant damage before you even realize they’re there. Knowing the signs can help you act quickly.
One of the most visible signs of a termite infestation is the presence of swarming termites, also known as alates. These are winged termites that emerge from mature colonies to establish new ones. Finding termite swarmers, or their discarded wings, particularly around windows and doors, is a strong indication of a nearby termite colony. While finding a few might not seem alarming, it signifies a much larger problem within your property or very close by.
Swarming typically occurs during warmer months and after rain, though timing can vary by species. Subterranean termites often swarm in the spring, while drywood termites may swarm at different times of the year. Distinguishing between termite swarmers and flying ants is important, as they look similar but require different control methods. Termite swarmers have straight antennae, uniform waists, and two pairs of wings of equal length, while flying ants have elbowed antennae, pinched waists, and two pairs of wings of different lengths. If you see winged insects you suspect are termites, it’s crucial to contact a pest control professional for identification and assessment.
Subterranean termites build mud tubes, also called shelter tubes, to travel between their underground colonies and their food sources (wood) while remaining protected from the open air. These tubes are made of soil, wood, and faeces and are commonly found on foundation walls, support beams, and other structural elements. They serve as highways for termites, allowing them to move safely and maintain the moisture they need to survive.
Finding mud tubes, especially ones that are active (containing live termites), is a clear sign of a subterranean termite infestation. Even if the tubes appear old or abandoned, they indicate that termites have been present in the past and could still be active nearby. Inspecting accessible areas of your foundation, crawl space, and basement for these tell-tale tubes is a key part of termite detection. If you find mud tubes, do not disturb them immediately, as this can cause termites to retreat and make treatment more challenging. Contacting a professional is the best course of action.
Termites feed on cellulose, found in wood. Over time, their feeding activity can cause significant damage to wooden structures within your home. Damaged wood may appear hollow when tapped, crumble easily, or have a honeycomb or labyrinthine pattern inside. Unlike carpenter ants, which tunnel through wood, termites actually consume it.
Inspecting exposed wooden elements like baseboards, door frames, window sills, and structural timbers for signs of damage is important. Look for blistering or darkening of wood, or small holes in the surface. Sometimes, the damage is hidden behind paint or wallpaper. If you suspect termite damage, a professional inspection can confirm the presence of termites and assess the extent of the damage. Early detection of damaged wood can significantly limit the cost and scale of repairs needed.
Drywood termites, unlike subterranean termites, live entirely within the wood they infest and excavate galleries. They push their fecal pellets, known as frass, out of small ‘kick-out’ holes in the wood. Termite frass resembles small, granular pellets, often found in small piles below infested wood. These pellets are typically the color of the wood the termites are consuming.
Finding small piles of what looks like sawdust or sand near wooden furniture, walls, or ceilings is a sign that you might have a drywood termite infestation. The appearance of frass indicates active feeding and excavation by drywood termites within the wood. While less common in our region than subterranean termites, drywood termites can still cause significant damage. If you discover what you believe is termite frass, it’s essential to consult a pest control professional for confirmation and treatment.
Beyond termites, Norfolk properties can be susceptible to a variety of other common pests that require professional attention.
Seeing trails of ants marching into your kitchen, pantry, or other areas of your home is a clear indication of an ant problem. Ants are attracted to food sources, especially sugary and greasy substances, and can form large colonies quickly. While common house ants may seem harmless, they can contaminate food and become a nuisance. More problematic species, like carpenter ants, can damage wood structures.
Identifying the type of ant is important for effective treatment. Our technicians are skilled in ant identification and can locate ant colonies, which are often hidden within walls, under floors, or outdoors. Simply spraying visible ants will only address the surface problem; true control requires eliminating the entire colony. We use targeted baits and treatments that ants carry back to the colony, effectively eliminating the source of the infestation. Addressing potential attractants and sealing entry points are also key components of ant control.
Cockroaches are unwelcome guests known for their resilience and ability to spread bacteria and allergens. Seeing even one cockroach during the day can indicate a larger infestation, as they are primarily nocturnal. Common areas to find cockroaches include kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, particularly in warm, moist environments.
Signs of a cockroach infestation include seeing live cockroaches, finding cockroach droppings (which resemble coffee grounds or black pepper), detecting a musty odor, or finding egg cases (oothecae). Cockroaches can hide in cracks and crevices, making them difficult to eliminate without professional treatment. Our cockroach control methods target these hiding places and utilize effective baits and insecticides to break the cockroach life cycle and eliminate the infestation. We also provide recommendations for improving sanitation and reducing harborage areas to make your home less attractive to cockroaches.
Rodents like mice and rats are not only a nuisance but can also cause damage to your property and transmit diseases. Signs of a rodent infestation include finding droppings (small, pellet-like feces), gnaw marks on wood, wires, or food packaging, hearing scratching or scurrying noises within walls or ceilings, or finding nests made of shredded materials.
Rodents can enter homes through surprisingly small openings and reproduce quickly, making early detection and control essential. Our rodent control services include inspecting for signs of activity, identifying entry points, and implementing strategies to eliminate the current infestation and prevent future ones. This may involve trapping, baiting, and sealing entry points. We also advise on removing potential food sources and cleaning up nesting materials to create an unfavorable environment for rodents.
While most spiders are harmless and can even be beneficial by eating other insects, an excessive number of spiders or sightings of venomous species like black widows or brown recluses are cause for concern. Finding a large number of webs, seeing spiders frequently, or finding spiders in areas where they shouldn’t be (like living spaces) can indicate an infestation.
Our spider control services focus on reducing the spider population in and around your home. This may involve treating areas where spiders are likely to hide or travel, such as eaves, entryways, basements, and crawl spaces. We also remove existing webs and provide recommendations for reducing the populations of insects that serve as food sources for spiders, which helps deter them from your property. For venomous spiders, we take extra precautions to ensure their safe removal and elimination.
Bed bugs are tiny, elusive pests that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are notorious for causing itchy bites and can be extremely difficult to eradicate without professional help. Signs of a bed bug infestation include finding small, reddish-brown stains on bedding or mattresses (from crushed bed bugs), small dark spots (bed bug droppings), finding live bed bugs (though they are small and good at hiding), or experiencing itchy bites, often in a line or cluster.
Bed bugs can hide in mattresses, box springs, furniture, cracks in walls, and even electrical outlets. They are easily transported in luggage, clothing, and used furniture. Our bed bug treatment services are comprehensive and designed to eliminate all stages of the bed bug life cycle. We use a combination of inspection techniques, targeted chemical treatments, and sometimes heat treatments to ensure complete eradication. We work closely with you to prepare your home for treatment and provide follow-up instructions to prevent reinfestation.
Mosquitoes and ticks are not just annoying; they can transmit serious diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus, and Lyme disease. Increased mosquito or tick activity in your yard, or experiencing frequent bites while outdoors, indicates a need for professional control.
Mosquitoes breed in standing water, while ticks are often found in tall grass and wooded areas. Our mosquito and tick control services target these breeding grounds and harborage areas to significantly reduce their populations. This can involve treating standing water sources, applying barrier treatments to vegetation, and providing recommendations for reducing favorable habitats on your property. Reclaiming your outdoor spaces from these biting pests allows you to enjoy your yard safely and comfortably.
Larger animals like raccoons, squirrels, birds, and possums can cause damage to your roof, attic, and other parts of your home as they seek shelter or food. Signs of wildlife activity include scratching or scurrying noises in the attic or walls, damaged vents or screens, foul odors, or visible entry points.
Wildlife can carry diseases and parasites and should be handled by professionals. Our humane wildlife removal services focus on safely and effectively removing the animals from your property. We also identify and seal entry points to prevent future intrusions and can repair damage caused by the animals. Our goal is to resolve the wildlife issue while ensuring the safety of both the animals and your family.
If you notice any of these signs or suspect a pest problem, don’t hesitate to contact Norfolk Termite. Early intervention is key to preventing extensive damage and protecting your health.
Pest problems, especially termites, won’t go away on their own. They will only get worse over time, leading to increased damage and potentially higher repair costs. Protecting your home or business from the destructive power of pests requires prompt, professional action.
At Norfolk Termite, we are dedicated to providing effective, reliable, and affordable pest and termite control in Norfolk, VA, and the surrounding areas. Our experienced technicians are ready to assess your situation, develop a customized treatment plan, and implement solutions that will keep your property safe and pest-free. We use proven methods and safe products to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
Don’t wait for the problem to escalate. If you suspect termites or any other pest infestation, or if you simply want to take proactive steps to prevent future issues, now is the time to act. Our friendly team is standing by to answer your questions and schedule your inspection.
Call us today at (833) 668-1714 to discuss your needs and get started on the path to a pest-free environment. We are confident that you will be satisfied with our service and the results we achieve.
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