Best pest control in Norfolk, VA
The right call means a technician who shows up, names the pest, and tells you plainly what comes next. The 10 companies below are Norfolk's top-rated shortlist, averaging 4.8 stars across 12,840 Google reviews. That much feedback makes it easier to spot a team people trust. Send one free request, no account needed, and up to 3 of them reply, so you can start pest control in Norfolk today.
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Verified by Smarfle"Thanks to Adrian for helping me to keep my home pest-free. He was very professional and took care of business upon arrival. I appreciate his transparency and willingness to inform me of best-practices to keep my home fre"
"Always pleasant, helpful, and provides a good service. I feel satisfied after Austin has left my house and I watch his video of the service."
Top 10 pest control companies & exterminators in Norfolk, VA (October 2026)
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Hayward Termite Pest Control
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Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps and change over time; this page reflects the most recent sync (October 2, 2026).
Wasp nest, bed bugs, or a swarm right now?
- 1Do not spray a wasp or hornet nest in daylight; colonies sting in numbers and survive.
- 2For bed bugs, stop moving mattresses and luggage between rooms, which spreads them house-wide.
- 3For a termite swarm indoors, bag a few insects for identification and leave the rest.
- 4Then call the companies above and ask for same-day or next-day treatment.
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What does pest control cost?
National research range
$100 to $300 per visit
Quarterly recurring service runs about $100 to $200 per visit; one-time treatments and specialty work like termites cost more. U.S. research ranges, not Norfolk quotes.
See the full Pest Control cost guideWhat moves the price
- One-time treatment versus a quarterly plan, which almost always costs less per visit.
- The pest itself: general ants and roaches sit at the low end, termites and bed bugs are their own category.
- Square footage and whether the crawlspace, attic, and yard perimeter are included.
- Follow-up visits: ask whether re-treatment inside the warranty window is free.
Ask companies to confirm these in writing. One request above reaches up to three.
Common pests in Norfolk
What companies here get called for. 6 of these 8 usually need a recurring plan.
Subterranean termites
Damp summers keep the soil moist, which is exactly where subterranean termites live and travel. Dry winters slow things down above ground, not below. Look for mud tubes on foundation walls and discarded wings near windows after a swarm, and get an inspection before you sign anything.
What treatment involves. Liquid soil barrier or a monitored bait system, plus an annual inspection.
German cockroaches
Check the spots that stay warm and tucked away, like behind the fridge, under the sink, and inside dishwasher edges. Small dark specks that look like pepper and a musty smell are telltale signs. Clean up crumbs and fix drips, then call a pro instead of spraying.
What treatment involves. Gel baiting with follow-up visits. One spray rarely finishes it.
Mice
Humid summers feed outdoor populations, and when cooler nights arrive the same mice start probing for gaps. You may hear scratching in walls at night or find droppings along baseboards. Seal openings around pipes and the garage door before cold weather pushes them in.
What treatment involves. Exclusion first, sealing entry points, then trapping and monitoring.
Bed bugs
Look for tiny rust-colored spots on sheets, small shed skins along mattress seams, and itchy bites in a line after a night's sleep. Check headboards and bed frames first. If you suspect them, keep bedding and luggage where they are and call a pro before moving anything.
What treatment involves. Heat treatment or a multi-visit chemical program, with follow-up inspection.
Fire ants
Spot them by the loose, fluffy dirt mounds that pop up in lawns, along driveways, and near foundations. Never poke a mound. Keep kids and pets away, and note where each one sits so a technician can treat them and bait the rest of the yard.
What treatment involves. Broadcast bait across the yard plus individual mound treatment.
Mosquitoes
They gather in shady, still spots like plant saucers, clogged gutters, buckets, and birdbaths. Walk your yard and tip out anything holding water, because that is where breeding starts. If bites keep coming after that, a repeating program can help cut down the yard population.
What treatment involves. Source reduction plus barrier treatment on resting sites, repeated through the season.
American cockroaches
These big roaches show up near floor drains, basements, garages, and crawlspaces, and often right after a heavy rain. Finding one in the kitchen usually means it climbed in, not that it was born there. Check door sweeps, drain covers, and mulch against the foundation.
What treatment involves. Exterior perimeter work plus drain and entry-point treatment.
Odorous house ants
You will see steady lines of small dark ants heading for sweet spills, pet food, and damp spots around sinks. Crush one and a rotten coconut smell gives it away. Wipe the trail and skip the spray, since that can scatter the colony into new spots.
What treatment involves. Non-repellent baiting so workers carry it back. Spraying the trail scatters the colony.
Pest control plans and what they cover
Two pest control quotes rarely cover the same thing. Each service below has the one question that makes quotes comparable.
Recurring general pest plans
A technician treats the outside perimeter and entry points, refreshes bait stations, and treats inside only where pests are active. Most plans include free return visits.
Six of the eight pests common here usually need a recurring plan, including German cockroaches, mice, fire ants, mosquitoes, American cockroaches, and odorous house ants. That makes a plan worth pricing, but read what it includes and leaves out before you compare quarterly costs.
What moves the price. Home size, which pests are covered, how often visits come, and the heavier first visit.
Ask before booking. Which pests does the plan cover, and which ones, like termites or rodents, cost extra?
The honest part. Most general plans leave out the expensive problems. Termites, bed bugs and rodent exclusion are usually separate contracts, so read the exclusions before comparing prices.
Termite treatment, liquid or bait
A liquid treatment puts termiticide in the soil so termites cannot reach the wood. A bait system uses monitored stations that termites carry back to the colony.
Subterranean termites are the one termite type on this state's list, so a quote should address them by name. Ask the company to explain whether it proposes liquid, bait, or both, and who will check any bait stations after they go in.
What moves the price. The perimeter length, slab or crawlspace, any concrete drilling, and the bait monitoring visits after.
Ask before booking. Which method suits this house, and what does the warranty require me to pay each year?
The honest part. University of Florida research found baits eliminate the colonies that feed on them, while liquids mainly keep termites out. Bait stations nobody services protect nothing.
Termite warranties and renewals
An annual renewal keeps the warranty in force with a yearly inspection. Retreatment-only means treating again; repair-and-retreatment also pays for new damage up to a limit.
When comparing quotes, ask for the warranty document itself, not the sales sheet. Find out whether it covers only retreatment or also pays for repairs, what the renewal costs each year, and what voids it. A cheap renewal with weak coverage can leave you holding the repair bill.
What moves the price. The warranty type, its repair limit, the size of the structure, and whether it transfers on sale.
Ask before booking. Is this retreatment only, or does it pay to repair new damage, and up to what amount?
The honest part. With retreatment only, every repair bill is yours, and homeowners policies exclude termite damage. Ask for the warranty document itself and what voids it.
Termite inspection for a home sale
A wood destroying insect inspection documents termite evidence, damage and conducive conditions, usually on the NPMA-33 form. VA loans require one in moderate to heavy termite areas.
If you are buying or selling in Norfolk, book the inspection early so any findings do not crowd your closing date. Ask for the written report, and get a second opinion if the same company that inspected also quotes a large treatment. That is a reasonable step, not an insult.
What moves the price. House size, crawlspace and attic access, detached structures, and how fast the report is needed.
Ask before booking. Will the report be on the form my lender accepts, and how long does it stay valid?
The honest part. An inspection covers what is visible that day, not what sits behind finished walls. A company that also sells the treatment has a reason to find something.
Rodent exclusion
Finding and sealing the gaps mice and rats use at the foundation, roof line, vents and utility lines, then trapping what is inside. Sealing ends the problem.
Mice are the rodent on this state's list, and they fit through very small gaps. Ask the company to walk the foundation, roof line, vents, garage door, and utility lines with you. If the quote has no sealing work, it is monitoring, not exclusion.
What moves the price. The number of entry points, roof and attic access, sealing materials, and follow-up trap checks.
Ask before booking. Is sealing the entry points in this quote, and is the work guaranteed if they get back in?
The honest part. Bait boxes on a recurring plan manage rodents outside but do not stop them coming in. A quote without sealing work is monitoring, not exclusion.
Mosquito and tick programs
A seasonal program treats the shaded foliage where mosquitoes rest and the yard edges where ticks wait, and clears standing water. Each treatment wears off, so it repeats.
Mosquitoes are on this state's list, so a seasonal program is worth asking about if your yard has shade and standing water. Ask how often visits repeat and whether the technician checks your gutters and containers. Emptying standing water yourself between visits makes the treatment work harder.
What moves the price. Yard size, how much dense planting there is, the number of visits, and whether ticks are included.
Ask before booking. How many visits does the season include, and what do you do about standing water here?
The honest part. Barrier treatments reduce mosquitoes but do not eliminate them, and neighbouring yards keep supplying more. Emptying standing water stops breeding, and you can do it yourself.
One-time treatments
A single visit for one specific problem, such as a wasp nest, a pantry infestation or an isolated ant trail, without signing up for a recurring plan.
Before you book a single visit in Norfolk, name the exact pest and ask whether one trip can truly finish it. A wasp nest or an isolated problem often can. Ask whether any follow-up is included, so a quick fix does not turn into a surprise second bill.
What moves the price. The pest, how established it is, how many rooms or nests are involved, and any follow-up.
Ask before booking. Is a follow-up visit included if the problem comes back within a few weeks?
The honest part. One visit suits some pests and not others. German cockroaches, bed bugs and most ant colonies need follow-ups, so a one-time price there usually means paying again.
What the Norfolk climate means for pests
- The climate here is humid in summer and dry in winter, and pressure is seasonal, building through humid summers and pushing indoors as the weather turns.
Climate class from DOE Building America county zones.
Six checks before you sign a pest control contract
Pest control is a licensed trade, so start with the state license. The rest is what the contract commits you to.
Check the applicator license
Applicator certification here is handled by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Ask for the license number and the certified applicator's name, then confirm both.
Find the agency's contact details (NPIC)Get an inspection before a termite or rodent price
Plans can be quoted from house size, but termite and rodent work cannot. A phone price before anyone inspects the house is a guess.
Compare the first visit and the recurring price separately
The first service usually costs more than routine visits, so two equal quarterly prices can mean very different totals in the first year.
Read the contract length and how to cancel
Many plans renew automatically or carry a minimum term. Ask how you cancel and whether a fee applies before you sign, not after.
Ask about free return visits
Most plans send a technician back between services if covered pests return. Ask whether that is included and how soon they come.
Ask what product is being used
Ask for the product name, and follow the technician's directions from its label on when people and pets can go back into treated areas.
When to book pest control in Norfolk
Spring
Termite swarm season and ant season kick off; the best month for a preventive perimeter treatment.
Summer
Peak mosquitoes, wasps, and roaches; recurring plans earn their keep now.
Fall
Rodents move indoors as nights cool; seal entry points before the first cold week.
Winter
Quietest booking season; good time to negotiate an annual plan.
How to choose a pest control company in Norfolk
Look at both the rating and the review count. On this page Getem Services holds 4.9 stars across 2,948 reviews, while Eastern pest services sits at 4.6 stars on just 29. A near-perfect score backed by thousands of reviews is a steadier signal than a high score on a handful. Use the numbers to build your call list, then compare the answers you get.
Software for pest control companies
Smarfle is the CRM behind many of the businesses listed here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a pest control company's license in Norfolk?
Ask the company for its license number and the name of the certified applicator, then confirm both with the state regulator linked further down this page. Smarfle does not verify licenses for unclaimed listings, so asking for proof is on you. A company that hesitates to give a name and number is worth skipping.
What does a quarterly pest control plan cover?
A quarterly plan usually covers the outside perimeter, entry points, bait stations, and inside treatment only where pests are active. Most plans include return visits between services. The catch is that termites, bed bugs, and rodent sealing are often separate contracts. Of the 8 pests here, 6 usually need a recurring plan.
What should I do after a pest control treatment?
How long you stay out depends on the product used, and the answer comes from its label. Your technician should give you those directions before they leave, so ask for them and for the product name. Follow that guidance for people and pets rather than a general rule, and ask again if anything is unclear.
Do I need a recurring plan or just one treatment?
Of the 8 pests on this page, 6 usually need a recurring plan, including German cockroaches, mice, and fire ants. A one-time visit fits something like a wasp nest or a single pantry problem. Bed bugs and most ant colonies need follow-up visits, so a one-time price for those often means paying twice.
When should I expect a reply from a Norfolk company?
It depends on the company, since scheduling varies. Of the 10 companies listed, 6 publish weekend hours and 4 list 24-hour availability, so same-day or next-day help is possible with some of them. One free quote request reaches up to 3 at once, and you can ask each about the soonest opening.
How are pest control prices set in Norfolk?
The typical U.S. range is $100 to $300 per visit, and your price depends on the pest, the size of the home, and whether you pick a plan or a single visit. Plans usually cost less per visit. One free request gets you exact local prices from up to 3 Norfolk pros.