National Exterminating Company

09/03/2026

Happy Labor Day from the National Exterminating team! 🇺🇸

We will be closing early at noon today for our company luncheon, and will be closed Friday, September 4th & Monday, September 7th and will be back to regular hours on Tuesday.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day! ❤️💙

09/02/2026

🐜 Just a casual ant convention happening over here…

No RSVP required. Apparently, everyone was invited. 😂🐜

09/01/2026

MEET THE TECHNICIAN: DAVE BARBREY! 👋

If you’ve been around National Exterminating for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with Dave! After 9½ years with National, Dave has become one of those people who can bounce between just about every department and somehow manages to be an important part of all of them. 🙌

While he helps wherever he’s needed, pretreats are his specialty! 🏠🐜

A few things you might not know about Dave:

•Favorite part of the job: Seeing our customers 🥹
•Least favorite pest: Rats — and we can’t blame him! 😂
•Road-trip essentials: Sprite + chips 🥤
•Hobbies: Playing pool 🎱
•Favorite way to spend his time: Going to the beach 🌊

We’re lucky to have someone like Dave on our team — dependable, versatile, and always ready to jump in wherever he’s needed.

Thanks for 9½ years of hard work, Dave! We’re glad you’re part of the National family! 💚🐜

08/20/2026

Beyond the itchy bites, mosquitoes can transmit diseases that can have serious health consequences, including:

• West Nile virus
• Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)
• Zika virus
• Dengue
• Chikungunya
• La Crosse encephalitis
• St. Louis encephalitis

Mosquitoes can also transmit heartworm to dogs and cats, making them a concern for our four-legged family members too. 🐶🐱

Knowing the risks is the first step toward protecting yourself, your family, and your pets while enjoying the outdoors this season. 🌿🦟

For added protection around your home, seasonal mosquito yard sprays can help reduce mosquito activity in outdoor areas. We also offer In2Care, an innovative mosquito control system designed to target mosquitoes where they rest and breed.

Enjoy your yard this season—but don’t let mosquitoes take over and reduce your risks.

Call to schedule today! 757.599.3621

08/13/2026

Late summer means stinging insect colonies are reaching their maximum size.

Yellowjackets, hornets, and wasps are increasingly active and can become more aggressive as they forage for food.

That nest you’ve been keeping an eye on? Now is not the time to take matters into your own hands.

From nests tucked under eaves to colonies hidden in landscaping, our team can help identify the activity and safely treat and remove the nest.

Don’t get stung! Give us a call if you see any unwanted nest lingering around your home. 757-599-3621

08/10/2026

We’re proud to support the 2026 Peninsula CoPilots 11U! ⚾️🧡💙

Investing in our community and supporting these young athletes is something we’re excited to be a part of. Wishing the CoPilots an amazing season—go get ’em! ⚾️👏

🐜⚾ NO PEST IS TOO BIG FOR OUR NEWEST SPONSOR ⚾🐜

The 2026 Peninsula CoPilots 11U are excited to have National Exterminating added to the sponsorship team!

Locally owned and operated since 1975, National Exterminating has been protecting homes and businesses throughout Hampton Roads and the Peninsula for decades. From termites and rodents to everyday pests, moisture control, crawl spaces, and more, their team focuses on customized solutions that help keep local families and businesses protected.

We think it's pretty awesome that a company that's spent nearly 50 years taking care of our community has decided to take care of the CoPilots too! 🧡💙

Thank you, National Exterminating, for investing in our players, supporting youth baseball, and helping us make the season one to remember.

If the bugs are bugging you… you know who to call! 😉🐜

08/06/2026

Spray-foamed band joists. Foam-covered walls. A fully encapsulated crawl space. The whole shebang.

We’re seeing rodent activity in these crawl spaces at an increasing rate, and there’s a reason we want homeowners to start paying attention.

When crawl space walls and other areas are completely covered with foam or any other materials, rodent entry points and activity can become much harder to see and address. Once rodents find their way in, they can take advantage of hidden spaces and cause significant damage — including damage to insulation, wiring, and other components of the crawl space.

And when you’ve invested $30,000 or more into your crawl space, the last thing you want is rodents moving in and turning that investment into their own personal playground.

🐀 Crawl space design matters. Visibility matters. And rodent prevention matters.

At National Exterminating, we believe homeowners should understand the potential drawbacks of fully encapsulating crawl space walls before making a major investment.
We’ll be sharing some real-world photos of what we’re finding in these crawl spaces because sometimes, seeing the problem is the best way to understand it.

Think you might have unwanted guests below your home? Thinking of encapsulating your crawlspace? Give us a call. 757-599-3621

08/03/2026

Anyone else feel like the mosquitoes are EXTRA bad this year?!

If you’re spending more time swatting than relaxing, it might be time for a yard spray! 🦟

☀️ Less mosquitoes. More backyard time.
Give us a call to get your seasonal spray on the schedule!

07/30/2026

💧 Is Your Crawl Space Too Humid? It Could Be Inviting More Than Just Moisture.

Did you know the ideal humidity level in a crawl space is between 50–60%?
When humidity rises above that range, your crawl space becomes the perfect environment for:
🐜 Termites looking for damp wood to feed on
🕷️ Moisture-loving pests like cockroaches, centipedes, and silverfish
🦠 Wood Destroying Fungus that affects your joist, floors, and structural supports.

On the other hand, maintaining humidity around 50–60% helps:
✅ Discourage pests that thrive in damp conditions; especially Subterranean Termites
✅ Protect the wood structure beneath your home
✅ Improve the overall health and efficiency of your home

A professionally installed crawl space dehumidifier works year-round to remove excess moisture and keep humidity at a healthy level—helping protect your home from problems before they start.

🏡 A dry crawl space isn't just about comfort—it's about protecting one of your biggest investments, your home.

Give us a call for a FREE crawlspace inspection so we can determine if a dehumidifier would be best for you and your home!

07/27/2026

☀️ The Heat Is On... And So Are the Pests! 🐜🕷️🪳
When temperatures soar, pests don't take a vacation—they simply look for cooler places to hide. Unfortunately, that often means your home.
Ants, spiders, roaches, and other unwanted pests are on the move, searching for food, water, and relief from the heat. If you've been putting off your pest control service, now is the perfect time to get back on schedule.

✅ Keep pests outside where they belong.
✅ Protect your home before a small problem becomes a big one.
✅ Enjoy a pest-free summer with fewer surprises.

Don't let the heat drive pests through your front door. Give us a call today to schedule your next service and keep your home protected all season long!