Most pest control companies serve a community from a distance. We answer the phone from 2648 Somers Road in Hamptonville, NC. This is where Rid-A-Bug Exterminating is headquartered, and where our technicians live and raise their families.
A Local Company, Not a Franchise
Rid-A-Bug Exterminating has been family owned and operated since Linnie L. Roberts and his wife Jerry Ann founded it more than fifty years ago. Their son Marty Roberts and daughter Michele Cass manage the company today. Our staff has grown to more than 45 pest management professionals, and we hold licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
What has not changed is how we operate. You are not routed through a national call center. You get a company with a physical address in southwestern Yadkin County, technicians who are state registered for pest management and wood-destroying insects, and same-day service or service within 24 hours in most cases.
Homeowners and businesses in the 27020 area have given us an average rating of 4.8 stars across more than 230 Google reviews. We are also an active member of the North Carolina Pest Management Association and the National Pest Management Association, and we are QualityPro certified.
Pest Pressures Around Brooks Crossroads and the Surrounding Countryside
This is farm country. Rolling pasture, hardwood stands, hay fields, outbuildings, and older homes define the landscape between US 421 and US 21. That rural character is exactly why people live here, and it is also why pest activity looks different from what you would see in a dense suburb.
Homes bordered by fields and woods sit at the edge of prime habitat. Rodents move indoors when the first hard freeze hits. Termites thrive in soil that stays damp under older foundations. Wildlife finds attics and crawl spaces far more comfortable than a hollow tree. Add the commercial and warehouse activity near the interstate corridor, and you get both residential and commercial pest challenges in a small radius.
Here is what our technicians see most often through the year in this part of Yadkin County:
- Spring: subterranean termite swarms, carpenter bees drilling into eaves and decking, ants moving indoors, and early mosquito activity around standing water
- Summer: mosquitoes, ticks in tall grass and field edges, wasps and hornets, fleas on pets and in yards, and spiders in garages and outbuildings
- Fall: stink bugs and ladybeetles gathering on sunny walls, mice and rats seeking shelter, and spiders moving inside
- Winter: rodents in attics and crawl spaces, squirrels in soffits, cockroaches near warm appliances, and termites that stay active underground year round
Our Pest Control Services
We handle almost any pest problem a property in this area can produce. Our most requested services include:
- Termite Management, including preventative treatment and Termidor applications for active colonies
- Ant Management for both nuisance and structure-damaging species
- Wood-Destroying Insect Reports (WDIR) for real estate transactions and refinancing
- Mosquito Management, including source reduction around your property
- Bed Bug Management with treatment that is safe for your household
- Wildlife Management and humane removal
- Cockroach Management
- General Pest and Insect Management
- Crawl Space Encapsulation and waterproofing
- TAP insulation installation for attics and crawl spaces
Our pest management coverage includes ants, bed bugs, beetles, centipedes, dust mites, earwigs, fleas, flies, mice, mosquitoes, moths, roaches, snakes, spiders, squirrels, termites, ticks, wasps, woodworms, and more. If your problem is not on that list, call anyway. Chances are good that we can help.
Termite Protection for Older and Newer Homes Alike
Termites are the single most expensive pest problem a property owner in this region can face, and they work quietly. Many infestations go unnoticed until structural damage is already done. When we find an active colony, we treat it with Termidor, a non-repellent product that the termites themselves carry back through the colony. Preventative treatment costs far less than repair, which is why we recommend it for any structure with wood in contact with or close to soil.
Wildlife Removal Handled Humanely
We have a North Carolina Wildlife Damage Control Agent on staff. Squirrels, raccoons, rodents, bats, snakes, opossums, and foxes all turn up in and around homes in rural Yadkin County. Our approach is relocation and exclusion rather than harm, followed by sealing the entry points so the same animal or the next one cannot return.
Crawl Space Encapsulation and Moisture Control
Damp crawl spaces invite termites, roaches, and organic growth, and they push humidity up into the living space above. Encapsulation creates a dry environment that pests do not want. It also improves energy efficiency, with potential savings of up to 18 percent per year on heating and cooling costs, and it improves indoor air quality.
How Integrated Pest Management Guides Our Work
Pest control and extermination are not the same thing. Extermination reacts to a problem. Pest control prevents one. Our work is built around integrated pest management, or IPM, which the EPA and university extension programs recognize as the standard for effective, environmentally responsible pest management.
IPM applies several methods in combination rather than defaulting to chemicals:
- Inspection and identification, because the right treatment depends on knowing exactly what pest you have and where it is coming from
- Biological control, which uses natural predators and parasites where appropriate
- Cultural control, which removes the food, water, and clutter that make a property attractive to pests
- Mechanical control, which seals cracks, adds door sweeps, and installs screens to physically block entry
- Targeted chemical control, using low-risk products sparingly and only where needed
- Education, so you know what to watch for and how to keep the problem from returning
We offer LEED certified treatments and put a real emphasis on non-chemical solutions. The result takes slightly longer to show than blanket spraying, but it lasts longer, protects pollinators, and does not push pests toward chemical resistance.
What to Expect When You Call
- Reach out by phone at 1-800-682-5901 or through our contact page to describe what you are seeing.
- We schedule an inspection, often the same day or within 24 hours, with weekend and evening appointments available.
- A state-registered technician inspects the structure, the crawl space or basement, the attic, and the exterior perimeter.
- You receive findings and a recommended plan, whether that is a bait system, a targeted treatment, exclusion work, ongoing maintenance, or a combination.
- We complete the work and follow up, with warranties available for retreatment and damage repair on qualifying services.
Why Property Owners Here Choose Rid-A-Bug
- Over 50 years serving this region, with our headquarters in the community we are describing
- Fully licensed and insured in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
- Same-day service available, plus after-hours and emergency response
- All technicians state registered for pest management and wood-destroying insects
- Warranties available for retreatment and damage repair
- 10 percent discount for military members and senior citizens
- Residential and commercial service from one company
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can someone come out to my property?
We offer same-day service or service within 24 hours in most situations. Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with emergency service available on weekends and after hours.
Do I need a termite inspection if my house is newer?
Yes. Subterranean termites do not care how old a structure is. They care about access to soil, moisture, and wood. Newer construction in this area is built on the same soil that supports established termite populations, so annual inspection is worthwhile regardless of build date.
What is a WDIR, and do I need one?
A Wood-Destroying Insect Report is required by law on residential and commercial properties being sold or refinanced. Only qualified inspectors can complete one. It documents visible evidence of subterranean termites, powder post beetles, old house borers, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees. Our inspectors are WDIR accredited through the North Carolina Pest Management Association.
Are your treatments safe around children and pets?
We prioritize the least-toxic effective approach and use LEED certified treatments where possible. Your technician will explain any product being used, along with reentry guidance, before work begins.
How much does service cost?
Pricing depends on the pest, the size of the structure, and the scope of the work. We provide estimates after inspection rather than quoting blind. Reach out through our contact page or call 1-800-682-5901 and we will get you a number.
Schedule Service Today
Whether you have found termite damage in a floor joist, heard something in the attic, or simply want a preventative plan before spring, we are close by and ready to help. Call 1-800-682-5901 or contact Rid-A-Bug to schedule an inspection or request pricing. When we appear, bugs disappear.