Serving Suffolk Homes and Businesses Since 1922
Pest problems can interrupt life at home, interfere with business operations, damage property, and become more difficult to resolve when the wrong treatment is used. Getem Services provides pest control in Suffolk for everything from common household insects to termites, rodents, bed bugs, mosquitoes, and more involved commercial pest concerns.
Our locally owned and family-operated company has served Hampton Roads since 1922. With more than a century of pest control experience and an office in nearby Chesapeake, Getem has the local team, training, and resources to address the pest pressures Suffolk homes and businesses face.
Some customers call us because ants, cockroaches, or rodents have already found their way inside. Others want year-round protection, a termite inspection, help with a damp crawl space, or a commercial pest management program built around their facility. Whatever prompted the call, our licensed pest control professionals will inspect the property, explain what they find, and recommend an appropriate solution.
Active Pests In Suffolk, VA
Residential Pest Control In Suffolk, VA
Finding pests indoors does not always mean they entered for the same reason or require the same treatment. Ants may be nesting inside or outside the house. Large American cockroaches can enter through exterior openings, while German cockroaches are commonly introduced in belongings, boxes, furniture, or appliances. Mice and rats may use gaps around utilities, vents, doors, or the roofline.
Getem’s home pest control plan targets common household pests and begins with an inspection and initial treatment based on the activity found in and around your home. We then return quarterly to inspect and treat the exterior, with interior service available when needed.
If a covered pest shows up between scheduled visits, contact us and we will return to address it at no additional charge.
Our team will let you know when the problem falls outside the quarterly plan and explain the treatment options available.
Commercial Pest Control for Suffolk Businesses
A pest problem in a commercial building can affect more than the property itself. Cockroaches, rodents, flies, ants, stored-product pests, and other unwanted activity can disrupt daily operations, lead to customer or tenant complaints, contaminate products, and put a company’s reputation at risk.
Getem provides commercial pest control for Suffolk businesses and managed properties. We work with restaurants, offices, retail spaces, warehouses, apartment communities, healthcare properties, hospitality businesses, and other commercial facilities.
Each program begins with an assessment of the building, how the property is used, and where pest activity or access conditions are present. From there, we develop a service plan that may include:
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Scheduled interior and exterior inspections
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Monitoring devices and rodent stations
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Targeted treatment of active pest areas
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Service around kitchens, storage areas, loading zones, waste areas, and utility spaces
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Recommendations for correcting access points or conditions contributing to activity
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Documentation and follow-up based on the needs of the account
Our technicians can also coordinate service around operating hours and sensitive customer or employee areas. Whether you need help resolving an active infestation or want an ongoing program to protect your facility, Getem will tailor the service to your property rather than forcing your business into a residential-style plan.
Termite Control in Suffolk, VA
Subterranean termites live in colonies in the soil and can enter homes and commercial buildings through small foundation openings, plumbing penetrations, expansion joints, wood-to-soil contact, and other concealed access points. They often feed behind walls, beneath floors, or inside crawl spaces, allowing damage to progress before the infestation becomes obvious.
Possible signs include mud tubes, discarded wings, swarmers indoors, hollow or damaged wood, and unexplained changes around trim, flooring, or walls. However, termites are not always visible, and the absence of a swarm does not mean a building is protected.
Getem’s termite control starts with a detailed inspection for active termites, visible damage, mud tubes, swarmers, and potential access areas. Depending on the structure and our findings, we may recommend a Termidor® liquid treatment or a Trelona® termite baiting program.
Both active infestations and properties without visible termite activity may benefit from professional termite protection. Visit our termite service page for complete information about treatment options, inspections, and available warranty coverage.
Rodent Control in Suffolk, VA
Mice and rats can enter homes, restaurants, warehouses, offices, and other buildings through surprisingly small openings. Once inside, they may contaminate stored food and surfaces, damage insulation and belongings, and gnaw on wiring or other building materials.
Roof rats deserve particular attention in this region. These agile rodents have been an established concern across Southside Hampton Roads for years. In 2014, Getem Services spoke with 13News Now about roof rat activity extending throughout the Southside, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and surrounding communities.
Roof rats frequently reach attics and upper areas of buildings by climbing exterior surfaces, pipes, trees, fences, and utility lines. Mice and Norway rats may use lower openings around foundations, crawl spaces, doors, vents, and utility penetrations.
Our rodent control begins with an inspection to identify the rodent involved, where activity is occurring, and how the animals may be entering. Depending on the findings, treatment may include traps, exterior bait stations, follow-up visits, and rodent exclusion to close accessible entry points.
Mice and rats are included in Getem’s quarterly residential plan, but an established infestation or a property with extensive access points may require a more comprehensive rodent control and exclusion program.
Bed Bug Control for Suffolk Homes & Commercial Properties
Bed bugs can be introduced into houses, apartments, hotels, medical buildings, offices, and other properties on luggage, furniture, clothing, personal belongings, or deliveries. Once inside, they hide in mattress seams, furniture joints, wall openings, baseboards, and other protected spaces close to where people rest or remain for extended periods.
Because bed bugs spread easily and can survive treatments that do not reach their hiding places, store-bought sprays rarely resolve an established infestation.
Getem provides bed bug control for Suffolk homes and qualifying commercial properties. We begin by inspecting the affected areas to confirm the problem and determine how widely the activity has spread.
Treatment is customized to the property and may combine conventional products, steam, dust applications, vacuuming, mattress encasements, monitors, and other physical remediation methods. Scheduled follow-up visits help our team evaluate the results and address any remaining activity.
Seasonal Mosquito, Flea, and Tick Control
Mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks can interfere with the time you spend in your yard and create concerns for families, employees, customers, and pets. These pests remain active for much of Suffolk’s warmer season, but each behaves differently and must be addressed accordingly.
Getem’s seasonal mosquito program runs from March through the final week of September. Service includes an initial inspection followed by treatments every three weeks.
Our technicians target outdoor areas where mosquitoes are likely to rest and evaluate the property for containers or other suitable breeding sites that can be emptied, corrected, or treated appropriately. Flea and tick treatment is also included, providing broader seasonal coverage around the property.
Because mosquito populations can move between neighboring properties, no outdoor treatment can prevent every mosquito from entering a yard. Regular service is intended to reduce activity and interrupt breeding on the treated property throughout the season.
Fire Ant Control in Suffolk, VA
Fire ants build mounds in lawns, landscaped areas, along sidewalks, and around other sunny outdoor spaces. When disturbed, they can sting repeatedly, making active colonies a concern around homes, businesses, playgrounds, and other areas where people or pets spend time.
Getem provides targeted fire ant control for Suffolk properties. Treatment is based on where activity is found and may include individual mound treatment, broader yard applications, or both. Our team can inspect the property, determine how widespread the problem is, and recommend the appropriate service.
Crawl Space Moisture Control
Crawl-space problems are not identical from one home to the next. Some spaces have exposed soil or an aging vapor barrier. Others have condensation, elevated humidity, fungal growth, damaged insulation, standing water, deteriorated vents, or access doors that no longer close properly.
Rather than assuming that every crawl space needs the same package, Getem inspects the area and recommends improvements based on the conditions found.
Our moisture control solutions for Suffolk homes may include:
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Vapor barrier installation
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Crawl-space encapsulation
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Dehumidifier installation
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Crawl-space conditioning
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Fungus treatment and sanitation
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Insulation removal and replacement
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Vent and access-door replacement
Correcting crawl-space moisture can help limit fungal growth, musty odors, condensation, damaged insulation, and deterioration of materials beneath the home. Pest activity found during the inspection is evaluated separately so it can receive the treatment it actually requires.
Why Suffolk Property Owners Choose Getem Services
Getem is not a national chain sending technicians into an unfamiliar market. We are a Hampton Roads pest control company with more than 100 years of regional experience.
Suffolk customers choose Getem because we offer:
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Local service from a company founded in 1922
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A locally owned and family-operated team
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Highly trained and fully licensed pest control professionals
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Residential and commercial pest control
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Quarterly plans with return service for covered pests
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Specialized termite, rodent, bed bug, mosquito, fire ant, and moisture services
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Treatment recommendations based on an inspection of the property
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A nearby Chesapeake office serving the Southside
Suffolk Pest Control FAQ
Yes. Proactive termite protection is the best way to reduce the risk of hidden damage. Getem offers preventive termite treatments as well as solutions for active infestations. An inspection can determine which option is appropriate for the property.
Yes. Termites can enter newer buildings through foundation cracks, plumbing openings, expansion joints, and other concealed access points. A building’s age does not prevent an infestation.
The noise could come from roof rats, mice, squirrels, or another animal. An inspection can help identify what is present and determine whether rodent control or wildlife removal is needed.
Yes. An empty home gives technicians better access to cabinets, closets, attics, crawl spaces, and baseboards. It also allows pest activity to be addressed before your belongings arrive.
Yes, especially if you cannot identify the species. Cockroaches usually hide during the day, so the one you see may not be the only one present. A professional inspection can determine whether it wandered inside or points to a larger problem.
Yes, when product directions and technician instructions are followed. Tell Getem about children, pets, or aquariums before service so your technician can explain any preparation and re-entry requirements.
Get Help With Pests in Suffolk
You should not have to call one company for general pests, another for termites, and someone else when rodents or bed bugs appear. Getem Services has the experience and team to handle pest problems in Suffolk homes and businesses, from routine prevention to more difficult infestations.
Request your free quote today and let Getem get to the bottom of the problem.
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