Pest Control in Yorktown, VA

Your Local Pest Control Company in Yorktown, VA

Colonial Exterminating, Co. Inc. has been treating Yorktown homes and businesses for pests, termites and moisture problems since 1973. We are family-owned and based at 810 Forrest Dr in Newport News, a short trip up the Peninsula from Yorktown. Our crews handle ants, roaches, rodents, termites, and the attic and crawl space insulation that goes with them.


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Pest Control in Yorktown, VA

Which Pests Do Local Properties Deal With?

Roaches are among the most common reasons Yorktown homeowners go looking for help. American roaches come in from damp crawl spaces and drains, while German roaches settle into kitchens and bathrooms and multiply fast once they do. Both follow moisture, so a roach problem in Yorktown is often a moisture problem too.



York County's mix of wooded lots, waterfront property along the York River and older homes with crawl space foundations adds pressure from other directions. Wooded subdivisions give ants, spiders and camel crickets a short walk to the house. Older structures near the historic village have the aging materials and gaps that let rodents in. Crawl spaces stay damp longer than most owners expect, and that's the environment termites prefer.


Termites work out of sight, inside wood, often for months. The signs are discarded wings after a swarm, mud tubes on the foundation, and small piles of pellets that look like salt or pepper. Swarm season in Hampton Roads generally starts in spring.

Yorktown Pest Control Services

Choose the service below that fits what you're dealing with. Each page explains the process and the plans.


Roach Extermination

Treatment for German and American roaches and the moisture sources that feed them. Get roach extermination in Yorktown.


Residential Pest Control

Home pest control for Yorktown houses, rentals and new purchases, with a schedule matched to the property. See residential pest control.


Pest Control Services

Treatment for ants, spiders, crickets, silverfish, fleas and other household pests, one time or on a recurring plan. Review pest control services in Yorktown.


Termite Control

Inspection of the perimeter and crawl space, followed by liquid injection and trenching with Termidor SC. Read about termite control.


Rodent Control

Baiting, sealing entry points and insulation cleanup for mice and rats in attics and crawl spaces. Learn about rodent control in Yorktown.


Commercial Pest Control

Scheduled service for Yorktown restaurants, offices, retail and property managers. Explore commercial pest control.


Attic Insulation and Pest Control Insulation

Attic and crawl space insulation, including replacement after pest damage. Find attic insulation in Yorktown.

A Seasonal Pest Calendar for Homes

Pests in Yorktown follow the weather, and knowing the order helps you catch them early.

▸ Spring: Termite swarms are most visible, usually near windows, doors and foundation vents. Ants start moving indoors as the ground warms.

▸ Summer: Heat and humidity push roaches, silverfish and spiders into the house, and crawl spaces hold the most moisture of the year.

▸ Fall: Mice and rats look for warm, protected nesting spots. Attics and crawl spaces with existing insulation are the usual targets.

▸ Winter: Rodent activity inside walls and attics continues, and it's the best time to schedule an insulation upgrade or crawl space inspection.

Neighborhoods and Zip Codes We Serve

Neighborhoods and Zip Codes We Serve

We work throughout Yorktown and the surrounding parts of York County, including the historic village area, Grafton, Tabb, Dare, Seaford and Kiln Creek.


Zip codes covered: 23690, 23692, 23693 and 23696.


Not sure whether your address is in range? Call 757-599-0889. If we can reach you, we'll tell you when.

Why Homeowners and Businesses Choose Colonial

▸ More than 50 years in Tidewater. Colonial has been family-owned and operated since 1973.

▸ Roaches get their own treatment page. Roach problems here usually come with a moisture cause, so our Yorktown roach page covers both the treatment and the fix.

▸ Pest control and repairs from one company. If a pest problem has damaged the substructure, we can also handle the repair and the insulation afterward.

▸ Plans that cover the year. General insect plans run monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly and include a complete annual visual inspection.

See what customers wrote on our testimonials page.

What Customers Say

"We have been using Colonial Exterminating for years for annual termite inspection and quarterly service." — Colonial customer



"Always on time and professional. Minimizes the bugs in the home substantially." — Joseph Myers

Frequently Asked Questions About Pest Control in Yorktown

  • Do You Serve All of York County?

    We serve Yorktown and much of York County, including Grafton, Tabb, Dare and Seaford. Call 757-599-0889 with your address and we'll confirm.

  • Why Do I Keep Getting Roaches Even After Cleaning?

    Cleaning removes food sources, but roaches also need water and shelter, and a damp crawl space or leaking drain keeps both available. German roaches hide inside appliances and wall voids where cleaning can't reach. Treatment works best when we also point out the moisture problem driving the infestation.

  • How Does a Termite Inspection Work in a Yorktown Crawl Space?

    A technician checks the perimeter first. If the home has a crawl space, they enter it and inspect the foundation walls and piers for signs of termites. If there's no crawl space, they inspect the inside of the first floor instead.

  • What Does a General Pest Plan Include?

    Plans include inspection and treatment of problem areas inside the home, treatment of the exterior, and a water-activated granular treatment along the foundation. Additional problems that come up between visits are treated at no charge. Rodents are not part of these plans.

  • Can You Help With a Commercial Property in Yorktown?

    Yes, we service commercial properties. The commercial pest control page covers how scheduled programs work and what to expect.

Call Colonial Exterminating Today

If you're seeing roaches, rodents or signs of termites, don't wait. Call 757-599-0889 or contact us online, and ask about the special offer for new customers.


Need Pest Control in Yorktown?

Call 757-599-0889, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Colonial Exterminating