
General Exterminating & Outdoor Services
Founded in Erie by Jack Thompson in 1932, General Exterminating is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated pest-control company. It provides one-time and maintenance pest control for residential and commercial properties in Erie and surrounding areas.
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Business Highlights
- It lists Pennsylvania license PA 129595 and New York license 09090.
- It says it is fully insured.
- It lists membership in good standing with the National Pest Management Association and the Pennsylvania Pest Management Association.
Service Area
Erie County, Pennsylvania; northern Crawford County, Pennsylvania; and southwest New York State.
Public local listing. General Exterminating & Outdoor Services is one of 9 pest control companies ProsGrade lists in Erie, Pennsylvania.
9 services listed, including One-time pest control, Pest maintenance and General Deluxe. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. 64 reviews.
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- One of 9 Erie pest control companies on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
9 services- One-time pest controlFor residential and commercial properties.
- Pest maintenanceSeasonal programs; no long-term contracts.
- General DeluxeResidential prevention program; two full exterior treatments.
- Spider controlGeneral Deluxe, late-spring/early-summer and late-summer/early-fall options.
- Ant control
- Roach control
- Wasp and hornet controlSpecies-specific; repeat visits if needed until the problem is gone, at no charge.
- Mouse and rat controlThree-month program; initial inspection and baiting setup, with follow-ups based on activity and infestation severity.
- Commercial pest maintenanceWeekly, monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly options.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise courteous service, clear explanations and helpful answers. One customer says a yellow-jacket hive beneath the roof was handled the next day, and that Luis explained the work. Another reviewer says a second flea treatment nearly resolved the problem but reports that a bedroom floor appeared not to have been sprayed after the third treatment; the business said another visit would require payment.
Customer Reviews
Gabrielle Taylor
Shelly Carson
Always A+ service. Great company, awesome family owned business highly recommend!
Jordan Lyon
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a pest treatment from General Exterminating take to work?
Timing varies by pest, method and product: removing or treating a yellow-jacket nest with liquid pesticide can produce immediate results, while ant bait takes longer because pests need to ingest it.
What warranty applies to General Exterminating treatments?
The company says each treatment has its own warranty. It specifies a 90-day warranty for its late-summer/early-fall treatment.
Does General Exterminating sell retail products for do-it-yourself pest control?
Yes, it sells retail products for do-it-yourself use.




