Ants in the kitchen. Roaches behind the fridge. Spiders in the garage. Wasps under the eaves. Most pest problems aren’t emergencies — they’re the slow annoyance of sharing your home with things that don’t pay rent. General pest control is the ongoing answer: regular, thorough treatments that keep common invaders out. Your home has a perimeter, and pests constantly test it — ants through tiny cracks, roaches hitchhiking in on boxes, spiders wherever insects gather. A one-time spray kills what’s there today; an ongoing program breaks the cycle, treating the exterior to stop them before entry and the interior where they’re established, on a schedule that prevents rebuild. Direct Pest Solutions is a family-owned company based in Locust Grove, serving Henry County and Metro Atlanta. No call centers, no franchise playbook — licensed technicians who know your property and a written report after every visit.
Pests covered by general pest control
- Ants — odorous house ants, carpenter ants, fire ants, sugar ants. We find the colony, not just the trail.
- Roaches — German roaches (the tough indoor ones) with our full cleanout process, plus American roaches coming up through drains.
- Spiders — black widows, brown recluse, and the everyday web-builders. We treat harborages and break the insect food chain that attracts them.
- Wasps and hornets — paper wasps, yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets. Nest removal plus prevention around eaves and overhangs.
- Silverfish, earwigs, and occasional invaders — the damp-area and seasonal pests that show up in bathrooms, basements, and garages.
- Pantry pests — weevils, moths, and beetles in stored food. Identification first, then targeted treatment.
How our service works
- Inspection — inside and out. We identify what’s active, find entry points and contributing conditions (moisture, clutter, landscaping against the foundation), and build your plan.
- Initial service — a thorough first treatment addressing current activity inside and establishing the exterior barrier.
- Recurring visits — scheduled treatments that maintain the barrier and catch new activity early. Most homes do well on a quarterly rhythm; some situations call for more frequent visits.
- Written reports — after every visit, you know what was done, what was found, and what to watch for.
Interior and exterior: why both matter
The exterior barrier stops most pests before they cross the threshold — foundation perimeter, entry points, eaves, harborage areas. Interior work handles what’s already inside: behind appliances, inside wall voids, under sinks. Programs that only spray baseboards are fighting with one hand tied.
Tired of sharing your home with pests? Request an Inspection — call (678) 722-5533.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you need to come out?
Most homes stay protected quarterly. Heavy German roach activity or high-pressure properties may need more frequent visits at first, then step down. We recommend based on your inspection — never one-size.
Do I need to prepare before a treatment?
For most visits, just general tidiness helps — clear under sinks, pull items a few inches from baseboards if you can. For German roach cleanouts we’ll give you a specific prep list. We’ll always tell you ahead of time.
What if I see pests between visits?
Call us. That’s what we’re here for — we’ll come back out and address it. You’re not bothering us; that’s the service.
Do you treat the yard too?
Our general pest control focuses on the structure and its immediate perimeter — the foundation, entry points, eaves, and harborage areas. Full-yard treatments for mosquitoes, fire ants, or ticks are separate services we also offer.
Why choose a local company over a national franchise?
The technician who treats your home knows its history. When you call, you talk to us — not a call center in another state. Our reputation lives or dies in the neighborhoods you live in.
Questions homeowners ask before they call
Is a one-time visit enough, or do I need a recurring plan?
A one-time visit takes care of an active problem — the ants in the kitchen, the roaches you can see. A recurring plan keeps protection in place through the seasons, so new pests don’t move in after the first visit wears off. Which one fits depends on what you’re dealing with and how bad it is, and we’ll tell you straight during the inspection.
Do you treat homes, businesses, or both?
Both. We treat homes across Metro Atlanta and commercial properties too — restaurants, offices, warehouses, and apartment communities.
What pests do you treat?
Ants, roaches, rodents, spiders, wasps and stinging insects, mosquitoes, and wildlife like squirrels and raccoons. If you’re not sure what you’re dealing with, the inspection figures it out — that’s the first step either way.