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# DA Exterminating: Founded in 1959, DA Exterminating Co. has been a trusted name in pest control for over 65 years. As a cornerstone of the community, we are proud to be one of the largest independent, non-franchised pest control companies in Louisiana. Serving southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast from our branch offices in Metairie, Covington and Houma, we have built a reputation for reliability, expertise and exceptional customer service.

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## Posts
- [What Happens When A Fly Lands On Your Food?](https://daexterminating.com/what-happens-when-a-fly-lands-on-your-food/): I’m Frank, the Filthy Fly and to humans, I have some terrible habits! One of my favorite things to do is land and wallow around in rotting carcasses. I crawl all over garbage dumps, inside trashcans with baby diapers and liquifying rotted raw meat and other disgusting stuff. My favorite places are sewers and gutters and all manner of horrible places you'd rather not think about. THEN, I land on food, YOUR FOOD!
- [Peace of Mind](https://daexterminating.com/peace-of-mind/): Knowing your home is protected from pests provides peace of mind. Professional pest control offers regular inspections and treatments, ensuring any potential infestations are caught early and dealt with efficiently.
- [Prevent Property Damage](https://daexterminating.com/prevent-property-damage/): Termites, carpenter ants, and rodents can cause extensive damage to your home's structure and wiring. Termites alone cause billions of dollars in damage annually in the United States. Prompt pest control prevents costly repairs and maintains your home's integrity.
- [Health and Safety](https://daexterminating.com/health-and-safety-2/): Pests like cockroaches, rodents, and mosquitoes can transmit diseases to humans and pets. Rodents, for instance, carry Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, and Salmonella, while mosquitoes can spread West Nile Virus and Zika Virus. Cockroaches can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms. Effective pest control ensures these pests are eliminated, safeguarding your family's health.
- [Health and Safety](https://daexterminating.com/health-and-safety/): While termites do not carry diseases harmful to humans, their presence can lead to mold growth and poor indoor air quality.
- [Avoiding Costly Repairs](https://daexterminating.com/avoiding-costly-repairs/): Termite damage can be expensive to repair. Preventive measures and early detection can save you money in the long run. 
- [Protecting Your Investment](https://daexterminating.com/protecting-your-investment/): Your home is likely your most significant investment. Effective termite control protects this asset from extensive damage.
- [GNOPCA Newsletter Sept. 2022](https://daexterminating.com/gnopca-newsletter-sept-2022/)
- [Awarded PCT Magazine’s Top 100 Companies in America](https://daexterminating.com/awarded-pct-magazines-top-100-companies-in-america/): Always proud to be a member of PCT Magazine’s “Top 100” companies ( by annual revenue) in America. This is Ed, Jed and me accepting the award in Orlando the other night. Thanks to our wonderful DA team at all 3 DA branches and our loyal customers, it takes everyone to achieve success! (David Cherry, our longtime GM in Houma, left before we grabbed this photo…sorry David!)
- [THE GNOPCA NEWS](https://daexterminating.com/the-gnopca-news/)
- [Protecting Yourself from Mosquito Bites](https://daexterminating.com/protecting-yourself-from-mosquito-bites-2/): In case you’re attending a trivia night and the topic of mosquitoes comes up, you’ll be prepared with these fascinating mosquito facts.
- [The Keys to Winter Pest-Proofing](https://daexterminating.com/the-keys-to-winter-pest-proofing/): One noticeable change in the outdoors as winter approaches is the reduction of flying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and bees. We associate these pests with summer and fall, a nuisance to outdoor activities, and are thankful that the colder weather brings relief from their stings and bites. But a lack of flying pests does not mean a lack of all pests during the winter.
- [Protect your Christmas Decorations and Prevent Pests](https://daexterminating.com/protect-your-christmas-decorations-and-prevent-pests/): When the holidays come to an end, it will be time to store the trees and decorations until Christmas 2019. Safeguard all of your favorite holiday decorations so they are free of pests while sitting in the attic, basement or other storage space until the holiday season comes around next year. Christmas decorations provide harborage and, in some cases, food for various kinds of pests, especially rodents. So we have assembled some decoration storage tips to prevent surprises next year when you open your decoration containers. 
- [19 Ways to Prevent Pests from Enjoying Your New Orleans Home](https://daexterminating.com/19-ways-to-prevent-pests-from-enjoying-your-new-orleans-home/): DA Exterminating is proud to present these easy pest prevention tips to keep pests from taking up residence in your New Orleans-area home.
- [5 Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home in the Winter](https://daexterminating.com/5-ways-to-pest-proof-your-home-in-the-winter/): The time it takes to check your home before winter arrives will pay off in preventing pest problems. Here are five things you can do!
- [Spider Prevention 101](https://daexterminating.com/spider-prevention-101/): Most spiders are fairly harmless but for those who do not want these eight-legged critters to share their life space, here are some tips:
- [Are Black Widow Spiders and Brown Recluse Spiders Really Poisonous?](https://daexterminating.com/are-black-widow-spiders-and-brown-recluse-spiders-really-poisonous/): The female black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America. The venom of the black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake.
- [Prevent Fall Invaders](https://daexterminating.com/prevent-fall-invaders/): t’s that time of year when certain pests seek a warm place to overwinter and this usually means YOUR HOME! We’ve assembled some tips to prevent these critters from moving in with you.
- [Pests: How do they enter my home?](https://daexterminating.com/pests-how-do-they-enter-my-home/): Do you think your walls are solid enough to keep pests out? Think again. Nearly every wall has some kind of tiny opening through which pests can slither.
- [Fall Invaders May Move In With You](https://daexterminating.com/fall-invaders-may-move-in-with-you/): As the weather cools down in the fall, many pests look for suitable harborages in which to spend the winter. These annoying pests do not bite or cause harm to you but they are nuisances and are best prevent ed using the tips in our September 15 blog. (Watch for it!)
- [The Buzz on Another Mosquito-Borne Disease](https://daexterminating.com/the-buzz-on-another-mosquito-borne-disease/): You may have seen the recent news headlines about Zika virus, a rare mosquito-borne disease that has made its way to the United States. We’ve assembled some information that answers many questions about this virus.
- [10 ways to tell if mosquitoes are becoming a problem around your home and yard](https://daexterminating.com/10-ways-to-tell-if-mosquitoes-are-becoming-a-problem-around-your-home-and-yard/): Time to call DA Exterminating – 800-650-PEST.
- [Bees, Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets — What’s The Difference?](https://daexterminating.com/bees-wasps-hornets-yellow-jackets-whats-the-difference/): Yellowjacket.People confuse bees for yellow jackets, and hornets for wasps. And because most of us like to keep our distance from these buzzing, stinging bugs, we rarely get close enough to tell the difference between these four flying insects.
- [Paper Wasps – Not Made Of Paper!](https://daexterminating.com/paper-wasps-not-made-of-paper/): One of the most common wasps found around the home is the paper wasp. These pests range in size from 5/8” – 3/4", are brownish with yellow markings and are found throughout the United States. Paper wasps get their common name from the paper-like material out of which they make their nests. Paper wasps are sometimes called umbrella wasps, after the shape of the ir distinctive nests.
- [Ant Prevention Tips](https://daexterminating.com/ant-prevention-tips/): We’ve assembled some ant prevention tips that are guaranteed to help prevent these pesky little critters from buggin’ you.
- [That’s What She Said](https://daexterminating.com/thats-what-she-said/): A DA reporter has recently had the opportunity to do an actual interview with one of the most troublesome ants in existence – the thief ant. Here’s the transcript of our interview with Antie.
- [10 Mosquito Facts You May Not Know](https://daexterminating.com/10-mosquito-facts-you-may-not-know/): In case you’re attending a trivia night and the topic of mosquitoes comes up, you’ll be prepared with these fascinating mosquito facts.
- [Protecting Yourself from Mosquito Bites](https://daexterminating.com/protecting-yourself-from-mosquito-bites/): With the upcoming summer season, many families are planning outdoor events but the threat of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry continue to be a worry. These biting insects not only inflict multiple itchy bites upon us, but they can also spread a range of diseases such as, dengue fever, West Nile virus, and the Zika virus. We’ve assembled some tips and hints to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites.
- [Not All Bugs Are Bad](https://daexterminating.com/not-all-bugs-are-bad/): Our April 1 blog covers insects whose existence is indeed NOT beneficial. So to be fair, we want to let you in on some insects that serve a beneficial and positive impact on the environment.
- [Some Bugs Are Good, But Not All!](https://daexterminating.com/some-bugs-are-good-but-not-all/): We admit it. Not all bugs are bad but, in our business, we focus on those that are. Shown below are some of the worst bugs out there and why they are bad. We run into some of these in our area, but many are found in remote regions of the world. These guys can cause a great deal of damage -- whether in human and animal health or in economic losses to farmers, foresters, homeowners and others.
- [Steps to Take to Prevent Termites](https://daexterminating.com/steps-to-take-to-prevent-termites/): The most important thing a homeowner can do to avoid termites is be observant and look for the signs we posted in our March 2 blog post. In any case, we’ve assembled these tips to help you prevent termite invasion of your home!
- [Termite Signs](https://daexterminating.com/termite-signs/): In the spring DA Exterminating starts getting calls from home owners who are stressed over termites. Because of the damp conditions in the New Orleans area, termites are plentiful and far reaching.
- [7 Things You Can Do to Attract Cockroaches](https://daexterminating.com/7-things-you-can-do-to-attract-cockroaches/): With tongue in cheek, we present these 7 ways to attract cockroaches into your home!
- [@#$% Cockroaches](https://daexterminating.com/cockroaches/): For about 70 million years, they have been around! And if history is any indicator, they’ll be around long after we’re gone! They cause screams, repulse even the bravest individual, infest structure of all kinds and reproduce at rates that will amaze you! They are tenacious, will eat nearly anything, love the warmth, food and shelter of your home and run for the cracks and crevices when the light turns on. What are they? COCKROACHES!
- [How to Check a Hotel Room for Bed Bugs](https://daexterminating.com/how-to-check-a-hotel-room-for-bed-bugs/): When you check into your hotel room on that much-needed vacation, remember to check it thoroughly for bed bugs. Here are some steps to take during and after your vacation.
- [Pest Prevention Anyone Can Do](https://daexterminating.com/pest-prevention-anyone-can-do/): In our previous blog post, we detailed pests’ life requirements of food, water and shelter and how they are similar to our own requirements. Today, we’ll give you tips that are achievable by ANYONE to eliminate these requirements:
- [Pests Need What We Need](https://daexterminating.com/pests-need-what-we-need/): Believe it or not, human beings have something in common with lowly pests: our life requirements. Without food, water and shelter, a human can live only a very short time and we go to nearly any means to secure these three requirements to preserve our existence.
- [What to Do to Prevent Spider Bites and What to Do if It Happens](https://daexterminating.com/what-to-do-to-prevent-spider-bites-and-what-to-do-if-it-happens/): Here are a few preventive tips for avoiding spiders and actions to take if you are bitten.
- [How to Prevent Squirrel Damage to Your Home](https://daexterminating.com/how-to-prevent-squirrel-damage-to-your-home/): As with most pest problems, prevention is the key to being squirrel-free! Here are some things you can do to prevent squirrel problems in your home:
- [About Squirrels](https://daexterminating.com/about-squirrels/): Though cute to watch, squirrels can be anything BUT cute if they get into your attic, where they can bear young, chew wires or even die! Let’s take a look at some facts about squirrels:
- [Fly Prevention Isn’t That Difficult](https://daexterminating.com/fly-prevention-isnt-that-difficult/): There are four basic principles of pest management important in controlling house flies: sanitation, exclusion, non-chemical measures, and chemical methods.
- [The Humble House Fly](https://daexterminating.com/the-humble-house-fly/): Few things are more disgusting than a fly trying to share your sandwich. We won’t go into the details about what a fly actually does on your sandwich, and what it carries to your food. But just trust us, it’s not pretty!!
- [Bed Bug Prevention](https://daexterminating.com/bed-bug-prevention/): It is very unlikely, though not impossible, that a bed bug infestation will develop in an office, classroom or other non-residential environment. However, these sites can serve as transfer hubs for bed bugs to hitchhike a ride into your home. Management, staff, students and workers all have roles to play in reducing the spread of bed bugs.
- [About Bed Bugs](https://daexterminating.com/about-bed-bugs/): The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) has long been a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) all consider bed bugs a public health pest. However, unlike most public health pests, bed bugs are not known to transmit or spread disease.
- [Ant Prevention](https://daexterminating.com/ant-prevention/): Ant prevention isn't too different from general insect prevention: the overall goal is to keep them on the OUTSIDE and prevent them from entering your home. If you take the following steps, ants should not be a major problem:
- [June 01st, 2017](https://daexterminating.com/june-01st-2017/): As summer approaches, ants of all kinds become more active and may invade your kitchen in search of sweets and other goodies that they love. We’ve compiled some information here about ants that we hope you’ll find interesting. Watch our June 15 blog for a list of prevention tips to help keep them out of your home.
- [May 15th, 2017](https://daexterminating.com/may-15th-2017/): Mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus have been found in Louisiana making mosquito control more important than ever. Though mosquitoes carry many kinds of diseases, the Zika virus is particularly worrisome because of its effect on an unborn child when the mother has been bitten. Want to learn more?
- [May 01st, 2017](https://daexterminating.com/may-01st-2017/): Mosquitoes are so deadly because of the many diseases they transmit. These diseases are contracted by the mosquito when it bites an infected animal and, in turn, it passes on that malady to the next animal it bites ... and so on.
- [How to Keep Termites at Bay](https://daexterminating.com/how-to-keep-termites-at-bay/): The most important thing a homeowner can do to prevent termites is be diligent and watch for the signs we posted in our March 1 blog post. But the next best thing is to schedule a termite inspection with DA Exterminating.
- [Signs that Something May be Eating Your House](https://daexterminating.com/signs-that-something-may-be-eating-your-house/): One of a homeowner's worst nightmares is the one where his house is starting to lean and squeak due to a hidden infestation of . . . . you guess it . . . . TERMITES! In the spring we at DA Exterminating start receiving calls from anxious homeowners concerned about termites. Because of the moist environment in the New Orleans area, termites are abundant and widespread.

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# DA Exterminating

> DA Exterminating Co. is a family-owned pest control company founded in 1959, serving southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast from branch offices in Metairie, Covington, and Houma, LA. Services include residential and commercial pest control, termite control (Certified Sentricon® Specialist), rodent control, mosquito control, and marine fumigation.

DA Exterminating is one of the oldest and largest independent pest control companies in Louisiana, using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods for homes, businesses, and industrial sites throughout the New Orleans metro, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast region. The company is licensed, insured, and BBB accredited (A+ rating, accredited since 1983).

## Company

- [Home](https://daexterminating.com/): Overview of the company, service area, and core pest control offerings.
- [About](https://daexterminating.com/about/): Company history since 1959, IPM approach, and service philosophy.
- [5 Reasons to Choose DA Exterminating](https://daexterminating.com/5-reasons-to-choose-da-exterminating/): Why customers pick DA — experience, tenured staff, and satisfaction guarantee.
- [Contact Us](https://daexterminating.com/contact-us/): Phone numbers, email, and addresses for all three branch offices.

## Services

- [Residential Pest Control](https://daexterminating.com/residential/): General pest control covering 30+ common household pests; Total Home Protection Plan with 100% satisfaction guarantee.
- [Commercial Pest Control](https://daexterminating.com/commercial/): IPM-based pest management for restaurants, hotels, warehouses, industrial sites, and other businesses; weekly to quarterly service plans.
- [Termite Control](https://daexterminating.com/termites/): Termite inspection, treatment, and prevention as a Certified Sentricon® Specialist, including signs of infestation.
- [5 Pest Control Options](https://daexterminating.com/5-pest-control-options/): Explanation of IPM and other pest control approaches.
- [Got Mice?](https://daexterminating.com/got-mice/): Signs of a rodent infestation and rodent control guidance.

## Service Area

- Branch offices: Metairie, Covington, and Houma, Louisiana.
- Coverage: Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Harvey, Harahan, Kenner, and Biloxi.

## Contact

- Phone (Southshore/Metairie): (504) 888-4941
- Phone (Northshore/Covington): (985) 893-2071
- Phone (Houma): (985) 872-0368
- Toll-free: 800-650-PEST (7378)
- Email: info@daexterminating.com
- Addresses:
  - 4440 Wabash St, Metairie, LA 70001
  - 13433 Seymour Myers Blvd., Ste 2, Covington, LA 70433
  - 202 Enterprise Dr., Houma, LA 70360