General pest control
Roaches, ants, spiders, silverfish, the usual suspects. We treat the problem and keep it from coming back.
- Green products on the exterior
- Safe for kids and pets
- One-time or recurring service
Birmingham, AL · Since 2009
Your Birmingham pest control company, the bug man, for 35 years.
General pest control and fire ant yard treatments for Birmingham and the over-the-mountain suburbs. Family-owned, licensed, and bonded. When you call, John answers the phone.
Free quotes · No contracts to get started · We come to you
35 years in the business
Licensed, bonded & insured
Locally & family owned
What we do
Straightforward pest control.
From roaches and ants inside to fire ants in the yard, here's what we handle around Birmingham.
Ant control & fire ant treatment
Ants marching through the kitchen, or fire ant mounds out in the yard? I handle both. I treat ant problems inside and out for homes around Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, and Homewood, and keep them from coming back.
- Indoor and outdoor ant control
- Fire ant mound treatments
- Green products, safe for kids and pets
Realtor services & WIRs
Wood Infestation Reports for closings, done right and turned around fast, plus pre-treatments for new construction. Most companies bury this. We lead with it.
- Closing-ready Wood Infestation Reports
- Fast, reliable scheduling
- New-construction pre-treats
- We work on your timeline
Every 5th pest control service is half off.
Our way of saying thanks for sticking with us. No club to join, no card to carry.
For realtors & closings
Need a Wood Infestation Report? We turn them around fast.
Closings don't wait, so we don't either. The Bug Man handles Wood Infestation Reports, the inspection report lenders ask for at closing, across the Birmingham metro, plus pre-treatments for new construction. You get a licensed inspector who shows up on time and gets you the paperwork you need.
- Closing-ready reportsOfficial WIR documentation for lenders and buyers.
- On your timelineQuick scheduling so a bug report never holds up a sale.
- New-construction pre-treatsSoil treatments before the slab goes down.
Look for the Bug Man truck around Birmingham.
About the Bug Man
I'm John, and I've been doing this for 35 years.
I started The Bug Man Environmental Services in 2009 to do things the way I think they ought to be done. Show up when I say I will, treat your home like it's my own, and stand behind the work.
We're a small, family-owned operation, not a chain. For general pest control, we use green products on the exterior of your home, so it's safe for your kids and pets. We also handle fire ant and yard treatments.
When you call, you get me, not a call center. That's the way we like it, and I think you will too.
John Bates
Owner · The Bug Man Environmental Services, LLC
35 yearsIn pest control
Since 2009Family-owned LLC
Licensed & bondedAL Lic #200-0471
Green productsSafe for kids & pets
Where we work
Servicing the Greater Birmingham Area
We come to you across the Birmingham metro, including the over-the-mountain suburbs.
- Birmingham
- Bluff Park
- Cahaba Heights
- Homewood
- Hoover
- Mountain Brook
- Pelham
- Trussville
- Vestavia Hills
Don't see your neighborhood? Give us a call. If you're in the metro, we've probably got you.
Testimonials
Neighbors who've called the Bug Man.
"Andrew is a great technician. He has sprayed our home and put out mosquito repellent for years. I highly recommend Andrew and The Bug Man."
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Elizabeth Hoke
"We have used The Bugman for more than 20 years, and they have consistently provided outstanding service. Their response time is incredible, they are almost always available immediately whenever we need them. Their team is professional, dependable, and truly the best in the pest control business."
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Bill Josey · President, Water Way
"John's treated our house for years. Always on time, always friendly, and we just don't see bugs anymore. Can't recommend him enough."
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Sam Schillaci · Hoover
"Highly recommend The Bug Man Environmental Services for your pest control needs! Andrew is extremely knowledgeable, and takes the time to listen to our pest concerns and address the issues until they are resolved. Excellent customer service and communication!"
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Ginger Fennell
"I have been using The Bug Man Environmental Services for my pest control for a while now. Andrew does an amazing job keeping pests away from our home. They always let me know a few days before that they will be coming to service our home, and then also on the day of before they arrive. I have been very pleased with their service and our home is pest free!! I would highly recommend using them for your pest control services."
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Julia Thomason
"Andrew has always taken great care of our home, our property and greenhouse. He has always been dependable, honest and done a complete service from spider webs to checking traps. I have peace of mind knowing he is managing our pest control."
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Yasmine Mathieu
Common questions
Questions folks ask the Bug Man.
Do you offer ant control in Birmingham?
Yes. The Bug Man treats household ants and fire ants for homes across Birmingham and the over-the-mountain suburbs, indoors and out, using green products safe for kids and pets.
Do you treat fire ants in Birmingham?
Yes. The Bug Man treats fire ant mounds and other outdoor, perimeter pests so you can use your yard again, using green products safe for kids and pets.
Do you offer Wood Infestation Reports (WIR) for real estate closings?
Yes. The Bug Man handles closing-ready Wood Infestation Reports for realtors and lenders across the Birmingham metro, turned around fast so a bug report never holds up a sale, plus pre-treatments for new construction.
Are your pest control treatments safe for kids and pets?
Yes. The Bug Man uses green products on exterior treatments that are safe for kids and pets.
What areas does The Bug Man service?
The Bug Man services Birmingham, Bluff Park, Cahaba Heights, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills, AL.
How long has The Bug Man been treating pests in Birmingham?
The Bug Man Environmental Services, LLC was founded in 2009, with owner John Bates bringing 35 years of pest control experience.
Does The Bug Man offer any loyalty discounts?
Yes. Every 5th pest control service is half off, no club to join and no card to carry.
Get in touch
Tell us what's bugging you.
Call for the fastest answer, or send the form below and John will get back to you to line up service.
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John will reach out shortly to line up your service. Need it sooner? Call (205) 238-9090.