Reliable, eco-conscious exterminating for homes and businesses across Toccoa, Gainesville, Jefferson, Lavonia, Commerce, Clayton, Cornelia and every town between the North Georgia mountains and Metro Atlanta.
Since 2002, Hanco Exterminating has protected Northeast Georgia families and businesses from the pests that come with our warm, wooded, humid climate. We are a family-owned company based in Toccoa, serving the mountains around Clayton and Cornelia, the growing neighborhoods of Gainesville, Buford, Cumming, and Sugar Hill, and every small town from Lavonia to Jefferson. Our technicians live here. Our children go to school here. We treat your home and property with the same care we give our own.
We live in Stephens County. Our crews are your neighbors in Habersham, Hall, Banks, Jackson, and Rabun. No call centers.
Georgia-licensed technicians, background-checked, continuously trained. A 100% satisfaction guarantee backs every visit.
Integrated Pest Management: the least-toxic effective method first. Safer for children, pets, and the watersheds we all share.
Most Northeast Georgia customers are scheduled within 24 to 72 hours. Emergency calls prioritized.
From family homes to restaurants, schools, warehouses, and churches across the region. Discreet, scheduled, documented.
You receive plain-English reports after every visit. Clear pricing. No surprise upsells. No long-term contracts required.
Northeast Georgia's climate keeps pests active nearly year-round. Our bundled plans are built for our humidity, our hardwoods, and our mountain foothill terrain. One monthly payment. Scheduled visits. Full documentation. No contracts.
Foundational protection for the most common Northeast Georgia household pests.
Our most-chosen plan. Pest control plus active subterranean termite protection for your largest investment.
Total protection for wooded lots, lakefront properties, and homes in high-moisture mountain foothill areas.
Residential pricing shown. Commercial, HOA, and multi-property quotes available by phone. Call for custom plans tailored to your situation.
Fire ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants.
German, American, Oriental, and Brown-banded species.
Inspection, treatment, bait stations, WDO letters.
Brown recluse and black widow treatments, web removal.
Seasonal barrier spray, breeding source elimination.
Mice, roof rats, Norway rats. Exclusion and baiting.
Yellowjackets, wasps, hornets, carpenter bees.
Yard treatment and indoor flea remediation.
Squirrels, raccoons, opossums. Humane removal.
Restaurants, retail, schools, churches, warehouses.
Answer four quick questions. We'll narrow it down to the most likely culprit in your Northeast Georgia home or yard and tell you exactly how we handle it.
A field guide to the pests we encounter most often across Stephens, Habersham, Hall, Banks, Jackson, and Rabun counties.
Common in: Toccoa apartments, Gainesville kitchens, Commerce restaurants.
Small, light brown with two dark stripes behind the head. Prolific breeders that infest kitchens and bathrooms. The single most common indoor roach in Northeast Georgia.
Hanco Solution: Precision gel baits, crack-and-crevice treatments, and follow-up monitoring.
Common in: Older homes, basements, sewers across Habersham and Hall counties.
Reddish-brown, up to 1.5 inches long. Often called palmetto bugs. Enter from sewers, crawlspaces, and woodpiles. Can fly short distances.
Hanco Solution: Exterior perimeter treatment, drain and void treatments, moisture correction guidance.
Common in: Damp basements, Clayton crawl spaces, mulched foundations.
Shiny black, 1 inch long. Thrives in cool, damp environments. A strong indicator of moisture issues around the home.
Hanco Solution: Moisture source elimination, residual perimeter treatment, void injection.
Common in: Virtually every Northeast Georgia lawn.
Reddish-brown, form large dirt mounds. Aggressive, painful stings that can cause serious allergic reactions. Our single most common outdoor complaint.
Hanco Solution: Two-step broadcast bait program plus individual mound treatments. Year-round suppression.
Common in: Wooded lots in Clayton, Cornelia, Habersham County.
Large, black ants up to half an inch long. They do not eat wood but excavate it, causing structural damage similar to termites over time.
Hanco Solution: Nest location, non-repellent liquid treatments, moisture and harborage correction.
Common in: Kitchen counters throughout Toccoa, Gainesville, Jefferson.
Tiny dark brown ants. Crushed, they smell like rotten coconut. Trail along counters and baseboards toward sweets and grease.
Hanco Solution: Non-repellent perimeter treatment and sweet-based interior baits to eliminate the colony.
Common in: Attics, basements, closets across Northeast Georgia.
Light brown with a violin-shaped mark. Hides in undisturbed storage. Medically significant bite. Seek professional treatment for any confirmed sighting.
Hanco Solution: Targeted crack-and-crevice treatment, glue board monitoring, harborage reduction.
Common in: Woodpiles, sheds, crawl spaces, outdoor furniture.
Glossy black with red hourglass underside. Shy but venomous. Builds messy, tangled webs in protected outdoor areas.
Hanco Solution: Web removal, residual treatment of harborage areas, exterior sweep service.
Common in: Ground-level rooms, garages, basements.
Large, hairy, fast-moving. Intimidating but not medically dangerous. Active hunters rather than web-builders.
Hanco Solution: Exterior perimeter barrier, garage and sill plate treatment.
Common in: Every county we serve. Georgia's most destructive termite.
Build mud tubes up foundation walls. Swarm in spring after warm rains. Cause billions in structural damage nationally each year.
Hanco Solution: Annual inspection, liquid termiticide barrier, or in-ground bait station monitoring systems.
Common in: Isolated but expanding in Georgia. Aggressive.
Larger colonies than native species. Can build aerial nests and consume wood faster. Early identification is critical.
Hanco Solution: Full structural inspection, soil treatment, and ongoing monitoring contracts.
Common in: Every municipality we serve, especially cooler months.
Small, gray-brown. Squeeze through a dime-sized opening. Contaminate food, chew wiring, reproduce rapidly once established.
Hanco Solution: Exterior exclusion sealing, interior snap and glue placements, tamper-resistant exterior bait stations.
Common in: Attics, wooded suburban properties in Gainesville, Cumming, Buford.
Sleek black or brown, excellent climbers. Travel along power lines and fence tops. Nest in attics and palm-like vegetation.
Hanco Solution: Attic inspection, entry point sealing, trap placement, exterior bait stations.
Common in: Basements, crawl spaces, properties near water or dumpsters.
Larger, heavier, burrowing rats. Live at ground level in burrows against foundations or under concrete slabs.
Hanco Solution: Burrow treatment, exclusion, and ongoing bait station monitoring.
Common in: Ground nests in lawns, wall voids, hollow logs.
Bright yellow and black. Highly aggressive, especially late summer through fall. Can sting repeatedly. Ground nests often hit by mowers.
Hanco Solution: Professional dusting of the nest entrance, return treatment if needed. Do not try to treat yourself.
Common in: Eaves, porch ceilings, gutters, grills, swing sets.
Long-legged wasps that build open-celled paper nests. Less aggressive than yellowjackets but painful stings when disturbed.
Hanco Solution: Full exterior nest removal and residual treatment of favored nesting areas.
Common in: Tree branches, shrubs, occasionally eaves.
Large aerial paper nests the size of footballs. Very defensive of the nest. Can sting repeatedly and through light clothing.
Hanco Solution: Professional removal with proper protective equipment, typically at dusk.
Common in: Deck boards, fascia, eaves, wooden outbuildings.
Large, black and yellow. Drill perfectly round holes into unpainted wood. Males are aggressive but stingless; females sting but rarely do.
Hanco Solution: Gallery treatment with dust, hole plugging, and staining recommendations.
Common in: Yards, shaded vegetation, anywhere water pools.
Aggressive daytime biter with distinctive white stripes. Breeds in as little as a bottle cap of standing water. Vector for several diseases.
Hanco Solution: Barrier treatment of foliage, larvicide in standing water, breeding source identification.
Common in: Wooded and brushy yards throughout North Georgia.
Carriers of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome. A growing concern for families with pets and children.
Hanco Solution: Yard perimeter treatment, focus on wood edges, brush areas, and pet paths.
Common in: Yards with wildlife or pets, carpeted homes.
Tiny, jumping parasites. Infest pets and quickly establish in carpets and upholstery. Coordinated indoor and outdoor treatment is essential.
Hanco Solution: IGR-based interior treatment plus yard application. Coordinate with your vet.
Common in: Fall invaders throughout Northeast Georgia.
Shield-shaped, brown. Cluster on siding in fall seeking overwintering sites. Enter homes through small gaps.
Hanco Solution: Preventive exterior treatment in September and October, entry point sealing.
Common in: Homes, hotels, dormitories, any high-turnover lodging.
Small, reddish-brown, nocturnal blood-feeders. Hide in mattress seams and furniture. Travel home in luggage. Professional treatment is essential.
Hanco Solution: Multi-visit chemical treatment protocols or heat treatment referrals for severe infestations.
Common in: Bathrooms, attics, stored paper and books.
Silver, teardrop-shaped, fast. Feed on paper, glue, fabrics, and stored food. Indicators of humidity issues.
Hanco Solution: Dust treatment of voids and attic, humidity reduction guidance.
Hanco Exterminating proudly serves communities from the North Georgia mountains through the foothills to the northern Metro Atlanta suburbs. Every town has its own pest pressures. Ours treatments are tailored to yours.
Our headquarters. We know every neighborhood from Historic Downtown to Lake Toccoa, and the pest pressures that come with our mountain foothill forests.
Schedule in ToccoaLake Lanier adjacency means mosquitoes, carpenter bees, and roof rats are frequent concerns. Our mosquito reduction program is especially popular with lakefront homes.
Schedule in GainesvilleGrowing subdivisions on former pasture land mean fire ant pressure is extreme. Our two-step fire ant program is standard on most Jefferson properties.
Schedule in JeffersonLake Hartwell properties and older farmhouses both keep us busy. Termite and rodent exclusion work is particularly common in this area.
Schedule in LavoniaA mix of small-town neighborhoods and commercial corridors along I-85. German roach accounts at restaurants and residential fire ant work dominate our Commerce route.
Schedule in CommerceApple country, wooded lots, and older homes. Carpenter ants, subterranean termites, and Oriental cockroaches are the Cornelia-area classics.
Schedule in CorneliaSmall mill town with a mix of homes, churches, and small business accounts. Spider and ant treatments are our most-requested services here.
Schedule in BaldwinMountain cabins, rental properties, and wooded estates. Wolf spiders, carpenter ants, and seasonal mouse exclusion are the Clayton mainstays.
Schedule in ClaytonPiedmont College-area homes, historic downtowns, and rural farms. We handle everything from termite WDO letters for home sales to fire ant treatments on 40-acre properties.
Schedule in ClarkesvilleHelen-adjacent cabins, year-round homes, and short-term rentals. Mouse exclusion and seasonal mosquito reduction are especially important here.
Schedule in ClevelandDense suburban subdivisions along Lake Lanier. Mosquito reduction, roof rat exclusion, and fire ant programs are our busiest Buford services.
Schedule in BufordFast-growing family neighborhoods and newer construction. Most Cumming homes choose our Complete or Premium bundles for full-family peace of mind.
Schedule in CummingEstablished suburbs with mature trees and lake access. Carpenter ants, termites, and mosquito programs are our most-common Sugar Hill services.
Schedule in Sugar HillRural Banks County homes and small farms. Fire ants, termites, and wildlife exclusion are our most-requested services in this corner of our territory.
Schedule in Banks CountyA thorough on-site evaluation. We identify active pests, entry points, moisture issues, and conducive conditions.
A custom treatment plan tailored to your home, your pests, and your family. Straightforward pricing, no surprises.
Targeted, low-toxicity IPM application. Perimeter barriers, precision interior work, and environmental corrections.
Scheduled follow-up visits, unlimited re-service between visits, and documentation for every treatment.
We had fire ants taking over the yard and the kids couldn't play outside. Hanco had them under control within two visits. Scheduled, on time, polite crew every time.
Found subterranean termite tubes before they did damage. Their inspector walked me through the whole basement, showed me the evidence, and set up bait stations the same week.
The mosquito treatment is night and day. We can finally eat on the porch in July. They even called to check in after the first application to make sure it was working.
Practical guides written by our technicians, for Northeast Georgia homeowners.
Most single-product treatments fail within weeks. Here's why our two-step approach, timed to Georgia's weather, delivers season-long control in Toccoa, Jefferson, and across the foothills.
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March through May brings termite swarms across our region. Here are the five early-warning signs we find most often on inspections in Gainesville and Habersham County homes.
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Lakefront and lake-adjacent properties in Gainesville, Buford, and Cumming face unique mosquito pressure. Here's how our reduction program is built for shoreline conditions.
Read ArticleMost Northeast Georgia customers are scheduled within 24 to 72 hours. During peak season (May through September) we book faster. Emergency stinging-insect and rodent situations receive same-day priority when possible.
Yes. We use low-toxicity, EPA-approved products applied according to label directions. Our Integrated Pest Management approach prioritizes mechanical and cultural controls first, with chemical applications placed in crack-and-crevice voids rather than open surfaces where children and pets spend time. We always explain re-entry times on the day of service.
No. We offer flexible monthly, quarterly, and one-time services. Most families in Toccoa, Commerce, Lavonia, and Jefferson choose quarterly or monthly service for year-round protection, but there's no multi-year commitment required.
We serve all of Stephens County and surrounding communities including Lavonia, Commerce, Cornelia, Baldwin, Clayton, Demorest, Clarkesville, Cleveland, and the greater Gainesville, Buford, Cumming, and Sugar Hill area. Counties served include Stephens, Habersham, Hall, Banks, Jackson, Franklin, Rabun, White, Forsyth, and Gwinnett. Call us if your town isn't listed.
The Essential plan ($32/mo) covers everyday pests: ants, roaches, spiders, silverfish, and crickets. The Complete plan ($75/mo) adds annual termite inspections and bait station monitoring, which is our most popular option for homeowners protecting their largest investment. The Premium plan ($99/mo) adds seasonal mosquito reduction, tick and flea yard treatment, rodent exclusion, and fire ant mound treatment for wooded or lake-adjacent properties.
Yes. Our Complete and Premium plan customers receive priority scheduling for Wood-Destroying Organism inspection letters required by lenders. We also offer WDO inspections as standalone services for sellers and buyers throughout Stephens, Hall, Habersham, and Jackson counties.
We're family-owned, locally based in Toccoa, and our crews are your neighbors. You call our office, not a distant call center. Our technicians stay with us for years, so you often see the same person at each visit. And because we actually live in the climate we treat, our plans reflect what Northeast Georgia homes actually need.
Yes. We service restaurants, retail, schools, churches, warehouses, medical offices, and HOA common areas across our territory. Commercial accounts receive scheduled visits, documented treatment reports, and discreet uniformed technicians. Call for a commercial quote.
Not much. We ask that you clear a few feet around the exterior foundation if possible, secure pets during treatment, and let us know of any particular trouble spots. That's it. Our technician will walk the property with you on the first visit to understand your concerns.
Call today for a no-obligation inspection. Same-week service available in most Northeast Georgia towns.
Family-owned pest control, termite protection, and mosquito reduction serving Northeast Georgia and Metro Atlanta since 2002.
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