50+ Years of Pest Control Success
settingsFrom our early days in Warner Robins, we’ve been proud to see our business grow alongside the communities we call home. We’re humbled to know that we’ve been a trusted pest control partner for thousands of homeowners and businesses in our hometown and the rest of the Middle Georgia region.
The National Exterminating Story
Founder and president of National Exterminating, the late Jim Hegwood, had the dream to start his own pest control company. He enjoyed helping people, liked managing a business, and had extensive experience in the pest control industry.
His family had been moving frequently for his previous career, so he decided to make a leap of faith. The Hegwoods had extended family in Warner Robins, and being very family-oriented, Jim decided to start National Exterminating in July 1974.
A Family Affair
Jim’s wife, Sarah, was the secretary in the tiny office building that was National Exterminating’s first location. After their son, Roger, graduated from the University of Georgia, he wasted no time joining his parents in the family business. Roger walked across the stage to get his degree on a Friday—and that following Monday, he was in the National Exterminating office getting to work. The two Hegwood men worked side-by-side for decades and are proud to have built a company that still upholds the same values it was founded on in 1974.
Roger’s daughter, Hilary Hegwood, worked at National Exterminating on and off during summers in college. Hilary began expressing interest in the family business after receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her MBA in Business Management from Piedmont College. Roger said that if she passed the Mosquito Control License test for the company, she’d be hired.
In 2013, Hilary joined as CFO of Marketing and now holds the title of Vice President, with Roger as President. Today, Hilary and Roger run the business together and are committed to continuing their family’s legacy.
How We’ve Grown
Since 1974, National Exterminating’s service area has expanded immensely. Our technicians now serve much of Middle Georgia, including Warner Robins, Macon, and surrounding areas.
What Sets National Exterminating Apart?
There are dozens of exterminators serving the Middle Georgia area. Why choose National Exterminating?
Family Owned and Operated Since 1974
We’re a local company serving our regional neighbors, and we understand the importance of fast service. When you call our offices, you get a real, live person who can give you immediate answers – and we’ll be there or have your visit scheduled within 24 hours.
Pest Control From a Trusted Neighbor
We’re local, so we’re part of your community. We’re family-owned and -operated, so we’re dedicated to taking care of our neighbors. We love getting to know our customers and taking steps to build trust – such as ensuring that your service is provided by the same trusted tech every time.
Expertise and Experience
In more than 50 years of service, we’ve learned a lot about the pest control challenges of Middle Georgia. Our dedication to being the best at what we do means our team receives regular, ongoing training on the latest tools and techniques for effective pest management.
Guaranteed Pest Protection for Middle Georgia
As a National Exterminating pest control customer, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that an iron-clad guarantee covers your Middle Georgia home or business:
If pests return before your next scheduled visit, we’ll retreat your property free of charge.*
* Many of the products we use require a ten-day waiting period before retreatment.
Family-Owned. Neighbor-Approved.
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478-922-1410
Meet Our Management Team
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Gene Ussery
General Manager
In June of 1997, Gene Ussery started with National Exterminating in the termite department. After only two years, he was promoted and held a pest control route for five years. During this time, Gene mastered the technical aspects of the job and began his experience in customer service.
He then moved into sales for 14 years and served as Sales Manager for a portion of that time. Speaking to his commitment to the company, he stepped in to fill the Service Manager position while honing his management skills. Soon, Gene was named the new General Manager.
Gene remains hands-on when needed and believes that some things just cannot be accomplished while sitting behind a desk. He’s a team player and hard worker who happily steps up to cover anything that needs to be done.
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Tammy Etheridge
Office Manager
Tammy Etheridge’s story with National Exterminating began long before she joined the team. Her father, John Padgett, served as our General Manager for over 30 years, so she knew the company before she was even hired!
Tammy started with National Exterminating on June 15, 1992, and was quickly promoted to Office Manager. Tammy remains dedicated to serving our customers well and keeping our office running – and it shines through in everything she does. Her favorite part about working at National Exterminating is the family atmosphere we have created for our team.
Tammy loves going to the baseball and softball fields to cheer on her grandkids as they do what they love.
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Woodrow Jackson
Pest Control Service Manager
Woodrow started with the National team in 1998, providing our customers with exceptional termite control service. After a short period of exploring some other opportunities, Woodrow is back with us, leveraging his nearly 30 years of pest control experience to oversee all of our pest control operations.
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John Griffeth
Sales Manager
Starting his time at National Exterminating in 2005 performing pretreatment services, John has risen through the ranks over the past 20 years. His dedication to our customer and to helping them find the pest control solutions they need have led to his rise into his current role as Sales Manager.