Whitley Pest is a Mechanicsville pest control business run by its owner, Brad Whitley, from a home base with no public storefront. He inspects crawl spaces, attics and the inside and outside of homes, and treats roaches and rodents. Call him directly to set up a visit.
About Whitley Pest
Whitley Pest is a small operation, and its site reads like it. The pages are written in the first person ("Let Me Help!", "Call me now to go over your questions") and name one person, Brad Whitley. The state pesticide license lists Bradley D Whitley Sr as both the managing member of Whitley Pest LLC and its certified applicator, so the owner is also the licensed applicator. Google lists the business as identifying as veteran-owned.
The about page says he has served Mechanicsville since 1996. The company itself is newer: BBB shows Whitley Pest LLC formed on February 27, 2023, and the site's copyright line starts in 2024. Read the 1996 date as his own time in the trade around Mechanicsville, not the age of the LLC.
The site puts inspections first. It says he checks the crawl space, the outside of the house, the inside and the attic, looking for pests that are active now and for conditions that invite them. The site does not list what it treats beyond roaches and rodents.
Two pests get named. For cockroaches, the site says his treatment does not require the family to leave the house and is meant to be safe for people and pets. For rodents, it warns that mice and rats chew through electrical wires, which can start a fire, and can cause breathing problems. The license also covers the wood-destroying insect category, though the site does not describe a termite service.
The site lists no prices, plans or guarantees. Google marks the business as appointment-only, and its listed hours run 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. early in the week and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. There is no email address on the site; the contact form and the phone are the two ways in.
Whitley Pest services
- Pest inspections: crawl space, exterior, interior and attic, looking for active pests and conditions that attract them.
- Cockroach treatment: indoor treatment the site says does not require leaving home.
- Rodent control: mice and rats, with attention to chewed wiring.
- General pest control under VDACS category 7-A.
- Wood-destroying insect work under VDACS category 7-B (license category; not described on the site).
Known for: Whole-house inspections, crawl space to attic · Cockroach treatment without leaving home · Owner does the work
Hours
| Monday–Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
|---|---|
| Wednesday–Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
As published by the business[2]. Call ahead on holidays.
What to know before you call
- The phone is 804.723.1211; the site has no email address, only a contact form.[3][4]
- Google marks the business "Appointment required", so expect to book a time.[2]
- The site publishes no prices, service plans or warranty terms. Ask about all three on the first call.[3]
- Hours are short on Monday and Tuesday (to 2 p.m.) and longer Wednesday to Friday (to 6 p.m.).[2]
How to hire a licensed pest control company in Virginia
- No one may apply pesticides commercially in Virginia without a pesticide business license from VDACS and a certified commercial applicator responsible for the work.[5]
- The license is annual and covers one location. Each office that applies or recommends pesticides needs its own.[5]
- The person spraying your house must be a certified commercial applicator or a registered technician, or be training under one's supervision.[6]
- Match the certification category to the job. 7-A is general household and structural pests, 7-B is wood-destroying pests, and 8 is pests of medical and public health significance.[7]
- VDACS publishes a report of every licensed pesticide business, so you can confirm a company before the first visit.[8]
Whitley Pest questions
Is Whitley Pest licensed in Virginia?
Yes. Whitley Pest LLC holds VDACS pesticide business license 16238 in the general pest (7-A) and wood-destroying insect (7-B) categories. It expires March 31, 2027. The record lists Bradley D Whitley Sr as managing member and as the certified applicator, and its phone number matches the one on the company's site.[1][3]
Who owns Whitley Pest?
Brad Whitley. His name is on the site's about page, BBB lists him as managing member of Whitley Pest LLC, and the state license names Bradley D Whitley Sr as managing member. The site is written in his voice and names no other staff. Google lists the business as identifying as veteran-owned.[1][2][9][10]
How long has Whitley Pest been in business?
The about page says "Serving Mechanicsville Virginia since 1996." The current company is newer: BBB shows Whitley Pest LLC started and was formed on February 27, 2023, and the site's copyright line begins in 2024. The 1996 date describes Brad Whitley's own work in the area rather than the age of the LLC.[3][9][10]
What does a Whitley Pest inspection cover?
The site calls inspections his first priority and lists four areas: the crawl space, the exterior, the interior and the attic. The aim, it says, is to find pests that are active now and the conditions that draw them in. It does not say whether the inspection is free, so ask when you call.[3]
Do I have to leave the house for a roach treatment?
No, according to the site. It says cockroach treatment does not require you to leave your home and describes the methods as safe for family, friends and pets. The site does not name the products used. If anyone in the house is sensitive to pesticides, ask what will be applied before the visit.[3]
How we checked
Source-checked Oct 29, 2026 · 11 dated sources
Why we listed them
Whitley Pest serves Mechanicsville from a home base and has no public storefront. Its site says Brad Whitley has served Mechanicsville since 1996, and the state pesticide license for Whitley Pest LLC is filed at a residence in Hanover County with him as managing member.[1][9]
The about page names Brad Whitley; VDACS lists Bradley D Whitley Sr as managing member, and BBB lists Brad Whitley as managing member of Whitley Pest LLC.[1][9][10]
License and history
- VA VDACS #16238 · Pesticide business license (General pest (7-A), Wood-destroying insects (7-B)). Expires Mar 31, 2027; checked Oct 29, 2026.[1]
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