Hiring an Exterminator in Bossier City: What to Expect

By Cole's Pest Control · Bossier City, LA · November 2026

Most people don't go looking for an exterminator until something has already gone wrong. A roach runs across the kitchen floor at 11 at night. Something is scratching in the attic now that the nights are cold. There's a wasp nest over the back door you've been ignoring since August. By then you want two things: someone who can come soon, and someone who won't turn one visit into a long contract.

If you live in Bossier City, Shreveport or anywhere nearby, here's what a visit from Cole's Pest Control actually looks like, and how to decide between a one-time treatment and ongoing service.

Why pests don't take the winter off here

North Louisiana doesn't give pests much of an off season. The Red River keeps the air humid, summers run long and winters are mild. Fire ants and roaches are busiest in the heat. Mosquitoes breed in standing water through most of the year. And once the weather turns in the fall, mice and rats start moving into attics, garages and walls looking for somewhere warm.

Older homes add their own problems. Pier-and-beam houses with crawl spaces hold moisture, and roaches like that. Big trees give rodents an easy path to the roofline.

Store-bought sprays knock down the bugs you can see. They usually don't touch where the pests are coming from.

What happens when you call

Cole's is a family business. Marlon Cole started it in 1994, and today his daughter Melissa and her husband Daniel run it from Bossier City. When you call (318) 393-2788 or send the quote form, you get one of them, not a call center or a franchise.

Scheduling is usually quick. Most visits get on the calendar within a few business days, and urgent problems like active rodents or a wasp nest by the door can often be handled the same day or the next. Say what you're seeing and where (roaches in the kitchen, droppings in the garage, ant trails on the counter) so they show up ready for it.

The visit starts with a walk-through inside and out to confirm the pest and find where it's getting in. Then comes the treatment: the perimeter, the foundation, the entry points and the problem areas inside if needed. Most visits take about an hour. Cole's is licensed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and uses EPA-registered products. Once the treatment dries, usually 30 to 60 minutes after the visit, kids and pets can go back into treated areas.

Rodent work runs a little differently. It starts with an inspection of the attic, crawl space and exterior, then traps, then sealing the gaps so the next mouse can't use the same way in.

Every treatment comes with a 90-day warranty. If the same problem comes back in that window, so does Cole's, at no charge.

One-time treatment or quarterly service?

This is the question most people are really asking when they search for an exterminator.

A one-time pest treatment makes sense when you have one active problem and want it gone: a roach breakout, spiders around the garage, wasps in the eaves. You get the 90-day warranty and nothing to cancel later.

Quarterly service means a visit every 90 days, year-round, with free callbacks in between. Pest pressure here barely lets up, so a lot of homeowners switch to it after their second or third one-off call. Most pest control products break down in 60 to 90 days in Louisiana heat and humidity, which is why the quarterly timing holds better than a single spring treatment.

There's no contract either way and no setup fee. The quarterly plan can be canceled any time. If you try it for a season and decide you'd rather call as needed, that's fine.

A few problems get their own service:

• Fire ants: a lawn-wide Top Choice application with a one-year warranty.
• Mosquitoes: barrier treatments, repeated monthly in season.
• Rodents: inspection, removal and sealing, with a follow-up visit.
• Stubborn single pests like roaches, fleas, ticks and bed bugs: a targeted plan.
• Commercial properties such as restaurants, offices and warehouses.

Termites are a separate specialty. Cole's doesn't treat them, but if that's what you've got, call and they'll point you to someone who does.

How to get your home ready

You don't have to do much. A few things help the visit go faster:

• Clear a path to where you've seen activity, like under the kitchen sink or along the garage wall.
• Keep pets in a closed room or crate during the treatment.
• Point out droppings, nests or holes you've found. It saves time.
• Mention anything you've already sprayed.

Questions to ask any exterminator

Whoever you call, ask a few direct questions. Are you licensed in Louisiana? Is the work guaranteed, and for how long? Do I have to sign a contract? What happens if the bugs come back next month?

Cole's answers are short: licensed by the state Department of Agriculture, a 90-day warranty with free retreatment, no contracts and no setup fee. Active duty military, veterans and their families get a discount on every service, including families at Barksdale. Just mention it when you call.

The service area covers Bossier City, Shreveport, Haughton, Benton, Blanchard, Stonewall, Keithville, Mooringsport and more across Bossier and Caddo Parish. If your town isn't listed, call anyway. They're probably close.

Ready to get rid of them?

Call (318) 393-2788, email colespestla@gmail.com or request a free quote online. Melissa or Daniel usually call back the same business day. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon.