Lawns Plants & Pests LLC provides licensed pest control throughout Camp Hill and the surrounding West Shore communities. Camp Hill's mix of older established neighborhoods, mature tree canopy, and proximity to the Susquehanna creates pest pressures that shift through the seasons in predictable ways — and rewards a company that knows the local landscape. We're owner-operated, licensed since 2005, and voted 2024 Readers' Choice Best Pest Control in Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best. The person who answers the phone is the same licensed Pennsylvania pesticide applicator who treats your property. Free estimates. Call or text 717-379-3248.

Voted 2024 Simply The Best Readers' Choice - Pest Control —· Licensed PA Commercial Applicator since 2005 · Certified Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator

The Pests We See Most in Camp Hill

Camp Hill's older housing stock, dense shade trees, and West Shore suburban lots create a seasonal pest pattern that's distinct from the city and from the newer developments further out.

Carpenter ants are the top structural pest callout on Camp Hill's shaded, mature-lot properties — large colonies establishing in moisture-damaged wood inside siding, soffits, and decks. 

Stink bugs swarm siding every fall and work their way into wall voids and attics to overwinter, same as everywhere in Central PA but particularly visible on the older homes here. 

Yellow jackets and paper wasps build nests aggressively through summer around the eaves, decks, and landscaping that characterize West Shore neighborhoods. 

Spotted lanternfly — Cumberland County sees heavy pressure, and Camp Hill's ornamental trees and landscaping are prime targets from midsummer through fall. 

Mosquitoes and ticks build up in the shaded yards and wooded edges throughout the borough, raising real Lyme disease concern for families with kids and pets. 

Spiders, ants, and earwigs cycle through as year-round nuisance pests in nearly every home. 

Nuisance wildlife — groundhogs under sheds and decks, squirrels in attics, the occasional skunk under a porch — are regular callouts on Camp Hill's established residential lots.

We identify what's driving your problem and treat the source — not just what's visible.

Our Camp Hill Services

General Pest Control

Foundation and perimeter treatments for ants, spiders, stink bugs, wasps, and seasonal invaders. One-time service for a specific problem or seasonal programs for ongoing prevention. Learn more about Pest Control.

Mosquito & Tick Control

Yard barrier treatments, In2Care mosquito stations, and our EcoGuard Plus fully organic application — ideal for Camp Hill's shaded, family-oriented yards. Lyme disease is a documented concern in Cumberland County. Learn more about Mosquito & Tick Control.

Stinging Insect Removal

Yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets, paper wasps, and carpenter bees — same-week response on active nests near doors, decks, and play areas. Learn more about Stinging Insects.

Nuisance Wildlife Control

Groundhogs, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and bats — humanely removed by a Pennsylvania-certified Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator. Exclusion and entry-point sealing included. Learn more about Nuisance Wildlife.

Humane Honey Bee Removal

Live honey bee removal and relocation performed by a licensed Pennsylvania pesticide applicator who also runs a working apiary. Bees relocated, never exterminated. Learn more about Honey Bee Removal.

Lawn Care & Plant Health Care

Traditional and fully organic lawn programs, tree and shrub treatments, and spotted lanternfly management. Pollinator-aware applications — we're working beekeepers. Learn more about Lawn Care and Plant Health Care.

Why Camp Hill Calls Lawns Plants & Pests LLC

Our owner has held a Pennsylvania commercial pesticide applicator license continuously since 2005 across 8 licensed categories — a credential most local operators simply don't carry. That license lets us legally perform treatments and honey bee removals that others can't, backed by Pennsylvania-certified Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator status and 10+ years running a working apiary. No call center, no franchise, no technician you've never met showing up at your door. The same person who answers the phone walks your property — and in 2024, Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best readers voted us Best Pest Control in the area.

A Note on What We Don't Treat

We don't provide rodent control, termite treatment, or cockroach service in Camp Hill. For those we're happy to point you toward a specialist. Not sure whether your problem falls within our services? Send a photo to 717-379-3248 and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help or who can.

Camp Hill Areas We Serve

We serve Camp Hill Borough, Lemoyne, Wormleysburg, New Cumberland, and the surrounding West Shore communities — plus 30+ towns across Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, and York Counties. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What pests are most common in Camp Hill homes?

Carpenter ants, stink bugs, yellow jackets, and spiders top the list, with mosquito, tick, and spotted lanternfly pressure through the warm months. Camp Hill's mature tree canopy and older housing stock make carpenter ants a particular concern — they establish quietly in moisture-damaged wood and cause real structural damage before most homeowners notice.

Do you treat carpenter ants specifically?

Yes. Carpenter ants are one of our most common callouts on West Shore properties. We treat the colony itself, not just foraging trails — and we help identify the moisture source that attracted them in the first place, since eliminating that is what keeps them from coming back.

Are your treatments safe for kids, pets, and pollinators?

Yes, when applied correctly. We offer lower-impact and fully organic options including EcoGuard Plus and In2Care mosquito control. As an active beekeeper, our owner is particularly careful around pollinators — it's not a marketing claim, it's operational reality.

Can you remove a honey bee colony from my home?

Yes — and legally. Live honey bee removal is performed by a licensed Pennsylvania pesticide applicator who also runs a working apiary. Most local removers offering this service aren't licensed to apply product if the situation requires it. We are.

Do you handle wildlife like groundhogs and squirrels?

Yes. We're certified as a Pennsylvania Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator — licensed to legally trap, handle, and relocate the regulated species that most pest companies aren't authorized to touch.

How fast can you respond?

We're local to the West Shore. Routine work books a few days to a week out. For active stinging insect nests, wildlife in living spaces, or swarms during bee season, we prioritize same-day or next-day response when at all possible. Call or text 717-379-3248.

Get a Free Camp Hill Pest Control Estimate

Call or text 717-379-3248 or email Lawnsplantspests@gmail.com. Locally owned. Licensed since 2005. Voted Best Pest Control 2024. Serving Camp Hill and all of Central PA — no contracts, no call centers, no surprises. 

Serving nearby communities: Harrisburg • Mechanicsburg • Lemoyne & New Cumberland • Hershey • Hummelstown