Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialists
Our Customers Get The Best:

Each pest technician must undergo 160 hours of training and rigourous initial testing before becoming a Pest Specialist©. Training includes application, safety, new technology and customer service.

Our Pest Specialists© then attend additional monthly training in our specialized Training Facility located near our office in McAlpin Florida. Click a link below or scroll down to meet our Pest Specialists©.

Meet Our Pest Specialist Team:

• State Certified Operators
• General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist & Termite Specialist
• General Household Pest Specialist & Lawn Specialist

• General Household Pest Specialist
• Termite Specialists
• Lawn Specialists
• Read our Pest Specialist Requirements

Pest Specialist: Roy Crain

Position: State Certified Operator, General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist, Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1989

Customer Service Philosophy: My clients are my priority for the day. I will do my best to solve their problem - the first time.

Short Bio: I was born and raised in Suwannee County and graduated Suwannee High School in 1984. I served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1984 - 1988. I have been married for 19 years to Mindy and we have a daughter named Madison. I have been an avid stock car race driver for 22 years and love it!

Pest Specialist: Melissa Lee

Position: State Certified Operator, General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist, Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1998

Customer Service Philosophy: We will always remain focused on our commitment to customer service, hiring the best people and using safe and effective products.

Short Bio: I am Mom of three beautiful children and have lived in the area all of my life. I graduated from Florida State with a Master's Degree in Business Management. I serve on the Student Advisory Committee for Suwannee Elementary and Suwannee Intermediate School. I also serve on the Board of Suwannee County Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Pest Specialist: Ed Martin

Position: State Certified Operator & General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1998

Customer Service Philosophy: To always strive to provide my absolute best for my customers.

Short Bio:  I am a 35 year old Live Oak native. I have been married for 15 years to my beautiful wife Lisa who is also a Live Oak native. I currently do not have any children but who knows that the good Lord may have in store for the future. My passions in life are my family, trying to do the right things and of course hunting.

Pest Specialist: Steve Brannon

Position: General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist & Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1988

Customer Service Philosophy: The customer comes first and I go the extra mile.

Short Bio:  I enjoy cooking out and spending time with my family and friends. I also like fishing.

Pest Specialist: Chris Pyle

Position: General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist & Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1994

Customer Service Philosophy: To give it my all and do a great job for the client at a price that they can honestly afford. I like to leave them smiling.

Short Bio:  I am a father of 3 awesome kids and am very devoted to my church. I am very involved in 4H and Boy Scouts. I am a strong believer in principles and fundamentals and raising my kids and living by the both of these.

Pest Specialist: Calvin Smart

Position: General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist & Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2008

Customer Service Philosophy: I use my experience in General Household Pest Control, Lawn and Termite Control & Prevention to completely satisfy my clients.

Short Bio:  I am married with three children.

Pest Specialist: Timothy Sweet

Position: General Household Pest Specialist and Lawn Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2005

Customer Service Philosophy: I do whatever it takes to get the job done and satisfy the customer.

Short Bio:  I am married, have 4 kids and love spending time with the family! I also love to hunt and fish.

Pest Specialist: Chad Timberlake

Position: General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist & Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1997

Customer Service Philosophy: Get the job done right the first time!

Short Bio: I went to Branford High School and I have a wife and 3 children.

Pest Specialist: David Kelly

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 1998

Customer Service Philosophy: To be on time, listen to the client and do all I can to take care of any problems for the client and follow up with them as needed.

Short Bio:  I moved to this area in 1997 and am originally from Brandon Florida. I have been married to Ann Kelly for 31 years, have 1 son and 2 grandchildren. I like to fish, golf and spend time with my grandchildren. I previously worked for 21 years for IML Agrico in Port Ammonia Terminal.

Pest Specialist: Kim Cole

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2002

Customer Service Philosophy: My number one goal is good customer service. I will always go the extra mile to serve my client.

Short Bio:  I've been married to Earl Cole for 21 years and we have 2 children; Drew 19 and Kaitlyn 15. My daughter goes to Suwannee High and my son is in the United States Air Force. I have lived in Live Oak for 25 years and graduated Suwannee High in 1990.

Pest Specialist: Mark Torres

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2005

Customer Service Philosophy: "The best customer is a happy customer." I want to make all of my customers happy.

Short Bio:  I have been married for 17 years and have two boys; 14 and 15 years of age. I went to school in Madison. I served in the Army and Army National Guard for a total of 8 years.

Pest Specialist: Kenneth Golding

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2007

Customer Service Philosophy: To do the best job possible for my clients and leaving them with satisfaction of a job well done.

Short Bio: I have been married for 10 years and have 3 children. I love college football and hunting.

Pest Specialist: Lyle Sluik

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2000

Customer Service Philosophy: I believe the client should be treated as I would want to be and the way I would want my house done.

Short Bio:  I farmed in Iowa for 40 years until I moved to Florida in 2000. I went to community college in Iowa and partake in Bible College in Branford Florida. I enjoy working with people which makes my job easy and enjoyable.

Pest Specialist: David Price

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2009

Customer Service Philosophy: Giving my clients more than what they paid for. I like developing a relationship built on trust.

Short Bio:  I have worked in the pest control industry for 7 years. I graduated from Valdosta Tech. majoring in Electronics. I also have education and training as a public speaker and human behavioral consultant. I have been married for 30 years and have 9 grandchildren. I was born and raised in Lake City Florida.

Pest Specialist: Tom Norris

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2009

Customer Service Philosophy: To provide quality, courteous service with a smile.

Short Bio:  I am married with 3 children. I enjoy falconry and blacksmithing.

Pest Specialist: Montez Holland

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2010

Customer Service Philosophy: I will do whatever it takes to make the customer happy and take care of any problem they have with with pest(s).

Short Bio:  I am a single mother of 3 great children. Aunt of two great children and have raised all 5. I am a grandmother of a beautiful set of twins, one girl and one boy. I love spending time with my family.

Pest Specialist: Russell "Rusty" Grinnell

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2010

Customer Service Philosophy: I keep my customers comfortable and assured. Live Oak Pest Control attains top quality treatment and treatment techniques.

Short Bio: I have a wonderful wife of two years and we just had our first child, a son. I was born and raised in Suwannee county and attend Melody Christian Center.

Pest Specialist: Jimmy Shepherd

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2011

Customer Service Philosophy: Taking my time and doing a good job.

Short Bio:  I have been married for 35 years and my wife's name is Derenda Lee. We live in McAlpin Florida, have 1 daughter and 3 granddaughters. I worked with Suwannee Co-Extension Office for 20 years and am a past member of Suwannee Co. Livestock Show and Sale committee. I have been a building contractor for the last 15 years doing home repairs and remodeling in the state of Arkansas. Currently I am serving on the Suwannee County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and a member of Pinemount Baptist Church.

Pest Specialist: Donald Warren

Position: General Household Pest Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2012

Customer Service Philosophy: To be the best Pest Specialist I can be and to learn something new daily. I want to show my customers that they are my #1 priority every day!

Short Bio:  I have lived in Live Oak almost my whole life. I have 3 beautiful children that mean the world to me. I enjoy college football and singing in the choir at Westwood Baptist Church.

Pest Specialist: Aaron Cummings

Position: Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2005

Customer Service Philosophy: To do the best possible service for my customers and to leave no stone un-turned!

Short Bio:  I have been married for 20 years and have 2 children. I was born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada and moved to Live Oak in 2003 with my family.

Pest Specialist: Scott Brannon

Position: Termite Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2012

Customer Service Philosophy: I treat all my customers like family!

Short Bio:  I was born and raised in Suwannee County and am married with three kids. I am a huge Gator fan and love hunting and spending time with my family.

Pest Specialist: Ryan Cannon

Position: Lawn Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2006

Customer Service Philosophy: I like to keep the client in a calm and relaxed manner if there are any problems.

Short Bio:  I am married and have 1 daughter. I like sports, vacations and relaxing.

Pest Specialist: Greg Mitchell

Position: Lawn Specialist

Pest Specialist Since: 2012

Customer Service Philosophy: I strive to provide the best service possible in an honest and courteous manner.

Short Bio:  I have lived in Florida all my life. I am originally from the Miami area and moved to Live Oak in 2011. I love to be outdoors and am actively involved in church and Boy Scouts. I am now a member of the Suwannee Quarterback (Q.B.) Club. I am married with two daughters living in South Florida and my son who is a freshman at Suwannee High School. Go Dogs!