Billy the Exterminator, whose real name is William Bretherton, is still alive and well. He still owns Vexcon Animal and Pest Control in Benton, Louisiana. The show Billy the Exterminator ran for seven seasons on A&E from 2009 to 2017. In 2016, Bretherton started a new show called Billy Goes North, which aired on Destination America for one season. He has also appeared on other reality TV shows, such as Celebrity Wife Swap and The Surreal Life. In 2018, Bretherton was arrested for driving under the influence. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation. He has since stayed out of trouble.