The sight of spiders in the home is usually met with either fear or disgust, followed by a quick slap with a book or shoe. Something about the sight of them can be downright unsettling. As frightening as they may seem to some of us, spiders are common household pests. But, if you’re seeing more of them than usual, it could be more of a problem than you think, and we’ll explain why!
When it comes to car problems, there are countless possible causes. However, motorists might be surprised to learn that a rodent infestation could be what’s plaguing their vehicle. Alexandria Pest Services cautions drivers to be on the lookout for a rodent problem under the car hood and take the necessary steps to prevent it from happening to them this winter. If you park your car in the garage or a carport, the problem can easily spread to inside your home!
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The holidays are the busiest time of the year for most of us. Whether you’re traveling to visit loved ones or they are coming to stay with you, the holidays are the top travel season of the year. With all the hustle and bustle, the holiday season is also the busiest time for pests – especially bed bugs! Bed bugs, who are known for being hitchhikers, often tag along on your luggage, purses, and even your clothes. They can be picked up on planes, trains, buses, and hotels.
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Squirrels are adorable mischievous pests that gather up acorns, climb trees, and often run in the road (and hopefully make it across safely). They can be quite entertaining as they scurry about, as long as they are outside and not inside your home!
Imagine digging through your pantry in search of ingredients to bake chocolate chip cookies, only to find insects hiding in the bag of flour or brown sugar? These insects are known as stored product pests or pantry pests due to their tendency to gather around food products stored in pantries and cabinets.
Summer flew by, and it’s almost fall — time for back-to-school, everything pumpkin, and unfortunately, fall pests.
Fall is the time of year to dig out your jackets and close-toed shoes, and other warm clothing that has been stored away during the hot summer months. But humans aren’t the only ones looking for ways to keep warm.
Ever see fruit flies in your home? They are annoying, they swarm all around your food, and you can’t seem to stop them once you spot one. You clean, you spray, and yet you still have to ask “Why are fruit flies in my home?” Below are some tips to find out how they got in and what you need to do to get rid of them.
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Summer is a time for outdoor concerts, barbeques, pool days, and lazy afternoons. Unfortunately, it is also the season where stinging insects such as wasps are out and about, frantically collecting food for their colony and building their numbers. This means that while spending more time outside this summer, you, your family, and your pets are going to come in contact with wasps more often than not!
Summer is nearly here! We are experiencing the hot DC weather, enjoying time in our yards, eating watermelon, and hosting picnics and BBQs. For most people, it is enjoyable to partake in such activities with invited guests. Unfortunately, there are typically uninvited guests, as well.
You may have enjoyed a relatively peaceful winter free of pests. However, you are not in the clear for the rest of the year! When the temperatures get warmer, pests such as ants, mosquitoes, and termites, will be emerging and invading your home again in search of food and shelter.
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