All posts by Renee Eder

Buying a House—Why a Termite Inspection is of Utmost Importance!

If you are in the process of buying a house—congratulations! Whether this is your very first home or you are simply relocating, buying a home is an exciting process. What’s less exciting, however, is moving into your new home and discovering that it has structural damage caused by termites and or other wood destroying insects like carpenter ants. That’s why— before you close on your home, it’s important to have a home inspector perform a termite inspection so you avoid any unforeseen costs or damages.

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How to Protect Your Electrical Wiring from Mice and Rats

Each year, mice and rats contaminate and destroy enough food worldwide to feed 200 million people. These rodent droppings are known to transmit pathogens that cause diseases including hantavirus and salmonellosis. In addition to numerous health risks, rodents can chew through wallboard, cardboard, wood, and even electrical wiring, causing expensive damage and posing a fire hazard.

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The Cicadas Are Here! Six Things You Should Know About the 17-Year Cicada

If you go outside in the DC area, you’ll see hundreds, if not thousands, of bugs crawling out of dime-sized holes in the ground after 17 years in the soil. Now that the average soil temperature has reached more than 64 degrees, these cicadas have emerged in full force and will mate and die over the course of four to six weeks. Most Americans see a handful of cicadas in their yards every summer, but an emergence like this will be massive in comparison.

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What to Do About Bees

It’s spring, a time when bees usually begin to show up, making nests and colonies in places outside your home that are sheltered from the weather. The most common types of bees you’ll likely see are honey bees and bumblebees, and it can be difficult to tell which is which. Bees can also be hazardous due to their ability to sting, but due to their impact on the ecosystem, should not be eradicated in the same way as other pests. Here’s what you need to know about these insects.

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How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths for Good

When most people think of moths, they think of small, winged insects that are attracted to bright lights. However, there’s much more variety to this pest type than that. If certain kinds of moths sneak into your home, there’s a chance that when looking for food, they can get into your pantry products. That’s not the only place they’ll find food, though. Many moths feed on animal fibers, which means you may also find them infesting your closet. Here’s what you need to know about clothing moths.

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Make Pest Control an Important Part of Your Home Maintenance in 2021

Many don’t realize it, but pest prevention is an important part of maintaining your home. Similar to changing the oil in your car so you don’t have engine problems or replacing old hoses to your washing machine so you don’t have a water problem, making the effort to exclude pests and eliminate their food sources prevents having big pest problems in the future.

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How You May Be Welcoming Termites into Your Home

As a Northern Virginia homeowner, your property is one of your biggest investments. However, a termite invasion can quickly and quietly destroy your home’s value. Preventing termite damage begins with understanding termites, what they eat and key signs of an infestation. Here are some things you could be doing that are attracting termites into your home.

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