Mice, particularly house mice, are the most commonly encountered rodent in the home. They tend to make nests out of whatever unused materials they can find and often begin to infest homes by crawling or digging through tight holes in walls.
Many of us wonder why older homes get more pests than newer homes. This is typically the case, and we will help explain why and what you can do to prevent such problems.
It’s not unheard of to wake up with a squirrel, opossum, raccoon, or snake in your home. Surrounded by nature even in the busiest areas, wildlife can often make its way into the houses of unexpecting residents. Today we are sharing what you should do in the event that a wild animal is trapped in your home.
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The threat of Asian Giant Hornets, or “murder hornets” as they have been called, coming to the U.S. has been alarming to many of us, especially after a few were spotted in North America. But according to a professor at Virginia Tech, no murder hornets have been sighted in Virginia — or anywhere on the East Coast for that matter.
As we all know, the DC Metro area has a lot of delicious restaurants. This means that there are usually dumpsters full of food waste in the alleys behind them. But now, everything is shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This being the case, the usual food resources available to rodents are not there. This may cause these rodents, such as rats, to search elsewhere for food and these marauding rodents may find their way to residential areas.
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Termites can be a nightmare for homeowners. They can wreak havoc by eating through your house, causing massive destruction before you ever realize that they are there. It’s important that you take proactive steps to keep your house safe. Otherwise, you could be looking at thousands of dollars in damage before you know you have a problem.
We are in the middle of winter, and one day it’s bound to get freezing cold. The time will come to take out your warmest winter clothing, including your very favorite woolen sweater, the one you had since college. Then, much to your horror, you discover that it has a giant hole right in the middle of the penguin on the front. If that’s not bad enough, you notice several smaller holes in the left arm and on the back. It is only logical to wonder, “what on earth could have caused this?” The answer may actually surprise you.
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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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