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Similar to humans, pests need food, water and shelter. However, unlike us, pests assume they can get all those things for free by hiding in the dark spaces of your home. We’ve all come across one or two unwelcome guests, but how can we tell when those crawling freeloaders have officially moved in?
Here are some ways you can identify a pest infestation in your home:
Droppings
Continue reading When Is A Pest Problem An Infestation?Bed bugs can be a major nuisance. Their bites are itchy and uncomfortable, and in some cases can even cause allergic reactions. While it may seem like bed bugs appear out of nowhere, the truth is, bed bugs are notorious for hitchhiking from one location to another including from hotels to homes. All it takes is one pregnant bed bug hitching a ride in your luggage to start a full-blown infestation in your home. But, if you are diligent about checking for bed bugs when you travel, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of bringing them back as a souvenir!
Continue reading Traveling for the Holidays? How to Spot Bedbugs and Not Bring them Home with You!In the DC area, pests don’t seem to take a break throughout the year. As new pests roll into town with the changing seasons, they are on the hunt for safe places to reside, eat, and mate—and your home can provide the perfect conditions to do so.
While professional pest control can help remedy an ongoing infestation, scheduling regular pest control treatments throughout the year can keep you proactively protected. But just how often should pest control be done at your house? And what pests should you be worried about throughout the DC seasons?
Continue reading How Often Should Pest Control Be Done at Your House?The fall season is almost upon us here in Northern Virginia, and as the summer wanes, so do those pesky summer pests. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, however, comes a whole new host of critters too.
Fall pests can be an extreme yet unavoidable annoyance to homeowners. While these creatures are bothersome year-round, they can be particularly troubling as the cooler weather might drive them into your house. Be sure to keep an eye out for the following home invaders:
Continue reading Common Pests You’ll See this Fall in Northern VirginiaDo you have cockroaches in your home? Cockroaches are unwanted pests for significant reasons–not just because they are creepy. Cockroaches are known to carry at least 30 different types of bacteria and can cause various diseases.
Continue reading Cockroaches Aren’t Just Creepy — They are Dangerous to Your Health!With the start of a new academic year just around the corner, students from all over the country are preparing to move into student housing. While this is an exciting season, it is also when pest control companies tend to see an uptick in requests for pest control since multiple people sharing a building increases the risk of problems.
Continue reading How College Students Can Prevent Pest Problems
Chipmunks are adorable… there is no arguing that! No matter how cute these little rodents are, however, they can be quite problematic if they get into your home. Although these animals are usually content to stay outside, sometimes a chipmunk will find its way into a nice cozy attic and decide it is a pretty good place to live. And sometimes chipmunks get in by accident. Either way, they can cause a bit of trouble.
Continue reading What to Do if a Chipmunk Gets in Your Home?
Warm weather is here and with it comes BBQs and outdoor dining! Eating a meal outside with family and friends can be a great way to enjoy the warm weather, while increasing your vitamin D intake and spending more time in the fresh air. But how do you make sure that annoying pests leave you alone? There are a few, simple tips to try to keep your deck and patio pest free during a meal outside!
Continue reading Pest Proof Your Deck or Patio to Enjoy Outdoor Dining
As you are likely aware, humans depend on having water daily and we need to stay hydrated to live. What many don’t realize is that the same is true for pests. So, if you want to prevent pests from sharing your home with you, paying attention to moisture control is important.
Continue reading Control Moisture in Your Home to Prevent Pests!
DC area residents and others living on the East Coast may soon find themselves facing an invasion of giant flying spiders. This may sound like a horror movie, but it’s the real thing. Large enough to cover the palm of your hand, the Joro spider is quite intimidating. But will these creatures pose a problem or will they simply be a colorful new addition to the insects in our area this spring?
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