Welcome to our blog. Alexandria Pest Services offers up-to-date pest control news and pest-related articles. Whether you're looking for pest information or just looking out for your health, our pest blog articles and columns are sure to pique your interest. Browse our pest control articles below, and visit often for updates!

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 →

Pest Control

How Often Should Pest Control Be Done at Your House?

November 3, 2022 Renee Eder

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 →

Pest Control

Common Pests You’ll See this Fall in Northern Virginia

September 30, 2022 Renee Eder

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 →

Pest Control

Cockroaches Aren’t Just Creepy — They are Dangerous to Your Health!

August 26, 2022 Renee Eder

Do 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! →

Uncategorized

How College Students Can Prevent Pest Problems

July 27, 2022 Renee Eder

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 →

Uncategorized

What to Do if a Chipmunk Gets in Your Home?

June 29, 2022 Renee Eder

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? →

Uncategorized

Pest Proof Your Deck or Patio to Enjoy Outdoor Dining

May 24, 2022 Renee Eder

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 →

Uncategorized

Control Moisture in Your Home to Prevent Pests!

April 28, 2022 Renee Eder

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! →

Uncategorized

Giant Flying Joro Spider Multiplying Across the East Coast Could Soon Invade the DC Area

March 25, 2022 Renee Eder

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?

Continue reading Giant Flying Joro Spider Multiplying Across the East Coast Could Soon Invade the DC Area →

Uncategorized

Five Things You Likely Didn’t Know About Spiders

February 28, 2022 Renee Eder

Spiders are common houseguests year-round. With over 47,000 described species, around 3,400 of which live in North America, most Americans have spiders as roommates whether they like it (or even know it) or not. Here are five facts you may not know about spiders:

Continue reading Five Things You Likely Didn’t Know About Spiders →

Please Login

Registration

Forgotten Password?