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.

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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!

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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.

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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:

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The fall season is upon us here in Northern Virginia! With the arrival of cooler temperatures, however, comes a whole new host of critters, too. Fall pests can be particularly troubling as the cooler weather might drive them into your house. The following are some places in your home where you should keep an eye out for home invaders:

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Creepy crawlies love being inside your home for the same reasons you do – it’s warm, dry, and has food and water. The tiniest gaps around doors and windows might as well have a giant “Welcome” sign for bugs on them. Ants, gnats, cockroaches, earwigs, firebrats, flies, centipedes and spiders are some of the most common home invaders. But before you pack your bags at the first site of a cockroach, try our tips to naturally get rid of bugs in your house, and of course call us to get rid of them for good!

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For many of us, taking a bath is a way to relax and destress after a long day. The bathroom is also where we fix our hair and get ready to go out to dinner or dancing, and of course, where we perform our necessary bodily functions.

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