Much like many of us, many insects and rodents do not care for cold weather and they will seek out shelter wherever it is warm and dry. Your home makes a convenient place to spend the winter for many pests. Not only is it shelter from the cold, but they can find food and water…
Many people are scared of them, but for the most part, spiders are pretty harmless creatures. They prey on other insects, so they can be very beneficial to have around, however, you may not wish to have them inside of your home. If you live in Northern Virginia, there is really only one type of…
A new year is upon us and it is time to look back at 2013 and evaluate how your year went. If you have problems with pests, you could have made a few simple changes last year to help avoid infestations. However, with a little bit of effort, you can get rid of your problem…
Why Over-the-Counter Pest Control Products Frequently Don’t Work Chances are if you’re reading this article, you’ve found some humor, or a lot of humor, in the headline. You’ve faced a pest control problem whether that is ants, spiders, fleas inside the house or squirrels and moles in the yard. If you’re like the average do-it-yourselfer,…
5 Pests That Are Likely Living In The Basement Of Your Northern VA Home Many Alexandria, VA homeowners have great reasons to be concerned with pest infestation occurring in their home. Unwanted pests such as crickets, spiders, millipedes, centipedes and even mice can be a threat to the peace of mind of many homeowners for…
Summer is a beautiful time in Northern Virginia, as it brings blue skies and warm sun, but it also brings with it a number of different pests and bugs. Although some of these bugs are useful members of your home ecosystem, others are simply pests that are not only annoying, but can even be dangerous.…
There are a multitude of pests that can be found in your Northern Virginia home, but the 3 most common pests are crickets, ants, and rodents. When there are major weather changes, insects and rodents that normally live outside move inside to protect themselves from the harsher elements. CRICKETS Crickets are a brown, nocturnal insect that…