Winter weather usually brings a lot of calls to pest control companies about mice, rats and squirrels in homes. This cold winter is also bringing a lot of reports about another pest - the stink bug – causing problems as they return to homes in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Just like rodents and […]
Read the full article…Effective modern pest control is not just about using pesticides. At My Pest Pros, we incorporate integrated pest management (IPM) techniques into every inspection and treatment. In doing so, we take a balanced approach to pest management in order to control pests while reducing the use of pesticides around homes, businesses and schools and protecting the environment. […]
Read the full article…We are receiving a lot of calls in recent weeks from homeowners seeking My Pest Pros' help removing raccoons and squirrels from their attics. Loud noises, banging and crashing around the attic are a tell tale sign that an animal has moved into your home. Wildlife problems in homes is increasingly common across Arlington, Fairfax, […]
Read the full article…A fire in the fireplace is a great way to help take the chill off a winter evening and enhance your home's ambiance, but you may also be inviting wood-infesting pests into your home. While most pests that live in and around firewood will be harmless, a few can cause significant damage to your home […]
Read the full article…As temperatures have dropped across the Washing ton, D.C. region this winter, My Pest Pros has seen an increase in calls from homeowners and tenants with cockroaches in their homes or apartments. These homes are not necessarily dirty or unsanitary. Roaches are attracted to your home's warmth, dark spaces and moisture. While it's true that […]
Read the full article…Pest Control in Washington, D.C. is essential during the spring and summer months when ants, bees and other bugs begin to emerge and multiply as the temperatures warm. But good pest prevention practices should be a year-round effort. Proactive efforts throughout the year will help protect your home and family. Bugs and other pests are […]
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