Pest Control Tips

Is something bugging you? Can't identify the pests in your home? Read articles by our pest-control experts to learn more about how to identify pest problems, how your can help keep your home safe from unwanted guests, and when to call a pest management professional to help eliminate a pest problem.

Mosquito Misting Systems: A Sprinkler System for Pest Problems

Mosquito Misting Systems: A Sprinkler System for Pest Problems

Culex pipiens—the bane of the Sunday afternoon barbecue! For its size, the common mosquito has created more havoc than just about any other flying creature. Besides the fact that this tiny insect has been the vehicle behind some of the world’s worst pestilences such as malaria, yellow fever, and West Nile virus, for the ordinary […]

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Environmentally Friendly Pest Control For Your Garden

Environmentally Friendly Pest Control For Your Garden

For residents in Northern Virginia, there are a host of potential garden pests, which include insects, mold, bacteria, viruses, weeds and animals. Managing these variety of pests often requires multiple approaches, as there is no one size fits all product that can eliminate every potential pest to the gardener in Northern Virginia. One solution that […]

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How to Prevent and Eliminate Ant Problems

How to Prevent and Eliminate Ant Problems

Spring and the onset of warmer weather means pests are coming out. One of the most persistent warm-weather pests we receive calls about is ant problems. Of course, ant problems are not just a local issue for Fairfax, Burke, McLean and other Northern Virginia homeowners. Ant problems are the number one nuisance pest issue reported […]

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Common Restaurant Pest Control Problems -- and Their Solutions

Common Restaurant Pest Control Problems -- and Their Solutions

Northern Virginia restaurants suffer from the same pest control challenges as the rest of the Washington, D.C. area, or for that matter, the world. It takes years for a restaurant to build a good reputation. But it takes only one pest infestation to destroy it. There is little more damaging to a restaurant's reputation and business than […]

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Should I Have a Pest Control Service Agreement?

Should I Have a Pest Control Service Agreement?

Pest Control Without Service Agreement or With Pest Control Service Agreements? To sign a pest control service agreement, or not, that is the question that a lot of people face when they find themselves with a pest control issue. Even for those wanting to protect their home, the idea of engaging into a pest control […]

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How to Stop Cold Weather Pests

How to Stop Cold Weather Pests

When it comes to the late Fall and winter months, pest control in Northern Virginia can seem a bit more difficult. As Fall sets in, the first of the seasonal pests makes an appearance; the stinkbug. It, like most other cold weather pests, begins to invade homes seeking shelter from the dropping temperatures. Aside from […]

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