There are many types of ants and some kinds are good to have around as they kill real pests like fleas and bugs that may often carry diseases or destroy your home. However, ants are easily drawn with the scent of food and they may come marching down your kitchen and getting all over your […]
Read the full article… Dealing with pesky mosquitoes is never fun for anybody, but it seems as though certain people attract them more than others. Why is this? Our grandmothers would say that it was because we were such sweethearts, but unfortunately that is just not always the case. It turns out that mosquitoes are in fact attracted to […]
Read the full article… One of the most frequent winter pest control complaints is about mice and rats entering homes or businesses. We’re receiving a lot of calls especially this winter due to the cold temperatures and snow due to the polar vortex that’s hit the Washington, D.C. region. Mice and rats enter homes through small cracks, open doors, […]
Read the full article… Are you still dealing with creepy spiders and spider webs long after Halloween has passed? Eliminating spiders is one of the most frequently requested pest control services we see in Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, MD and Washington, D.C. It's not unusual to find these eight-legged insects lurking in corners of homes in Fairfax, VA, Burke, […]
Read the full article… 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. […]
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