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.

Tips for Preventing Spring Pest Problems

Tips for Preventing Spring Pest Problems

Springtime means warm weather, sunny days, budding flowers, and greener pastures. Unfortunately, however, it also means spring pest problems like termites, ants, and lady bugs. The influx of moisture in the air combined with the improved temperatures outside beckons insects from their hibernation and into your home. Luckily, there are some things you can do […]

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How Are Mice Getting Into My Home?

How Are Mice Getting Into My Home?

Clients are always asking us ‘how are mice getting into my home?’ Never underestimate mice. These critters are smart and amazingly adept despite their size. The reality is that no home or building is usually 100 percent sealed, and they can get through cracks as small as a #2 pencil. That’s about ¼ inch, or […]

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Winter Pest Problems Lurking in Your Firewood

Winter Pest Problems Lurking in Your Firewood

A roaring fire is a great way to take the chill off on these cold winter nights. The mesmerizing flicker of the flames and warmth emanating from the fireplace creates a cozy environment for the entire family or a romantic evening. One thing that can quickly ruin this atmosphere is winter pest problems! That’s right, […]

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Do You Need Professional Pest Control?

Do You Need Professional Pest Control?

DIY products to treat for ants, roaches, bed bugs and many other pests are readily available to consumers from grocery stores to home improvement stores and big box retailers. Knowing when to call for professional pest control help versus tackling problems yourself can be tricky. Many minor pest problems can often be self-treated. A minor […]

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Do Termites and Other Pests Remain Active in Winter?

Do Termites and Other Pests Remain Active in Winter?

The weather outside has been in the teens and single digits many days over the last week in Northern Virginia ad across the East Coast. Many homeowners would assume that pests, especially termites, would die or go away during weather like this. That would be wrong. Termites and many other pests remain active in winter. […]

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It's Cold Outside, Why Do I Need Winter Pest Control?

It's Cold Outside, Why Do I Need Winter Pest Control?

We’re often asked whether winter pest control is needed. After all, it’s cold outside and pests such as ants, mosquitoes and spiders and dead, hibernating or nowhere to be seen, right? Wrong! Just as you want to cozy up inside a warm home, many pests seek out a warm place to overwinter. Often, your warm […]

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