Mice, rats and other animals are like people when temperatures start to drop outside. They want to find warmth too. And, usually that warmth is inside your home. So, if you find yourself dealing with these vermin year after year during the cooler months, it’s time you take some steps that’ll keep them out. While […]
Read the full article… With the temperatures falling and autumn just around the corner, every home owner has the season of fall pests to look forward to. From mice to crickets and every pest in between, you can avoid frustration by avoiding these Do It Yourself pest control fails. 1. Don’t Leave Mouse Traps in the Middle of the […]
Read the full article… Protect Your Home From Termite Damage With June being hot and one of the wettest on record in the Washington, D.C. area, many homeowners are experiencing pest problems including ants and roaches. Higher water levels are pushing pests out of the ground and into your home. Yuck! Improper drainage can lead to a lot of […]
Read the full article… Understanding the Fruit Fly Infestation Small fruit fly infestations are frequently encountered in restaurants, bars as well as homes. While often referred to as “fruit flies,” in reality, these are not the same as the Mediterranean fruit fly, which is a serious pest that damages fruit trees. These pests are nuisances that fall into a variety […]
Read the full article… Gnats can make your summer evenings miserable. They swirl around your head, get in your mouth, up your nose and in your eyes. It can look like a cloud around your head. It’s especially bad after rain and in the typical swampy Washington, D.C. summers. We’re often asked by clients how to eliminate gnats and […]
Read the full article… 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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