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.

10 Tips to Eliminate Mice

10 Tips to Eliminate Mice

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, […]

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How to Get Rid of Spiders

How to Get Rid of Spiders

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, […]

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Cold Weather Brings Stinkbugs To VA and MD

Cold Weather Brings Stinkbugs To VA and MD

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 […]

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Pest Management Practices for Successful Pest Control

Pest Management Practices for Successful Pest Control

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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Control Wildlife Including Squirrels and Raccoons in the Attic

Control Wildlife Including Squirrels and Raccoons in the Attic

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. If you suspect that raccoons or squirrels have made themselves […]

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Tips to Control Firewood Insects

Tips to Control Firewood Insects

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 […]

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