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The 3 Most Common Ants in Virginia – And Why You Should Care
It’s spring in Leesburg, and that means the ants have begun marching once again. They all may look the same at first glance, but some cause more damage than [...]
7 Amazing Facts About Ants
The second you see ants scurrying about through your kitchen, your initial reaction is one of annoyance and disgust. Your first thought is to remove the infestation immediately with [...]
Am I allergic to Wasp Stings?
There is always a worry when you get stung that it might cause an allergic reaction. You have seen plenty of television programs that detail anaphylaxis. You might even [...]
Fleas: Should I let my Cat Outside?
The warm days of summer brings out one of the most irritating enemies your cat can face. Fleas. They live off of you cats blood and make their lives [...]
Carpenter Ants VS Termites. How to Tell the Difference?
Spring is a welcome relief after a cold winter in Alexandria. Less welcome are the swarms of insects that spring brings with it. In spring time, both carpenter ants [...]
What Does a Spider Bite Look Like?
Your home is your resting spot, your haven, and your sanctuary. After a hard day’s work or play, it’s the best thing in the world to come home and [...]
History of Bed Bugs in Virginia
Bed bugs. The very word incites fear into the hearts of men and women everywhere. Why? Well, there is something especially upsetting when you think about an insect feasting [...]
Meet the Termites. Destroying Your Home is a Family Affair
In Chevy Chase and the surrounding area, spring is peak season for Maryland’s most prolific termite species: the Eastern subterranean termite. Each year this tiny nightmare causes billions of [...]
Would a Rat Bite Me?
When it comes to rats, they are very seldom looked at with a favorable view. Some people, a small percentage like them as pets, but most people are terrified [...]
What To Do If I Find a Bed Bug on My Pet?
If you thought that bed bugs will only target you, you’re wrong. If you have bed bugs in your home, they will go after your pets just as quick [...]
Where Rats Originated
Fairfax, Virginia is a treat for the eyes with incredibly beautiful scenery and spectacular lakes to recreate on. Enjoying Lake Accotink and Burke Lake are a peaceful and relaxing [...]
Norway Rats 101 – Things You Should Know About the Rodents in the Sewer
Are you seeing signs of rodents in your home this winter? You could have mice, or you could be playing host to the Norway rat – Arlington’s most common [...]
Timeline on Ridding Your Home of Bed Bugs
Before you stay in a Manassas hotel you can find out from the bed bug registry if that hotel has had a bed bug infestation. What happens when you [...]
Can my pet get fleas in the winter?
Sales of flea treatment in Crystal Lake and the surrounding area drop in winter months, but perhaps pet owners shouldn’t be letting their guard down so easily. In the [...]
Rodent FAQs
Rodent infestations are devastating and destructive. The cost of repairing rodent damage can amount into the thousands of dollars if you don’t get it taken care of quickly. It’s [...]
