4/7/2021
Termites are one of nature’s most destructive forces, but, unlike other natural occurrences, they can be avoided. By understanding what a termite swarm on your property could mean, you might just be able to keep your home from incurring an expensive infestation.... Read More
3/26/2021
There’s a lot more to these stinging insects than meets the eye, and no, it’s not just their stingers! The stinging insect family contains quite a lot of variety, including the not-so-friendly backyard wasp. The wasp family includes all sorts of stinging creatures, such as hornets, yellow jackets, and more. They may not look like much, but a single sting from one of these creatures can pack a serious punch. Wasps are unwelcome and ... Read More
3/19/2021
The season of spooks, ghosts, and boogeymen is long since over, but there is no lack of creepy, freaky ants lining up at your door for a chance to pillage your larder. Ants are not as dangerous to human health as other pest species are, but they certainly are not harmless in any sense of the word. You may be risking your family’s food stores and good health by allowing even a single infestation to continue. If there a... Read More
3/12/2021
Would you believe that a 3/8 inch bug can cause over five billion dollars’ worth of damage every year? If you don’t believe us now, you will when they come knocking at your door! Termites are a species of wood eating insect that have found a forever home here in Washington D.C. They are cream or white colored worker pests that work hard to build secretive mud tunnels throughout the home, transp... Read More
3/7/2021
They can’t hurt you physically, but these creatures are capable of hurting you in other ways: mentally, emotionally, and even financially. Silverfish are short, ¾ inch pests with a penchant for dark and moist areas. They are completely harmless to humans, but extremely dangerous to precious items and memories. Your clothing, photos, and even scrapbooks may be eaten in a short period of time by these creatures, more or less right u... Read More
2/26/2021
Adult moths are the ones that most often invade properties initially, immediately searching for safe spaces where they can lay their eggs and produce more moths. These nesting locations tend to be dark, hidden, and a short crawl away for the larvae that will need their first meal.... Read More
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