Holistic-Holidays

Holistic Christmas

Bringing the outdoors IN can be great way to get ready for the holidays and add a bit of festive cheer to your home. Natural décor has a richness and warmth you can’t duplicate with plastic. Fresh greenery, pinecones, cinnamon, citrus, and wood elements add a cozy, timeless, and elevated Christmas feel. Make it a HO HO Holistic Christmas with these few, fun holiday decoration ideas will not only save you money, but are also a snap to DIY!

Controlling Stink Bugs

Control Stink Bugs

Stink Bugs are an invasive species that was brought over to the United States from Eastern Asia in the mid-1990s. Today, stink bugs are most prevalent in the mid-Atlantic region in general, but in our state of Virginia, they have a bad reputation for being a BIG annoyance.  If you need to control stink bugs and keep them OUT of your home, this article will help you.  Once the stinkbugs come in for their winter’s nap, you’ll have a long Springtime of annoying and smelly bug houseguests.

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Stinging Insects

2025 brought on a particularly large concern for bees and wasps due to their increasing numbers.  There are many reasons why bees, wasps, and hornets swarm around yards in this region of the country. At the top of the list is warm weather.

Difference Between Good Bees and Bad Bees

Difference Between Bad Bees and Good Bees

Knowing the difference between Bad Bees and Good Bees could be your key to avoiding stings.  Just always keep in mind that all animals and insects, big and small, play a role in creating unique ecosystems across the globe. However, not all stinging insect species have a role that benefits others in their environment, and those are usually the ones that are set out to hurt you.

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Tick Season In Virginia

Since the start of 2024 in Virginia, we’ve seen the highest level of rainfall and the 8th warmest winter in recorded history. Ticks will certainly be more prevalent in our area this Spring and Summer. It’s important to be aware of the predicted extreme tick season in Virginia and know the signs of a tick…