Hornets In Virginia - 5 Surprising Facts

Hornets in Virginia: 5 Surprising Facts

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Hornets in Virginia are becoming a growing concern for homeowners, especially during the warmer months. While they often get a bad reputation, these stinging insects are more complex than most people realize.  At Holistic Pest Solutions, we believe that understanding hornets is the first step in protecting your home and family. Below are five important—and often surprising—facts about hornets, along with expert insight on why professional hornet removal is the safest option.

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March Comes With Ants

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Very soon, many Virginian’s will start to notice the appearance of ants in their kitchens. Early prevention is the key to avoidance of on major infestations and can help you save on future treatments. Schedule your first visit when the temperatures start averaging about 50 degrees, especially if we have rainfall of more than 1.5 inches. Bottom line, March comes with ants, and we are happy to help you with them if they march on you.

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Spiders In Your Home

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Termites are a very big problem to home owners. They’re almost invisible, completely quiet and have the potential to cause extensive damage before a homeowner ever recognizes that they have a problem. Termites are active in 49 of the 50 states (Alaska is too cold to sustain them), and cause more than $50 billion in property damage every year. You can imagine that there are a great many benefits to having a termite inspection on the home you are considering purchasing. Termite inspections are extremely important if you’re buying a home or living in one. Let us tell you what the reasons are.

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The Importance Of Termite Inspections

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Termites are a very big problem to home owners. They’re almost invisible, completely quiet and have the potential to cause extensive damage before a homeowner ever recognizes that they have a problem. Termites are active in 49 of the 50 states (Alaska is too cold to sustain them), and cause more than $50 billion in property damage every year. You can imagine that there are a great many benefits to having a termite inspection on the home you are considering purchasing. Termite inspections are extremely important if you’re buying a home or living in one. Let us tell you what the reasons are.

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Rodents Are NOT Cute

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As temperatures drop, rodents will do what they have done for centuries: seek warmth, shelter, and food indoors. Mice might be small and maybe even cute, despite their beady little eyes, but you do NOT want them in your home. Once in, they will stay even as the weather turns warmer, and the damage they can do is GREAT. Deal with them now before their populations get higher and they cause contamination and disease. Rodents are NOT Cute!