Why They’re Entering Your Home (And Why You Shouldn’t Squish Them) As temperatures begin to change, homeowners across Virginia often notice an unwelcome guest making its way indoors—the stink bug. Officially known as shield bugs because of the shield-shaped plate covering their backs, stink bugs have earned their more popular name for one very obvious reason.…
In Virginia, tick season can be a year-round problem. However, as temperatures rise and summer approaches, ticks become far more active and aggressive. If you are a homeowner in Central Virginia, you should how to protect yourself.
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.
The Mosquito Onslaught Has Begun: What You Need to Know (and How to Protect Your Yard). With March behind us and winter fading into memory, spring is officially here—and so are the mosquitoes.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Growing up, our family always had a live Christmas tree. I LOVE a live Christmas Tree!! Its bold scent filled the living room and warmed my heart for the holidays as much as the lights, decorations, and stockings did.