How To Keep Termites Away From Home
Termites can be some of the worst pests out there – causing over a billion dollars in property damage each year. This damage is difficult to spot and when it is, it isn’t always covered by homeowner’s insurance. Every homeowner should take steps to reduce the risk of attracting termites and other wood-destroying insects. Holistic Pest Solutions wants to offer you some tips on how to keep termites away from your home so they’re less likely to start eating it!
Continue readingWhy The Wasp Stings
Did you know that only “social” wasps sting? Most of the 20,000 species of wasps in the world are solitary and solitary wasps do not sting, so the wasps that most humans are more familiar with are social wasps who live in complex communities and that are normally very easy to spot. Very few social wasps, such as paper wasps, mud daubers, yellow jackets, hornets, and umbrella wasps, create homes near human dwellings. So why is it that most humans have been stung at some point or another? This blog will hopefully give you insight into the dreaded wasps and who the wasp stings.
Continue readingPreventing Invasive Pest and Plant Species
As we are welcoming the start of warmer weather in Virginia, many of us are beginning to wonder how all of this wet weather we’ve been having since last fall will affect this year’s mosquito season. You may have other questions about the mosquito season in Virginia, so here are some answers:
Continue readingCommon Pests Of Spring
As we are welcoming the start of warmer weather in Virginia, many of us are beginning to wonder how all of this wet weather we’ve been having since last fall will affect this year’s mosquito season. You may have other questions about the mosquito season in Virginia, so here are some answers:
Continue readingMosquito Season In Virginia
As we are welcoming the start of warmer weather in Virginia, many of us are beginning to wonder how all of this wet weather we’ve been having since last fall will affect this year’s mosquito season. You may have other questions about the mosquito season in Virginia, so here are some answers:
Continue readingDoes Wet Weather Affect Termite Infestation
The question on everyone’s mind after this past ridiculously rainy winter, fall and even summer seasons is this – how will all of this dampness affect the incidents of termite damage in the coming months? Does extra wet weather cause an increase in termite infestation. The answer is, unfortunately, yes.
Continue reading6 Helpful Pest Control Tips
Winter is cold – way too cold for some of our most bothersome pests, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a fun creepy crawlies blog! There are some super strange things in our world, that’s for sure, but you haven’t seen strange until you’ve seen our list of the world’s weirdest insects!
Continue readingWorld’s Weirdest Insects
Winter is cold – way too cold for some of our most bothersome pests, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a fun creepy crawlies blog! There are some super strange things in our world, that’s for sure, but you haven’t seen strange until you’ve seen our list of the world’s weirdest insects!
Continue readingEco-Friendly Cold Weather Hacks
Let’s face it. Winter is definitely not the most convenient of seasons to live through. It’s freezing most of the time, snow keeps you stuck at home, and the cold can cause major damage to your home/personal belongings. That’s why Holistic Pest Solutions has created a list of easy, effective and eco-friendly cold weather hacks that will make surviving winter a little easier.
Continue readingCan Cold Winters Kill Bugs?
Some insects have evolved and have the ability to super-cool or become frost resistant. For those who are not so lucky, when the weather drops below freezing, the chances of surviving are drastically lower.
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