Why Ants Invade Your Kitchen
Ants will invade your kitchen primarily for two main reasons: Food Sources and Water Sources. If you’re wondering why ants invade YOUR kitchen, the reasons can be simple AND complex.
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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…
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Controlling Mosquitoes
The hot and humid weather is back and so are the mosquitoes. Controlling mosquitoes can be a major challenge, but Holistic Pest Solutions can help.
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Spring Brings YELLOW JACKETS
Spring brings a lot of wonderful things: flowers, new leaves, greener grass, warmer weather… But it also brings some not-so-great things, like unwanted bugs and pests. One of the least popular things that spring brings is YELLOW JACKETS.
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Benefits Of A Termite Inspection
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. Let us tell you what they are.
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Winter Rodents
It’s nearing the season of food and family visits but, unfortunately, it’s also nearing the season for rodents to visit. When the weather gets colder, rodents search for warmth and food. Winter rodent infestations are usually prevalent by mid-November in Virginia. The best thing to do is prevent them from coming into your home in the first place. Once inside, these small and yet resourceful critters are likely to cause a lot of problems making them one of the most dangerous fall pests homeowners must contend with.
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Be Earths Valentine
Valentine’s day is the second largest card giving holiday following Christmas. Cards are thoughtful, but may come in not so eco-friendly ways by being laminated and put in a paper envelope. Small gift items such as balloons, and stuffed animals are cute, yet often thrown out. Lastly, chocolate is a huge gift giver, however, it is not always produced in the most ethical way. Here are some gift ideas and ethical, eco-friendly considerations when buying your loved one gifts, because we at Holistic Pest Solutions want to be Earth’s Valentine.
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What Happens To Bugs In The Winter
It’s a known fact that most insects tend to disappear during the winter. The question is, where do bugs in the winter go and can cold weather kill those bugs? More importantly, will the cold weather exterminate them for a more pleasant spring? Here is what Holistic Pest Solutions knows about the winter tendencies of our creepy crawly pests.
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Go Green This Christmas
Sure, you could buy your decorations at the store—but if you want a more natural look this holiday season, why not head outside and find some natural holiday beauty? Many of us have artificial Christmas trees now (and goodness knows, real trees are both expensive AND difficult to get this year), but still, bringing the outdoors IN can be great way to get ready for the holidays and add a bit of festive cheer to your home. These holistic holiday decoration ideas will not only save you money, but they’re also a snap to DIY!
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