Mice can get into homes and become a real problem – building nests, contaminating food, causing damage, and spreading disease. But to get rid of them, you need to understand what they do and what they like. Following are some Q&As to help you better understand rodents in Virginia. (Questions and Answers!) How do I…
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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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There are Drywood Termites that can eat your home from the inside out and Subterranean termites that eat your house from the outside in. Together, they cost US property owners billions of dollars in damage each year. Eastern Subterranean termites are the most popular here in Central Virginia and they won’t hesitate to make a meal out of your house if you leave it unprotected.
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Mice can get into homes and become a real problem – building nests, contaminating food, causing damage, and spreading disease. But to get rid of them, you need to understand what they do and what they like. Here are some questions and answers to help you deal with fall rodent issues. How do I know…
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Summer may be over, but your pest problems may not be. Here’s what you should know about three cooler weather creepy crawlies that always seem to stick around long after warmer weather is gone.
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Believe it or not, fall pests are already starting to make trouble for homeowners in Central Virginia. Pests are starting to look for a safe, warm place to call home during the colder late fall and winter months. Holistic Pest Solutions is here to provide you with some information about controlling fall pests and how you…
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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.
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We all know that yellow jackets are aggressive and downright mean. They’ll sting you without much provocation and then live to sting again. There are a few different reasons as to why aggressive yellow jackets are problem here in Central Virginia.
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A burning question that we’ve all asked (or WANTED to ask) at some point in our life. Why are cockroaches so hard to kill? Cockroaches are one of the last insects you’d want to find in your home. They can carry disease, cause allergic reactions, and contaminate your food.
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What is the most efficient transmitter of disease in the animal kingdom? The female mosquito—no fur, no fangs, just a hypodermic needle with wings. She uses scent to find us, attracted by the lactic acid and other ingredients in our perspiration. She also senses the carbon dioxide in our exhalations. The more you sweat and pant as you shoo her away, the more attractive you become to her. Mosquitoes are BACK, Virginians, and we want to help you decipher the FACTS and the MYTHS about those little ankle-biters.
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