All species of termites prefer the warmer months and may be inactive during the winter months, unless they are in an area where winters can be mild – such as CENTRAL VIRGINIA. You need to know some things if termites are eating you out of house and home. Let’s take a closer look at our UN-friend, the termite.
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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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Stink bugs feel like nature’s revenge for every insect you’ve ever squished. They get their name from the foul stench they release when they’re threatened or disturbed. It’s a smell that’s tough to describe. Notes of dirty socks, rotting fruit and paper-mill pulp. In short, it stinks — and worse, it lingers. If you have…
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If we hear things enough, we tend to start thinking those things are fact. When it pertains to pests in your home, things that you’ve ‘heard’ aren’t necessarily facts. At Holistic Pest Solutions, we are mindful of our clients AND our Earth and we want to help clear up those common misconceptions about pests in…
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I think we’ve all heard the phrase, “the bees knees”, but do we know what the heck it means? Yes, I know this is supposed to be a blog about actual pests and not idioms about their knees, but hey, we all have to have our fun! Let’s find out what the origin of “the bees knees” is and how it has buzzed it’s way into several different countries over the years. We might even get into the “cat’s pajamas” while we’re at it!
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I think we’ve all heard the phrase, “the bees knees”, but do we know what the heck it means? Yes, I know this is supposed to be a blog about actual pests and not idioms about their knees, but hey, we all have to have our fun! Let’s find out what the origin of “the bees knees” is and how it has buzzed it’s way into several different countries over the years. We might even get into the “cat’s pajamas” while we’re at it!
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She’s less than a quarter-inch long, has six legs, and has been a BIG TIME disease spreader thoughout history and world wide. The female mosquito is devious and diabolical, and she uses scent to find us and is attracted by the lactic acid and other ingredients in our perspiration. She also senses the carbon dioxide in our exhalations and follows the slipstream back to our faces. So how did this bug get so far in the world?
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There’s been a good bit of news out there about hornets lately. Hornets (not the “murder” kind) are definitely an issue in the state of Virginia right now. Hornets certainly have a bad reputation, but they are so much more than the meanies they are portrayed as being. Holistic Pest Solutions wants to share 5 facts about hornets that you may not know.
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We are facing many challenges this Spring, the least of which will be the onslaught of mosquitoes in our yards. The mild and relatively wet winter that we had here in Virginia has allowed for mosquitoes to have an easier transition into Spring. Unfortunately, they may be even more of an issue for us this year at a time when we REALLY need to be comfortable at home and in our yards. Mosquito season in Virginia has begun.
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Ever wonder where the small furry things go in the winter to stay warm? Squirrels, chipmunks, rats, mice… they survive the winters somehow, right? They didn’t always have our homes to hide in when it got cold. So where do the rodents go instinctively when it gets cold outside?
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