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Termite Inspection Benefits

Bug BlogBy Holistic Pest February 17, 2022

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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Wintertime Pest Worries

Bug Blog, Holistic HealthBy Holistic Pest January 27, 2022

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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Ways Rodents Get In Your Home

Bug Blog, Holistic HealthBy Holistic Pest January 2, 2022

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Expect Fall Pests

UncategorizedBy Holistic Pest September 12, 2021

Expect that fall pests will already start making trouble for homeowners in Central Virginia. Pests are starting to look for a safe, warm place to call home and, since we’ve been having so much rain, they may be searching for a dry place sooner than later. Holistic Pest Solutions is here to provide you with some information about controlling fall pests and how you can stop them from invading your home this season.

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Time For Aggressive Yellow Jackets

Bug BlogBy Holistic Pest August 31, 2021

The end of summer in Virginia marks the unfortunate time for aggressive yellow jackets. Yellow jacket colonies grow largest in late summer and early Fall, just when their food sources begin to diminish. So when the weather turns cooler, it makes for plenty of frustrated, hungry wasps.

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10 Ways To Avoid Bee Stings

Bug BlogBy Holistic Pest July 28, 2021

Being stung by a wasp or a bee is not exactly a picnic. If you’re allergic, it can even be deadly. Lucky for us, most bees aren’t looking to sting us. Most bees sting simply to protect themselves, so the best way to avoid getting stung is to make sure they do not feel threatened by you. Here are 10 other ways to avoid bee stings.

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Why Mosquitoes BITE

Bug BlogBy Holistic Pest July 11, 2021

You have spent all day outside, and once you’ve come back to relax, you feel an itch, and then another, and then another! You try to count the number of mosquito bites you have, but there are too many to count! “Why are they so attracted to me?” you wonder, and why do mosquitoes BITE?

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