Most homeowners expect to find bugs or rodents in their home when they see one crawling across the floor. But not every infestation is going to leave visual signs. Instead, some bugs produce a smell that can clue you in that you have an infestation. If you have noticed an unexplainable odor around your home, pests might be to blame. Here are some of the most common odor-causing pests in Northern Virginia and what odors they release.
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Many bug species have a reputation for extremely short lifespans. The average housefly lives about a month. Male mosquitoes and ants, which exist only to mate with females of the species, may only live for a week or two. But some insects can live for years. Which bugs are the longest living?
As winter approaches and cockroach infestations are increasing in local homes in Northern Virginia, here are some interesting facts about these common household pests.
When you are not seeing pests every day in your home, you may assume that you are not sharing the space with bugs. Unfortunately, this probably is not the case, especially if you are not already getting regular pest control at your home.
To make sure a busy holiday season is as stress free as possible - at least when it comes to pests - it is important to understand what risks are involved at this time of year and what measures you can take to make a pest infestation less likely.
This is the time of year for stink bugs. The cooling temperatures push stink bugs to move indoors where they quickly become a nuisance in your home. They are harmless insects, but the smell they release is unpleasant and having a large number of bugs living in your home is always going to be a hassle.