Stink Bugs Are Coming: How to Pest-Proof Your Hampton Roads Home Before Fall
Starting in mid-September, stink bugs invade Virginia homes by the hundreds — sometimes thousands — looking fo...
Why Mice Move Indoors in Fall (And How to Seal Them Out Before They Do)
House mice are one of the most common service calls in Virginia from October through March. The reason is simp...
How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Hampton Roads? A 2026 Price Guide
Pest control pricing varies more than people expect, and a lot of that variation is legitimate — not every job...
When Do Termites Swarm in Virginia?
If you've ever seen a sudden cloud of winged insects near a foundation or window in spring, there's a good cha...
Why Mosquito Season Hits Hampton Roads Harder Than the Rest of Virginia
If it feels like mosquitoes are worse in Hampton Roads than other parts of Virginia, that's not just perceptio...
Why Cockroaches Get Worse in Hampton Roads Humidity
If roach activity seems to spike every summer, that's not a coincidence — Hampton Roads' humid climate creates...
Carpenter Ants vs. Odorous House Ants: How to Tell the Difference
Ants in the kitchen usually get treated the same regardless of species — but the two most common ants in Hampt...
Tick Season in Virginia: What Hampton Roads Pet Owners Need to Know
Virginia's mild winters mean ticks stay active far later into the year than pet owners moving here from colder...
How to Tell If It's Bed Bugs (Not Something Else)
Bed bugs get blamed for a lot of things that turn out to be something else — and false alarms cause real stres...
Squirrels in the Attic: Signs, Risks, and What Actually Stops Them
One of the most useful facts for identifying an attic problem: squirrels are active during the day, while rode...
Is That Spider Dangerous? A Hampton Roads Homeowner's Guide
A spider sighting triggers an immediate question: is this one dangerous? The honest answer is that most aren't...
Camel Crickets in the Basement: Why They're There and How to Stop Them
If something jumping and humpbacked has been startling you in the basement, it's very likely a camel cricket —...
Wasp Nest Removal: Why DIY Often Makes It Worse
A visible wasp nest tempts a lot of homeowners into handling it themselves with a store-bought spray. It's one...
What Property Managers Need to Know About Multifamily Pest Control
Running pest control for an apartment complex is a genuinely different problem than a single-family home — dif...
Buying or Selling a Home in Virginia? What to Know About the Termite Inspection
If you're in the middle of buying or selling a home in Hampton Roads, there's a good chance a termite inspecti...
Why Hampton Roads Is a Tougher Pest Market Than Most of Virginia
Bed bugs, German cockroaches, subterranean termites, and rodents show up everywhere. But four specific things ...