Pest Control Blogs
At Mosquito Elite Pest Control, we provide helpful information, tips, and advice through our pest control blogs. Our focus is on the prevention and elimination of pests and moisture for homes and businesses throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia. We hope you find this information useful, and remember, we are here to help keep you pest-free. After all, we are Pests Worst Enemy!
Rodent Prevention Tips for Fall and Winter
If you’ve ever noticed wood damage in your home, you might be worried about either carpenter ants or termites. Both pests are destructive, but they have distinct behaviors, habits, and physical characteristics. Let’s dive into the differences between carpenter ants and termites so you can better understand these pesky invaders.
Carpenter Ants vs. Termites
If you’ve ever noticed wood damage in your home, you might be worried about either carpenter ants or termites. Both pests are destructive, but they have distinct behaviors, habits, and physical characteristics. Let’s dive into the differences between carpenter ants and termites so you can better understand these pesky invaders.
Why do Silverfish appear in my home and Should I be concerned?
If you’ve ever noticed small, silvery insects darting across your bathroom floor or lurking in dark corners of your house, chances are you’ve encountered silverfish. These pests can be unsettling to find, but what draws them to your home, and should you be worried? Let’s dive into understanding why silverfish appear and what, if anything, you should do about them.
Why do I have cockroaches in the winter?
You would think we’d get a break from having to worry about cockroaches in the winter, right? As cold-blooded insects, shouldn’t they go dormant or die in the colder months? Unfortunately, cockroaches are a year-round pest because they find places to survive the cold. Like most pests in the winter, they look for food and water. Additionally, they look for warm, moist dark places to take shelter from the cold. Just like mice and squirrels, they need warmth to survive!
Tips to Avoid Getting Bed Bugs
Let’s talk about how to avoid getting Bed Bugs.
Do you love to travel? Most people do. It’s the excitement of seeing and experiencing new places. Travel can also connect you with family and friends and bring you together for holiday gatherings. For others, it may be required for work. No matter the reason, travel comes with both rewards and risks. Unfortunately, one of those risks is bed bugs.
How can Hampton Roads, Virginia Residents Get Rid of Rodents?
It’s important to get rid of rodents and keep them from coming back. Rats and mice can carry diseases. They can also cause damage to your home or business by gnawing on wood, insulation, and electrical wires. Of course, they are also known to bite!
If you own property in the Hampton Roads area, there is a high likelihood that you have rodents.