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Why Termites Swarm The purpose of swarming is for termites to reproduce and create new colonies near food sources. Like ants, termites are very social creatures that thrive in a colony. Young termites develop wings in the springtime in order to disperse from their parent colonies in swarms. These “swarmers,” or “alates” fly through mud

Flying Termites What you should know about swarming termites: Termites can cause major structural damage to homes and other buildings. People usually only see termites inside when an infestation is already well established. You may also find termites on the exterior of the home around dead tree stumps, rotting boards or other detritus. Termite colonies

How does the dirty air from my crawl space enter my house? Do you know what your crawl space looks like? Moisture, mold, fungi, growing bacteria, and other factors are seen here could be causing bad odors in your home, cracks in drywall, uneven flooring, or even giving your family members allergies or asthma symptoms.

Roaches: Cockroaches are attracted to moisture and excess water. They will also enter your home in search of food. Check your pipes regularly for leaks and repair quickly. Remove obstructions in pipes to prevent bursting and leaks. Seal around pipe entry points into the home. Clean your gutters. Store items in plastic containers rather than

Where do bed bugs hide? When they are not feeding, bed bugs hide in a variety of places. They can be found around the bed near the piping, seams and tags of the mattress and box spring. In addition, Bed Bugs can also be found in the cracks on the bed frame and headboard. If

Spiders, like most pests who invade Virginia Beach homes, are often seeking both food and shelter. However, the food that they’re looking for and the places where they shelter can be quite different from other common pests. Spider pest control starts with knowing what spiders like to eat, how they find entry points to the

Common winter pests like raccoons, cockroaches, rats, and mice will enter your home seeking warmth and food. They’re terrible house guests and can cause the following issues: Raccoons, squirrels, rats, and mice can cause structural damage to drywall, furniture, and personal items They can chew through electrical wires and create fire hazards Rodents, raccoons, and

Termites in Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads It’s termite season in Hampton Roads! Knowing what termites look like could save you thousands in damage repair. Did you know that most homeowners policy does not cover termite damage? Furthermore, even having a yearly termite inspection might not be enough. Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, and its surrounding

Rodent Pest Control in Your Home Seal-Up! A mouse needs a hole about the size of a nickel, a rat needs a hole about the size of a silver dollar to enter your home. Without a rodent pest control service or professional rodent exterminator, you may have a difficult time controlling a rat or mouse

Ant pest control in Chesapeake can be difficult. Ants nest in walls and invade your kitchen, bath and even your furniture. Did you know that if you spray the wrong material on certain ants, you could divide the colony? That’s right; some ant pest control requires baiting and others liquid applications. Everyone in Chesapeake knows