Another Common Do-It-Yourselfer Mistake
By: Jasna Aleksandrova As stated in my last blog, spraying insecticide all over the kitchen floor to deal with ants is one common mistake people make. Another common mistake when dealing with ants is spraying around the interior of the entire house. When doing this, you are not actually spraying the whole house. The parts of the house that you …
Read MoreA Common Mistake That The Do-It-Yourselfer Makes When Attempting To Control Ants
By: Jasna Aleksandrova It’s not a pretty site to find an ant highway running across your kitchen floor. Many homeowners can relate to this unpleasant experience of ants invading their homes. At first dealing with ants can seem easy: go to the store, buy some kind of an ant spray, and let the toxic substance from the container do the …
Read MoreAnts and How To Control Their Colony
By: Jasna Aleksandrova Ants! Everyone knows them, everyone dislikes them, and everyone is trying to get rid of them. The fact is that they are the most common pest found inside of homes. They are a nuisance, can contaminate food, and can even cause damage to the structure of a house. They are social insects that inhabit almost every landmass …
Read MoreWood decay fungus (fungi – plural)
By: Jasna Aleksandrova One of the most destroying organisms that can affect wooden structure of your home is wood decay fungus (wood destroying fungus). Researches around country show that wood decay fungi causes more damage to wooden structures of our homes than all termite attacks, floods and fires combined. This is a big problem and should be treated with care. …
Read MoreNon-wood decay fungi (molds)
By: Jasna Aleksandrova The occurrence of non-wood decaying fungi in a crawl space is a good indicator of high moisture levels which could be an indication of a problematic air duct system, an unwanted water supply and/or a sanitation issue. It is important to state that, non-wood decaying fungi are commonly known as molds and they cannot destroy wood. Of …
Read MoreAir Leaks in Duct Systems
By: Jasna Aleksandrova One of the most important systems in our homes is the air duct system. This system transfers heated or cooled air into every room of the house. If the air duct system is poorly insulated, or leaking, it is more likely that your energy bills will be higher. But this is only part of the problem. The …
Read MoreMoisture and Crawl Spaces
By: Jasna Aleksandrova In the summer we enjoy nice weather, longer days, beautiful flowers and sometimes things that are not so nice, like moisture. This is the time of the year when moisture and humidity attract insects. Improperly treated crawl spaces packed with moisture can attract ants which are big problem in Virginia. Ants are pesky nuisances. They are not …
Read MoreTermite Extermination
Termite extermination can be a complicated task if the colony has become large. Spraying bug spray on a large termite population won’t do the trick. In addition, did you know that your insurance company will not cover termite damage to your subfloor, wood flooring, walls or roof supports? Being proactive about termites and protecting your house is very important in …
Read MoreBed Bug Exterminator Selection Can Be A Chore
A good bed bug exterminator is hard to find. When you look in the phone book under pest control or exterminators, every listing shows companies that exterminate bed bugs which leaves too many to choose from. What steps should you take to find a qualified pest control specialist for your bed bug removal? The article below explains what you can …
Read MoreAnt Control At Home Is Easier Than You Think
Does ant control have you down? Easy ant control is just a few steps away. The following is the link to a great video explaining the steps that you can take to prevent ants from invading your home. The video describes the home remedies that you can use to stop ants and ensure that they don’t return. With just a few …
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