How to Prevent & Get Rid of Ticks in Gaithersburg, MD
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Four Most Common Ticks Found in the Metro D.C. Area
When you live in a heavily wooded area like Virginia, ticks are always a concern. Not only do they creep around looking for their next blood meal, they carry a variety of diseases that could have a lasting effect on your health. There are more than one species commonly found in Maryland and Virginia, and each of them carry different diseases. Eagle Pest Services is here to talk about the four common ticks found in Virginia and the diseases that they can possible transmit through their bite.
Southern House VS Brown Recluse Spiders in Leesburg, VA
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Male Southern House Spiders Look Like Brown Recluses
The southern house spider, and more specifically the male southern house spider, is often mistaken as a brown recluse spider. Due to the male’s body shape and size they greatly resemble a brown recluse. However, their habits are much different. Eagle Pest Services will go into detail about the southern house spider and their habits that help separate them from the brown recluse spider.
Best Ways to Get Rid of Woodrats AKA Pack Rats in Chantilly, VA
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Woodrats AKA Pack Rats
Virginia is home to several species of rats and other home invading rodents. One common rat species that is found chewing its way into homes and business buildings is the Woodrat or also known as a pack rat due to its tendency to collect things. They hoard items they find that are not even necessary for survival. This species of rat will steal jewelry, kitchenware, and even caps off of cans. Sometimes they will leave one item in place of another, such as trading a pinecone for a lid. The habits and behavior of this rat makes them not only destructive but also an annoyance, especially if they decide to take the car keys. Eagle Pest Services will explain how you can identify and control woodrats around your home.
Bed Bug FAQs in Culpeper, VA; How Easily Do Bed Bugs Transfer & More
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What is a Bed Bug?
Bed bugs are not just something from children’s rhymes. They are nasty little nocturnal critters that steal blood while you slumber. Though these nasty little insects suggest filthy living conditions, despite that is helpful their attempt to hide, even the most pristinely kept homes can have a bed bug infestation. Considering that, many people have questions concerning bed bugs, and today we at Eagle Pest Services have answered the more commonly asked questions.