How Climate & Weather Changes Affect Pests in Manassas, VA
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How Dry, Wet, Cold Weather & Flooding Affects Pests
Most people are aware that the temperatures outside will affect the types of pests you may see. There is a change in pests just like there is a change in seasons. One myth is that the cold temperatures send pests into hibernation and they are no longer an issue. That is just not true and there are many types of pests that continue to get in homes and infest houses even when it is cold. You can find spiders and rodents to name a couple. When the weather is too cold it will chase them in looking for a place to nest. There are other weather conditions that don’t necessarily have to do with the degrees but more the atmosphere. These different conditions can cause the pests around your home to act much differently.
How Do You Know if You Have a Wolf Spider Infestation in Warrenton, VA
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What Do Wolf Spiders Look Like?
Wolf spiders are one of the largest spiders in Virginia and the way they look and move can make anyone feel uneasy. They are hairy and can get as big as ¼ of an inch to over an inch in size. They have patterns of black, gray and browns with a Union Jack impression on their back. They are nocturnal and stalk their prey much like wolves do which is why they’re called wolf spiders. They are fast moving which makes them even more scary. They have eight eyes arranged in three rows with excellent night vision and can be easily seen at night because their eyes will shine. While many spiders trap their prey in webs, wolf spiders will violently hunt their prey down and use their strong bodies and keen eyesight. Wolf spider eggs will hatch in the spring and the spiderlings will climb on their mother’s back and stay with her all summer, fall, winter and leave her the following spring to be on their own.
Africanized Killer Bees VS European & American Honey Bees in Stafford County, VA
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Worst Summer Pests
Virginia’s worst summer pests are ticks, mosquitoes, bees and wasps. Many of these pests are capable of causing illnesses and even death. Not too long ago a local Virginia resident was attacked and killed by a swarm of killer bees. Although many people are familiar with the threat that killer bees can pose, they sometime over react when they come across a regular honey bee colony versus a killer bee colony. Honey bees pose very little threat and are increasingly becoming more and more endangered of going extinct. Should this happen, it will lead to serious agriculture problems. Today Eagle Pest Services will share how to identify honey bees versus killer bees to help more people--either residential or commercial property owners-- know when to contact a pest control company.
Where Do German Roaches Come from & How to Get Rid of Them in Gaithersburg, MD
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Are Cockroaches Harmful to Health?
Evidence suggests that cockroaches have been around for over 300 million years. They are extremely adaptable and can breed at a rate of up to six generations each year! The German cockroach is the most common species of cockroach and one of the most common species of cockroach found in homes, apartments, hotels and restaurants. They are found throughout the United States and are responsible for outbreaks of illness and allergic reactions in many people. Food poisoning, diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases can be transmitted by German cockroaches. The reactions that occur from German cockroach allergens can make asthma attacks even worse. Allergic responses include skin rashes, watery eyes and sneezing, congestion of nasal passages and asthma.
