How to Avoid Bed Bugs When Sleeping in Hotels this Summer Vacation in Leesburg, VA
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How Easily Do Bed Bugs Spread?
The school year has come to a close and many families are planning a new vacation adventure. There are many fun destinations planned for so many of us. However there are times when travelers discovered they brought back more then just fond memories and souvenirs. Some will bring home bed bugs. Yes, bed bugs are often brought home while families travel and rest in public dwellings. Of course this doesn’t mean every hotel, inn, or motel is crawling with bed bugs. However with the high rate of visitors, you never know when they may be brought in. That’s why Eagle Pest Services will share some tips on how to avoid bed bugs during your next family vacation.
How to Keep Ants from Coming into Your Chantilly, VA House, Kitchen & Yard
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Common Ways To Keep Ants Away from Your Home
With the warmer temperatures setting in you will start to see more and more pests emerge. The pests that enjoy and need the warm weather come out in the spring and can be a problem all the way through the summer. One of the pests that are a real problem for people are ants. They are a pesky pest that invades homes and outdoor barbeques all summer long. They are aggressive in the fact that they are constantly working to collect food for the queen and the colony. They don’t let much stand in their way and if there is something in the way there are always more ants coming. The ants cannot be treated on the spot because of the massive amounts of ants that live in a single colony. The best way to deal with an infestation of ants is to get them at the source. That can be difficult and the number one rule with any pest is to do everything you can to prevent a problem before it starts!
How to Avoid Ticks When Hiking or Working Outside in Your Culpeper, VA Yard
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Ticks Bite Humans & Pets Spreading Dangerous Diseases
Ticks are known to have nasty bites and carry several types of diseases. They don’t just pose a threat to people but can also threaten our pets. Knowing how to protect yourself and your pet from ticks and what diseases they may carry is greatly beneficial for those who live in areas that have ticks. Eagle Pest Services will share more about the ticks that are found in Virginia and how you can safeguard your home, families and pets.
How to Get Rid of House, Bottle, Fruit, Cluster & Other Flies in Your Manassas, VA Home
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How To Deal With Flies In Your Home & On Your Property
When you come home on a warm summer day only to find that flies have invaded your house you may wonder what you can do. The first problem is that not all flies are the same that you might see in your home. There are several species that get in homes and they each are a problem for a different reason. The most common way that people usually deal with flies is by grabbing a swatter or a rolled up piece of newspaper. Then you walk around trying catch them one at a time and waiting for the opportune moment to smack. Then you clean up the dead pest and go on to the next one. The biggest trouble with flies is that there usually is never just one. The warm months usually mean that windows and doors are open and that is the way flies get in the house. Flies are not a huge risk for bites but they can carry bacteria and spread it around your food preparation areas. House flies are often found on garbage and pet feces after all. Knowing what type of fly you are dealing with is a great start as well as determining what is drawing them to your home.
