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It's Not A Spider, It's A Cricket
Learn more about camel crickets (aka cave crickets or spider crickets) in Virginia and surrounding areas

Mike Balas
Dec 18, 20242 min read


'Tis the Season... for Illness?
Learn more about insect-borne illnesses in Virginia and how to protect your family

Mike Balas
Dec 5, 20243 min read


While the cat's away...
Learn more about how to keep mice out of your Chesterfield home this winter

Mike Balas
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Beetle Juice
Learn more about Japanese Beetles in Chesterfield and Richmond, Virginia. Are they harmful?

Mike Balas
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Mythbusters: Ladybug Edition
Learn more about ladybugs in Virginia and whether the things you've heard are true

Mike Balas
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Ah, Rats.
Learn more about how to keep rats out of your Chesterfield home

Mike Balas
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Boxelder Bugs
Learn more about Boxelder Bugs in Central Virginia, Chesterfield, Richmond, Henrico, Midlothian

Mike Balas
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Halloween = Spiders
Do more spiders come out at Halloween? Learn more about spiders in Virginia

Mike Balas
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Home is Where the Bugs Aren't
Tips and tricks to enhance your home pest control

Mike Balas
Sep 25, 20243 min read


How Are Wasps Different From Other Stinging Insects?
Learn more about wasps and their differences from other stinging insects

Mike Balas
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Do Stink Bugs Really Stink?
Learn more about stink bugs in Central Virginia

Mike Balas
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Can People Get Fleas?
Learn more about fleas and how to protect yourself from them

Mike Balas
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Do Ticks in Virginia Spread Disease?
Learn more about ticks in Virginia and the diseases they spread

Mike Balas
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Why Do I Have Roaches?
Learn more about why your Richmond home has roaches

Mike Balas
Aug 5, 20243 min read


Tips to Keep Your Outdoor Spaces Safe From Pests
Tips for keeping your outside spaces bug-free

Mike Balas
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Yellowjackets: How Dangerous Are They Really?
Learn more about yellowjackets in Virginia

Mike Balas
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Where Did All These Gnats Come From?
Gnats can be a big pest in your home and yard. Learn how to control gnat populations in Central Virginia

Mike Balas
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Are June Bugs Bad?
Learn more about June Bugs in Central Virginia

Mike Balas
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Don't Get Stung
Learn more about hornets in Virginia

Mike Balas
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Do Houseflies Bite?
Learn more about houseflies in Virginia

Mike Balas
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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