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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


Friend or Foe?
Learn more about carpenter bees in Virginia

Mike Balas
May 24, 20243 min read


Aquatic and Unusual: Mayflies in Virginia
Learn more about mayflies in Virginia

Mike Balas
May 15, 20243 min read


Killers Loose in Virginia: Are You Prepared?
Learn more about mosquitoes in Virginia and how to protect yourself.

Mike Balas
May 6, 20244 min read


How to Choose a Pest Control Specialist
Get more information on how to choose a pest control specialist

Mike Balas
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Springtails- A Sign of Something More?
Learn about springtails in Central Virginia

Mike Balas
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Stinky Ants in Richmond?
Learn more about odorous ants in Richmond

Mike Balas
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Is Your Home In Danger?
Pest control is critical to maintain the safety of your home and family. When you hear the term "pest control", what do you think of? Is...

Mike Balas
Mar 25, 20243 min read


Fly Eggs In Your Intestines- Can You Eat Food After A Fruit Fly Lands On It?
We all know that fruit flies land on food, but how much contamination does that cause? Unlike regular house flies, you won't get a...

Mike Balas
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Clover Mites - Home Invaders
Clover mites are the ultimate home invaders, coming in by the thousands. This spring, you will likely see clover mites all across...

Mike Balas
Mar 5, 20242 min read


The Risks of DIY Pest Control
Should you do pest control yourself? You need to know the risks and potential harm you may be doing to yourself, your home, and the...

Mike Balas
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Do Earwigs Really Crawl Into Your Ears?
Is it just a myth or do earwigs really like to crawl into your ears while you're sleeping? It is never pleasant to find an earwig...

Mike Balas
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Centipedes in Richmond
These creepy crawly bugs are found all over Virginia and could be living right in your yard- or worse yet- your home! One of the best...

Mike Balas
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Do Bugs Hibernate?
We've all been there: it's snowy and cold outside, and yet, here comes a creepy crawly from the dark corner of your room. Why isn't that...

Mike Balas
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Mid-Summer Mosquitos
As anyone living in Virginia knows, mid-summer is hot, humid and buggy. The moisture and the heat lead to blooms in the bug populations,...

Mike Balas
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Roach or Roach Look-Alike?
In the greater Richmond area, whether you live in the middle of the city, out in the country, or somewhere in between, you may find...

Mike Balas
May 25, 20232 min read
Bugs Everywhere!
This time of year, you'll start to see bugs hatching and beginning to grow in population. As pesky as it is to have bugs flying into...

Mike Balas
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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