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Billbugs Eating Your Lawn?
Learn more about billbugs and how to keep them from harming your Virginia yard

Mike Balas
4 days ago2 min read


Bluebottle Flies: Leaving Filth In Your Food?
Learn more about blue bottle flies in Virginia and the health risk they pose to you and your family

Mike Balas
Dec 26, 20253 min read


Does A Rice Weevil Only Eat Rice?
Rice and grain weevils are a bothersome insect in Virginia. Find out more about when you should be concerned that these pests have gotten into your home and food

Mike Balas
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Is Your Yule Log Infested?
Learn more about the different types of wood infesting beetles and how they can impact your home and yard this winter

Mike Balas
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Acrobatics... but ants?
Learn more about acrobat ants in the greater Richmond Virginia area

Mike Balas
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Jumping Spiders
Learn more about jumping spiders in Central Virginia and how they might impact your yard

Mike Balas
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Chipmunk Facts
Learn about chipmunks and how they might impact your yard

Mike Balas
Oct 27, 20253 min read


What Are Pine Needle Scales?
Pine needle scales are a common pest in Central Virginia. Learn more about them and if they will affect you.

Mike Balas
Oct 17, 20252 min read


The Plague of Pharaoh Ants
Learn more about Pharaoh Ants in the greater Richmond Virginia area

Mike Balas
Oct 8, 20252 min read


What's The Deal With Wolf Spiders
learn more about wolf spiders in Central Virginia and surrounding areas

Mike Balas
Sep 29, 20254 min read


Tick Talk
American Dog Ticks are dangerous to humans and to animals. Find out more about them and how to protect against them

Mike Balas
Sep 18, 20254 min read


Gardner's Foe: European Red Mite
learn more about European Red Mites and the damage they might cause in your garden or orchard

Mike Balas
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Leaf-Footed Bugs in Virginia
Learn more about leaf-footed bugs that are commonly found in Virginia and whether they pose a danger to people or vegetation

Mike Balas
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Grasshoppers: Harmless or Harmful?
Learn more about grasshoppers in the Central Virginia area and what they mean for your yard and garden

Mike Balas
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Why Are Spongy Moths A Problem?
Learn more about spongy moths in Virginia and what you can do to keep them away from your vegetation

Mike Balas
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Mythbusters: Black Widow Edition
There are a lot of myths about black widow spiders. Find out which ones are true and which are just fiction.

Mike Balas
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Red Spotted Lanternfly: Virginia Residents Act Now!
Red spotted lanternflies are a risk for Richmond homeowners and growers. Learn more about the risks and the ways to help curb these destructive pests

Mike Balas
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Chiggers = Ouch
Chiggers are small insects in Virginia that can cause a lot of problems. Learn more about them here

Mike Balas
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Mythbusters: Cicada Edition
How many of the things you hear about cicadas are actually true? Find out here

Mike Balas
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Suddenly Seeing a Bunch of Small Black Beetle-Like Bugs in Richmond?
There are reports of increased presence of black vine beetles in Central Virginia. Find out more about them and if you should be worried.

Mike Balas
Jun 11, 20254 min read
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