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

Mike Balas
3 days ago2 min read


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

Mike Balas
Sep 294 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 184 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 52 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 202 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 114 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 283 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 153 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 84 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 263 min read


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

Mike Balas
Jun 184 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 114 min read


Can You Hear The Ants In Your Walls?
Learn more about the expensive damage that carpenter ants can do to your home and how to protect against them

Mike Balas
Jun 34 min read


Are There Different Kinds of Mosquitoes?
Learn more about mosquitoes in Virginia and how to protect your home and family from them

Mike Balas
May 163 min read


Disagreeable or Deadly?
Learn more about brown recluse spiders in the Chesterfield, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Midlothian, Bon Air, Mechanicsville, Chester and Richmond Virginia Areas

Mike Balas
May 63 min read


What's Eating Your Lawn?
Learn more about the annual bluegrass weevil in Central Virginia

Mike Balas
Apr 252 min read


Watch Your Step
Pavements ants are everywhere in Virginia. Learn how to keep them away from your home.

Mike Balas
Apr 153 min read


What Are Treehoppers?
Learn more about the strange Treehopper bugs we have in Virginia

Mike Balas
Apr 72 min read


How to Keep Carpet Beetles Out Of Your Carpets (and everywhere else)
Learn more about carpet beetles, something we have a lot of here in Richmond, Virginia

Mike Balas
Mar 263 min read


If You've Seen One, You HAVEN'T Seen Them All
Learn more about brown banded roaches and how to keep them out of your Virginia home

Mike Balas
Mar 143 min read
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