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Pictures of Bed Bugs & Bites: Complete Identification Guide
Seeing a suspected bed bug in your home can cause immediate panic. After four years as a registered technician and being part of a family business serving the DMV area for over 50 years, I’ve helped countless homeowners identify these pests correctly. Pictures of bed bugs are your best tool for accurate identification, especially since […]...
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Little Black Beetles in House? Identify & Treat Them Today
Finding little black beetles in house spaces can be frustrating and concerning for homeowners. These tiny invaders appear seemingly out of nowhere, crawling across floors, gathering on windowsills, or contaminating your pantry items. In my four years as a registered technician, I’ve responded to hundreds of calls about little black beetles in house situations across […]...
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Ants in the Kitchen? Learn Why They’re There and What to Do
Finding ants in the kitchen can be frustrating, especially when they seem to appear out of nowhere. In my years as a licensed pest control technician, I’ve noticed that spring brings one of the most common complaints from homeowners. Most people first spot these tiny invaders around sinks or marching along countertops. What starts as […]...
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Black Ants With Wings: Home Damage and Treatment Options
Seeing black ants with wings suddenly appear in your home can be startling. These winged ants, called alates, emerge during nuptial flights when mature colonies release reproductive ants to start new nests. Many homeowners first spot these swarms near windows, especially during spring and early summer. In my experience helping customers across the DC Metro […]...
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Flying Cockroach: Effective Treatments to Eliminate Them
Spotting a flying cockroach in your home can be alarming. After four years as a registered technician dealing with cockroach issues throughout the DMV area, I’ve learned that most homeowners panic when they see these winged invaders. The good news is that effective treatments exist to eliminate them completely. Most people don’t realize that “flying […]...
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What Do Boxelder Bugs Eat? Identify & Control Guide
Boxelder bugs are one of the most common overwintering pests we encounter in the DMV area. As a registered technician with four years of experience in our family business, I’ve seen countless homeowners dealing with these red and black insects swarming their properties each fall. Understanding what do boxelder bugs eat is crucial for effective […]...
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Why Are Stink Bugs Called Stink Bugs? Mystery Solved!
Have you ever wondered why are stink bugs called stink bugs? If you’ve ever accidentally crushed one of these shield-shaped insects, you already know the answer. As a registered pest control technician working in our family’s third-generation business serving the DMV area for over 50 years, I get calls from homeowners who are shocked by […]...
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What Causes Silverfish? Tips to Get Rid of Bathroom Invaders
Finding silverfish in your bathroom can be unsettling, especially when you don’t know what’s attracting them. These wingless insects thrive in specific conditions that many homes unknowingly provide. Through my four years as a registered technician in our family’s pest control business, I’ve helped countless homeowners in the DMV area understand what draws these nocturnal […]...
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How To Kill Earwigs And Prevent Future Infestations
Earwigs are one of those pests that make homeowners cringe when they find them scurrying across the bathroom floor at night. These reddish-brown insects with their signature pincer-like tails might look scary, but learning how to kill earwigs effectively doesn’t have to be complicated. After working in pest control for four years and continuing our […]...
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Earwig Traps: The Complete Guide to Catching These Pests
Earwigs are showing up in your basement again. You’ve spotted them crawling around your bathroom at night, and now you’re wondering what to do about it. After four years working as a registered technician in the DMV area, I’ve helped countless homeowners tackle these moisture-loving pests through strategic trapping and treatment approaches. Earwig traps offer […]...
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