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Finding a large, dark ant crawling around your kitchen after you thought you dealt with an ant problem? You might have encountered a carpenter ant queen. After four years as a registered technician and being part of a family business that’s served the DMV area for over 50 years, I’ve learned that most homeowners focus […]...

Spotting tiny red bugs crawling across your walls and window sills can be alarming. If these little creatures leave red stains when crushed, you’re likely dealing with clover mites in house infestations. Working in the DC metro area for decades, I’ve seen these seasonal invasions spike during specific windows in spring and fall. These microscopic […]...

After getting your home treated for pests, you’re probably wondering when you’ll finally stop seeing those unwanted visitors. The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might hope. How long after pest control do bugs die depends on several factors, including the type of pest, treatment method used, and environmental conditions. I’ve learned this firsthand through […]...

Figuring out how often should you spray for bugs isn’t just about following a calendar. It’s about understanding pest pressure, product residual periods, and seasonal patterns that affect your home. After working with over 100 customers on pest control requests across the DC Metro area, I’ve learned that timing makes all the difference between preventing […]...

When autumn temperatures drop in the DC metro area, homeowners suddenly notice clusters of small, round beetles gathering on their windows and siding. Many people assume these are the beloved red ladybugs from childhood, but most are actually invasive Asian lady beetles that can bite, stain surfaces, and cause allergic reactions. After four years as […]...

Knowing the difference between a brown recluse vs wolf spider can save Northern Virginia homeowners from unnecessary panic. After nearly a decade in pest control throughout the DC metro area, I’ve seen countless spider misidentifications that cause unwarranted fear. Most suspected brown recluse sightings in our region turn out to be harmless wolf spiders. Understanding […]...

If you’ve noticed tiny brown bugs clustering on your home’s light-colored siding this fall, you’re likely dealing with hackberry psyllids. These miniature jumping insects invade DMV area homes every autumn, creating quite a nuisance for homeowners. Having worked as a registered technician for four years with our family business, I’ve seen countless hackberry psyllid invasions […]...

When you spot a roach in your home, the first question that comes to mind is usually whether you’re dealing with a serious infestation or just a wandering bug. The difference between wood roaches vs German roaches can mean the difference between a minor nuisance and a major problem that needs immediate professional attention. During […]...

Last week, a homeowner called our office panicked about finding a “rare albino roach” in their kitchen. After working in pest control for four years as a registered technician, I’ve heard this concern many times. Our family business has been serving the DMV area for over 50 years, and these calls about white or pale […]...

Spring brings buzzing sounds around your deck and mysterious holes appearing in your wood trim. These are telltale signs of carpenter bees making themselves at home. After four years as a licensed technician and witnessing countless carpenter bee problems across the DMV area, I’ve learned that knowing how to get rid of carpenter bees quickly […]...