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George Schulz
Tick Identification Chart by Species: Photos, Sizes & Diseases
Tick identification chart by species with photos, a tick size chart by life stage, and the diseases each tick carries in Virginia and Maryland.
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George Schulz
Black Beetle Identification: Which One Is in Your House?
Found a black beetle indoors? Use size, shine, wings and behavior to tell ground beetles from carpet, pantry and powderpost beetles before you treat.
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George Schulz
Ground Hornet Facts: Appearance and Effective Treatments
Ground hornets and ground wasps: how to tell yellowjackets from cicada killers and digger wasps, what the nest looks like, and when to treat in the DMV.
Rodents
George Schulz
Mice vs Rats: Identifying and Treating These Common Pests
Mice vs rats -- not sure which you have? Learn to spot key differences in size, droppings & behavior. Effective treatment solutions for your home.
Pest Control
George Schulz
Silverfish Larvae: Identification and Control Methods
What do silverfish larvae look like? Learn to identify them early, understand their life cycle, and prevent full-blown infestations in your home.
Pest Control
George Schulz
What Does a Tick Look Like? How to Spot Ticks & Tick Bites
What does a tick look like on skin? See what an embedded tick, a tick bite, and each species look like, from a licensed tech serving Virginia and Maryland.
Pest Control
George Schulz
Ants in the Kitchen? Learn Why They're There and What to Do
Ants in the kitchen all of a sudden? A licensed Virginia technician explains what triggers it, which species you have, and how to stop them.
Ants
George Schulz
Black Ants With Wings: Identify Tiny, Small, and Large Winged Ants
Tiny or large black ants with wings? Size tells you the species. Our licensed DMV technicians explain what winged ants mean and how to treat them.
Pest Control
George Schulz
Earwig Traps: The Best Indoor and Outdoor Traps and Where to Put Them
The best earwig traps for indoors and outside: sticky traps, damp-paper and oil traps, where to set them, and what to do when traps can't keep up in NoVA.
Cockroaches
George Schulz
Flying Cockroach: Effective Treatments to Eliminate Them
Spotted a flying cockroach? Learn which roach species fly, why they enter your home, and proven methods to eliminate them. Expert pest control tips inside.
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