Pest Control
George Schulz
How To Kill Earwigs and Get Rid of Them for Good
How to get rid of earwigs in your house and garden: what kills them fast, oil traps that work, and the moisture fixes Northern Virginia homes need.
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George Schulz
Little Black Beetles in House? Identify & Treat Them Today
Little black beetles in the house are usually carpet, pantry or powderpost beetles. Identify the species, learn what draws them in, and treat correctly.
Bed Bugs
George Schulz
Pictures of Bed Bugs: Types, Actual Size, and Bites
See pictures of bed bugs at actual size, the two types that bite people, and how bites change day by day. A DC-area pest tech shows what to check.
Pest Control
George Schulz
Spider Names Guide: Unique Species Identification Ideas
Discover common and scientific spider names with our complete identification guide. Learn to identify species found in DC, VA & MD homes.
Silverfish
George Schulz
What Causes Silverfish? Where They Come From and Why They Show Up
What causes silverfish? Damp rooms, paper, and boxes. Learn where silverfish come from, why they suddenly appear, and how DMV homeowners stop them.
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George Schulz
What Do Boxelder Bugs Eat? Identify & Control Guide
Learn what boxelder bugs eat, why they invade homes near maple and boxelder trees, and discover the most effective methods to control and prevent them.
Pest Control
George Schulz
Why Are Stink Bugs Called Stink Bugs? Mystery Solved!
Why are stink bugs called stink bugs? Discover the science behind their smell, what triggers it, and how to keep these odorous pests out of your home.
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George Schulz
Boric Acid for Roaches: Effectiveness & Better Alternatives
Boric acid for roaches: learn when it works and when it fails. Discover what pest pros actually recommend for lasting roach control.
Ants
George Schulz
Ant Hill Issues? Learn Why They Form and How to Treat Them
An ant hill is soil ants dig out of an underground nest. Learn why ants build hills, which Virginia and Maryland ants make them, and how to get rid of them.
Ants
George Schulz
Ants in Walls: Why They Invade and How to Remove Them
Learn why you have ants in walls and the most effective ways to eliminate them. Better Termite and Pest Control offers expert solutions in MD, VA and DC.
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