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.
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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.
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.
Uncategorized
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.
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