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When you spot termite damage, it can feel like a shock. Homeowners often ask how much it costs to get rid of termites. In my 100+ termite cases, acting fast usually costs less than months of hidden damage. Termites feed on wood 24/7 and cause more harm each year than fires or floods. According to […]...

As a licensed pest control technician since 2015, I’ve seen how confusing it can be to tell a deer mouse or a house mouse at a glance. In DC metro homes, field mice like deer mice sometimes sneak indoors alongside the common house mouse. Understanding these two types of mouse helps you get the right […]...

Pest problems can feel overwhelming, especially when you spot a big roach in your living space. In the DC metro area, I’ve been on calls where homeowners find a large bug skittering across their kitchen floor or emerging from a bathroom drain. More often than not, that “huge cockroach” is an American cockroach, about 1.5 […]...

Rats can turn up in basements, attics, or even sewer systems around your home. As a licensed technician since 2015, I’ve helped hundreds of homeowners in Old Town get rid of rat infestations with Better Termite and Pest Control. Our four-step rodent protocol makes it easy to identify different types of rats and choose the […]...

Homeowners often worry about diseases linked to rats in and around their homes. One big question is how long do rats live and what that means for disease risk. Since 2015, I’ve handled countless calls about rats in Old Town and seen how timing matters. Additionally, we’ll look at rat lifespans in the wild and […]...

Boxelder bugs often swarm homes in fall, looking like a red-and-black beetle but really a true bug. As a registered technician with four years in the field, I’ve handled countless invasions. Our third-generation family business has served the DMV for over 50 years, so you’re in good hands. The red and black beetle phenomenon: boxelder […]...

Have you spotted black-and-red bugs clustering on your exterior walls and asked, “are boxelder bugs harmful?” In the DMV region these invasions can be alarming. As a registered technician with four years in the field and a third-generation Schulz family legacy, I’ve removed thousands of bugs. What Are Boxelder Bugs? Box Elder Bug Identification Basics […]...

Boxelder bugs are common nuisance pests that gather on trees and homes. As a registered technician with four years in the field, I’ve seen our family business battle these bugs in the DMV for over 50 years. Let’s explore what drives their meals and migrations. Understanding the Boxelder Bug: A Nuisance Pest Profile Boxelder bugs […]...

Worker ants are the busy females you spot on your counter or baseboard. They make up most of an ant colony and perform every job except reproduction. In my years with over a hundred calls, I’ve seen them in kitchens and bathrooms, tracing trails that reveal their entry points. The Ant Colonies Caste System: Worker […]...

Mosquitoes can ruin time outdoors. I’ve battled them in my own yard, testing DIY sprays and traps under thick vegetation. Out of that work came a program mixing topical sprays and IN2Care traps. In this guide, you’ll learn what do mosquitoes look like, how to spot breeding sites, and which treatments work. Basics of What […]...