Knotts Island Raccoon Pest Control
[May 14, 2013 at 3:55 pm]Proper Raccoon Removal Methods Knotts Island Pest Control of Raccoons or Procyon lotor, are often labeled as a nuisance animals. Although they are sometimes portrayed in TV as cute, furry creatures, many urban homeowners have encountered several problems involving raccoons. Often viewed as pests, raccoons have grown accustomed to living in or near human homes. [...]
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Pest Activity Increases as Spring Arrives in Virginia
[March 24, 2012 at 9:05 am]The first day of spring in Virginia arrived earlier this week and we have seen increased activity in the insect world. I’ve mentioned before in earlier posts that we’ve had a mild weather which has in turn had a knock on effect on the insect world. This week I’ve received calls from customers concerning termite swarmers,carpenter [...]
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Pests at Christmas
[December 8, 2011 at 8:00 pm]With Christmas just around the corner you’ve probably already started decorating your home or you may just be thinking about making a start. You may think that pests are just a warm weather nuisance and some are, however there are pests that are year round. If you are getting your decorations out from the attic [...]
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Thanksgiving and pantry pests
[November 20, 2011 at 8:03 pm]Thanksgiving is nearly here and you’re probably prepping the turkey and all the trimmings, getting ready for a big family dinner. Probably the last thing on your mind is pantry pests, which includes the Indian Meal Moth, Cigarette Beetle and Saw Grained Tooth Beetle. You may have already come across a moth or beetle or [...]
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Pests to watch out for this winter
[November 6, 2011 at 8:44 pm]Winter is fast approaching and you’d be wrong to think that you won’t have any pest problems until spring. Spiders, earwigs and other insects are looking for a cosy place to live during the winter months and your home will provide them with everything they need to survive. Taking a few extra steps can help keep [...]
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What does it mean to be ethical?
[October 24, 2011 at 8:00 pm]I have been in the industry for 20 years and I’ve certainly seen a lot and experienced a lot. I used to work for a multinational company when I was first starting out and was green behind the ears. After a few years of corporate exposure I decided I didn’t like the things I was [...]
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Pest proofing your home – seasonal tips for winter
[September 6, 2011 at 8:00 pm]The time of year is nearing when rodents and bugs are looking for a place to camp out for the winter. Which means they will invade your home as a nice warm retreat. In order to pest proof your home and keep you pest free, we would like to offer some seasonal tips to the local [...]
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The aftermath of hurricane Irene
[August 30, 2011 at 8:00 pm]In the aftermath of hurricane Irene what is this going to mean for pests and insects? Probably the last thing on your mind if you have been affected by Irene and you are probably wondering what this has to do with pest control. Well with the hurricane came all the rain, which is going to leave [...]
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Cockroaches certainly have the ‘ick factor
[May 31, 2011 at 8:00 pm]I was on a cockroach job the other day and got to thinking about these critters. They gave me some inspiration to put finger to keys to come up with something other than the ick factor that cockroaches conjure up. The most common types in our region are the Smokey Brown, American and German kind. [...]
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Tis the season that’s for sure
[May 27, 2011 at 8:00 pm]Well it’s been an interesting week and you sure can tell the season is here. So many calls coming through, the lines are hot I tell ya! Our customers are reporting a lot of swarming activity so lots of termite inspections and treatments taking place. Other pests that we are seeing activity with are ants [...]
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