As your summer season comes to an end, it’s time to take stock of stinging insects in and near your yard. Nothing ruins your day like being stung by crowds of angry wasps! Wasp stings are extremely painful and can be quite dangerous for people who are allergic. Before your family gets stung, follow this guide to find out why stinging insects appear in your yard and how to prevent them.
As much as we’d like to believe our properties are immune to outdoor pests, there’s little we can do to stop insects from finding our lawns too irresistible to ignore. Outside is a free game for wildlife, no matter how domestic the neighborhood and dangerous infestations like paper wasps will turn a backyard barbecue into a trip to the ER in no time at all. Protection and prevention are crucial, of course, but how can you make that possible on your Fairfax property?
It is natural to be afraid of insects that cause pain. Honey bees are no exception. These plump, fuzzy, pollen collectors regularly come onto properties and occasionally hurt people with their painful stingers. The question is, how dangerous is it to have honey bees on your Fairfax property? We have your answer today along with some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about these pests.
Catching sight of a lone ant or two around your Fairfax, VA home isn’t just common, but one of the most normal summer sights here in Northern Virginia! Experts estimate that the total weight of ants on the planet is the equivalent of all human weights combined. Needless to say, there are a whole lot of ants in the world, and Fairfax, VA is no exception to the rule!
Here in Fairfax, we face all sorts of different pests. However, few are as unsettling as ticks. That’s because ticks can latch onto us and suck our blood without us ever knowing. What’s worse, in doing so, they can transmit a number of harmful blood-borne illnesses. As such, you need to know the steps you can take to make your property less hospitable to ticks and tick-carrying wildlife. You should also know some tips to keep from picking up ticks when you venture out into the great outdoors.
Few pests demonstrate why late action is problematic more than termites. Property owners can go weeks or even months without noticing the subtle signs, and by the time those signs aren’t so subtle, it means the damage is already serious. Learn how you can spot the early evidence and how professional pest control can save you from the worst problems caused by termites.
The majority of insects and creatures aggravate people, but mosquitoes would probably top a list of those most annoying. If you dare to go outdoors, these bugs are almost guaranteed to flock to you. They will put in a persistent effort to get to your skin and absorb your blood. If they reach their goal, you’ll undoubtedly have red bites all over your body. The welts will be so itchy, you won’t be able to keep yourself from scratching them. That’s not even the worst of it though.
Did you know that mice are one of the most common pests in Fairfax? Mice are frequent home-invaders because they have a rather dependent relationship with humans. Mice all over the world developed over time to use resources that humans provide such as shelter and food, so they will often live inside homes and businesses, especially if they have easy access to food and water.
Not every rodent that lives here in Fairfax wants to invade your home. Some only come inside when necessity requires them to. Others rarely come onto properties and don’t have the skill set needed to get into your living areas. The two rodents in our area that invade homes regularly are rats and mice. These furry pests prefer living indoors and come inside, lured by a variety of factors. Here are five easy yet effective rodent control tips you should know to keep these pests from invading your Fairfax home.
