How to Get Rid of Eastern Subterranean Termites in Stafford County, VA
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Termites Found in the Metro D.C Area
There are very few people that are not familiar with termites. Their destruction on buildings is notorious due to their insatiable appetite for wood and cellulose materials. Termites are the cause of billions of dollars a year in damages to homes and business throughout the country. As they carve through the wood to consume their edible delights, the structure is only getting weaker. With the various termites found in the world there are a few more common in your own backyard. We at Eagle Pest Services would like to briefly discuss the more common termites in Virginia and the Metro D.C. area; the Eastern Subterranean Termite and on a lesser scale, West Indian Powderpost Termites.
How to Prevent & Get Rid of Ticks in Gaithersburg, MD
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Four Most Common Ticks Found in the Metro D.C. Area
When you live in a heavily wooded area like Virginia, ticks are always a concern. Not only do they creep around looking for their next blood meal, they carry a variety of diseases that could have a lasting effect on your health. There are more than one species commonly found in Maryland and Virginia, and each of them carry different diseases. Eagle Pest Services is here to talk about the four common ticks found in Virginia and the diseases that they can possible transmit through their bite.
Southern House VS Brown Recluse Spiders in Leesburg, VA
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Male Southern House Spiders Look Like Brown Recluses
The southern house spider, and more specifically the male southern house spider, is often mistaken as a brown recluse spider. Due to the male’s body shape and size they greatly resemble a brown recluse. However, their habits are much different. Eagle Pest Services will go into detail about the southern house spider and their habits that help separate them from the brown recluse spider.
Best Ways to Get Rid of Woodrats AKA Pack Rats in Chantilly, VA
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Woodrats AKA Pack Rats
Virginia is home to several species of rats and other home invading rodents. One common rat species that is found chewing its way into homes and business buildings is the Woodrat or also known as a pack rat due to its tendency to collect things. They hoard items they find that are not even necessary for survival. This species of rat will steal jewelry, kitchenware, and even caps off of cans. Sometimes they will leave one item in place of another, such as trading a pinecone for a lid. The habits and behavior of this rat makes them not only destructive but also an annoyance, especially if they decide to take the car keys. Eagle Pest Services will explain how you can identify and control woodrats around your home.
