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Bat Blackout Period: What Does It Mean For You?
In Virginia, bat blackout period is May 15 to August 15. Although bat exclusions cannot be performed, Summit Wildlife Removal can perform inspections and schedule bat removal services for when it’s safe to do so.

What To Do If a Mother Raccoon Is Living In Your Attic
Hearing loud noises at night coming from your ceiling? Noticing scratching or scurrying along your roofline? You may have a raccoon in your attic. Spring

Wildlife Mating Season in Northern Virginia: What Animals Are Active in March?
Are you wondering what animals have their mating season in March? Raccoons, squirrels, opossums, groundhogs, starlings, skunks, foxes, flying squirrels…in other words, pretty much all
Why Winter Is Prime Time for Wildlife to Invade Your Attic
Wildlife activity tends to spike in winter because animals are under pressure to survive colder conditions. While many homeowners assume wildlife slows down or disappears

4 Tips for Keeping Wildlife Out of Your Home This Winter
As winter approaches in Arlington and across Northern Virginia, wildlife begins searching for warm, protected places to shelter from the cold – and homes often

Skunk Winter Dens: Top Areas Skunks Hide on Your Property
As fall continues to bring colder nights to Alexandria and the rest of Northern Virginia, skunks begin searching for warm, protected places to settle in

What to Do If You Hear Scratching in Your Walls at Night
It’s late at night and the house is quiet, but then you hear it: scratching, scurrying, or thumping coming from inside your walls. For many

Fall Pest Invasions: Squirrels, Rodents, and Insects
Fall Pest Invasions: Squirrels, Rodents, and Insects As the cooler temperatures of fall arrive in Northern Virginia, so does a surge of pest and wildlife

Skunks: Myths vs Facts
Skunks: Myths vs Facts Skunks have one of the most feared defenses in the animal kingdom, but there’s more to them than just their smell.

Spotted Lanternflies and Northern Virginia in 2025
Spotted Lanternflies and Northern Virginia Northern Virginia’s temperate climate makes it a host to many small wineries and tasting rooms. Unfortunately, these local businesses are

Top 10 Most Common Pests Found in Northern Virginia Homes
Top 10 Most Common Pests Found in Northern Virginia Homes Northern Virginia’s warm and temperate climate, especially during the summer, creates an environment perfect for

Identifying and Sealing Wildlife Entry Points
Identifying and Sealing Wildlife Entry Points Your home, especially in less-frequented areas like crawl spaces and attics provide perfect harborage for nuisance wildlife like raccoons,

How Effective is Mosquito Pest Control?
How Effective is Mosquito Pest Control? It’s the constant struggle of trying to do anything outside in the late afternoon through the evening during the

Top 7 Places Where Wildlife Enters Your Home
Top 7 Places Where Wildlife Enters Your Home Critters like raccoons, squirrels, bats, snakes, rats, mice, skunks, opossums and more will enter your home in

Virginia’s Most Destructive Wildlife; Ranked by Home Damage
Virginia’s Most Destructive Wildlife; Ranked by Home Damage The Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg are home to plenty of diverse wildlife,

How Squirrels Damage Your Roof and What You Can Do About It
Living in the Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Fredericksburg, squirrels chasing each other and running across yards, trees, fences and roofs are

Flying Ants vs. Termite Swarmers
Ants and termites are closely related, and part of both insect’s life cycle is the winged reproductive. These insects operate a specific role in their

Ants, Wasps, and Other Spring Pests to Watch Out for in Northern Virginia
Spring is here, which unfortunately means that nuisance pests like ants, wasps, spiders, and more are returning to homes in Northern Virginia. The warmer weather

Can Pigeons Spread Bird Flu?
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you’ve probably heard about H5N1, a new strain of bird flu that is infecting wild flocks, as

Signs of a Raccoon Infestation in Your Attic (And How to Get Rid of Them)
Have you noticed loud shuffling or stomping sounds coming from your attic space in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fredericksburg or Stafford? You might have a raccoon

Termites In Winter
Termites are the dreaded wood-feeding insect that cause millions of dollars in damage a year for homeowners in America. During the winter, most people think

Nuisance Wildlife in the Fall and Winter
Nuisance wildlife activity is often associated with the warmer months, like the spring and the summer. While some nuisance wildlife like groundhogs and snakes will

Where Did Stink Bugs Come From?
Living in Northern Virginia, you’ve almost definitely had an encounter with the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, a mottled-brown, shield-shaped bug with banded antennae, infamous for

Mosquitoes and Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Should I Be Worried?
Mosquitoes and Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Should I Be Worried? If you’re paying attention to the news, you might have seen that there has been an

How To Keep Snakes Out Of Your Yard
How To Keep Snakes Out Of Your Yard Summit Environmental Solutions can help you snake-proof your yard in Northern Virginia. A snake slithering around inside