As winter approaches in Arlington and across Northern Virginia, wildlife begins searching for warm, protected places to shelter from the cold – and homes often become an easy target. Small openings, quiet interior spaces, and nearby food sources can all make a house more appealing to animals looking to get through the colder months. Keeping […]

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 Northern Virginia homeowners, this is an unsettling and all-too-common experience. While it may be tempting to ignore the noise and hope it goes away, those sounds are almost always a […]

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 activity. Nuisance pests like squirrels, mice, rats, and insects will begin preparing for winter, often seeking warmth and shelter inside your attic, crawl space, or basement. These pests can create […]

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. Skunks are common nuisance critters in the suburbs of Northern Virginia, as residential neighborhoods provide them with plenty of sources of food and shelter. Everyday things you may not think […]

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 under attack from an invasive species: the spotted lanternfly. These imported insects are running rampant in Northern Virginia, threatening vineyards and crop yields for the farmers who grow Virginia grapes. […]

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 pests to thrive. Unfortunately, your homes often provide the food, water, or shelter that pests need to survive, which means that if left unprotected, you might end up with a […]

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, squirrels, snakes, skunks, and more. Not only can these critters damage your property, they can also create unsanitary environments and spread diseases like rabies. Wildlife enters your home through small […]

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 Northern Virginia, searching for safe and warm places to nest. Unfortunately, these critters can often create structural damage, rip out your insulation, leave their waste behind everywhere, and spread infectious […]

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, many of which can severely damage your property and peace of mind. Of the common nuisance wildlife that we deal with, we’ve come up with a ranking of less severe […]