Woodpeckers are a species of birds known for drilling into trees and foraging for food under the tree bark. There are 180 known species of woodpeckers and eight species of woodpeckers in Northern Virginia and one of them is rare and endangered.

Somes signs of termites include termite damage which can present itself in the form of structural damage to the wood parts of the home, including the doors, window frames and wooden furniture.

The most obvious reason to get a bat inspection is if you suspect there might be bats in your home, especially the attic space.

Skunks can be brown or black and sometimes white if they are albino. They are typically the size of house cats ranging from eight inches to 19 inches long and weighing in about seven to 14 pounds.

Squirrels have two mating seasons. One is between December and February and the other is between June and August. Female squirrels have a gestation period of 38 to 46 days and will deliver their first litter between February and April.

Zoonotic influenza is a virus that animals can contract and pass on to humans. Birds, pigs, whales, horses, seals, ducks, bats, cats and dogs can all get forms of influenza.

France will house the world’s largest insect farm in the world called Ϋnsect, set to open in early 2022. Insect farming is a sustainable way to produce low carbon protein.

You’ve probably heard about genetically modified organisms or “GMOs.” Sometimes you hear about them in reference to the food you eat, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prefers to recognize them as genetically engineered (GE).

Pigeons are birds that can appear in or near your home, cause destruction and spread harmful diseases. Pigeon control and pigeon removal in Fairfax, and other parts of Northern Virginia is essential.

In Virginia, it is believed that there are over 57 different species of spiders, but the four most common spider species in Virginia are the Black Widow, Brown Recluse, American House, and Wolf spiders.

Do you know the difference between extermination and pest control? In this post we discuss the methods of pest control or pest management.

As the temperature continues to cool off in Northern Virginia as winter approaches, pests will find ways to enter your home.