Mosquitoes are seemingly everywhere in Northern Virginia. It doesn’t really matter where you go. If you are spending time outside, you are almost guaranteed to have a few bites the next day. Mosquitoes seem like a fact of living here, and so many homeowners do not consider the benefits of limiting mosquitoes around their yards with professional mosquito control.
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There are actually hundreds of species of mosquitoes in the world and you can find dozens of different types here in Gainesville. The females of every species have to feed off of mammal or bird blood at some point, but not all mosquitoes will bite people. These are the mosquitoes that live in this area, the viruses they carry, and their preferred habitats.
Television and movies always seem to depict rodents nibbling on a piece of cheese, and while it is true that mice and rats will eat cheese, that is far from the only food they’ll eat. Mice particularly like fruits, seeds, and grains. Rats like fruits and vegetables. However, both pests are omnivorous and will eat whatever they can find when coexisting with humans. With their appetites, your pantry can be an appealing place for a rodent.
You’ve noticed bugs inside your home and have called a local pest control company to come out for an extermination treatment. If this is your first pest control visit or you have not worked with an exterminator recently, you might not know what to expect.
Food is one of the obvious attractions for ants. These pests have a wide appetite and will eat almost any food they can find in a kitchen. Crumbs on the floor, dirty dishes, spilled juice or soda, and open packages are all common sources of food for ants. But if your dishes, countertops, and floors are clean and food is correctly stored, yet ants are still coming in, look for these other causes
Many homeowners put extensive care into the design and upkeep of their yards. But some of the same plants and landscape design features that look attractive to you can also draw in pests like termites, ants, mosquitoes, and rodents.