Blog - Mosquitoes

Don't Let Rodents Overtake Your Home This Winter!

Randy Levine

10/11/11

Cooling temperatures & diminishing food sources make rodents in the District and NOVA dread the onset of fall. We've got easy DIY tips to prevent these pests from sneaking into your home to get cozy.

Threat for Pest Activity Remains High Post-Hurricane

Dr. Kathy Heinsohn

9/1/11

The pests typically associated with a hurricane’s aftermath most prominently include the following: mosquitoes (and other flies having aquatic lifecycles), rodents, wildlife (especially snakes), ants, cockroaches, and inevitably...

Mosquitoes: The Bugs We All Love To Hate

Jennifer Blondo

7/12/10

While summer may have officially begun on June 22 this year, the true arrival of summer is when we hear the familiar buzz of a mosquito in our ear-- knowing that at any moment we may be bitten and have to contend with an itchy welt on our arm or leg for the next week or so. When the weather starts to warm up in the Washington DC area there are a few, precious evenings where we are able to spend time outside without the mosquitoes bothering us. But once true summer arrives, we are often unable to completely escape them, even with insect repellent spray.

Tags: DIY | Mosquito Control | West Nile Virus | Mosquito Repellent Plants

Planning Your Bug-Free Summer Event

Miranda Sherman

6/28/10

Every summer, events such as outdoor cookouts, weddings, and other parties have the potential to draw more insects than guests. Planning in advance could mean the difference between a “buggy” or “bug-free” event. Here’s a few tips on how to plan your bug-free event this summer.

Tags: DIY | Mosquito Control | Summer Cookouts