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Termite damage
July 28, 2026
Carpenter ants and termites both damage wood and swarm in spring. Here's how to tell them apart in Hampton Roads and what to do when you find signs.
Rat in restaurant
July 21, 2026
Most Chesapeake businesses need pest control more frequently than they think. Here's what commercial service covers and when your business actually needs it.
Mosquito swarms in Chesapeake backyard
July 14, 2026
Mosquitoes in Chesapeake thrive on tidal humidity and standing water. Here's why your yard is getting hit and how to get rid of mosquitoes this summer.
Tick on a lawn
July 7, 2026
Ticks are active all summer in Hampton Roads. Learn how to keep ticks out of your yard in Virginia, and when professional tick control is worth it.
Silverfish
June 30, 2026
Silverfish thrive in the humidity common to Hampton Roads bathrooms. Find out what's drawing them in and how to get rid of them for good.
Earwig
June 16, 2026
Those pincered bugs showing up in your Chesapeake garden beds and mulch are earwigs. Learn what draws them in and how to keep them out of your yard.
June 11, 2026
Seeing winged termites or piles of discarded wings near your home? Here's what termite swarmers mean for Hampton Roads homeowners — and what to do next.
Mosquito breeding site
June 9, 2026
Keep pests out this summer with a proven pest-proofing checklist built for Hampton Roads homes. A-1 Inc. Exterminators covers what to check inside and out.