Ticks are tiny arachnids (spider relatives). Because they are so small, they can be hard to spot. However, they can cause big problems. Not only

Houseflies are annoying because of their noise and habit of flying around your head at the most inopportune moments. If you have guests, fly problems

Virginia has 17 species of bats. Thanks to their appetite for insects, including mosquitoes, these flying mammals are beneficial in most places. However, bats are

Despite their reputation, skunks are rarely aggressive. In the wild, they do not pose problems for people. However, issues can occur when they take up

Mosquito season is between May and October in Northern Virginia. These biting insects are a nuisance, but they can also prove dangerous by carrying diseases

Wild animals never make for good houseguests and squirrels are a particular nuisance. Drawn by the promise of a warm shelter and ample food, squirrels

Depending on your outlook, squirrels might be annoying nuisances that disrupt your bird-watching by raiding your feeders, or their backyard antics might be a source

Scratches, squeaks and growls coming from the attic. The smell of urine and feces oozing through walls and ceilings. Clawed woodwork, shredded insulation and gnawed

Skunks might not be the most destructive wildlife in Virginia, but they’re certainly the stinkiest. If a skunk moves into your crawl space, beneath your

Discovering rodents in your home is never a pleasant experience. You might try to get rid of them by setting traps but that’s often not

Mice and rats are despised all over the world and it’s not hard to see why. These rodents carry hantavirus, leptospirosis and many other diseases

Winter is the time of year when pest and wildlife problems seem to be the worst. As the air starts to get colder, many animals