Ants

Ants in the kitchen all look about the same at first glance: small, dark, marching in a line. That impression is also the most common reason ant treatments fail. The “small dark ant” you are seeing could be one of five species commonly found in US homes, and the right answer for each one is different. Solid house ant identification is the first step that separates a treatment that works from a treatment that drives the colony underground for two […]

At Ninefold Pest, we get this question all the time from homeowners across Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke: “Why are there suddenly so many bugs around my house in summer?” You’re not imagining it. Insects and other pests really do become more active in warmer months, and there are a few important reasons why. As your local experts in summer pest control in Virginia, we’re here to explain what’s going on and how we can help protect your home from seasonal invasions.

Winter in Richmond, VA, may bring cooler temperatures, but it doesn’t necessarily mean a break from pest problems. As the weather cools, many pests look for warm, sheltered places to spend the winter—and your home may offer everything they’re looking for. Here’s what Richmond homeowners need to know about overwintering pests, how they can disrupt your home, and what you can do to keep them out.

Fall is here, and it won’t be long before winter arrives. This means it is time to look to the Bug Barometer and see what we can expect from pests in our part of the country. What is the Bug Barometer? It is a bi-annual pest forecast put out by the National Pest Management Association. Their on-staff entomologists and industry experts look at prevailing weather patterns and correlate them to pest activity. Let’s look at what they have to say about fall pest pressures in Richmond and throughout Virginia as well as the Southeast.

Ants may be tiny, but they can greatly impact your home. If you’re a Richmond homeowner, you’re likely familiar with these industrious insects. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to three common types of ants you might encounter in the area, including the wood-damaging carpenter ant. Plus, we’ll explore how the weather affects ant behavior and provide tips on preventing infestations.