Cockroaches

Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in Virginia homes, and bathrooms often become their favorite hiding spots. These pests seek moisture, warmth, and cluttered spaces, making bathrooms, as well as basements, crawl spaces, and even kitchens, ideal environments for them to thrive.

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.

The holidays are for gathering with family and friends, opening gifts, eating delicious food, and listening to festive music. However, holiday gatherings can also encourage pest problems, such as mice, spiders, and cockroaches. If you’re curious about how the holidays can invite pests, stick with us. We’ll look at everyday things we do this time of year and how they could lead to an indoor pest problem.

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.

We’re about to head into fall again. You know what that means: Many of the creatures that live in your yard and crawl around outside your home will start trying to get in. We’ll highlight a few of these pests today, share a few essential facts, and offer suggestions to keep them out. If you’re already seeing insects or rodents inside your home and live in Richmond or elsewhere in our service area, contact our local pest control team for assistance!