Alpha Gal Syndrome: Are Tick Bites Connected To This Illness?
Alpha Gal Syndrome, or AGS, is a red meat allergy that is triggered by a bite from a lone star tick. Thousands of people across the USA are actually affected by this, as seen by the fact that many people […]
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What Causes Termite Infestation in a Home?
For the most part, termites are harmless in their natural habitat, but they can cause serious damage to your home, especially if they come into contact with wooden structures; they chew on wood slowly but can do it non-stop. They […]
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Alarming: Malaria Finds Its Way Back Into the United States
Malaria is a disease that has always affected many parts of the world. The US over the last 20 years successfully eradicated the disease but there have been recent cases of people who were infected that had not traveled outside […]
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Venomous Snakes in Virginia That You Should Know
Virginia is home to a number of snake species, but there are three that have a bite that is poisonous to human beings. While the presence of any type of snake around your home is concerning, it’s especially important to […]
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West Nile Virus: A Mosquito Borne Illness To Watch Out For
Mosquitoes are known all over the world for the transmission of a range of diseases. One of these is the West Nile Virus. Unfortunately, there has been a recent uptick in the disease, which is why it is important to […]
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The 3 Common Rodents Most Likely To Invade Your Home
Rodents have the ability to invade most homes in suburban Virginia and Maryland. As a homeowner, it can be shocking to find rodents like mice and rats in the home. Unfortunately, these pests can squeeze through the smallest cracks and […]
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Ants! And Why You Need Pest Control
Ants are very little creatures but they can be incredibly annoying. They have the uncanny ability to get into just about any kind of home. The fact that they are little and seem harmless for the most part does not […]
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Do You Have A Stink Bug Problem? Here’s How To Tell…
If you are a homeowner in Virginia, you know how annoying it can be to find stink bugs in your home. The foul smell they produce when threatened is meant to protect them against predators, but it also creates a […]
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Lone Star Tick Diseases: What They Are And How To Protect Your Home
You’ve probably heard that certain types of ticks can be a threat to your health. The deer ticks or the black-legged ticks are very well known for their ability to spread Lyme disease. But have you heard about lone star […]
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Mosquito-Borne Illnesses In Pets
Mosquitoes have long been known to cause health problems in human beings. You have probably heard enough about malaria, dengue, and Zika virus to know that mosquitoes are a serious threat to human health.
Unfortunately, the problems don’t end there – […]