Pest Control Services in McLean, Virginia
Welcome to Backyard Bug Patrol’s organic pest control services in McLean, Virginia! Our mission is to provide effective pest control solutions while keeping your family, pets, and the environment safe. With a focus on organic and environmentally-friendly methods, we are […]
Read MoreSix Simple Steps to Protect Your Family From Lyme Disease
- Bradley
- Dec-20-2023
- Lyme Disease
Protect Your Family from Lyme Disease, Deer Ticks, and Other Dangerous Backyard Pests
Lyme Disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by deer ticks, is the most common bug- or animal-borne illness in the United States today. Cases of Lyme Disease have more […]
Mosquito Spray: 11 Most Frequently Asked Questions
- Bradley
- Dec-20-2023
- Mosquito Prevention
11 Most Frequently Asked Mosquito Spray Questions
Everyone is familiar with mosquitos, those irritating blood suckers that leave angry welts all over your body. Besides their annoyance, they are responsible for more human deaths than any other living creature. Every year […]
The Types of Rodents That Carry The Hantavirus
- Esther M.
- Oct-28-2023
- Pest Control
In our previous post, we discussed Hantavirus – a virus that is spread by wild rodents like mice or rats. It causes the Hantavirus infection that can prove fatal to human beings. Someone comes into contact with the virus through […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Care About Hantavirus Disease
- Esther M.
- Oct-14-2023
- Pest Control
Hantavirus is a disease that is caused by different strains of hantaviruses which are mostly found in wild rodents like rats and mice. These hantaviruses can cause a severe and fatal lung disease called Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.
How is this disease […]
Types of Stink Bugs: What You Should Know
- Esther M.
- Sep-28-2023
- Stink Bugs
As their name suggests, stink bugs release a foul or stinking smell when they are squashed; a mechanism meant to keep predators away. They belong to the order Hemiptera, and family Pentatomidae.
Stink bugs can do great harm to your garden […]
The Types Of Roaches That Might Invade Your Home
- Esther M.
- Sep-14-2023
- Pest Control
Most people agree that roaches are a great nuisance when they invade your home. Not only are they dirty and annoying, but it can also be quite difficult to get rid of them.
It is important to know which type of […]
Scientific Facts About Mosquitoes That You Should Know
- Esther M.
- Aug-28-2023
- Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are flying insects that are found in many parts of the world. Not all mosquitoes bite, but when they do, they can transmit diseases. Adult mosquitoes can live up to four weeks depending on humidity, the species, and many […]
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