11/15/2021
A house mouse is a bad mouse. Learn about house mice, the issues they can cause, and what you can do about them from the experts at Star City Pest Control & Wildlife Services. ... Read More
10/15/2021
Insects and creatures cannot be underestimated, no matter how small or seemingly innocent they appear. They can destroy your Roanoke home or business or your personal effects. A good number of species can transmit diseases or cause illnesses with the germs they harbor. Injuries can also occur with their bites, scratches, and stings.... Read More
9/17/2021
Bed bugs have made a name for themselves as a pest no one wants to deal with. Just the idea of having bed bugs in your home can stress you out. When it comes to a bed bug infestation, the worse it gets, the harder it will be to get rid of.... Read More
8/13/2021
When it comes to spiders in Virginia, common house spiders are not the most unpleasant end of the spectrum. They’re not dangerous like black widows, and they’re not big and scary like wolf spiders. Still, the idea of sharing your house with a few hundred spiders is probably enough to make you uneasy.... Read More
7/15/2021
Wasps are little insects that are the bane of most of our summers and are uninvited guests of any outdoor soiree. Not only are they loud and annoying, but they are also the proud owner of a stinger that sends many of us heading for the hills. Wasps are traditionally a family of slim-waisted, winged insects that can (and will) sting. Within the wasp family are hornets and yellowjackets, two insects with stingers that you do not want to welcome ... Read More
6/15/2021
There are many species of ants that call Roanoke home. Some destroy wood, others spread dangerous diseases. Common home-invading ants that regularly get into homes and cause trouble are pavement ants. If you don’t know much about these pests but you do know that you don’t want them causing trouble inside or around your Roanoke home, we have one amazing tip to keep them away.... Read More