How to get rid of termites If you are worried about termites, your first question is likely how to get rid of termites. But it can be helpful to know a little information about them first! What are termites? They are those pesky little winged insects that eat away at dead and decaying plant materials. […]
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How to get rid of termites
How to get rid of termites If you are worried about termites, your first question is likely how to get rid of termites. But it can be helpful to know a little information about them first! What are termites? They are those pesky little winged insects that eat away at dead and decaying plant materials. […]
Mosquito Control For Your Yard
Mosquito Control Should Be Top Of Mind Mosquitoes are arguably one of the most annoying creatures on this planet. From sprays to repellants, to mosquito traps and misting systems, people spend thousands of dollars to some kind of mosquito control in their yard. Not only are mosquitoes uninvited to your outdoor activities, but they are […]
Ant Control in Fredericksburg
Ant control in Fredericksburg seems impossible sometimes. They are everywhere! There are over 700 species of ants living in the united states alone! Springtime in Virginia is here and this is usually when you start seeing ants making their way into your home. Often times when performing ant control in Fredericksburg, pest control specialists are […]
Choosing Pest Control in Fredericksburg VA
How to choose the right pest control company in Fredericksburg VA Summer is a great time to get out and get active. Unfortunately, a lot of pest insects feel the same way. While they’re out exploring, summer bugs will be looking for food and shelter, and your home is a great place to find both. […]
Quarterly Pest Control Costs in King George
Quarterly Pest Control Costs in King George The Sigma Pest Control Peace of mind. Our pest control professionals in Fredericksburg work with you to find the right plan to meet your needs. We cover all of your pest concerns with solutions for termites, mice, bedbugs, ants, roaches, mosquitos, ticks, spiders, bats and more! With plans […]
Fredericksburg Rodent Control – Hiring an Exterminator for Mice
Hiring an Exterminator for Mice – Fredericksburg Rodent Control If you are considering hiring an exterminator for mice, you could probably benefit from long term rodent control. Sure, a one time exterminator may get rid of your problem, but at what cost and for how long? Choosing quarterly pest services with a company like Sigma […]
Pest Control Costs in Fredericksburg
Pest Control Costs in Fredericksburg You get what you pay for, and pest control costs in Fredericksburg can vary a lot. One of the first reasons that pricing can be so different between Fredericksburg pest control companies is found in their complete service offerings. There are some pest control companies that do a lot more […]
Are Bed Bugs more active during fall?
Bed bugs are a year-round problem, not just during the fall. Infestation can ramp up in fall, but that isn’t because they’ve moved in from the outdoors. If you have bed bugs, the chances are they’ve been reproducing, spreading and biting for months and you are just now noticing. While other pests hibernate or search […]
Are Termites Active During Winter?
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go” … it looks like we’ll be stuck inside with the termites. Just because it is cold outside, and you want to be inside, doesn’t mean that you are the only one that feels that way. Termites, […]
Fall Pest Control Tips
The lazy days of summer are just about over. Fall is upon us, and so will be fall pests if you don’t prepare the outside of your home properly. As the cooler weather begins to settle in, the pests we so often associate with the outdoors can quickly become indoor pests. Just as humans seek […]
Meet the House Mouse
Up close, these little fellas look sweet and innocent, but when underfoot, scurrying across the room, and popping out of pantries, the house mouse takes on a whole new image. Did you know that they don’t mean to scare you? They are just making themselves at home, in your home, because it is warm, dry, […]
How to get rid of cockroaches
The cockroach. Nothing says, “Yuck”, like the sight of a cockroach; dead or alive. Roches can be found in our homes, our favorite restaurants, our places of work, and even in our schools and libraries. No place is safe from a cockroach. They are equal opportunity inhabitants. If they have food, water and shelter, the […]
Why do Bed Bugs keep coming back?
We know how frustrating it can be to treat your home for bed bugs only to have them return. You think you’ve done everything right, but the bed bugs keep coming back. You washed the bed sheets, multiple times, and even used bleach, yet, there they are. You vacuumed, used a steam cleaner, ever covered […]
What do Carpenter Ants Eat?
Seems like there is an obvious answer to this question; carpenter ants each wood! In fact, they don’t each wood at all. The name ‘carpenter’ is used to describe a builder of things. The unfortunate outcome of this story is that in order to build they must first tear down. Carpenter ants don’t get their […]
What do termites eat?
This is not a trick question, but it might feel like one. The answer is wood, right? Termites eat wood! Technically, that is correct, but it isn’t the wood they are after. It is a byproduct of the wood called cellulose. Termites eat wood to get to the cellulose and nutrients they need to live. […]