Professional Pest Control Services in Spotsylvania you’ve been looking for! Our certified and experienced staff offers effective pest treatments that respect the customer’s needs as well as the environment. All associates of Sigma Pest Control are trained and certified in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). After the initial inspection, we recommend only the services necessary to remove pests […]
Category: Mosquitoes
How to choose the right pest control company in Fredericksburg VA
Pest control costs in Stafford
Pest Control Costs in Stafford County You get what you pay for, and pest control costs in Stafford 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 […]
Pest Control Services in King George Virginia
The Best Pest Control Services in King George Virginia If you are looking for the best pest control services in King George, you have come to the right place! Sigma Pest Control is locally owned and operated. As a matter of face, we live where you live, right here in King George! Quarterly Pest Control […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mosquito Life Cycle
Like many pests, they have a life cycle that involves multiple stages of development. Each stage of that cycle may require a different strategy of pest control. Knowing the stages of a mosquito’s life cycle will help identify when to apply control, how to apply control, and in what form the pest control should be […]
How to Defend Your Property Against Mosquitoes
This time of year, mosquitoes seem to be everywhere. They are in your home, your yard, and even in your car when you are driving to work in the morning. You can’t have a picnic without them showing up. You can’t even sleep in your bed at night without waking to a couple of new […]
Mosquitoes – where do they come from?
There are two main ingredients needed to produce mosquitoes: water + warm weather. If you have those two items in or around your home, then you will most likely experience mosquitoes. Mosquitoes need water to deposit their eggs. Stagnant water such as ponds, marshes and swamps provide the perfect nest for mosquito eggs. The calm […]
What diseases do mosquitoes carry? … and other interesting facts.
Few animals on Earth can ruin your outdoor fun as much as a mosquito can. They land, they bite, and before you can kill them, they take flight; with your blood as a prize. Inside the home, mosquitoes have the uncanny ability to find our bedrooms, and the persistent, high pitched hum of their wings […]
Mosquitoes bite, why do they do it?
Nearly everyone is sensitive to mosquito bites, but every year, during the warmer months, mosquitoes appear and so do the red, itchy welts, that usually appear after they bite. Why do they do this? All adult mosquitoes feed on the nectar of plants to get sugar. The sugar provides both male and female mosquitoes with […]
What are Mosquitoes attracted to?
5 things that make you a Mosquito Magnet! Are you a magnet for mosquitoes? The heat and humidity of summer is fast approaching, a favorite time of year of mosquitoes, understanding what attracts mosquitoes can be useful in avoiding them. Often, however, just knowing what to look for isn’t a plan you can count on. […]
Mosquitoes: the habits and risks you need to know
These flying insects are from the Diptera group, which true flies also hail from. In their adolescent years, mosquitoes tend to thrive in standing and stagnant water. Adult female mosquitoes are most recognized for their eating habits as they are the prime suspects for feeding on blood in order to help develop their eggs. Both […]
Can you really control Mosquitoes and Ticks in Fredericksburg, Virginia?
The scene is nothing new. A family enjoying a warm spring or summer night in their backyard. Dad is flipping some burgers, sipping on a cold one, while chatting with the neighbor. Mom, the neighbor’s wife, and the kids are all sitting on the patio. They have the citronella torches lit, Son just cut the […]