Commercial Sales Person Needed
Triple S Services has an opening for a Commercial Sales person in our Northern Virginia territory. Must be organized, assertive, motivated, a self-starter, and enjoy face-to-face interaction. Should be...
View ArticleThere is Rarely Just One Mouse in the House
You might not willingly invite animals into your warm home this winter, but mice have a way of making it inside whether you realize it or not. And if you see one, chances are there are many more around...
View ArticleOverwintering Insects
When the temperatures drop, insects need to seek shelter and warmth. Insects are not endothermic like animals; they cannot create their own heat internally. They are ectothermic, which means they need...
View ArticleBehind The Walls, A Look at Termites
The word termite evokes fear in most homeowners. The idea of hoards of tiny insects feasting on the building blocks of your home is scary! Termites are very destructive insects, but they are equally...
View ArticlePrevent Mosquitoes in Spring to Enjoy Your Yard in Summer
Most people think summer is the only time to be concerned about mosquitoes. However, in the mid-Atlantic, once temperatures stay consistently warm, mosquitoes start to emerge. We can’t pinpoint the...
View ArticleThe Ants Go Marching Two by Two . . . Right into Your House
It’s the month of May, the April showers have come and gone and in the mid-Atlantic region, it suddenly feels like summer. The grass is growing quickly, flowers are blooming and ants are making their...
View ArticleSleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite
Bed bugs have a long history, dating back to Ancient Greece and were even written about by Aristotle. They were later referenced in Rome around 77 AD and were believed to have medicinal value. Europe...
View ArticleTick-borne Illnesses
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on blood of mammals. Ticks feed on deer, rodents, rabbits, dogs and cats and humans, to name a few. When they attach to a host, they insert a long mouthpart called a...
View ArticleBees and Wasps – What’s the Buzz About?
You hear that buzz and instantly panic. Will it sting you? Are you allergic? Where did it come from? Where there is one, there must be many more—where are they? These are all important questions and we...
View ArticleCarpenter Ants
Carpenter ants have an interesting name. They are indeed, hard workers, however, their work damages wood, rather than creating with it. They carve “galleries” in decaying, rotting or already rotted...
View ArticleOverwintering Stinkbugs
Stinkbugs made their appearance in the mid-Atlantic region in the late 1990’s. Not native to the US, stinkbugs made their way over from China and have been a common nuisance since approximately 2004....
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Rodents: Rats and Mice
Cold weather sends rodents, particularly mice and rats, indoors — not to escape the cold, but to find food. Rodents have a fur coat to keep them warm, but when their outdoor food source starts to...
View ArticleCanine Use for Pest Detection and Elimination
Canines are becoming widely used for pest detection and elimination, specifically for rats, mice and bed bugs. Why canines? Their keen sense of smell, over 10,000 times more sensitive than that of...
View ArticleHealth Hazards Posed by Mice
When you have a mice infestation, it is not only disruptive to your daily life, but can also pose health hazards. Mice eat 15-20 times a day, and with that amount of food intake, comes a lot of waste....
View ArticleThe Zika Virus and Mosquitoes – What You Need to Know
There is a mosquito-borne virus making headlines: the Zika virus. Prior to 2015, the Zika virus was predominantly found in Africa, Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. However, the disease has been...
View ArticleTermites and Sentricon®
Spring and summer are the most active time for termites, although they forage all year long. They are voracious eaters, which in their business means hard workers. 24 hours a day they are working,...
View ArticleAnt Societies
Surprisingly, ants and humans have a lot in common. Ants live in highly developed societies in which every ant has a designated role. These assigned roles assure that ant colonies are efficient and...
View ArticleAre You a Mosquito Magnet?
Are you that one person in the crowd who seems to always get mosquito bites when you’re outside? Why is it that they prefer some people over others? Certain exhaled chemicals, such as carbon dioxide...
View ArticleWhat’s Biting You?
It’s summer and that means hours spent outdoors. Unfortunately this can lead to bug bites. Sometimes mosquitoes will have a feast on a host leaving several bites in the same location. But other times,...
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How to Effectively Remove a Tick
Residents of the Washington, DC, Northern After all, our region is ripe for Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Erlichiosis – all tick-borne illnesses. (Photo courtesy...
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