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What Do White Ants Look Like? Identifying the Silent Destroyers in Your Home

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  What Are White Ants? Are They Really Ants? The term “white ants” is often used to describe termites, and it’s easy to understand why. These tiny creatures are pale in color and may seem similar to regular ants. But unlike ants, white ants are far more destructive, and identifying them early can save you […]

Do Bats Hibernate? Discover What You Need to Know About Bat Hibernation

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Bats, often misunderstood and undervalued, play a crucial role in ecosystems, from controlling insect populations to pollinating plants. However, if you’re dealing with a bat infestation in your attic, you may be wondering, “Do bats hibernate?” And what does their hibernation mean for you, especially in colder months? In this blog, we’ll explore the fascinating […]

The Surprising Truth About Mosquito Nets: Why They Matter More Than You Think

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Are Mosquito Nets Really Worth It? Let’s Cut Through the Buzz. If you think mosquito nets are just old-fashioned window screens or a third-world malaria solution, think again. In the humid summers and warm nights of our region, mosquito nets aren’t just helpful — they’re essential. At Talent Termite, we’ve seen firsthand how homeowners suffer […]

How to Catch a Rat in Your House Without Poison

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  Introduction: Why You Need to Catch Rats Without Poison Discovering a rat in your home is more than an inconvenience—it’s a serious health hazard. Rats carry diseases, damage wiring and insulation, and contaminate food. While poison might seem like the quick fix, it poses risks to your family, pets, and the environment. Worse, poisoned […]

Why Flies Keep Coming Back to My Window (And How a Window Fly Trap Can Stop Them for Good)

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    Few things are as persistently annoying as flies buzzing around your windows—appearing again and again no matter how many you catch or spray away. If you’re in Virginia Beach or the surrounding area and wondering why flies keep returning to your windows despite your best efforts, you’re not alone. At Talent Termite, we […]

Where Do Raccoons Build Nests in a House?

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    They’re not just in the attic. Raccoons are smart, opportunistic, and disturbingly creative when it comes to finding places to nest inside your home. And in cities like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, where urban development meets wooded terrain, raccoons thrive in the overlap. At Talent Pest Control, we’ve seen raccoon nests in […]

Do I Need a Rodent Exterminator or Can I Handle It Myself?

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  You hear a scuffle in the wall. A scratching under the floorboards. You tell yourself it’s probably nothing. But it isn’t. You’ve got rodents. And now you’re wondering—do you need a professional rodent exterminator? Or can you handle it yourself with a trip to the hardware store and a hopeful handful of snap traps? […]