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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

    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 […]

  If You Thought Rats Only Enter Through the Basement, Think Again It’s the middle of the night. You hear faint scratching above your ceiling or near your upstairs window. It’s not your imagination—and it’s not just in your walls. The truth is: rats are skilled climbers, and yes, they can scale walls with surprising […]

    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 […]

    It usually starts with a sound. A slow scuffle. A midnight thump. The distinct feeling that something’s living above you—and it’s not just the creaking of old wood. If you’re hearing these noises in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or Suffolk, you may have more than a few unwanted guests. You might be hosting […]

    When you hear “rodent exterminators,” you probably picture someone walking in with a box of traps or scattering poison around your home. That’s not your fault—most companies still operate that way. They throw down bait. Set a few glue boards. And hope for the best. At Talent Pest Control, we do things differently. […]

  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? […]