GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN CHESAPEAKE?

Peak intrusion in Chesapeake during fall and winter. Chew wiring, contaminate food, carry hantavirus. Signs: droppings along walls, gnaw marks, scratching sounds at night.

Carpenter ants don't eat wood, they tunnel through it to nest — leaving smooth galleries that weaken framing in Chesapeake homes. Signs: piles of frass below window frames, large ants on porches at night, faint rustling in walls.

Pets bring ticks into Chesapeake homes from yards and parks. Year-round preventive medication is now standard. Signs: ticks on dog ears and between toes, ticks crawling on bed sheets, embedded ticks at hairline.

Paper wasps build small open-comb nests under Chesapeake eaves, deck railings, and outdoor furniture. Signs: 1–3 inch papery combs visible from below, wasps hovering near entry holes, evening returns to the nest.

Stink bugs damage Chesapeake gardens and fruit crops before invading homes for winter shelter. Signs: small white scarring on tomatoes and apples, bugs in light fixtures, dead bugs accumulating in window sills.

Spreading rapidly across Chesapeake. Nearly impossible to eliminate without professional treatment. Signs: rust stains on sheets, itchy welts in rows, sweet musty smell.