GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN RICHMOND?

Exclusion (sealing entry points) is more effective long-term than trapping alone for Richmond rodent problems. Signs: gaps around plumbing penetrations, gnaw marks on wood trim, droppings near appliances.

Carpenter ant colonies can reach 10,000–20,000 workers and damage Richmond structures over 2–5 years. Signs: hollow-sounding wood around plumbing leaks, frass piles in crawlspaces, large black or red ants foraging in kitchens.

Black-legged (deer) ticks transmit Lyme disease in Richmond. Adults are active even in mild winter weather. Signs: ticks found on pets returning from walks, bullseye rashes, fatigue or joint pain weeks after exposure.

Yellowjackets cause the most stinging incidents in Richmond during late summer when colonies peak at 5,000+. Signs: ground nests with active entry holes, aggressive behavior near garbage, papery nests in wall voids.

Once stink bugs enter Richmond wall voids in fall, they emerge inside the home on warm winter days. Signs: bugs flying toward sunny windows in January, hidden behind picture frames, accumulating in attic corners.

Bed bugs in Richmond travel on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They can survive months between meals. Signs: small red-brown stains on mattress seams, bites in lines of 3, exoskeletons in bed frame crevices.