Where Do Rodents Hide In Virginia Homes?
Where Rodents Hide Inside Virginia Homes Keeping your home well-maintained does more than protect its value; it also helps keep unwanted pests out. However, even the most diligent Virginia homeowners can still encounter mice or rats, especially as temperatures drop or food becomes scarce outdoors. Rodents are experts at staying hidden. They slip inside through […]
Why Cockroaches Are Attracted To Bathrooms
Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in Virginia homes, and bathrooms often become their favorite hiding spots. These pests seek moisture, warmth, and cluttered spaces, making bathrooms, as well as basements, crawl spaces, and even kitchens, ideal environments for them to thrive. What This Blog Covers Why Bathrooms Attract Cockroaches Cockroaches need moisture, […]
Prevent Bed Bugs After Holiday Travel: 2025 Homeowner Guide
According to AAA, over 100 million Americans travel during the holidays, and 74% of pest pros report a 20–30% spike in bed bug calls post-Thanksgiving (NPMA 2024). One overnight stay can bring dozens home in your suitcase. Don’t let travel turn into an infestation. Follow Ninefold Pest’s 8-step bed bug prevention protocol below. How Bed […]
Signs You Have a Rodent Problem in Virginia
October is here, and for homeowners in Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, and across Virginia, that means it’s prime season for rodents looking to move indoors. While infestations can happen any time of year, fall is when mice and rats seek warm shelter and reliable food sources, and your house may look like the perfect winter […]
Fall Means More Spiders: Here’s How to Keep Them Out of Your House
How to Keep Spiders Out of Your Virginia Home This Fall As temperatures drop in Virginia, uninvited eight-legged guests often find their way indoors. Fall is peak spider season, and if you’re not careful, your home could become the perfect winter retreat for local spiders. From Richmond to Roanoke, homeowners notice increased spider activity each […]
Why Are Wasps More Aggressive in Late Summer?
Why Wasps Get More Aggressive in Late Summer There’s no time of year when it’s pleasant to have wasps buzzing around your property, but they can seem downright angry in the waning days of summer. If you’ve noticed more wasps, and more aggressive behavior lately, you’re not imagining things. It’s actually normal for wasps to […]
Why Do I See More Bugs In Summer?
At Ninefold Pest, we get this question all the time from homeowners across Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke: “Why are there suddenly so many bugs around my house in summer?” You’re not imagining it. Insects and other pests really do become more active in warmer months, and there are a few important reasons why. As your […]
Lyme Disease & Ticks In Richmond, VA
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and with warmer weather upon us, tick activity is on the rise in Richmond. Virginia is considered a high-risk state for Lyme disease, so understanding the risks, knowing how to spot ticks and their bites, and protecting your family and pets is essential. Find out everything you need to […]
Protect Your Richmond Home from Termite Swarms This Spring
Spring in Richmond is beautiful but also marks the beginning of termite swarms. Termites can infest your home at any time of year because termites don’t take a season off. However, spring is the time of year when termites most often mate. They do this by coming out of the ground (or structures) in a […]