Category Archives: Pests

Protecting Yourself From Ticks . . . Without Harming Pollinators

Posted on May 29, 2019 by

Protect yourself from ticks without destroying beneficial insects. Spraying pesticides to control ticks is ineffective because ticks reside primarily within leaf litter where the sprays cannot reach them, or they are brought in by animal hosts. The pesticides, however, are nonselective and will kill pollinators and other beneficial insects they come in contact with. There are much more effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and your pets and still enjoy the outdoors. Continue reading →

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Mosquito Control Begins with a Home Walk-Around

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

by Kirsten Conrad,  Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, VCE We are already seeing calls for spraying to control mosquitoes on neighborhood social media sites. Before you think of spraying, check out these better options for controlling mosquitoes that will … Continue reading →

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Mosquito Control Begins With a Home Walk-Around

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

Mosquitoes require as little as a tablespoon of water to lay eggs in. They can successfully breed in any area or container that has still, shallow standing water for more than three days. The number-one source of mosquito bites in our area is the Asian Tiger mosquito, which is a container breeder. Continue reading →

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Tick Season Arrives in Arlington and Alexandria

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ARLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington VA 22206 Telephone 703-228-6400 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 28, 2014 Contact:  Kirsten Buhls, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, (kbuhls@vt.edu) Tick season arrived a little later this … Continue reading →

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