Commonwealth Pest Control serves homeowners and businesses throughout Chesapeake, from Great Bridge to Deep Creek and Western Branch. Our comprehensive pest management services address the common pest concerns of Chesapeake properties including termites, mosquitoes, bed bugs, roaches, ants, and rodents.
Chesapeake's mix of rural and suburban landscapes creates diverse pest pressures. Our IPM approach evaluates your specific property conditions to develop a targeted treatment plan that works for your home or business.
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Never attempt to eliminate a yellowjacket nest in your yard on your own. Yellowjackets are highly aggressive when their nest is disturbed, and a single colony can contain thousands of workers that will attack repeatedly. Ground nests are especially dangerous because they are easily stepped on while mowing or walking. Pouring liquids or spraying aerosols into the entrance rarely reaches the entire colony and will provoke an immediate swarm. Professional treatment uses dust formulations applied to the nest entrance that workers carry inside, spreading the product throughout the colony for complete elimination. For nests inside walls or structures, specialized methods prevent workers from escaping into living spaces. Keep all people and pets away from the area and contact a licensed pest control professional for safe removal.
Hornets are highly aggressive when their nest is disturbed and can sting multiple times, delivering a painful and potentially dangerous amount of venom. For individuals with venom allergies, a hornet attack can be life-threatening. DIY nest removal is strongly discouraged because disturbing the nest triggers an immediate defensive response from the entire colony. Store-bought aerosol sprays often do not penetrate the enclosed nest structure deeply enough to kill all the hornets, resulting in a partially treated and extremely agitated colony. Professional removal uses specialized products applied directly to the nest entrance to eliminate the colony quickly and completely. If you find a hornet nest on your property, keep people and pets away and contact a licensed pest control professional for safe removal.
Permanently eliminating bed bugs requires professional treatment because these pests are resistant to most over-the-counter insecticides and can hide in extremely small cracks and crevices. The two most effective professional methods are heat treatment and targeted chemical application. Heat treatment raises the temperature of the infested area to between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, killing bed bugs and their eggs in a single treatment. Chemical treatment uses professional-grade products applied directly to hiding spots and travel routes, typically requiring multiple visits to address newly hatched nymphs. After treatment, encasing mattresses and box springs, reducing clutter, and conducting regular inspections help prevent reinfestation. If you suspect bed bugs, act quickly because infestations grow rapidly and become harder to treat over time.
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