At Sigma Pest, we use integrated pest management or IPM, to rid your home and yard of all the creepy crawlies that can infest it. IPM is a long term pest management strategy that utilizes a combination of strategies to reduce and remove pests from your home with a minimum effect on the environment. The […]
Category: Pest Control
When it comes to pest control it is best to leave it to the experts for long lasting treatment. Our team at Sigma Pest will ensure that your home is pest free.
How High Temps and Rain Affect Mosquito Activity
The weather has an effect on almost every pest population, and when it comes to mosquito activity, the weather plays a huge role in their behavior. Did you know that Accu Weather even has a mosquito activity report that tells you how active mosquitoes are for the upcoming day? So just how much can temperature, […]
Why Are Ants In Your Kitchen?
Picture this, you are cooking dinner for your family and as you are prepping the ingredients you see a trail of tiny black ants in your kitchen marching around and coming from seemingly nowhere. These ants are the common ants that you will find inside and are known as odorous house ants. While there is […]
How to Control Spring Pests
Spring is here and that means warm weather, shorts, flowers blooming, and pollen…lots of pollen. But with spring here, that also means the return of some of your least favorite spring pests too, making spring pest control essential for comfortable living. With the seasonal shift, insects and other pests that were more dormant in the […]
Exterminator Vs. Pest Control Specialist
Is There a Difference? When it comes to pest control many people automatically think exterminator. However, when it comes to hiring the best company to rid your home of insects you don’t want to hire an exterminator but rather a pest control specialist. So what is the difference between the two? When it comes to […]
How to Get Rid of Ants
The ants may go marching one by one, but the last place you want to see them marching is in your home! So how do you get rid of ants after they make your house their new home? These pests are some of the worst uninvited guests because they are in no hurry to leave! […]
Pest Control Packages for New Home Owners
Congratulations! You’ve bought your first home and we couldn’t be more excited for you! This is an exciting time in your life but it can also be stressful if you aren’t aware of all of the responsibilities that go along with being a homeowner. Gone are the days of contacting your leasing agency about problems […]
The Invasive Pest Species Threatening your Home
Invasive Pest Species Explained Your home is susceptible to many pests, from termites to ants there plenty of insects and rodents that will invade your home and wreak havoc. But most people don’t take into account that the common pests aren’t the only ones that can ruin your home life- invasive pest species can cause […]
The One Resolution Homeowners Should Make: Pest Control
Happy New Year! Ringing in the New Year, for most people, also means the start of your New Year’s resolutions. Usually, those resolutions include working out, getting more organized, or focusing more on your favorite hobby, but if you are a homeowner one of the best resolutions you can make is pest control. January is […]
Holiday Pest Control: Making the Season Merrier
We Wish you A Pest Free Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! The Holidays are almost here, which means the stress that comes with them is upon us too! We know that this time is supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, and the last thing on most people’s minds is pest […]
Common Pests and their Health Threats
More Pests, More Problems: Health Threats and the Common Pests that Carry them During 2020 it is more important than ever for us to stay on top of our health. With COVID-19 looming around every corner, building your immune system and avoiding being sick is important. When pests enter your home, not only is it […]
Winter Pest Control
Freezing out Pests During Winter As the weather gets colder a lot of people assume that the pests that tormented them during the summer disappear, but that is not the case. Winter is a major pest season, and just because you don’t have flies and mosquitos buzzing around your home doesn’t mean you are pest […]
Termites 101
Termites 101: Getting to know the Pests in your Home Lets talk termites. When it comes to these insects the average person doesn’t seem to know much about them. People tend to know that they can cause severe damage to the foundation of a home but that is where their knowledge seems to stop. And […]
Get rid of Fruit Flies
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies The first thing you should do to get rid of fruit flies flying around your home? Clean! The first thing you should do when battling against a fruit fly infestation is to get rid of any overripe fruits or vegetables or fermenting foods on your counter. This will reduce […]
Professional Pest Control Services in Spotsylvania
Professional Pest Control Services in Spotsylvania you’ve been looking for! Our certified and experienced staff offers effective pest treatments that respect the customer’s needs as well as the environment. All associates of Sigma Pest Control are trained and certified in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). After the initial inspection, we recommend only the services necessary to remove pests […]