Chimney swifts are birds known to roost or nest in chimneys. These bird species will also nest in caves and hollowed out trees. Chimney swifts spend most of their life in flight with constant wingbeats, while taking their baths, hunting and sleeping.

It is important to have an effective means of controlling their population especially in large cities where rats tend to be an issue. In addition to controlling populations in cities, you will need to control rats in residential and commercial areas.

It is interesting to think that we have built airplanes capable of flying all over the world and even sent rockets into space and we just now are beginning to understand how birds fly.

Migration is an integral part of a bird’s life. Migratory bird species fly south for the winter where the weather is warmer. Because bird species don’t hibernate, with the exception of one species, birds adapt to the cold weather by flying south.

With weather changes, comes changes to animals and their habits and behaviors. As the weather becomes warmer and the days are longer, you might notice an increase in animal activity.

Pests come in all shapes and sizes and some are more difficult to combat than others. Some pests can even be dangerous and it can be a challenge to get them away from your home.

In the winter in Northern Virginia there are pests that will invade your home and cause discomfort. Some of the most common winter pests are rats, mice, stink bugs, cockroaches and spiders.

A three year research project at University of California Davis has concluded that squirrels possess human-like traits.

Something that a lot of people aren’t thinking about is how the weather is affecting wildlife and how devastating it has been to some populations.

Wildlife removal is the process by which nuisance animals are removed from a private property or a business. Whether the animal is causing damage or destruction or discomfort, we can remove the animals for you.

To answer the question of how long it will take to remove wildlife, you will have to understand the processes and the removal methods.

Some companies advertise insulation specially formulated to eliminate pests. The chemical in the pest control insulation is called Borate. A brand of insulation that is popular for this is TAP (thermal, acoustical, pest control) insulation.