Lewis Pest Control

June is here, and so is mosquito season in the Richmond area.

Mosquito activity in Central Virginia peaks from June through August, when warm temperatures and high humidity create ideal conditions for breeding and biting. After heavy rainfall, standing water left behind serves as prime breeding ground, and populations can spike quickly.

The good news is that a lot of that breeding happens in easy-to-find spots right on your property. Clogged gutters, birdbaths, flowerpots, and low-lying areas that hold water after rain are all common culprits.

If you have been noticing more mosquito activity around your yard this season, it may be time to have someone take a look. Lewis Pest Control offers mosquito control treatments for Richmond area homeowners who want to actually enjoy being outside this summer.

Give us a call or visit our website to learn more about what we can do for your yard.

Most people think of rodents as a winter problem. Here in Central Virginia, they are a year round problem.

Summer construction and yard work push rats and mice toward the easiest shelter they can find. That is often a garage, a crawl space, an attic, or a wall void in your home.

If you have been hearing scratching at night, finding droppings in the pantry, or noticing gnaw marks along baseboards, do not write it off just because it is not winter.

We do a photo verified inspection that shows you exactly where rodents are getting in and what it takes to keep them out. Call 804 735 0100 to schedule a rodent inspection.

This Memorial Day, we are taking a moment to remember the men and women who gave everything in service to our country. As a veteran-owned business based right here in Central Virginia, this day means a lot to our team. To the families who carry that loss with them, thank you. We see you, and we honor them.

Tick season is in full swing in Virginia! If you have kids playing in the yard, dogs that love the bushes, or any reason to walk through brushy areas, this is the time to pay attention.

Ticks hide in tall grass, leaf litter, and the edges of yards where grass meets trees or fence lines. You do not have to be hiking deep in the woods to pick one up. Your own Richmond backyard is one of the most common places it actually happens.

Ticks can carry Lyme disease and other serious illnesses, so this is not just a nuisance issue. It is a health one.

A targeted yard treatment from our team reduces tick activity in the spots your family and pets actually use. We focus on the edges, the brush lines, and the shaded areas where ticks live, not just the open lawn.

Call 804-735-0100 to schedule a tick treatment for your yard.

Spotting little winged bugs around your windows, doorways, or porch lights this month? Take a closer look before you grab the spray.

May is peak termite swarm season here in Virginia, and a flying termite is very easy to mistake for a flying ant. Termites quietly eat into the wood that holds your house up.

If you are seeing swarmers in or around your Richmond home, that is one of the clearest signs of a termite issue nearby. We inspect first so you know exactly what you are dealing with before you spend a dollar, and we use Termidor treatments and Sentricon baiting systems when treatment is needed.

Call 804-735-0100 to schedule a termite inspection this week or visit lewispest.com/termite-services to learn more.

Not every call we get is about pests. Sometimes a customer calls because they have wildlife on the property that needs help.

This week our team got called out to a home in the area where an injured turkey vulture needed to be safely captured. Our technician got the bird secured so a wildlife rehabilitator could take over and give it the care it needed.

Turkey vultures play a real role in our local ecosystem, and they deserve the same careful, humane handling as any other animal we work with. Pest control is our everyday work, but the wildlife side of our job means we are out there handling whatever shows up, the right way, following Virginia guidelines.

If you ever come across an injured animal on your property, give us a call at 804-735-0100 or visit lewispest.com. We can help.

Hearing scratching, squeaking, or fluttering above the ceiling at night? You may have bats in the attic. May is one of the most important months to act on a bat issue here in Virginia.

Once maternity season begins, state guidelines limit when and how bats can be legally removed, which can mean waiting all summer to get the problem solved.
Bats are protected, and they play a real role in our local ecosystem, so they need to be handled the right way.

At Lewis Pest Control, we use photo evidence to show you exactly where bats are getting in. Then we plan a humane removal that follows Virginia guidelines and seals up the gaps so they cannot come back.

If you are hearing noises above your ceiling or seeing droppings near a vent, eave, or chimney, do not wait. Call 804 735 0100 to schedule a bat inspection before maternity season limits your options.

Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means cookouts, kids playing in the yard, and dinners on the patio. It also means mosquitoes are about to make themselves the uninvited guest at every gathering.

Mosquito borne illnesses are on the rise, and once mosquitoes settle into your yard, they can ruin every outdoor moment you were looking forward to.

The good news is you do not have to wait until you are already swatting them off your arms to act. A treatment plan now from Lewis Pest Control means you actually get to enjoy your own backyard this summer instead of running back inside.

We are booking spring and summer mosquito treatments across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, and surrounding areas right now. Call 804 735 0100 or visit lewispest.com to set up a mosquito treatment plan for your yard.

There is a difference between a pest company that lives down the street from you and one that just shows up at your door with a clipboard.

Lewis Pest Control is family owned and veteran owned, based right here in North Chesterfield. We serve Greater Richmond, Henrico, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, and the Tri-Cities.

When we inspect your home, we check the attic, crawl space, and rooflines. We take photos of what we find. Then we sit down and explain a plan that fits your home and your budget. If a stranger has been knocking on your door pushing pest contracts, give us a call first for a real second opinion.

Call us at 804-735-0100 for a no pressure inspection from a local team you can trust. Lewispest.com

Have you had pest treatments before, but still seeing activity?

Treating the problem without addressing where pests are coming from often leads to them coming right back. Lasting results come from identifying entry points and eliminating the source.

A thorough approach makes all the difference.

Call 804-735-0100 or visit www.lewispest.com to schedule your service today.