Katybugs Pest Control

06/07/2026

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Opossums live short, difficult lives, yet they spend their nights doing work many people never see.

Most only live about one to two years in the wild. They move through backyards, forests, roadsides, and neighborhoods after dark, searching for food while avoiding cars, dogs, predators, and harsh weather. Their lives are brief, but their role in nature is meaningful.

Opossums help clean the world around you. They eat pests, insects, carrion, and sometimes even venomous snakes. They also help reduce ticks, which can carry disease. In their quiet way, they support the balance of the places they pass through.

Still, many people fear them because of how they look or because they appear at night. But opossums are usually shy, gentle animals. When scared, they often freeze, hiss, drool, or play dead because they want to survive, not attack.

Kindness can be simple. Give them space. Do not harm them. Slow down when you see one near the road. Let them keep doing the work nature gave them.

Opossums may not live long, but they leave the world cleaner than they found it.

05/28/2026

FYI...dry weather forces insects and rodents indoors so be on the lookout

05/07/2026

It's illegal to kill a snake in Virginia unless he/she poses a threat..

04/16/2026

What's the difference between carpenter bees and bumblebees?

One's a prolific pollinator, while the other does costly structural damage. We break down the differences between bumblebees and carpenter bees, and tell you how to protect your property and get rid of carpenter bees.

04/04/2026

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Most bats that end up indoors are lost, not dangerous, and far more fragile than they seem.

If one is inside, it is usually a navigation mistake, not an attack.

Here’s what’s actually going on.

Bats rely on echolocation, sending out rapid sound pulses to map their surroundings. In open air, this system is precise, but inside a house the echoes bounce unpredictably off walls, ceilings, and furniture, turning a clear path into confusion.

They are also built for flight, not for standing starts on flat ground. Without a drop or height to launch from, they struggle to lift off, which is why a grounded bat often appears stuck and vulnerable.

A towel changes everything. It gives them something to grip, protects their delicate wings, and lets you guide them safely back outside where their navigation works again.

And once they are gone, they return to doing what they do best. A single bat can consume hundreds or even thousands of mosquitoes in one night, quietly shaping the environment around you.

It is not a threat in your home.

It is a small, precise animal that took a wrong turn and needs a way back to the sky.

04/01/2026

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🐾 YOU CHASED THE OPOSSUM OUT OF YOUR YARD. HERE'S WHAT YOU LOST.

I know. You think I'm a giant rat.
Ugly. Dirty. Scary.

But I'm not a rat. I'm not even a rodent.
I'm North America's ONLY marsupial. I've been here for 70 million years.

WHAT I DO IN YOUR YARD:
▸ I eat up to 5,000 ticks PER SEASON
▸ I'm a walking Lyme disease prevention machine
▸ I eat venomous snakes — I'm IMMUNE to their venom
▸ I devour cockroaches, rats, mice, and slugs
▸ I clean up rotting fruit and carrion (your free sanitation crew)
▸ I'm practically IMMUNE to rabies (my body temperature is too low)

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REMOVE ME:
❌ Tick populations EXPLODE
❌ More Lyme disease risk for your kids and pets
❌ More mice (the actual Lyme carriers) go unchecked
❌ More snakes without a predator
❌ More garden pests

SPRING IS HERE:
Ticks are waking up. Your kids are playing outside again.
And the one animal that eats thousands of them?
You chased it away because it was "ugly."

If you see an opossum in your yard, LEAVE IT ALONE.
It's not aggressive. It's not dangerous.
It's working the night shift so your family stays safe.

The ugliest animal in your yard is also your best friend.
Time to stop judging by looks.

03/28/2026

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Pain isn’t random. It’s chemistry playing out on your skin.

The sting hurts, but the real story is what your body is reacting to…

And here’s the part most people never think about before reaching for a quick fix.

A bee sting delivers a mildly acidic venom, which is why baking soda gets all the credit.

A wasp sting leans alkaline, so vinegar becomes the go-to answer.

On paper, it feels perfectly balanced. Acid meets base. Case closed.

But the moment the stinger hits, the chemistry is already moving under your skin.

The venom spreads through tissue, triggering nerves, swelling, and your immune system all at once. By the time you apply anything, the reaction is already in motion.

That means relief is not just about neutralizing anything. It is about calming the response your body has already started.

Cold, pressure, time, and your own biology do most of the real work.

The chemistry explains the pain.

Your body decides how long it stays.

03/16/2026

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🍀 St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for humans… your dog wants to celebrate too! 🐶

Before you share your holiday meal, remember: some foods are safe for pups, and some can be dangerous.

✔️ Carrots, green beans, apples, and plain eggs can be dog-friendly treats.
❌ But onions, garlic, chocolate, and raisins are a big NO for dogs.

Keep your furry friend safe while you enjoy the luck of the Irish! 🍀

03/09/2026

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