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Pest Authority of Richmond, VA 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. No Contracts. No Commitments. No Pests. Guaranteed. Pests can make you uncomfortable in your own home.

At Pest Authority, our mission is to protect our customers and their families from pests by providing the highest quality pest control services available. Pest Authority is here to eliminate pests and help you take back your home or business. When it comes to pests, were the authority on it all.

10/22/2026

November brings holiday menus, holiday guests, and, for a lot of restaurants, holiday health inspections. 🍽️📋

Before the season picks up, it's worth asking: is your pest control documentation current, complete, and ready if an inspector walks in tomorrow?

Fall is exactly when pest pressure shifts indoors, which means kitchens, storage areas, and dining rooms all see increased activity right as your busiest, and most visible, season of the year begins.

Pest Authority works with restaurants and food service operations to keep documentation audit-ready year-round: scheduled service, detailed records, and fast response before an inspection finding becomes a bigger problem.

📲 October is a great time to start getting your pest documentation in order before the holiday rush.

Myth: Termites are a spring problem. Once the swarmers are gone, you're in the clear.Fact: The colony never left.Subterr...
10/22/2026

Myth: Termites are a spring problem. Once the swarmers are gone, you're in the clear.

Fact: The colony never left.

Subterranean termites, the most common kind here in Central Virginia, live in the soil and can keep feeding on wood all year long. They stay out of sight, and they can go a long time before anyone notices.

Fall is a good time to take a quick walk around the house. Three things to check this week:

- Mulch and leaves piled against the foundation (keep a few inches of space between mulch and your siding)
- Wood touching the soil: deck posts, fence boards, and firewood stacked against the house
- Mud tubes: thin, pencil-width dirt tubes on the foundation, crawl space walls, or piers

Ever found one of those mud tubes and wondered what it was? Tell us where you spotted it below.

Spotted something, or not sure when your home was last checked? Call us at (804) 545-2846 to schedule a free termite inspection, or request a free quote here: https://www.pestauthority.com/richmond-va/contact-us/

Most people think about pest control in spring. Here's why fall is actually the smarter time to start. 🍂It sounds backwa...
10/19/2026

Most people think about pest control in spring. Here's why fall is actually the smarter time to start. 🍂

It sounds backwards, bugs are supposed to be winding down, not gearing up. But fall is when:
✅ Overwintering pests, rodents, and spiders are actively pushing to get inside, meaning entry points are getting used and exposed right now
✅ A fall inspection catches the exact gaps pests are using in real time, instead of guessing where they might show up next spring
✅ Starting now means you walk into next year already on a recurring schedule, no restart delay, no spring scramble
✅ Locking in a plan before winter means service continues straight through, so nothing sneaks in over the colder months

Waiting until spring to start a recurring plan means giving fall pests a full season to get comfortable first.

📲 Start your recurring protection plan this fall, not next spring.

That little gap under your front door? It's not the only way in.Stink bugs, spiders, and ants looking for a warm place t...
10/19/2026

That little gap under your front door? It's not the only way in.

Stink bugs, spiders, and ants looking for a warm place to spend the winter in Richmond are also checking your foundation, your siding, the deck, the roof eaves, and those window wells nobody ever looks at.

Our Fall Special covers all five with one exterior barrier treatment for $94.99. One visit, no contract.

Already a customer, haven't seen us in a while, or brand new? It's open to everyone. Not sure what you need? We'll take a look first, free.

Which spot do you think they're sneaking in through at your place? Tell us below.

Call us at (804) 545-2846 to book your Fall Special, or request a free quote here: https://www.pestauthority.com/richmond-va/contact-us/

Found a stink bug on your curtains? It didn't move in alone. 🪲A stink bug indoors isn't really a stink bug problem, it's...
10/16/2026

Found a stink bug on your curtains? It didn't move in alone. 🪲

A stink bug indoors isn't really a stink bug problem, it's an entry point problem. These pests don't burrow in or nest looking for food; they slip through the same small gaps that let in drafts, moisture, and other pests.

If you're seeing one or two, there's likely a gap somewhere near a window frame, siding seam, or utility line letting them (and other things) through.

Pest Authority's fall inspection identifies exactly where pests like these are getting in, so you're not just removing the bug you found, you're closing the door behind it.

📲 Schedule a fall entry-point inspection.

Found a stink bug on your curtains? It didn't move in alone. 🪲A stink bug indoors isn't really a stink bug problem, it's...
10/16/2026

Found a stink bug on your curtains? It didn't move in alone. 🪲

A stink bug indoors isn't really a stink bug problem, it's an entry point problem. These pests don't burrow in or nest looking for food; they slip through the same small gaps that let in drafts, moisture, and other pests.

If you're seeing one or two, there's likely a gap somewhere near a window frame, siding seam, or utility line letting them (and other things) through.

Pest Authority's fall inspection identifies exactly where pests like these are getting in, so you're not just removing the bug you found, you're closing the door behind it.

📲 Schedule a fall entry-point inspection.

That first chilly night in Richmond? Mice feel it too, and they start shopping for a warm place to spend the winter. Att...
10/15/2026

That first chilly night in Richmond? Mice feel it too, and they start shopping for a warm place to spend the winter. Attics, garages, and crawl spaces top their list.

You don't need a whole weekend to make your house a harder sell. Grab a flashlight and take 10 minutes to walk around the outside:

- Gaps where pipes, cables, and vents go into the house
-Daylight under the garage door (if you can see it, a mouse can fit through it)
- Missing or damaged covers on dryer and crawl space vents
- Firewood stacked on the ground or right up against the house (keep it raised and about 20 feet away)
- Pet food or birdseed sitting in open bags

Found something on your walk? Tell us what turned up below.

Already seeing droppings, chewed boxes, or shredded paper inside? Call us at (804) 545-2846, or request a free quote here: https://www.pestauthority.com/richmond-va/contact-us/

October is when the outside-to-inside migration hits its peak. 🍂As weather conditions change, pests that spent all summe...
10/14/2026

October is when the outside-to-inside migration hits its peak. 🍂

As weather conditions change, pests that spent all summer in your yard start looking for a way into your home instead:
🐜 Ants relocating colonies closer to structures 🕷️ Spiders following their food source through gaps and doors
🐭 Rodents scouting for sheltered spaces
🪲 Occasional invaders (stink bugs, boxelder bugs) staging near siding and windows

They're all using the same handful of entry points, utility line gaps, foundation cracks, door sweeps, roofline gaps.

Pest Authority's approach starts at the entry point, not after pests are already inside. We inspect, identify, and seal the specific gaps pests in your area are using, before the migration finishes.

📲 Get ahead of the fall push.

Year-round protection doesn't start in spring. It starts right now. 📋Here's what Pest Authority's fall treatment plan ac...
10/12/2026

Year-round protection doesn't start in spring. It starts right now. 📋

Here's what Pest Authority's fall treatment plan actually covers:

🍂 OCTOBER, Occassional invaders (stink bugs, boxelder bugs, ladybugs) and rodents begin their move indoors. We focus on sealing entry points before they finish the migration.
🐭 NOVEMBER, Indoor pest prevention ramps up as entertaining season brings more traffic through doors that need to stay sealed.
🏠 DECEMBER, Year-round protection value check-in, confirming your home is set up to carry straight into next year with no gaps.

Every visit still includes interior treatment, BARRIER 360 perimeter protection, and free return service if something comes up between visits.

One plan. Every season covered, including the one most people forget about.

📲 Get your fall protection in place.

"It's probably just one mouse." We hear it every fall in Richmond.Here's the thing: one female house mouse can have 5 to...
10/11/2026

"It's probably just one mouse." We hear it every fall in Richmond.

Here's the thing: one female house mouse can have 5 to 10 litters a year, with around 6 babies each time. Those babies are ready to start families of their own in about two months. One mouse in October can turn into a crowd by spring.

DIY: Set snap traps along walls, since mice like to run along edges. Bait them with a dab of peanut butter, not cheese, and check them daily. Stuff small gaps with steel wool and seal them with caulk.

Call a Pro: If you're still finding droppings after a week, or hearing scratching in the walls at night, it's time for a closer look. We'll track down how they're getting in and put a plan in place to stop them.

Team peanut butter or team cheese? Which did you think mice liked best? Tell us below.

Call us at (804) 545-2846 for a free inspection.

Fall pests are showing up in full force. Which one is bugging you the most this season? 👇🪲 Stink bugs (and that smell wh...
10/09/2026

Fall pests are showing up in full force. Which one is bugging you the most this season? 👇

🪲 Stink bugs (and that smell when you squish one) 🐞 Ladybugs clustering by the dozen 🐜 Ants making one last indoor push 🐭 Rodents scratching in the attic

Drop your answer below, and let us know if you want it gone!

This October, we proudly recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the courage of those whose lives have been touched ...
10/08/2026

This October, we proudly recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the courage of those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

Together, let's spread awareness, encourage early detection, and inspire hope. 🎀

Rodents don't just leave droppings and noise. They chew. ⚡Rodents' teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly, an...
09/10/2026

Rodents don't just leave droppings and noise. They chew. ⚡

Rodents' teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly, and electrical wiring, insulation, and even gas lines are common targets. This isn't just an inconvenience:

🔴 Chewed wiring is a documented cause of house fires
🔴 Damage often happens inside walls and attics, out of sight until it's serious
🔴 Insurance claims tied to rodent damage can be complicated or excluded, depending on your policy

This risk builds whenever rodents find their way inside, because the spaces they settle into are exactly where wiring and insulation live.

Pest Authority's rodent program addresses this before it becomes a bigger problem than a pest problem.

Protect your home and your wiring. Schedule an inspection.

Here's what actually happens during a Pest Authority service visit. 👇Inspection first. We check both inside and outside ...
09/08/2026

Here's what actually happens during a Pest Authority service visit. 👇

Inspection first. We check both inside and outside your home, including the foundation, entry points, attic, crawlspace, and known problem areas, to identify current activity rather than guess at it.

Targeted treatment. Products are applied where pests are actually active and where they enter, not sprayed broadly across the whole property.

Sealing recommendations. Where gaps or entry points are found, we flag them so they can be closed off, not just treated around.

Documentation. Every visit is recorded, so you always know what was found, what was done, and what's being monitored.

This isn't a spray-and-leave. It's a program built around your specific property.

📲 Schedule your seasonal service visit.

Rodent control isn't a trap in the garage and a "good luck." Here's what a real Pest Authority rodent program actually i...
09/04/2026

Rodent control isn't a trap in the garage and a "good luck." Here's what a real Pest Authority rodent program actually includes. 👇

1️⃣ Inspection. We identify existing activity, entry points, and conditions attracting rodents to your property.

2️⃣ Exclusion. We seal or flag the gaps, gaps around utility lines, and foundation openings that rodents are using to get in.

3️⃣ Targeted treatment. Bait and trap placement based on where activity is actually occurring — not a generic setup.

4️⃣ Monitoring. Recurring checks through the fall and winter, when rodent pressure is at its highest.

September is the month to start this — before rodents are established for winter, not after you hear them in the walls.

📲 Schedule a rodent inspection.

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3200 Milburn Avenue
Richmond, VA
23223

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