Summit Environmental Solutions Blogs

July 15th, 2016

If you ever see bats flying outside your house, you may wonder, “Are they simply hunting bugs near my house or are they actually hunting here because they live in my house?...

April 15th, 2016

Bats are amazing creatures. They are the only true flying mammal, and they are able to fly through caves and attics without the benefit of sight because they possess a biological sonar system. Many of...

May 12th, 2015

It’s time for bats to come out of the shadows and get their due as an evolutionary success story: About one-fifth of all living mammal species are of the order Chiroptera (“hand-wing”), found on...

March 9th, 2015

Every homeowner needs to realize the importance of animal control services in order to safeguard their home and living environment. SES helps homeowners with that....

February 7th, 2015

Virginia is one of the most wildlife-rich states in the United States. The number of different animal species in Virginia bodes well for ecological diversity but problems arise when these animals try ...

January 24th, 2015

The very thought of a wild animal entering your house is troublesome! The damage it can cause is huge. Professional animal removers from SES will make things less complicated quickly and safely....

January 3rd, 2015

Every home requires insulation but the problem occurs when pests like squirrels, rats, raccoons, birds, mice and bats enter into the residence, especially the attic, and proceed to destroy the insulat...

December 6th, 2014

It is not uncommon for homeowners to find birds in their vents. Despite most vents in homes having flaps, these birds tend to fly in and construct nests in the ductwork....

October 10th, 2014

Wild raccoons are common in most parts of northern Virginia. They are known for the tendency to enter into households surrounding their habitat....

Tax credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements. Insulation upgrades in 2020 will now enjoy a Federal Tax Credit. ...

Summit teaches you how to get rid of raccoons. Raccoon Removal methods. Raccoons in your attic, under your deck, and around your house....

Flea control can be a huge challenge! How much do we really know about fleas? Thanks to PetMD.com, we will learn all about fleas and their behaviors....