Mark's Pest Control, Inc.

05/19/2026

DO YOU HAVE TICKS? We’ve been seeing a LOT of people panic over harmless poplar weevils because they resemble ticks at first glance. People are saying that they are showing up in a group on porches and decks, which is not common for ticks. Here’s the quick difference:

🪲 Poplar Weevil
✅ 6 legs
✅ Antennae and Snout: Weevils have noticeable antennae and a long snout; ticks have neither.
✅ Beetle with hard shell & grooves
✅ Harmless to people
✅ Usually found on trees, leaves, walls, or outdoor surfaces

🕷️ Tick
⚠️ 8 legs
⚠️ Flat, round body
⚠️ No snout or antennae
⚠️ Bites humans & animals
⚠️ Can spread diseases like Lyme disease

If it has a snout and antennae, it’s probably a weevil friend — not a bloodsucking nightmare. 😅

Here is a great website that compares ticks to look a likes so that you can determine if your property actually has ticks. Check it out!
https://ticksafety.com/about-ticks/tick-lookalikes/

05/11/2026

Wishing a fantastic birthday to Jamie! May your day be filled with joy, love, and all the things that make you smile. Here's to another wonderful year of your life!

05/06/2026

We finally had time to take Lisa out for her 2 year anniversary lunch yesterday and also got to have Mexican food for cinco de mayo at Vivi’s on the beautiful river.

05/05/2026

Ginny and Cassidy walked for the Hospice House’s Hike fund raiser in colonial Williamsburg on Saturday, representing Mark's Pest Control. We love this non profit and hope that the day was a successful one.

05/04/2026

How to Stay Safe:
1. Schedule a tick treatment to your yard, focusing on the areas your family and pest spend time.
2. Remove Properly: Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick close to the skin and pull upward; do not use harmful, unproven methods.
3. Identify Habitats: Avoid high grass and brush; check for ticks immediately after outdoor activity.
4. Check Pets: Use tick-preventive products on pets and check them, as they can carry ticks into the home.

04/21/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to Jill! Here's to another wonderful year ahead!

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

We’re proud to support a cause that means so much to so many 💗

Mark’s Pest Control is honored to sponsor Here For The Girls benefiting breast cancer support. Every swing, every putt, and every moment on the course helps bring support and funds to this incredible group.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that comes together to make a difference. Thank you to everyone involved in organizing, participating, and supporting this incredible event.

We were honored to spend the day beside Jen and Xzavier with Junkluggers who are also our neighbors in Toano!

Together, we drive change—on and off the course ⛳💕

04/15/2026

Congratulations on your 2-year work anniversary, Lisa! We're grateful for your dedication and hard work. Here's to many more successful years together at Mark's Pest Control. Thank you for being a valuable part of our team!

04/07/2026

Take a look at these pictures of termite tubes taken in Williamsburg this week and the termite damage we discovered. Don't wait until it's too late—protect your home from costly termite damage by investing in professional termite prevention.