Like fireworks on the Fourth-of-July, swimming pools, and carefree vacations: fireflies evoke a nostalgic feeling of summer.

 

Lighting up warm evenings with their gentle glow. Their flickering dance reminds us of summer nights spent outdoors, surrounded by laughter and the scent of roasting marshmallows by the campfire. Each flash brings back thoughts of childhood, creating an enchanting atmosphere that captures the essence of the season.

 

Many of us have cherished memories of spotting and catching them, but there are signs the next generation may not grow up with the same experiences we had.

 

Fireflies are disappearing from backyards all over the country—and all over the world. Sadly, if the patterns continue, fireflies may fade away forever, leaving our favorite summer nights a little darker and a little less magical.

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​As our open fields and forests are being paved over, the firefly habitats are disappearing under residential and commercial developments, causing the population to decline. Increased pollution and overuse of pesticides may also contribute to destroying firefly habitats as well as their natural prey. While scientific studies have only been observed for a short period of time, there appears to be a lot of evidence in areas that were in time past thriving with fireflies, but since human activity has increased, firefly populations appear to have gone down.

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At Dominion Pest Control LLC., we strive to protect our environment and beneficial insects for future generations. We aim to limit all exterior treatments to the actual structure of your home as much as possible and will never apply pesticides "in mass" to your yard. 

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Do your part to save the fireflies by choosing an environmentally conscious pest control company like Dominion Pest Control LLC.

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For more information about our services, reach out to us today!