Carpenter ants are the largest ants among all the species in the United States. These dark black ants vary in size from 1/4 to 1/2 an inch long. Similar to other ants, they live as colonies with one queen, and many workers. Unfortunately, if carpenter ants infest your home, extensive damage can occur. Make your [...]
Typically, you see ants in your house during warmer months. But, did you know you might also see them in the winter? Can you blame them? It's cold outside! They don't want to be out in the cold any more than you do. When the temperatures drop, they might just invite themselves into your house [...]
Ant invasions are a major nuisance, especially if you've tried everything and can't get rid of them. No matter the season, ants seem to make their way into area homes. Fortunately, when you are looking for pest control services in Baltimore, Raven Termite and Pest Control is here to help. We help local homeowners and [...]
Marylanders are familiar with a wide range of pests. Unfortunately, ants make an appearance in many area homes. All species of ants ranging from carpenter, pharaoh, pavement, and acrobat to the smelly odorous house ants can make life unpleasant. Raven Termite and Pest Control services in Owings Mills receives hundreds of calls to rid area [...]
Ants have been described by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) as America's #1 Pest. According to a study that surveyed pest exterminators, service calls for ant infestations have been steadily on the rise for several years. Unfortunately, many homeowners see a few ants in their homes and think it's a problem that will go [...]
If you think that ants are bothersome, you aren't alone. According to the National Pest Management Association, ants are the top nuisance pest in the United States. Those ants crawling across your kitchen counter or floor aren't just a small problem. They are an infestation hiding just out of sight. If you see even a [...]
Carpenter ants are common in our area of the United States. Though they are often confused with termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood. However, they do hollow it out so they can nest inside. They cause structural damage and it may take several years before you notice it. If you need pest control in [...]
Many different kinds of ants can invade area homes. Today we'll cover odorous house ants. These very small, dark brown/black ants differ from other ants because they are active during the day and night. They are constantly on the search for food. Also, unlike other ants, they emit a foul-smelling rotten coconut odor. If these [...]
Home to the U.S. Naval Academy, boat shows and an arts festival every first Sunday every month, Anne Arundel County is great place call home. But what happens if you suddenly find yourself overrun by ants? Suddenly the cozy feeling of home turns into something else entirely. When you need pest control in Anne Arundel [...]
If your home has been invaded by smelly ants, you're not alone. These tiny, odorous pests are a common nuisance all over Maryland, especially after a few rainy days. However, this doesn't mean that you have to "live and let live." There are a number of ways to discourage these ants from setting up housekeeping [...]
