As the weather warms, insects of all kinds are appearing throughout our area. Unfortunately, some of them can cause damage as well as aggravation for homeowners. Looking for pest control services in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County or Harford County? At Raven Termite and Pest Control we are your local pest control experts. In this [...]
No building is immune from the threat of cockroaches. As a building manager, the last thing you want to do all day is field complaint calls about cockroaches. Understanding a little about these insects can shine a light on how to avoid them. If your office or building needs pest control services in Prince George's [...]
Whether you live in a big city, a rural area, or a suburb, you've probably grown accustomed to coexisting with pigeons. You see them flying above, walking across crowded streets and sitting side-by-side on lampposts. But do you know the feral pigeon's history in America? They arrived here as domesticated birds in the 1600s from [...]
When you own a home or business, it's important to make sure that it is pest-free to provide your family or your customers with a safe, healthy environment. However, it can be hard to keep pests at bay on your own. Fortunately, at Raven Termite and Pest Control we offer professional pest control services in [...]
Biting insects can be a real problem if they get into your home. Unfortunately, pests like bedbugs, fleas, lice, and ticks are more common than we'd like to think. When these insects bite humans, they not only cause pain and skin irritation, but also emotional distress. If you suspect biting insects have invaded your home, [...]
Unfortunately, insect infestation is a problem that many people deal with in their homes. Indian meal moths make their way into a home through contaminated dry goods. The moths stow away in packages as eggs that evade detection during milling or packaging. They may also enter your home through open doors and windows, plumbing lines, [...]
The one perk of the cold, winter months is the fact that you usually do not have to deal with pesky bugs. However, some unfortunate souls will be shocked and appalled to find there are still flies buzzing around their home. Most likely the bugs are cluster flies, and while they will not cause damage, [...]
When most people think of pests, they think of mice, snakes, ants, and other bugs. However, over the last twenty years, some people have been facing a prettier pest. The Asian lady beetle, known to most as a ladybug, has been invading homes. The University of Kentucky Entomology department has reported a large increase of [...]
Silverfish are wingless, teardrop-shaped insects that are silver to gunmetal gray in color. Although they are covered with scales, these small pests are not fish at all. They are nocturnal insects that are found all over the world. Silverfish tend to grow between 12-19 mm in length. Although they aren't known to transport disease or [...]
Camel crickets get their nickname from their humpbacked shape. Also called cave crickets or spider crickets, they often live in caves or under cool, moist leaves, rocks, and logs. Inside buildings, these pests often prefer basements and damp crawl spaces. They generally live about a year or two and exist across the country. Lacking the [...]
