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 [...]
Have you noticed an increase in spiders in or outside of your home or business? If so, you might be concerned about whether or not you have a spider infestation. Pest control services in Prince George's County are frequently centered on controlling arachnid infestations. Although most spiders in the region pose little threat to humans, [...]
Winter and fall are when rodents make their way into your home seeking warmth. Once in, they will hide in the attic, behind baseboards, and in the basement. They also hide in your furniture. Mice chew on paper, insulation, fabric, and wood to create a nest and a place to breed. Telltale Signs of Rodent [...]
From mice and rats, to ants and cockroaches, nothing is worse for a place of business than pests. Not only are pests annoying, but they can also cause major health issues. Certainly when they are congregating near food. Cockroaches are the worst culprit when it comes to pests in the food industry. Customers will not [...]
With cooler weather coming some outdoor pests will disappear and go into hiding. However, others are looking for new homes. And, unfortunately, some of these unwelcome guests begin to invade basements, attics and garages. Pests like mice, termites, cockroaches, bedbugs, raccoons and stink bugs are notorious for pitching camp in our homes. Are you experiencing [...]
As the weather turns cold, wild animals such as bats, start crawling their way inside your home in search of warmth and shelter. Having bats in the attic of your house can be extremely dangerous to you and your entire family. These nocturnal creatures carry diseases that may be contracted by humans and pets, making [...]
Having pests within your residential or commercial property in Montgomery County can be a real nuisance. Signs of a pest infestation can be unnoticeable and easily overlooked as most people don't realize when the unwelcome strangers moved into their properties. Often, the process of identifying and carefully removing them is challenging and time-consuming. Since pests [...]
