As summer fades into fall, your home may become the target of some very persistent uninvited guests. Boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, cluster flies, and stink bugs are all common fall invaders that begin looking for a warm, protected place to spend the winter. For homeowners, September and October are more than just the beginning
Boxelder Bugs, Lady Beetles, and the Other Uninvited Guests of Fall Read More »
That scratching sound coming from behind your walls at night isn’t something you want to investigate with a flashlight and a broom. As fall arrives across Maryland, rats and other rodents begin looking for reliable sources of food, water, warmth, and shelter. Your home can quickly become an attractive alternative to the changing conditions outside.
Scratching in the Walls? Rats Move In Fast Once Fall Arrives Read More »
You know fall has officially arrived when the temperatures start dropping, the days get shorter, and somehow there’s a stink bug hanging out on your ceiling. Then another one appears. And another. Suddenly, you’re spending your evenings escorting stink bugs out of the house one cup at a time. If you’ve noticed more stink bugs
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There’s something about that first cool night of September in Maryland that feels like a relief. The humidity finally breaks, windows crack open, and fall starts creeping in. Unfortunately, you’re not the only one who notices the temperature change. Mice notice, too. As temperatures begin to drop, mice start searching for something every Maryland homeowner
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August is prime time for fleas and ticks in Maryland. Warm temperatures, humidity, and active wildlife create ideal conditions for these pests to thrive outdoors—and eventually find their way into your home. While many homeowners focus on the middle of the lawn when they think about pest control, professionals know fleas and ticks are often
August is prime time for backyard barbecues, outdoor games, gardening, and enjoying the last stretch of summer. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when yellow jackets can become noticeably more aggressive. If you’ve suddenly noticed yellow jackets swarming around your trash cans, hovering near your food, or flying in and out of a hole
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Back-to-school season means new classrooms, new routines, packed backpacks—and for some families, an unwanted passenger or two coming home. Late summer is a busy time for travel, summer camps, hotels, college dorm move-ins, and family vacations. Unfortunately, all that movement can also create more opportunities for bed bugs to spread. These tiny pests are expert
Back-to-School Season Is Bed Bug Season: What Every Family Needs to Know Read More »
That empty corner of your basement may not be as empty as you think. Behind the boxes you haven’t opened in years, underneath an old piece of furniture, or along a dark basement wall, spiders may have quietly made themselves at home. You might not notice them at first. Then August arrives, and suddenly there
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Most homeowners expect to deal with mosquitoes, ants, and wasps during the summer, but there’s another pest that’s often far more destructive—and far less noticeable. While you’re enjoying vacations, backyard barbecues, and longer days, termites are hard at work feeding on one of your home’s biggest investments. If you’ve been searching for a termite inspection
Termites Never Sleep: Why Summer Is Feeding Season for Maryland’s Costliest Pest Read More »
Summer is the season for backyard barbecues, pool parties, and outdoor projects—but it’s also the time of year when wasps and hornets become far more active. If you’ve spotted a papery gray nest hanging from your deck, tucked under your eaves, or hidden inside your shed, don’t ignore it. By mid-July, what started as a
That Papery Gray Ball Under Your Deck Isn’t Decor: Wasp Season Is Here Read More »
