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Animals in the Attic This Fall: Which Wildlife Moves In and How to Get Them Out
The first cold nights of October bring two familiar sounds to Maryland homes: the furnace kicking on, and something scratching overhead. Fall is when raccoons, ...
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Why Fall Is the Smartest Time for a Termite Inspection
When temperatures begin to cool and summer fades into fall, most homeowners start thinking about leaves, gutters, heating systems, and preparing their homes for winter. ...
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Fall Pest-Proofing: 7 Jobs to Finish Before the First Frost
Fall is beautiful in Maryland, but cooler temperatures also signal something less welcome: pests are looking for a warm, protected place to spend the winter. ...
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Why Are There So Many Spiders in Your House Every Fall?
If it seems like spiders suddenly appear everywhere in your Maryland home when fall rolls around, you’re not imagining it. Fall is one of the ...
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What’s That Giant Jumping Bug in the Basement? Meet the Camel Cricket
If you’ve ever walked into your Maryland basement during the fall and suddenly watched a giant brown bug launch itself across the floor, you’re not ...
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Boxelder Bugs, Lady Beetles, and the Other Uninvited Guests of Fall
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 ...
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Scratching in the Walls? Rats Move In Fast Once Fall Arrives
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 ...
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Stink Bugs on the Ceiling Again? Why September Is Invasion Month
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 ...
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The First Cool Night of Fall Is an Invitation, and Mice Always RSVP
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 ...
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Why August Rain Sends Ants Marching Into Your Home
August thunderstorms can bring relief from Maryland’s summer heat, but heavy rain can create an unwelcome problem for homeowners: ants marching indoors. When downpours flood ...
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Late-Summer Storms Mean Late-Summer Mosquitoes
August storms may bring a welcome break from the summer heat, but they can also create the perfect conditions for a fresh wave of mosquitoes. ...
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Fruit Flies Taking Over Your Kitchen? Here’s Where They’re Really Breeding
If tiny flies seem to have suddenly taken over your kitchen, you’re not imagining it. August can be prime time for fruit flies and drain ...
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