Periodical cicadas emerge every 17 years which means this Spring Brood X will arrive soon. This brood consists of three species: Magicicada septendecula, Magicicada septendecium, and Magicicada cassini. Before they emerge, the nymphs create exit tunnels that are 1/2 an inch in diameter. When they're ready to emerge, they leave during sunset, find a spot [...]
House crickets are yellowish-brown, have six legs, antennae, and wings. Drawn to moist environments, they enter homes and basements. A common sign of an infestation is hearing the song created by the male crickets when they rub their front legs together to attract females. Since they're nocturnal, you'll hear these noises at night. Other signs [...]
Clover mites, or Bryobia praetiosa, are as small as a dot on a piece of paper. They're globe-shaped and reddish-brown with eight yellow legs. The first pair of legs in the front are the longest and sometimes mistaken for their antennae. These mites are abundant in well-fertilized lawns and they find their way into homes [...]
The most common type of pantry pest is the Indianmeal moth. You'll likely first spot them when they fly around your kitchen. You may even mistake them for a clothes moth. However, you need to look out for the larvae. They feed and build webs in your stored pantry foods. An adult Indianmeal moth is [...]
As the warm weather rolls in, you look forward to spending more time outside and enjoying different activities. Unfortunately, along with better weather comes unwanted household pests, such as houseflies. To eliminate houseflies before your home becomes infested, discover Raven Termite and Pest Control. We are your top choice for pest control services in Glen [...]
Just the thought of bed bugs invading your home probably makes you shiver. If you ever have an issue in your home, you want the best bed bug exterminator in Anne Arundel county to get rid of those pests as soon as possible. Bed bugs are nasty little critters and they spread fast. Read on [...]
Raccoons appear as cute creatures, especially as babies, but they are wildlife pests. When raccoons nest and live on your property, you may have trouble keeping them out of your trash. Additionally, they can make a real mess and be a nuisance if they get inside your attic or home. If raccoons move in, you [...]
When it comes to your rental properties, it's crucial that they be free of insects and rodents. Not only do pests disrupt the tenants' lives, but they invade the space and decreases the value of your property. In fact, in most states, it's legally required that you maintain pest-free rental properties. Ensuring a pest-free rental [...]
Mice anywhere in your home pose a problem. However, you really don't want them living in your walls. Not only do they reproduce quickly, but they pose a health hazard, may chew electrical wiring, or gnaw on walls and furniture, and damage your personal belongings. If you suspect a mouse infestation, it's time to call [...]
You may be aware that spring brings April showers and May flowers, but did you know it also brings stink bugs? Here's what you need to know about these pests and how Raven Termite and Pest Control, the top exterminators in Eldersburg, can keep them out of your home. Stink bugs are brownish-red insects that [...]
