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How to Identify and Get Rid of Oriental Cockroaches

Spotting a cockroach in your home can be stressful. After all, they tend to be dirty, they can contaminate your food, and they’re just plain creepy-looking. If you don’t identify and get rid of them quickly, they can multiply and become an even bigger problem in your home. But sometimes it’s hard to tell different
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How to Safely Remove a Wasp Nest Near Your Home

Finding a wasp nest near your home is always an unpleasant surprise, especially if you have outdoor pets or children who play outside frequently. Wasps can be particularly dangerous to people who have allergic reactions to their stings, so it is important to get rid of a wasp nest quickly once you’ve located it. While
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Take the Sting Out of Summer

Nothing ruins a beautiful summer day like being stung. By knowing what to look for and how to handle a nest of paper wasps, hornets or yellow jackets, you can keep your family and guests sting-free. Paper wasps, hornets and yellow jackets, oh my! It can be difficult to distinguish between paper wasps, hornets and
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7 Ways to Detect Termites in Your Home

Termites are little wood eating insects that can wreak havoc on a property. They can damage the overall value and structural integrity of your foundation and cost homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs. The best way to deal with termites is to find and eradicate them before they cause major damage. Termite Damage in Homes
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I Suspect I Have Termites – Now What Do I Do?

What To Do If You Think You Have Termites Eastern Subterranean Termites There are over 4,000 different species of termites in existence. If you live in Baltimore and are dealing with a termite problem, your nemesis is likely the Eastern Subterranean Termites common in Maryland, Virginia, and many other states along the East Coast. Here
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3 Common Fall Pests in Maryland

3 Common Pests to Look Out for This Season Fall is host to many pest problems in Maryland, largely due to the colder climate. As the colder weather comes into season, many bugs, rodents, and other vermin seek shelter in the warmth of homes, where they can cause severe damage over time. Not only will
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What to Do When Mice Infest Your Home

Did Mice Take Over Your Home? House mice in Maryland are very resourceful animals, as you might have noticed. As the weather cools down, mice will be looking for a warm place to stay. They are small enough to fit through the tiniest hole, fast enough to travel unnoticed, and as long as you have
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Yellow Jackets’ Color Is a Warning Signal: Stay Away!

The yellow jacket wasp is one of Maryland’s most aggressive stinging insects; they don’t need much reason to attack. Yellow jackets do have barbed stingers, but they can sting multiple times before dying. Although there are several yellow jacket species found in Maryland, the most common is the native Eastern yellow jacket. They are usually
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