The Invasion of the Odorous House Ants

The Invasion of the Odorous House Ants

Identifying and Controlling Your Odorous House Ant Problem Odorous house ants are one of the most common pests found in residential homes. Often found on countertops or running along floorboards, these ants scurry inside looking for refuge from the rainy weather. But...
2016 Pest Roundup

2016 Pest Roundup

As the year draws to a close and 2017 quickly approaches, it is time to take a look back at all of the pests we have seen over the past year. From the ants in early spring to the termites in the summer, this year has been one of the worst for pests in Maryland. Let’s review some of the peskiest of 2016.

Never Just One

Never Just One

How to handle one of Maryland’s toughest pests: Ants. In the kitchen, bathroom, living room, office…everywhere! Large and small, ants seem to come out of thin air. You may not know where they’re coming from, but we can assure you, there’s never just a few. Ants are...
CARPENTER ANTS are NESTERS!

CARPENTER ANTS are NESTERS!

How To Identity And Protect Your Home From Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are some of the largest ants in the United States. They range in size from 3.4 to 13 mm in length. Most carpenter ants are black, but some species can be reddish. They make their homes in rotting...
Tiny. Busy and Invasive

Tiny. Busy and Invasive

Spring is Here and So are the ANTS Ants in Maryland often find their way into people’s houses, causing irritation as they come by the hundreds to invade food stores. In this post, we discuss how to recognize an ant invasion and what you should do about it. The Life...