Category: Stinging Pests

Protect Your Home from Spring and Summer Pests with Effective Termite, Tick, and Bee Control

Protect Your Home from Spring and Summer Pests with Effective Termite, Tick, and Bee Control

Termites: Silent Destroyers of Homes Termites are small insects that feed on cellulose-based materials, such as wood. Often referred to as "silent destroyers," they can cause significant damage to the structure of your home without being detected until it's too late. Termites thrive in warm and humid climates, making Maryland an ideal environment for their […]

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Expert Wasp Removal in Maryland: When to Worry About Wasps

Expert Wasp Removal in Maryland: When to Worry About Wasps

Why Do Wasps Create Nests? Wasps are social insects that typically live in colonies. While some species prefer to build nests in natural environments such as trees and shrubs, others may find your home or business an attractive location to establish their nests. Wasps are attracted to areas with easy access to food sources, water, […]

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Termites in Virginia And Other Springtime Pests

Termites in Virginia And Other Springtime Pests

Termites Termites cause billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses each year and are one of the world's most descructive pests. Termites in Virginia are attracted to moist, wood-rich areas, so they are more common in the spring and summer when the weather is warm and humid. Termites can enter your home through […]

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How to Prevent Bees From Nesting On Your Maryland Property?

How to Prevent Bees From Nesting On Your Maryland Property?

Understanding the Bee Nesting Behavior: Before we dive into prevention strategies, it's crucial to understand the nesting behavior of bees. Bees are social insects that tend to build nests in protected areas to ensure the survival and growth of their colonies. Common nesting locations include trees, shrubs, crevices, wall voids, and attics. Unfortunately, when these […]

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Hornets in Maryland

Hornets in Maryland

Two of the most common species of hornets in Maryland are the bald-faced hornet and the European hornet. Even though European hornets are the only ones considered to be true hornets, both species pack a painful sting. In this article, we will discuss how to identify the difference between these two species, why hornets get […]

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Paper Wasps vs Yellow Jackets

Paper Wasps vs Yellow Jackets

Paper wasps and yellow jackets both have a habit of building papery nests under eaves and in various places around the home. Both can be aggressive, but they are differentiated by the size of their body and the color of their antennae. We're often asked the difference of paper wasps vs yellow jackets. The most […]

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