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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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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Are Cicada Killers Dangerous? The cicada killer is known to be one of the largest wasps in North America, reaching lengths of up to 2 inches (5 cm). This makes many people ask us 'are cicada killers dangerous?' Most people consider this species to be an effective predator of pest insects, but is it considered […]
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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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What Are the Top Maryland Pests This Summer? Maryland summers are supposed to be about going to the beach, baseball games, swimming, crabcakes, hiking, boating on the Chesapeake, and fun! But Maryland pests can ruin your time outside. Getting stung, bitten, or just harassed can ruin a picnic and your time outside. Pest control in […]
Read the full article…Summer in the DMV is when you want to be outside enjoying the warm weather and it’s also peak season for dangerous stinging pests such as bald-faced hornets around homes in Montgomery County, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun, Prince George’s counties, and the surrounding areas we service in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Bald-faced […]
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