Pests that Sting: Wasps and Hornets

Pests that Sting: Wasps and Hornets

When summer arrives in Maryland, wasp and hornet sightings become commonplace. Although you try to avoid these stinging insects, occasional run-ins are inevitable. European Hornets and Bald Faced Hornets In Maryland, you’ll find only one common type of hornet:...
Pest that Sting

Pest that Sting

Nobody likes being stung by an insect. In most cases, a sting causes localized pain, swelling and itching. A few individuals will go into anaphylactic shock as a result of a sting, a life-threatening reaction that requires immediate medical aid. Types of Stinging...
Don’t let these bees remodel your home

Don’t let these bees remodel your home

Carpenter Bees in Maryland Homeowners often notice 1/2 inch holes in their homes, facia boards, decks, railings and outbuildings before they see the carpenter bees that constructed the caverns. Carpenter bees measure approximately 1/2 to 1 inch in length, and their...
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...