by Eco Care | Mar 5, 2018
It’s almost spring, which means the weather will start to warm up. And when that happens, you know it’s also the time of year when insects start coming back! The best way to stop a bug infestation is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That’s why this spring, take the necessary steps to ensure you don’t end up with a massive insect invasion later on. Here are some tips and preventative home maintenance for keeping your house bug-free.
by Eco Care | Nov 16, 2017
We certainly get a lot of calls in the fall about insect infestations, but there’s another type of pest that we often have to deal with when the weather gets cold. We’re talking about rodents, of course.
by Eco Care | Sep 6, 2017
It might be back-to-school time for kids, but unfortunately the end of summer also often means a return of stink bugs.
by Eco Care | Jun 16, 2017
Termites are often called “the silent destroyer” because they hide and thrive within your home without showing any immediate signs of damage. These bugs have been known to do over $30 billion in damage annually, destroying homes and property around the world. There are approximately 45 species of termites in the U.S. and about 2,300 species worldwide. In the U.S. subterranean termites cause more damage than dry-wood or damp-wood termites. Formosan termites, a type of subterranean termite, cause the most amount of damage around the nation. Luckily we don’t have Formosans in Maryland but their cousins, the Eastern Subterranean termites, do plenty of damage to homes in our area. But how can you protect your home from a termite infestation?
by Eco Care | May 31, 2017
The Basics of Protecting Yourself from Mosquitos and the Zika Virus in 2017 In 2016, the Zika virus had the world on edge as the disease spread across the globe. But while many people were hearing about this disease for the first time, this disease has actually been...
by Eco Care | Apr 28, 2017
The Different Types of Ticks Found in North America According to experts, this summer could be one of the worst years for ticks on record. After a long, mild winter and plenty of rain, ticks are going to be out in full force this year. But while there are many kinds...
