How to Apply Insect Repellent

This tip comes to us from our friends at pestworld.org. Watch this video to learn the proper way to apply insect repellent to keep mosquitoes, ticks and other pests away. It’s important to wear bug spray when spending time outdoors to prevent mosquito...
Good Night. Sleep Tight. Don’t let the…

Good Night. Sleep Tight. Don’t let the…

Preventing Bed Bugs You may have heard the night time saying, “good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Punny as it may sound, there’s some truth to it. Bed bugs coined their name because their preferred habitat is in human homes: sofas, beds, mattresses...
Fleas: Identify, Prevent and Treat

Fleas: Identify, Prevent and Treat

Fleas are nuisance pests, parasites really, that feed on humans and other warm-blooded animals. In general when you have a flea problem, you and your pest serve as the host. Unfortunately, due to the flea life cycle and feeding habits it’s often hard to realize you...
Traveling Critters

Traveling Critters

Keeping pests out of your home begins with learning about these traveling critters. Understand what attracts them into your home, what pests are common in the area and how you can effectively extinguish any pest problem in your home. Common Critters Before you target...
Mice and Rats

Mice and Rats

One of the best parts of living in Maryland is the varied wildlife and beautiful natural settings. Unfortunately, there are times when wildlife gets a bit too close for comfort. Mice and rats that are common in wooded areas and fields can work their way into a home,...
Rats and Mice and Skunks, Oh MY!

Rats and Mice and Skunks, Oh MY!

Got Wildlife Troubles? With urban encroachment stretching out across Maryland in the form of subdivisions and housing tracts, it has become commonplace for wildlife such as skunks, mice and rats to invade homes and properties. Rats and Mice Norway rats and common mice...