“Wasps Going On?”

Wasps and Hornets play a crucial role in our ecosystem, but large populations of them can become annoying or even dangerous and require control to allow them to co-exist in peace together with humans.

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...
Take The Sting Out Of Summer

Take The Sting Out Of Summer

A Q&A on Eastern Yellow Jackets Ah, the sun is out, the air is warm and you’re gearing up for a summer BBQ. Everything’s perfect—Until you stumble upon a swarm of yellow jackets. More specifically, you’ve probably found your little slice of heaven is infested with...
Seasonal Pests in Maryland

Seasonal Pests in Maryland

Short-Term Nuisance. Learn How To Spot Them And Keep Them At Bay. Although average high temperatures in Maryland can be 10 degrees lower in Oakland than in Columbia, the state enjoys a humid, subtropical climate, and in the summer this means one thing: pests. The fact...
HORNETS are at their PEAK

HORNETS are at their PEAK

Bald faced hornet and European hornet colonies are well on their way to peak numbers in Columbia, Ellicott City and central Maryland. Have you seen them? Bald faced hornets have markings on their head that are black and white and they build nests covered in a paper...