Posts Tagged ‘pest control Mt Airy MD’

Defensive Tactics: How Integrated Pest Management Keeps Your Space Bug-Free

Integrated Pest Management is about eradicating pests and focusing on long-term prevention and sustainable solutions. IPM combines techniques to manage and eliminate pests, promoting a balanced and healthy environment.  The following are The Principles of Integrated Pest Management: In homes, pests can infiltrate through various entry points, seeking shelter, food, and moisture. Integrated Pest Management addresses the conditions of each home by identifying risk areas and implementing preventive measures. IPM helps homeowners create an environment that is unwelcoming to pests. For example, sealing cracks and gaps in the foundation, doors, and windows reduces the likelihood of pests finding their way…

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Winter Pest Control: A Comprehensive Guide to Cold-Weather Pest Management

As winter arrives and temperatures drop, many homeowners rest in the belief that pests hide from the cold outdoors.  However, winter brings its own challenges for pest control. Certain pests, instead of hibernating, may try to invade your warm and cozy home in search of shelter, food, and a hospitable environment. There are effective strategies for winter pest management so that your home remains a sanctuary throughout the colder months.  Some pests, such as cockroaches, view homes as an inviting escape from the harsh outdoor conditions. Additionally, certain insects, like spiders and ants, may also seek shelter indoors to escape…

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Pest Control Tips: Ten Ways to Prevent Ants from Taking Over Your Kitchen

Ants are relentless and common household pests. They love kitchens!  These tiny insects are a nuisance. They contaminate food and invade your living space. To prevent ants from taking over your kitchen, proactive measures must be taken. ***  Here are ten effective pest control tips to keep ants at bay and maintain a clean, ant-free kitchen: Preventing ants from taking over your kitchen requires cleanliness, proper food storage, sealing entry points, and using natural repellents. You should be able to maintain an ant-free kitchen environment and enjoy a more comfortable living space. Seek a pest control professional if your other…

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Springtime Pests Emerging and How Pest Control Can Stop Them

Pests have already started emerging. They have emerged after the cold winter months.  Pretty soon, you may have a pest infestation in your home which could cause damage to your home and furniture and even your health. Don’t panic though: Pest control may be able to stop them.   Here are some common springtime pests and how pest control can stop them: Overall, pest control is an important part of preventing and eliminating pest infestations in your home. By working with a professional pest control company, you can identify potential problem areas, develop a plan to eliminate pests, and take steps…

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Pest Control 101: Your Guide to Pests in the Pantry

The kitchen pantry is a hotbed for insects and pests of all kinds.  Pests are attracted to flour, cereal, rice, crackers, and open food containers.  Some pests come from outside while others may have migrated from the grocery store! They invade through boxes, and containers, or by climbing onto fruits, vegetables, or baked goods. Pest control company technicians often see kitchen pantry pests first before they inspect the rest of the home.   Some pests invade your pantry only during certain seasons. Meanwhile, other pests stay around all year. Here is a list of pests that you may see in your…

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How To Prepare Your Home For Pest Removal Services

You’ve seen the problem: Insects are invading your home. You’ve seen their nests in your ceiling, your walls, your basement. They are stressing you out. So, you’ve made the right decision and called the professional pest removal services company.  The pest removal company is going to visit in a few days. Now, what do you do? You are excited that experienced and knowledgeable pest removal technicians are coming to your home. However, you have a lot of questions. How do you prepare the sections of your home to be treated? How can you make sure that you’ve done everything you…

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Five Reasons You Should Consider Hiring A Residential Pest Control Company  

Pest control isn’t something we do only during the spring and summer.  a lot like allergies. Just because the pollen is gone doesn’t mean that the bugs are gone. As we have written in past blogs, residential pest control is a year-round affair.  When you call a residential pest control technician, you are calling the experts at regulating, managing, and eradicating pests in your home. Pest control professionals exterminate pests safely and efficiently. At Pest Shield, Inc., we have studied the habits and habitats of bugs and other pests in Western Maryland and the Washington, D.C. area.  As you enjoy…

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Pest Removal: What Are Those Scary Sounds You’re Hearing In Your Attic?    

You’ve been hearing it for weeks now.  Those scratching, clawing, and light pitter-patter sounds coming from your attic. It’s annoying and it keeps you up at night. The dog is even barking at your ceiling. It knows there is something up there. You may have a hunch as to the critters running around up there but you’re not sure. *** In our many years of pest removal in Bethesda, MD, and the Northern Virginia region, we can tell you that you have an infestation of one or more of the following: Mice: The scratching and nibbling you hear are from…

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Buying A House Soon? Here’s Why You Need To Get A Termite Inspection!

You have been looking for months to find your dream home. Now, you have finally found it. You are calling the power company, your Wi-Fi provider, your water company, and all the necessary utilities to get your home ready to move into at closing. Have you called your pest control company? Yes, you need to call them for one crucial reason: your new home needs a termite inspection.  There are several reasons why you need to do a termite inspection on your new home:  Your mortgage lender may require a “wood destroying insect inspection”, usually referred to as a termite…

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How To Rid Your Home Of Odorous House Ants

We are dead in the middle of summer. Maryland has been incredibly hot and humid.  When it’s this hot and humid, you can count on the ants to ratchet up the infestation of your home. You may have seen a few in your home already. It’s frustrating that they get in, even if you are good about keeping your doors and windows closed.  We have a few ways you can combat one particular ant, the Odorous House Ant. They are also known as “coconut ants” or “stink ants”. These tiny bugs are only 2.0-3.2mm long. They are dark brown or black…

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