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Understanding Bed Bug Life Cycles: Key Insights for Effective Eradication
Bed bugs are a common and persistent problem that can infest homes, hotels, and businesses. To effectively combat these pests, it’s crucial to understand their life cycle. *** Bed bugs undergo a process called incomplete metamorphosis, consisting of three main stages: egg, nymph, and adult. There are several steps you can take for effective eradication: 1. Early detection. Since bed bugs are skilled at hiding, regular inspections of common hiding spots, such as mattress seams, furniture joints, and wall cracks, can help detect them before the infestation intensifies. 2. Inspection and monitoring. Conduct a thorough inspection of potential hiding places….
The Dangers of DIY Residential Pest Control and When to Call an Exterminator
Residential pest control is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home. When ants, roaches, rodents, or termites, invade your home, many homeowners consider do-it-yourself (DIY) residential pest control solutions. DIY may seem cost-effective and convenient, but they also have risks and limitations. DIY pest control methods are available in stores and online. They include sprays, traps, baits, and powders, along with step-by-step instructions. Here are some reasons why homeowners are drawn to these DIY solutions: While DIY residential pest control may seem like a viable option, it comes with several potential dangers and drawbacks: While some minor…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Many Times A Year Should Pest Removal Be Done At Your Home?
Pests come and go during the year. In the spring and summer, bugs are heaviest. In the fall and winter, the bugs disappear. Maryland is like most east coast states in that regard. You can predict when an infestation is coming or leaving. So, can homeowners prepare adequately for when pests invade a home? And, if so, how often during the year should pest control be done? Professional pest removal can help remedy an infestation. So, scheduling regular pest control treatments for twelve months is a proactive way to prevent pest invasion and prevent the homeowner from having to do…
Pest Control 101: Ant Infestation in Maryland Homes
Everybody loves summertime. The school kids are at home. College students are at home. Teachers are at home. Grandparents are at home. And the ants are home. Yes, summertime in Maryland/DMV and that means that ants are probably going to invade your home, and unlike your family, they are uninvited and destructive. Ants will not only tear up your property, but they can also injure your loved ones and pets. Here are the main types of ants in Central Maryland that can cause problems: Carpenter ants: These ants build nests inside of wood. They tunnel and remove wood along the…
How to Hire an Exterminator for Pests in Residences and Businesses
If you look up “exterminator” in the dictionary (www.dictionary.com) this is what you find: noun a person or thing that exterminates. a person or business establishment specializing in the elimination of vermin, insects, etc., from a building, apartment,etc., especially by the controlled application of toxic chemicals. “Exterminator” is a common term in the pest control industry. It does explain what we do. We “exterminate” bugs and other pests from homes and businesses. However, when the time comes and you need an exterminator, what do you look for exactly? Anyone can say they exterminate pests. Anyone may claim to be an…