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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...
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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,...
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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,...
View ArticleHow 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...
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“Wasps Going On?”
A Guide To Wasps & Hornets 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...
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2016 Pest Roundup
A Year of Pest Removal in Review As the year draws to a close and 2017 quickly approaches, it is time to take a look back at all of the pests we have seen over the past year. From the ants in early...
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Don’t Let These Stinging Insects Ruin Your Summer Cookout
What To Do About Stinging Insects Imagine this scene: Friends and family have all gathered for the big cookout. Burgers are grilling, hot dogs are sizzling, drinks are flowing, people are having a...
View ArticleHow To Stay Safe From Stinging Pests This Summer
Summer Fun Is Being threatened By Stinging Pests! It’s that time of year again when our backyard cookouts, pool time, and other summer fun are all threatened by stinging pests. We’ve written in the...
View ArticleWhen Stinging Pests Are Actually Helpful
It’s summertime and the bees are buzzing! Now, when most of us see bees or any of their stinging brethren, we instantly think, “Run away!” And if you are near a nest, that’s the right reaction to...
View ArticleIt’s Not Always About Extermination: Things You Can Do To Help Protect The...
As we’ve discussed recently, honey bees can actually be very helpful. For example, about 1/3 of all food consumed in the U.S. can be attributed to pollination from the honey bee, according to the...
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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...
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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,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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,...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Wasps Going On?”
A Guide To Wasps & Hornets 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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2016 Pest Roundup
A Year of Pest Removal in Review As the year draws to a close and 2017 quickly approaches, it is time to take a look back at all of the pests we have seen over the past year. From the ants in early...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Don’t Let These Stinging Insects Ruin Your Summer Cookout
What To Do About Stinging Insects Imagine this scene: Friends and family have all gathered for the big cookout. Burgers are grilling, hot dogs are sizzling, drinks are flowing, people are having a...
View ArticleHow—And Why—You Should Build A Bee Hotel In Your Backyard
The warmer months are here, and the flowers are all blooming. It’s common knowledge that the beauty we see in spring is thanks to the most famous pollinator: the bee. Bees play an essential role not...
View ArticleHow To Recognize Different Types Of Stinging Pests
It’s that time of year again where all types of buzzing—and stinging—insects threaten backyard festivities. But not all buzzing pests are stinging pests, and not all stinging pests are a threat to...
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Are You Ready For Murder Hornets?
As if mosquitos, bees, and other stinging pests weren’t enough, we now have Murder Hornets to contend with. It sounds like the title of a 50s B-movie horror film, doesn’t it? The bad news first:...
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