Spring is here, which means plenty of prospective homebuyers are headed to open houses, showings and online listings to find their perfect home. Unfortunately, even new and beautiful homes may have serious pest issues or underlying conditions that attract pest activity. What should you be looking for when buying a home? The Top 6 Things
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One of the primary concerns every outdoors-loving Maryland resident has during the warm months is ticks. Beyond the 1,867 reported cases of Lyme disease in Maryland in 2016, there are many other diseases that ticks can carry and transmit to humans and furry friends. The Most Common Ticks in Maryland American Dog Ticks: These ticks
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Some people dream of a world without pest control, where bugs and pests are allowed to proliferate freely without human intervention. Other people just want the mosquitos and disease-carrying mice to stay away from their homes. While some people think that a world without pest control would be more environmentally-friendly, the past can show us
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While plenty of household pests are more dangerous that mice, homeowners are particularly terrified when they spot a mouse in their home. In fact, the fear of mice and rats is one of the most common phobias in the United States. Where did the fear of mice many people experience come from and are mice
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As we approach the end of another year serving families and businesses throughout the greater Baltimore area, we want to take the time to thank you for your business. With over 34 years of experience under our belts, Levi and Talis Brody laid the foundations of this business over 23 years ago, working over the
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Any homeowner or business owner who has dealt with the aftermath of an infestation of mice can tell you one thing—two mice can turn into twenty mice in the blink of an eye. Since these four-legged rodents hitched a ride on Viking ships in the 10th and 11th centuries, mice have been bothering homeowners and
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Just like with many other aspects of pest control, there are plenty of myths floating around about rodents and rodent control. While some of these myths have a grain of truth hidden inside, they are still just that—myths. #1: Rodents Get Thirsty When Poisoned and Go Outdoors to Die There is no known rodenticide on
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The western conifer seed bug is a unique-looking insect that was first discovered in the western United States (hence the name). This bug feeds on the seeds and immature cones of multiple species of conifers and hybrid trees. Over the course of time, the bug has spread further east and can now be found in
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Over the past few years, many Baltimore residents have gotten in the car to head to work only to find that the car won’t start. Unfortunately, the battery isn’t always the problem. Rats have been chewing wiring in Baltimore cars, leading to very annoyed car owners with steep repair bills. A Growing Problem Many Baltimore-area
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When it comes to pests in Baltimore, one thing springs to mind immediately—rats! Earlier this summer, a video of rats climbing walls and enjoying themselves in a Baltimore 7-Eleven went viral. In the months before that, Lexington Market and Northeast Market both had to briefly close when rats were spotted inside, and videos also took
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