Termites can cause a lot of damage to your well-designed home if you don’t spot them first. The University of Kentucky’s Entomology Department says, “Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year in the U.S.” Here are some signs of termites to be aware of as fall approaches. Deteriorating Wood Most people don’t notice
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Understanding the habits and needs of German roaches is key to preventing them from taking up residence in your home. German roaches enjoy hiding, and they often spend 75% of their time in small dark cracks and crevices. Because German roaches are thigmotactic, they enjoy feeling pressure on the surface of the skin. Did you
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The praying mantis is undoubtedly one of the most unique and graceful insects in nature. Thanks to that fact and misconceptions that became accepted as fact over time, many children and adults believe that praying mantises are endangered and that it is illegal to kill them. What is the truth about the praying mantis and
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The average American home is crawling with pests, even if invisible to the naked eye, our pest experts are on the hunt in Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas! If you, like many other homeowners, suffer from pests, you don’t need to worry! With the help of Brody Brothers Pest Control, you can eliminate and prevent
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Why do ants love your kitchen? Ants are scavengers, and there is no better place to search for unattended household scraps than in the kitchen. As long as there is a source, the ants will continue to return. The warm temperatures of springtime are the perfect conditions for ants to explore to feed or house
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Every spring and fall, we receive calls from countless customers concerned about the chances of termites invading their homes. While there are plenty of factors that determine whether or not termites will take up residence, there are some factors that dramatically increase the likelihood of dealing with a termite problem. Trees Around the Home When
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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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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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