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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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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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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Did you know that the most famous building in America has a problem with mice and roaches? The White House has been plagued with a roach and mouse infestation for years, but the infestations are getting worse and worse over time. With so many rooms in The White House, it’s easy to see how thousands
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Baltimore has been seen on television and the silver screen for decades, from The Wire to Hairspray. The latest movie putting Baltimore in the spotlight isn’t about crime, it’s all about Baltimore’s rat problem. The Film’s Inspiration Theo Anthony, a Baltimore filmmaker, found his inspiration in an unlikely place—his trash can. One night he arrived
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Towson, MD is no stranger to rats. The county action against rat infestations in Towson and nearby Baltimore has been going on since World War II. In fact, the Baltimore area is one of the most important locations for rat research in the country. Although rats have been making their home on the East Coast since the 18th century, 1942 marks the start of Baltimore’s official history
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Sherlock Holmes has nothing on the Brody Brothers. At least when it comes to solving your pest mysteries. We get a lot of calls from homeowners who suspect that they have a pest problem, but don’t know what they’re dealing with and don’t know where to start. We relish the challenge to figure out what
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Ahh Reisterstown. Home to gorgeous properties surrounded by woods and wildlife. These features are part of the reason it’s such a wonderful place to raise a family and spend quality time. Unfortunately, deer and field mice love the area too, which also increases the prevalence of decidedly less cute, more dangerous animals—ticks. When conditions are right, as
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