Protecting Mount Washington’s Historic Homes Mount Washington has been one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Baltimore area for more than 100 years. The neighborhood has seen a lot of change through the decades, first as a mill town, then as one of Baltimore’s first street-car suburbs, and now as the eclectic, family-friendly area
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The temperature is finally starting to cool off after an unseasonably warm fall. For the Brody Brothers, this means that we get a lot of questions from homeowners who assume they have moths after finding holes in their favorite sweaters that have been stored away for the summer. As it turns out for some of
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Late summer in Maryland often means small red bumps popping up on your arms and legs after spending time outdoors. While many of these bumps are harmless and caused by mosquitoes, others are more worrisome. Is the bump on your body from a brown recluse or something else? Your Spider Bite May Actually Be a
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House centipedes are always a scary thing to spot in your home, especially if you see them anywhere close to your face! These arthropods seem like they have a thousand legs, hence the “thousand leggers” nickname. House centipedes are very common in buildings throughout the United States, especially in the Maryland and Virginia area. Many
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An infamous Annapolis civil court case is finally over thanks to a settlement. The entire lawsuit arose out of a problem with rat snakes at the home and whether or not the real estate agent had prior knowledge. The $2 million lawsuit, filed in May 2015, centered on an infestation of rat snakes inside of
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A new Baltimore County law, approved by the County Council in March, is taking aim at building owners who demolish before fully exterminating the property. Thanks to the new law, anyone wanting a demolition permit must first present proof from a county-certified pest control technician. Previously, the county trusted those applying for permits to simply
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Mayflies are known for emerging during the late spring and early summer and sticking around for the warmer months. While they are small and relatively harmless, they are a nuisance when you’re relaxing on the porch with a book or spending time by the campfire at night. How can you keep mayflies from annoying you
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Over the decades of being in business in Baltimore, Brody Brothers has tackled multiple mouse infestations in commercial restaurant kitchens. Some of them were so bad, the restaurant had already been shut down by the Baltimore City Health Department by the time we were called in. Before we get into what restaurant owners can do
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Thanks to mild winter temperatures, dangerous ticks carrying Lyme disease are expected in high population numbers this spring and summer. Why are ticks at such a high level? How can you protect your family from these pests? Why Are Ticks Such a Threat? Deer ticks are very common throughout the Maryland area. While they are
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Rats are some of the biggest pests preying on the Parkville population every year, and this summer promises to be no different. Rats can make themselves at home in your house over the course of just a few days. Where Did the Parkville Rats Come From? The rat population in Parkville and Baltimore County has been
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