Before it gets cold in the Baltimore area, you’ll need to perform some important house maintenance. This will ensure that no animals seeking warmth and shelter use your home as their winter getaway. One of the most common critters that make their way into people’s homes is mice. Thankfully, you can prepare for this issue
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Mice are rodents known for their small appearance, their ability to frighten people, and spreading harmful diseases. Depending on where you are in North America, you may encounter a different mouse species that you might not be familiar with. Many mice species have altered appearances and abilities based on the environment they live in so
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Termites can cause a lot of damage to your home, and you’ll notice several signs of their presence. In Maryland, the termites you need to prepare for are the eastern subterranean species. This type of termite possesses a white and brownish appearance, has six legs, is a 1/8th inch long, and can appear in other
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Mice—small, harmless creatures who many of us don’t worry about. However, these little critters are a health risk that will likely damage to your home. To the dismay of many homeowners, two or three mice can quickly turn into an infestation. Although this can happen at any point in the year, the fall season is
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House mice are elusive critters, and they can easily go undetected by homeowners. Many Baltimore County residents worry about mice being in and around their homes because they can transmit diseases to humans. However, mice can also cause damage to your house and property. If you’re worried about a mouse problem, it’s important that you
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Fall is coming to the Baltimore area, and due to the weather shift of the season, rodents, such as mice, will be trying to make their way into your home. A common removal method that homeowners try is a traditional mousetrap. This requires homeowners to set the mouse traps around their home with bait, like
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There are approximately 91, 000 described bugs in the United States, many of which can easily find their way into your home. No matter where you live, you’re bound to come across an insect or two in your residence. Bugs of any kind are disturbing, however, some can be dangerous, destroy your food, and even damage your
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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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