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Straight answers about common pests, how treatment works, and how to prevent problems — for homes across Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland.

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Ant ControlWhy they enter, prevention & treatmentRodent ControlMice, entry points & winter activityMosquito ControlSeason, breeding sites & yard treatmentTick ControlYard risk, habitat & seasonal activitySpider ControlIdentification, entry points & preventionTermite ControlRisk signs, inspection & treatmentStinging Insect ControlWasps & hornets — nests, risk, removalGeneral Crawling InsectsRoaches and other common crawling pestsRodent Control HubThe full deep-dive rodent resource

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Home & property guides

Building a Bug-Free HomeYear-round protection for your homeA Healthy Crawl SpaceMoisture, pests & your home's healthTree & Shrub CareProtecting your landscape from pests10 Amazing Things to Do in Southern MarylandA local favorite

Homeowner questions

Mice & rodents

Why do mice come inside homes in winter in Maryland?What time of year are mice most active?How do mice get into a house with no visible holes?How much does rodent control cost in Maryland?Is rodent control a one-time service or ongoing?

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Mosquitoes

Why are mosquitoes so bad in my yard?When should I start mosquito control?What can I do to reduce mosquitoes myself?Do I need mosquito control every year?

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Ticks

Where do ticks usually hide in my yard?Are ticks active all year?What can I do to reduce ticks naturally?When should I start tick control?

Homeowner questions

Ants

What attracts ants into my home?What can I do to help prevent ants?Is exterior treatment really enough?Do I need ongoing ant protection?

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