Maryland Pest Control Blog
Holiday Hitchhikers: How to Keep Pests Out of Packages and Decorations
The holiday season brings happiness, decorations, deliveries, and lots of activity within and outside of your home. However, sometimes, unwanted, microscopic guests manage to enter your home amidst all the festivities. At Womack Pest Control, we see firsthand each year the way pests will hide inside boxes, holiday decor, firewood, or even evergreen trees, just … Read more
Rodents in the Cold: Why Mice and Rats Love Maryland Homes in Winter
The same pattern is repeated every year when the cold settles in across Maryland, and suddenly homeowners start to hear some light scratching in the walls, begin to spot a few droppings in the pantry, or notice that food bags have small bite marks. These small signs often mean that mice or rats have moved … Read more
Is Your Fireplace Bringing Bugs Inside?
There’s nothing better than a warm fire on a chilly evening. For many Maryland homeowners, the smell, the comfort, the tradition, of firewood season is just the routine before winter starts. But what most people don’t realize is that a single piece of wood can carry dozens of tiny hitchhikers straight into the house. We … Read more
The Hidden Dangers of Leaf Litter: How To Prevent Pests
The hidden dangers of leaf litter aren’t something most Maryland homeowners think about. That pile of leaves in the corner of your yard might look harmless, but to pests, it’s prime real estate. Ants, spiders, and even mice see leaf litter as a ready-made shelter from the chilly Maryland air. Before long, those same pests … Read more
Halloween Can Invite Real Scares: Pest Risks You Didn’t Expect
Halloween decorating is a tradition for a lot of Maryland families. Every year, we see front yards filled with pumpkins, hay bales, and spooky inflatables. It looks great, but what most people don’t realize is that some of those decorations can quietly attract real pests. And after the Halloween season, we get a lot of … Read more
How Pest Activity Changes in Maryland as Temperatures Drop
As days grow shorter and temperatures fall, pest activity starts to shift in ways many Maryland homeowners don’t expect. Most homeowners in Montgomery and Frederick counties breathe a sigh of relief with fewer mosquitoes, fewer ants, and perhaps even a break from the summer pests. But here’s the thing a lot of people forget: when … Read more
Fall Pest Prevention Checklist: Seal, Secure, and Sanitize
With the cooler weather settling in, pests start looking for warm places to hide throughout the winter. For many of them, that means your house. Mice, spiders, stink bugs, and other insects often slip inside through the smallest cracks. Once in, they can become major headaches. The good news? A little preparation this fall can … Read more
Fall Invaders: Stink Bugs, Spiders, and Other Unwelcome Guests
When the air turns cool and the leaves start to drop, many Maryland homeowners notice something else changing: more bugs are making their way inside. As temperatures fall, insects and other critters start looking for warm, dry places to spend the winter. Unfortunately, our homes are high on their list. Here’s a look at the … Read more
Top Pest Threats for Maryland Commercial Properties
If you’re a commercial property owner in Maryland, you already have enough on your plate; you shouldn’t have to worry about pests, too. An infestation can bring operations to a halt overnight and ruin your reputation just as fast. At Womack Pest Control, we understand how fast an issue can spiral out of control; that’s … Read more
Beware the Asian Needle Ant: Maryland’s Painful New Summer Pest
Summers, particularly in Maryland, are accompanied by the usual suspects: heat, humidity, and time spent outside pulling weeds or chasing kids around the yard. During July and August, Marylanders have a new pest appearing in shaded patio areas, beneath mulch beds, and even inside, the Asian needle ant. Unlike most household ants, the Asian needle … Read more
Yellowjackets and Wasps: Keep Your Summer Gatherings Sting-Free
There’s nothing like a summer cookout or backyard celebration to bring family and friends together. Unfortunately, the same warm weather and sugary drinks that attract your guests can also invite some unwanted stingers: yellowjackets and wasps. While these buzzing intruders may seem similar, they behave differently and require different prevention strategies. At Womack Pest Control, … Read more
Signs You May Have a Termite Problem in Montgomery County
Termite infestations are a serious threat to your home. As a trusted termite inspections expert, Womack Pest Control knows too well how costly and destructive pests can be when left untreated. Left unchecked, these silent destroyers can eat through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper, causing thousands in structural damage before you notice a thing. Knowing … Read more
Why Choose A Professional Exterminator in Montgomery County MD
When pests invade your home, the instinct to take matters into your own hands is understandable. A quick trip to the store, a few sprays, and problem solved, right? Not quite. While DIY pest control may seem like a fast fix, it often leads to a frustrating cycle of trial and error. If you’re looking … Read more
Holiday Hitchhikers: How to Keep Pests Out of Packages and Decorations
The holiday season brings happiness, decorations, deliveries, and lots of activity within and outside of your home. However, sometimes, unwanted, microscopic guests manage to enter your home amidst all the festivities. At Womack Pest Control, we see firsthand each year the way pests will hide inside boxes, holiday decor, firewood, or even evergreen trees, just … Read more
Rodents in the Cold: Why Mice and Rats Love Maryland Homes in Winter
The same pattern is repeated every year when the cold settles in across Maryland, and suddenly homeowners start to hear some light scratching in the walls, begin to spot a few droppings in the pantry, or notice that food bags have small bite marks. These small signs often mean that mice or rats have moved … Read more
Is Your Fireplace Bringing Bugs Inside?
There’s nothing better than a warm fire on a chilly evening. For many Maryland homeowners, the smell, the comfort, the tradition, of firewood season is just the routine before winter starts. But what most people don’t realize is that a single piece of wood can carry dozens of tiny hitchhikers straight into the house. We … Read more
The Hidden Dangers of Leaf Litter: How To Prevent Pests
The hidden dangers of leaf litter aren’t something most Maryland homeowners think about. That pile of leaves in the corner of your yard might look harmless, but to pests, it’s prime real estate. Ants, spiders, and even mice see leaf litter as a ready-made shelter from the chilly Maryland air. Before long, those same pests … Read more
Halloween Can Invite Real Scares: Pest Risks You Didn’t Expect
Halloween decorating is a tradition for a lot of Maryland families. Every year, we see front yards filled with pumpkins, hay bales, and spooky inflatables. It looks great, but what most people don’t realize is that some of those decorations can quietly attract real pests. And after the Halloween season, we get a lot of … Read more
How Pest Activity Changes in Maryland as Temperatures Drop
As days grow shorter and temperatures fall, pest activity starts to shift in ways many Maryland homeowners don’t expect. Most homeowners in Montgomery and Frederick counties breathe a sigh of relief with fewer mosquitoes, fewer ants, and perhaps even a break from the summer pests. But here’s the thing a lot of people forget: when … Read more
Fall Pest Prevention Checklist: Seal, Secure, and Sanitize
With the cooler weather settling in, pests start looking for warm places to hide throughout the winter. For many of them, that means your house. Mice, spiders, stink bugs, and other insects often slip inside through the smallest cracks. Once in, they can become major headaches. The good news? A little preparation this fall can … Read more
Fall Invaders: Stink Bugs, Spiders, and Other Unwelcome Guests
When the air turns cool and the leaves start to drop, many Maryland homeowners notice something else changing: more bugs are making their way inside. As temperatures fall, insects and other critters start looking for warm, dry places to spend the winter. Unfortunately, our homes are high on their list. Here’s a look at the … Read more
Top Pest Threats for Maryland Commercial Properties
If you’re a commercial property owner in Maryland, you already have enough on your plate; you shouldn’t have to worry about pests, too. An infestation can bring operations to a halt overnight and ruin your reputation just as fast. At Womack Pest Control, we understand how fast an issue can spiral out of control; that’s … Read more
Beware the Asian Needle Ant: Maryland’s Painful New Summer Pest
Summers, particularly in Maryland, are accompanied by the usual suspects: heat, humidity, and time spent outside pulling weeds or chasing kids around the yard. During July and August, Marylanders have a new pest appearing in shaded patio areas, beneath mulch beds, and even inside, the Asian needle ant. Unlike most household ants, the Asian needle … Read more