Maryland Pest Control Blog
Cockroach Identification & Prevention
What You Need to Know About Cockroaches There are two things you need to know about cockroaches. First, they don’t belong in any of our Maryland homes. Second, implementing regular pest control services in Rockville, MD, is the best way to avoid problems with them! Keep reading to learn more about these problematic pests. What … Read more
Termite Control: Identification & Prevention
Understanding Termites: What You Need to Know Termites are eusocial insects, meaning that they have divisions among their colonies in terms of labor and care for other generations of termites. They belong to the family Rhinotermitidae, of which there are 345 individually recognized species, all these species feed on wood. The most encountered termite species … Read more
Spider Identification & Prevention
What are spiders? Spiders, belonging to the order Araneae, are a type of air-breathing arthropod (an invertebrate with an exoskeleton, appendages that are jointed and paired, and a segmented body). They are the largest order of arachnids, and they have eight legs, fangs that can contain venom and silk-spinning capabilities. Spiders rank highly in species … Read more
Rodent Identification & Prevention
What are rodents? Rodents are mammals that fall into the order of Rodentia. Underneath this order, rodents are further classified into Myomorpha, used to refer to mouse-like rodents such as rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils. From there, rats and mice are separated into the family of Muridae; Muridae is one of the largest families of … 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
Why Winter Pests Haven’t Left Yet: What Maryland Homeowners Should Watch for in Late Winter
Why haven’t the winter pests left yet? It’s a fair question. By late winter in Maryland, most homeowners assume the cold has taken care of the problem. Snow has come and gone. Temperatures have dipped well below freezing. It feels like anything crawling or scurrying around should be long gone by now. But that’s not … Read more
Pests in Your Pipes? Winter Plumbing and Drain Invaders to Watch For
Most Maryland homeowners know winter brings pests indoors. What many don’t realize is how they’re getting in. Pests in your pipes aren’t a plumbing problem; they’re a pest control issue, with insects and rodents using drains, sewer lines, and pipe openings as hidden routes into warm homes once cold weather sets in. When temperatures drop, … Read more
Understanding February Pest Activity: Which Critters Are Still a Threat and Why
By the time February hits in Maryland and the DC region, most people have already assumed that pest control is on hold. After all, it’s cold outside, so the bugs must be gone, right? Not so fast. While the cold weather does mean that some pest activity will be slowed, it certainly doesn’t mean that … Read more
Why January Is the Best Time to Review Your Yearly Pest Control Plan
January feels like a reset for a reason. This is when homeowners take a look at their calendars and find ways to stay one step ahead instead of playing catch-up. That kind of thinking makes January the best time of the year to review your pest control routine. Most homeowners wait until spring or summer … Read more
New Year, No Pests: Why Winter Is the Best Time for a Home Pest Inspection
With the coming new year and setting new goals like getting organized, saving more, and protecting our homes, there’s one resolution many homeowners overlook: a winter pest inspection. Winter isn’t just about getting cozy under the blankets and enjoying hot drinks; actually, it’s the smartest time to give your home the due attention it deserves … 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