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By the middle of summer, most backyards will reflect the enjoyment of another great season. The patio furniture rarely makes it back into storage, the grill is working overtime, the flowers are blooming, and if you have children or animals, they probably aren’t staying inside much at all. It’s also around this time that homeowners … Read more
Summer humidity affects more than your comfort. Besides impacting the way you feel during the summer months, humidity also alters the environment around your home in ways that make it favorable for pests. The presence of excessive humidity causes bugs such as roaches, silverfish, and centipedes to become active and search for moist shelter. Humid … Read more
Every summer, we get this common question from Maryland property owners regarding large bees around their porch, deck, or wooden trim. Are they dangerous? At Womack Pest Control, it is our frequent advice to homeowners that all bees around the house are not necessarily an issue. Some may be bumble bees, which are significant pollinators … Read more
Living in Montgomery County and spending a lot of time outdoors in your garden, walking your pet, or simply relaxing in your yard, you should take tick season seriously. Many people think that ticks are more common on woodland and park trails. Actually, ticks can be even closer to your home as they reside in … Read more
As the temperature rises, many people get ready for the warmer weather by cleaning up patios, doing landscaping work, and spending more time outside in the yard. Regrettably, this period coincides with an increase in stinging insects’ activity levels. At Womack Pest Control, once the temperature begins rising, the population of wasps and hornets starts … Read more
You clean your counters. You use spray on them. You put out a few ant traps. But a few days later, they come right back. Back to the same place. The same route. As if nothing ever happened. This happens very frequently in Maryland homes, particularly during the warmer season when ants are more active … Read more
Owning or operating any type of business involves many factors. The last thing you need on your mind is pests! When you own a restaurant, office space, or retail business in Maryland, you can’t afford to overlook your pest problems. These issues can have a negative impact on your business and make it difficult to … Read more
When you spot pests in your home, it’s a natural reaction to want a quick fix. A one-time treatment feels like the fastest way to handle the issue and move on. But pests don’t work on a one-time schedule, and that is why, to some homeowners, a year-round pest protection plan works better than a … Read more
Seeing a swarm usually means termites have been active longer than you think. In Maryland, the swarm season usually arrives in early to mid-spring, just when the weather is about to turn warm and wet. This is when people living in homes begin to notice flying termites around windows and doors, wondering where they came … Read more
Spring is coming, and so are the pests. The change in weather from winter to spring is often perceived as a minor change in temperature and increased daylight hours. However, it is also a sign of rapid growth for insects such as ants and termites, and increased nesting activity for insects such as bees and … Read more