Pest Control
Stink Bugs Are Already Looking for a Way In: Early Fall Prevention in Maryland
You may not have a stink bug problem yet. There may be nothing on your siding, no bugs around the windows, and no clusters gathering near the doors. That makes October a good time to check. As Maryland nights start to cool down, stink bugs begin looking for sheltered places to spend the colder months. ... Read more
Why Mosquitoes Are Still a Problem in Maryland in September
The kids are back in school. The evenings are getting shorter. And after months of dealing with mosquitoes around the yard, it is easy to assume the problem will fade once September arrives. But in Maryland, mosquitoes can remain active well into September. Warm temperatures and late-summer rain can continue to give them the conditions ... Read more
Fall Pantry Pest Prevention: Keeping Ants and Stored-Food Pests Out of Your Maryland Kitchen
As summer winds down, the kitchen starts to settle into a different routine. More meals are prepared at home, snacks are within easy reach, and pantry shelves often get more use as everyone spends more time indoors. That change in routine can also make pest activity easier to notice. Ants may show up around the ... Read more
Keeping Your Pet Safe While Treating Pests: What Pet Owners Should Know About Pest Control in Maryland
When you have a dog, cat, or another pet at home, dealing with pests comes with an important question: Is pest control safe for my pet? It is a fair concern. Pets explore areas we might overlook and have a habit of sniffing, licking, and chewing things they find. Whatever pests you’re dealing with, you ... Read more
Protecting Your Yard This Summer: Outdoor Pest Control Zones Every Maryland Homeowner Should Know
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 and Home Pests: Why Maryland’s Moisture Creates the Perfect Storm
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
Carpenter Bees vs. Bumblebees: Which Bee Is Damaging Your Maryland Home This Summer?
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
Tick Season in Montgomery County: What to Do Before You Get Bitten
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
How to Prevent Wasps and Hornets from Nesting Around Your Home
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
Why Ants Keep Coming Back in Maryland Homes (And How to Stop Them for Good)
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