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Ellicott City Wildlife Control: Protect Your Property

Wildlife invasions can be a big threat to your property and health. Our control services for wildlife in Ellicott City, MA, involve the safe elimination and prevention of raccoons, squirrels, and bats. We use humane techniques to ensure that the animals are not harmed while safely relocating them, and your property is secured to prevent such invasions again. With our team of experts, rest assured your property is secure and free from wildlife invasion.

Hanover Termite Control – Safeguard Your Investment

Termites can wreak havoc on your dwelling without warning you. Our Hanover termite control service handles the problem with the roots, using advanced detection and treatment options to solve termite infestations. Stop termites from returning or infesting your residence again by hiring our reliable and efficient termite solutions to safeguard your investment.

Pest Control in Baltimore – Balanced Solution

From rodents to insects, Baltimore residents face a host of pest challenges. At On The Fly Pest Solutions, we offer comprehensive pest control in Baltimore to tackle every pest challenge. With the most modern treatments, our approach guarantees that your home or business stays pest-free without sacrificing a safe and healthy environment.

Services for Wild Baltimore Wildlife Control

It can be very trying to live with wildlife in an urban setting such as Baltimore, MD. Our Baltimore wildlife removal specialists are experienced in handling everything from birds to larger mammals. We utilize humane removal and take preventative measures to ensure that wildlife will not return. From raccoons in your attic to birds nesting in your vents, we have solutions for all of your wildlife problems in Baltimore, Maryland.

Why Choose On The Fly Pest Solutions?

Our team has experience with such pests and wildlife problems with years of working around Ellicott City, Hanover, and Baltimore areas.

Customized plans for each property due to the uniqueness of every property that we deal with.

Ecologically responsible techniques that will end the pest issues and not harm the surrounding environment or your property.

Guaranteed Results: We guarantee customer satisfaction in our work because we stand behind every service that we provide.

Contact Us Today for Reliable Pest and Wildlife Control

Pests or wildlife shouldn't be what stands in the way of peace of mind. Whether it is something like wildlife control in Ellicott City, MA or termite control in Hanover, or even comprehensive Baltimore pest control, On The Fly Pest Solutions has got just the thing for you. Contact us today to arrange for an inspection and take that first step toward a pest-free property.

Wildlife invasions may risk your property and health. At Ellicott City, MA, our wildlife control approach focuses on humane removal as well as prevention of wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and bats from your premises. We apply humane methods in handling the wildlife safely while securing your place to prevent future invasions. Our expertise ensures that your property will be well protected from any wildlife.

Hanover Termite Control – Protecting Your Property

Termites can silently destroy the structural integrity of your home or business. Our Hanover termite control services are designed to tackle termite infestations at their source. Using advanced detection and treatment methods, we eliminate termites and prevent them from returning. Protect your property investment with our reliable and efficient termite solutions.

Pest Control in Baltimore – A Holistic Approach

Baltimore people live under attacks from rodents and other insects. On The Fly Pest Solutions provides a comprehensive kind of pest control service in Baltimore. This service addresses any pest problem you have with modern treatments combined with environmentally friendly methods. All of this guarantees the pest-free home or business and a safe and healthy environment.

Specialized Baltimore Wildlife Control Services

With Baltimore being an urban ecosystem, wild animals can be especially problematic. Our Baltimore animal control professionals receive extensive training in everything from birds to the more massive mammals. We ensure that all removal methods are humane and use long-term preventative measures to ensure wildlife does not return. Raccoons and birds nesting in your attic or ventilator are covered.

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Rosenbloom Pest Control, Inc. is a professional pest control service located in Baltimore MD, providing residential and commercial pest control services to areas in and near Baltimore since 2005. Our highly trained licensed exterminators protect your home, lawn and garden by using environmentally responsible Integrated Pest Management Programs (IPM). Rosenbloom Pest Control, Inc. specializes in bed bugs, termites and a wide range of insects. We completely guarantee our services!

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Inspection Concerns for Crawl Spaces & Attics in Condos & Townhomes

By Jeremy Strouse – Strouse Home Inspections

I would like to begin with that I am a father of 3 daughters, and when I am inspecting any residential property, I am thinking of them.  I especially think of them when I am inspecting a home for a single woman or single parent mom moving into a new condo or townhome.  I think about my client’s safety as I superimpose my own daughters onto the inspection.  Sounds weird, I know, but there it is.

Concern for safety is what has led us to this subject, “Inspection Concerns for Crawl Spaces & Attics in Condos & Townhomes”

In general, attics and crawlspaces are excluded in condo and townhome inspections for a real estate purchase.  This is due to the fact that they are covered or maintained by the condo association or HOA. But they should be at least viewed from the hatch (in the case of the attic) and partially traversed (in the case of a crawl space) in order to see if there is any access from other units and/or if there is a compliant fire partition.  The applicable building code for fire partitions can be found in Section 708 Fire Partitions.

Fire code today for multiple unit buildings, such as condos and townhomes require that a fire “partition” be built all the way to the roof line.  The “partition” should have a 1-hour fire rating, or a ½-hour fire rating for buildings that are sprinkled.  And for buildings built after the 1960’s you generally do find that to be the case, but, of course, not always.  There are concerns other than fire blocks that an inspector should be looking for in these areas.  As that father of 3 daughters, I am always thinking about their safety, and as an inspector safety is why we’re looking in attics and crawl spaces in condos and townhomes – because the client’s safety could be compromised.

What safety concerns should be considered in attics and crawl spaces for condos and townhomes?

The main safety concern is open access between units.  Below are articles that highlight the importance of securing the access points in attics and crawl spaces in these types of complexes.

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Oklahoma City January 2014

Attic Access Concerns

A compromised access can be found in a number of surprising ways.  Let’s examine attics first.

Attics can have an open configuration that allows individuals from one unit to gain access to another unit.  Many times, there is only a drywall cut-out that is set into the ceiling with no locking system to keep unwanted (they’re all unwanted) intruders out.  Even when there is a fire partition, sometimes workers cut access panels into them (against fire code) to make it easier for them to perform work that needs to be completed.  Below is a picture of a real inspection completed in the Denver area of condo / townhome attic that had an open configuration.

The area to the left is actually over the adjacent unit.  There is complete access over all the units and each unit has its own access to the attic area.

So how do you fix this kind of issue?  There are three courses of action to pursue.  First is to identify it as a safety concern in the inspection report and use it in your negotiations with the seller.  As a safety concern, the seller may agree to remedy the inspection report item to your satisfaction.  If that does not work out, approach the condo association or HOA.  Ideally, it would be best for the condo association or HOA to build fire partitions between all units, which is unlikely to happen.  Finally, if that fails, address it yourself.  

Looking at the three options, the first 2 are the least expensive approach.  The last option does require more funds on the part of the purchaser, but it also affords more control and peace of mind.  The last one let’s you make the decision on how and what the configured solution will look like.

Securing the Attic Opening

No matter who addresses the safety concern, there are a few items to keep in mind when securing the opening.  The goal is to make it almost impossible to use the access to gain entry to your home.  To do so, there is a 2-part approach that you may want to use.  Let’s address the attic side of the access first.

The access needs to framed and brackets used to secure the framing.  The brackets should be secured from the inside of the frame.  No hardware should be accessible from the outside of the secured access point.  A ¾” piece of plywood or a 3/8” metal plate could then be secured to the framing from the inside, again, having no hardware accessible from the attic area.  The door would extend to the outer edges of the framing. Hinges and locks would be affixed on the inside of the frame and access panel.

Brackets like these would be used on the inside of the access frame

Part-2 would then to frame the ceiling side of the access and add an additional door and lock with no hardware access from the attic.

Crawl Space Access Concerns

Concerns for the crawl space under all the units is the same as the attic when there is an access point in each living space.  Below is a picture of a condo building with a crawl space and the access to the next unit. It would not take a small person to make it through that opening.

This is how (picture on top) the building was designed, but access between units should not be a part of the architecture.  You can clearly see (picture on the bottom) through the opening to the joists of the adjacent unit.

In this case, a bolted piece of 3/8” metal or concrete fill would be appropriate.  If you were to use metal, ideally, it would be 2 pieces of metal, each bolted from their own side.  In this way, the one with the bolts could not unscrew them and gain access to the other side. Some may use fencing that is bolted to the concrete as well.

Why would we not use ¾” plywood and bolt that to the concrete in the crawl space?  One aspect of a crawl space that needs to monitored and controlled is moisture.  Fibrous material such as wood can deteriorate and break down over time.  It can also be subject to mold and wood destroying organisms like termites.  Although a metal plate can rust, it would take a really long time to do so to the point that it would compromise the security of the unit.

An inspector has a lot on his mind and on his check list while they are inspecting your new home.  In fact, it can be upwards of 1200 points of concern.  They are looking for defects, major and minor, they are looking for safety items as well. Some of those are not on any inspection test or discussed in any inspection class, they are from good experience in doing 100’s of inspections.  Just because common areas, such as the exterior, attics, and crawl spaces in condo and townhome complexes are on the list of items the HOA may be responsible for, does not mean the inspector should ignore them.  In fact, as you can see, it may be one of the scariest safety exposures that the inspector can find.

I’m Jeremy Strouse, and I’ll see you at the inspection.

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Should You Buy a House With Termite Damage? Pros and Cons of a Pest-Infested Property

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Picture this: You’ve found the home of your dreams, made an offer, and it was accepted—but during the home inspection you discover that the house has termite damage. Termites! This will very likely leave you facing feelings both of concern and of disgust.

If you’re a buyer, any infestation is disheartening. But should it be a deal killer? If you find yourself in this predicament, here are the things to take into consideration.

Where is the damage located?

One major factor that can help you determine whether to move forward with the purchase is exactly where the damage is located. Trey McCallie, principal broker at Urban Toolbox Real Estate in Lexington, KY, suggests that a buyer can purchase a home with termite damage as long as it’s not in the floor joists or any of the main supports of the home.

The damage is considered minimal if it’s primarily on the surface of wood structures. Any deeper and you may have a seriously costly problem on your hands.

Are you a first-time home buyer?

Termite-ravaged homes will usually come with a significant discount, which can appeal to newbies, who are often looking for a bargain. But McCallie says first-time home buyers should think long and hard before purchasing a home with termite damage. Why?

“First-time homebuyers typically have very little savings to tackle a major structural issue, because they are spending most of their money on the down payment,” he says.

Are the causes of the infestation fixed?

Besides fixing the damage, buyers need to ensure that the seller has fixed the parts of the home that led to the infestation.

“For example, termites see wood in direct contact to the soil—like siding, stairs, or door frames—as a food source, an entryway into the home, and also as shelter,” says Jeff Fisher, a real estate agent at PropertySimple in Scottsdale, AZ.

He says that moisture near the home’s foundation, in the form of clogged gutters, broken downspouts, or overflowing AC condensation lines, which can all result in water pooling near the home’s foundation, should also be eliminated. “Overgrown vegetation, firewood, and other wood stored near the foundation can also attract termites and should be addressed.”

Can the damage be eradicated?

Most damage, when found, can be treated and fixed. It is possible for more caustic species like the Formosan termite to damage a house beyond repair if it remains untreated for many years, but situations like this are very rare, according to Orkin pest control company.

“The majority of termite infestations can be treated by a pest control company, giving you assurance that the infestation will be eliminated and that the home will be protected against future termite infestations,” says Charlie Jones, EVP of Operations with Arrow Exterminators in Atlanta, GA.

If the termite damage in your potential home is extensive, Jones says you should consider having a structural inspection performed by a licensed contractor to determine if the damage is cosmetic (Sheetrock scarring, pinholes in walls, minor baseboard damage) or structural. If the damage is affecting the house’s structure, it will be more expensive.

How are your bargaining skills?

A termite infestation turning up during a home inspection might seem like a bummer, but it can be used as a major bargaining chip to help you knock down the price of the home.

Randy Mintz, a real estate agent at R.E. Shilow Realty Investors in Baltimore, says that if a buyer is already under contract, it is in the seller’s interest to work out a deal, allowing the buyer to use the discovery of the termite damage as leverage to get a better price.

“Generally speaking, I would advise a client to go ahead and buy a house with some termite damage, but to use it to their advantage as a negotiating tool,” he says.

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Termite Control Roanoke VA

What are Termites? Termites square measure tiny, forage insects that sleep in massive social colonies. They kill the polysaccharide trash found in leaf litter, wood, soil and dung. it's thought that there square measure around four,000 species of termites with around 100% of those thought-about as pests owing to the intense injury they will cause to timber and timber framed buildings. white ants sleep in colonies underground and square measure among the foremost prevailing termite species found on portion of the country. they're thought-about a wood damaging gadfly and can account for over five billion greenbacks in injury repairs to North American country homes this year.

Why do I actually have them? Termites sleep in the soil around your point Washington D.C., Baltimore, and throughout Maryland and Virginia. They pay most of their time forage for the polysaccharide material found in dead material, fallen timber, and alternative wood trash. it's not uncommon to unearth termites within the mulch encompassing your home or in a very near wood pile. once soil conditions square measure best for white ant activity, colonies will develop inside shut proximity to the muse of your home. once termites forage for food they usually enter homes through small cracks within the foundation, several of that square measure below the soil surface. Once within, they continue explorative forage till wood is found. This food supply will be any structural timber behind walls and ceilings wherever the termites square measure tough to sight. In several instances a white ant drawback can lie undiscovered for months, or maybe years.

Are they dangerous? Termites aren't harmful to humans. However, their ability enter homes in search of a food supply will cause huge amounts of harm to buildings and structures if left untreated. With the potential to form weaknesses and even failure in structural members, the impact of termites mustn't be underestimated.

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Is the treatment safe? There square measure several eco-friendly choices accessible for white ant management. additionally, all product utilized by yank gadfly square measure Environmental Protection Agency registered for gadfly management use. Our extremely trained gadfly management professionals can follow all acceptable label needs in a trial to stay pets and humans safe.

How am i able to stop this within the future? Although it's nearly not possible to forestall termites from getting into your home or business, there square measure variety of contributory conditions to remember of.

Moist soil can attract termites - keep an eye fixed out for pooling water from downspouts or poor voidance areas. Termites forage just under the surface of the soil - keep wood trash from touching the bottom and maintain piles of wood or alternative wood structures 10-15 feet from the house.

Termites are going to be interested in wet control in decaying mulch - rake and take away mulch annually and replace with new. don't enable mulch to make up year once year.

Termites square measure interested in nearly any form of wood, even pressure treated, because it can eventually begin to deteriorate to a lower place the bottom - maintain wood to soil contact as faraway from the house as attainable. This relates to fence posts, wood sheds, decks, and play sets.

Sprinkler systems that make dampish soil can attract white ants - superimposed risk for termite colonies.

Tree stumps - once trees or shrubs square measure removed, take away their root systems additionally. exploit roots associate degreed stumps to decay can offer an adequate food supply for termites.

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How to Keep Pests Away This Summer

Summer in Baltimore is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and having fun in the sun. However with the rise in the temperature and humidity it also makes the perfect playground for pests to have a great summer bothering you. Nothing ruins a mood faster than having ants and mosquitos crash a barbecue, playing in the yard with creepy crawlies running over your feet, or spotting unwanted house guests on the way out the door in the morning. Get your home and yard back with these tips to help keep pests away this summer.

  Keep the Kitchen Clean

       Insects, during the summer, look for food anywhere they can get it. Don’t let that place be your kitchen! You can keep pests away for the summer by keeping the possibility of food sources away from your kitchen. Follow these tips on keeping your kitchen clean to give you the best chance at not getting any insects for visitors.

       Keep the floors swept and free from an dropped food

       Wipe down the counters after you use them

       Take your trash out frequently, don’t let anything sit for too long

       Put food away as soon as you get it

       Don’t let over ripened fruits and veggies stay on your counter

Maintain Your Yard

        Pests look for a great place to live and create nests. With an overgrown yard, you provide them with the perfect place to live and create their nests. Keeping your yard maintained is the best way to help prevent pests from moving in and keeping them away all summer long.

       Cut back trees and bushes near your home

       Mow the lawn regularly

       Weed the yard

       Rake up any additional debris that you see in your yard

Get Rid of Entryways to Your Home

       One of the best ways to keep pests at bay is to stop them before they even get the chance to start. You can accomplish this by blocking the entryways to your home that pests can use. Keeping pests away can be tricky as they look for any and every crack or opening they can find to infiltrate your home. Follow these tips to keep your home a no pest entry zone.

       Check doors and windows for gaps

       Repair any holes in screens

       Frequently check window stripping and replace it as soon as it shows signs of wear

Take Care of Standing Water

       Mosquitos are one of the biggest pests throughout the summertime. They constantly look for places to breed in water and make it even harder to get rid of them. The best way to help keep mosquitos at bay is to make sure there is no standing water on your property.

       Check your property frequently for standing water

       Look for leaks near your air conditioner

       Check rain spouts for trapped water

       Pick up any stray toys that can hold water

Check Outdoor Furniture

       Swings and outdoor furniture of all kinds can be a great place for insects to set up shop. Spiders frequently create webs on these easily accessible furniture pieces. In order to keep them from moving in follow these steps.

  ��    Check chains on swings for webs and egg sacks regularly

       Check corners and the underside of your outdoor furniture regularly

       Remove egg sacks and webs as soon as they are spotted on any furniture

Properly Store Firewood

       Once the summer months are over and the chills start to set in, it’s great to have a stock pile of firewood and many people keep their pile well stocked and continue to add to it throughout the year. Firewood piles are a perfect place for termites to get closer to your home, don’t let this happen.

       Keep firewood away from your home, at least 5 feet or more

       Store the firewood on racks above the ground to give pests less access

Pest Control Services

       All of the things that you can do on your own to help keep pests away this summer are helpful, and keep your chances of pests lower. However one of the best things you can do to keep pests out is to bring in a team of professionals. A pest control service can provide the following:

       Spray for common pests in your area on a regular basis

       Create personalized attack plans to keep your home pest free as possible

       Peace of mind that your house is protected

  By using these tips throughout your home and yard this summer, you can enjoy yourself without having to deal with all of the issues that pests can cause. Keep pests away this summer, and enjoy the fun in the sun while it’s here.

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What Trump Talks About When He Talks About Infestations

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What Trump Talks About When He Talks About Infestations

Back when he was just a New York real estate developer, Donald Trump often complained about pernicious “infestations” that would bring down his property values. In a 1992 interview, Trump told Charlie Rose about the area of Manhattan where he hoped to build the Riverside South complex: “We’re looking to get zoning for a piece of land that’s unzoned, that’s employing no people, that’s sitting there rotting. It’s rat-infested.”

Three years later, after Trump became a co-owner of the Empire State Building, he tried to oust the building’s management company, run by his nemeses Leona and Harry Helmsley, by filing a lawsuit in which he claimed that the Empire State had become nothing more than a “tarnished, second-rate, rodent-infested commercial building.”

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And in 2010, annoyed at delays in bringing an enormous banquet facility called “Trump on the Ocean” to Jones Beach State Park, Trump griped that the only thing visitors could see was “a rat-infested dump.” (Hurricane Sandy finally scuttled Trump’s beachfront boondoggle two years later.)

As president, Trump is still fixated on infestations, but now he wields that language against those he sees as political foes, especially people of color. He tweeted Saturday that the majority-black Baltimore district of Rep. Elijah Cummings is a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess” where “no human being would want to live.” That followed his notorious tweet of July 14, in which he told four progressive congresswomen of color to “go back” to “the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came.”

Trump’s defenders are saying he was referring to rodents and crime, not people. But the history of how “infestation” has been used politically shows that the distinction is blurrier than they would like to admit. Historically, the verb “infest” has been used to talk not just about literal pests and diseases, but also to compare people—very often minorities and immigrant groups—to pests and diseases.

The word “infest” goes back to a Latin root, “infestare,” meaning “to attack or trouble,” and from early on in English it could relate to groups of people seen as a hostile, invasive force. One chronicle from 1602 cited by theOxford English Dictionaryspeaks of how early England was “infested” by plundering Saxons and Danes.

Over time, “infestation” became primarily associated with pestilent animals or pathogens that could do harm to humans by overrunning them in large numbers. But the idea that people from stigmatized groups could be the ones doing the infesting would become a potent trope in anti-immigration rhetoric in the United States and elsewhere.

Chris Wallace confronted Trump’s acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, on “Fox News Sunday” about the president’s rhetoric. “‘Infested.’ It sounds like vermin,” Wallace said. “And these are all six members of Congress who are people of color.” Mulvaney countered that Wallace was “spending way too much time reading between the lines.” The Fox host responded: “I’m not reading between the lines. I’m reading the lines.”

As CNN host Victor Blackwell pointed out in an emotional response to the jabs at Cummings, “Donald Trump has tweeted more than 43,000 times. He’s insulted thousands of people, many different types of people. But when he tweets about infestation, it’s about black and brown people.”

Trump’s targets in the past have included Rep. John Lewis, whose Atlanta district he called “crime infested,” and who he said should focus on “the burning and crime infested inner-cities of the U.S.” Trump has claimed that Democrats want “illegal immigrants, no matter how bad they may be, to pour into and infest our Country.” He has said that sanctuary cities involve “this ridiculous, crime infested & breeding concept,” and that “we have an ‘infestation’ of MS-13 GANGS in certain parts of our country.” And back in the Obama era, he questioned why soldiers were being sent into “Ebola infested areas of Africa.”

Trump’s rhetorical choice is far from benign,New York Timescolumnist Charles M. Blow notes, because “infestations justify exterminations.”Rolling Stonesenior writer Jamil Smith made a similar point last year after Trump lashed out at MS-13 gang members: “When Trump speaks of immigrants ‘infesting’ America, he speaks in the language of genocide, not governance. By likening people to insects or vermin, even if he considers them criminals, he provides himself license to be an exterminator. We know that story.”

In his 2018 bookContagion and the National Body, Gerald O’Brien, a professor of social work at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, surveyed the history of U.S. immigration debates for illustrations of the “organism metaphor,” which draws parallels between the human body and the body politic. O’Brien found that “groups that are targeted for control are often compared to parasites or ‘low animals’ capable of infection and contamination.”

The author of a 1921 anti-immigration tract calledThe Sieve, for instance, wrote that enclaves such as “‘Little Italy,’ ‘Little Ghetto,’ ‘Little Hungary,’ or any other ‘little’ colony in New York or Kalamazoo” were “parasites on the oak of national prosperity, and should be eradicated.”

O’Brien’s research draws on metaphor theory, as pioneered by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson in their 1980 bookMetaphors We Live By. When people in marginalized groups are likened to vermin or parasites, O’Brien argues that the metaphor can be reinforced by the idea that such people live in vermin-infested environments. In other words, when Trump describes Cummings’ constituents as living in a “rat and rodent infested mess,” he is reinforcing the metaphor that the people belong in the same conceptual category as the vermin.

As Andreas Musolff explored inMetaphor, Nation and the Holocaust: The Concept of the Body Politic, it was just this type of infestation metaphor that propelled Nazi ideology against the Jews, who in the party’s propaganda were constantly analogized to parasites, tapeworms, termites and the like. O’Brien finds similar rhetoric in American anti-Semitic literature, such as the 1934 bookAre These Things So?, published by the World Alliance Against Jewish Aggressiveness, billing itself as a “Study in Modern Termites of the Homo Sapiens Type.”

The book included a news clipping about a termite infestation in Greenwich Village, making the metaphorical relationship explicit: Eastern European Jews were “infesting” New York City just as real termites were. Louis Farrakhan revived the metaphor when he tweeted last year, quoting one of his speeches, “I’m not an anti-Semite, I’m anti-termite,” which led to him being kicked off Twitter.

Trump may be unaware of this rhetorical history, but that does not make it less disturbing that his language has been overrun by such a troubling turn of phrase.

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At On The Fly Pest Solutions, we understand how frustrating pest infestations can be. Whether you are dealing with ants, rodents, termites, or bed bugs, our professional pest control services are designed to keep your property safe, pest-free, and comfortable. We offer reliable, eco-friendly, and long-lasting solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients across Gettysburg, Pikesville, Towson, York, and Ellicott City.

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If you're a homeowner or business owner in Gettysburg, it's essential to act fast when pests invade. With our professional pest control experts, we’ll inspect your property, identify pest hotspots, and apply safe, effective treatments to eliminate infestations. We specialize in controlling ants, rodents, termites, and more, using solutions that protect your family and property.

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Dealing with pests in Pikesville? Our pest control technicians offer thorough inspections and targeted treatments to eliminate all kinds of pests, including bed bugs, spiders, and mice. With years of experience and eco-conscious treatments, we ensure minimal disruption to your daily life while keeping your property pest-free.

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Key Services in Towson:

Termite inspections and treatments

Mosquito control services

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Pest control in York requires expertise to deal with regional pests effectively. We offer preventive pest control and rapid responses to infestations. From ants invading your kitchen to rats causing structural damage, On The Fly Pest Solutions has the solutions you need to restore your peace of mind.

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Residential and commercial pest solutions

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Key Services in Ellicott City:

Termite and bed bug treatment

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Do You Live in One of Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities?

Today, Orkin released its annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List. The list is based on the metro areas where Orkin has conducted the most rodent treatments (residential and commercial) from September 15, 2017 through September 15, 2018.

Do you live in one of the rattiest cities in America? Image: Ed Sologa Design Build

The top 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include, in order: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. The next 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Boston, Seattle, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.

Spots 21-30: Milwaukee, Charlotte, Houston, Portland, Columbus OH, San Diego, Raleigh-Durham, Buffalo, New Orleans, and Norfolk. Spots 31-40: Richmond, Albany, Kansas City, Portland, Nashville, St. Louis, Sacramento, Greenville, Grand Rapids, and Phoenix.

Rounding out the top 50 of the Rattiest Cities: Orlando, Tampa, Burlington NY, Champaign, Rochester NY, Syracuse, Charleston WV, Dayton, Memphis, and Flint.

Here’s what you need to know about rats and other pests – including ways to keep them from setting up shop in your home.

Mi casa es su casa?

Pests like warmth as much as you do. Image: The PRG Group

When temperatures drop, most people try to escape the cold by spending more time in the house. However, insects and critters are also seeking warmth and shelter wherever they can find it. “These unwanted visitors primarily include rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and ants,” according to Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

But aren’t they equipped stay outside regardless of the season?  Nope. “Rodents like to come inside because they aren’t well adapted to survive the cold coming with fall and winter,” says Glen Ramsey, BCE, Technical Services Manager at Orkin. “Depending on what part of the country you are in, there are a variety of other pests that want to come inside – for example, ladybugs, boxelder bugs and stink bugs – and will look for small holes or gaps to protect themselves from rain, snow, or cold weather,” Ramsey explains.

Understand pest dangers

Mice can damage your electrical wires and start a fire. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture

Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems. For example, Dr. Fredericks says that rodents such as roof rats and house mice can damage your drywall and electrical wires – and the latter can lead to house fires! “They also transmit pathogens like salmonella and other diseases.”

Also, he says that cockroaches carry bacteria and can contaminate your food. “In addition, rodents and cockroaches can both trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, and spiders and ants – which can be difficult to eradicate once they settle in, can threaten humans if disturbed,” Dr. Fredericks warns.

So how can you keep them out of your home?

Eliminate food sources

Airtight containers keep pests out. Image: AMC Design

In addition to shelter, Dr. Fredericks says these invaders are also looking for food and water.  “Eliminate potential food sources for pests by keeping kitchen counters clean, disposing of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles and storing food in airtight containers,” he advises. Dr. Fredericks also warns against leaving your pet’s food dishes outside for extended periods of time.  “In addition, keep basements and attics well ventilated and dry to prevent moisture buildup,” he says.

Remove clutter and debris

Try to keep your belongings off the floor. Image: Garage Guru

Robert Taylor is the owner of The Real Estate Solutions Guy in Sacramento, CA. The company specializes in remodeling run-down homes, and Taylor says they see a lot of home and estates that have problems with mice and other rodents. “One cause of this an abundance of clutter lying around the house and against the house where rodents can hide – and this can be clutter in the garage, in rooms in the house or even outside against the house,” Taylor explains.

“Animals need a safe place to hide from predators, whether this be your household pets or other animals,” Taylor says. He adds that clutter creates a place to hide and a place to nest, and recommends removing clutter to help remove rodent problems.

Gretchen White, M.S., Animal Nuisance Biologist at Scotts Miracle-Gro has a few additional tips. “Store materials off the floors on shelves, wherever possible, in rodent-proof containers,” White says. “Use rodent-proof storage bins and prevent access to paper and fabric that could be used as nesting material.”

Don’t lend a helping hand

Don’t store firewood next to your house. Image: Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

You should keep the exterior walls of your home clean for aesthetic reasons. But according to Taylor, this will also reduce the probability of subterranean termites finding a way into your home. “And, if you live in an area that uses firewood, be sure not to keep the firewood stacked against your house,” Taylor advises.

Sydney Crawley, Ph.D., Public Health Entomologist, Scotts Miracle-Gro, agrees. “ If you must stack firewood, keep stacks elevated and store more than 20 feet away from the home — Do not stack firewood directly against your home’s exterior,” Crawley warns.

Also, if you have a compost site/yard waste, she recommends monitoring it regularly to prevent insect breeding.

Tame the landscape

Keep trees and bushes from touching your house. Image: Minnetonka Custom Homes

Another way you can avoid lending a helping hand to pests is by maintaining your landscape. “Trees should be pruned back at least five feet from the roof to prevent access to your house from rodents,” Taylor advises. “Ivy and other vine type plants also need to be trimmed back so that they don’t create a pathway to your roof or the vents in your eaves” he says.

In fact, Ramsey says there should be a 12-18 inch buffer around the home so stop pests from entering your home through surrounding plants. “Look around your home for pest-attractive plants; ladybugs feed on other insects that drink plant juices; boxelder bugs and stink bugs feed on the plants themselves,” Ramsey explains.

Seal any holes

Check for gaps around pipes. Image: Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

Homeowners use air vents so the house can breathe. However, if they contain holes, Taylor recommends replacing them. “Even the smallest of holes can allow a mouse or other rodent access into your home.” He also recommends looking for openings inside the house. “Look behind your stove where the electrical or gas may come out of the wall, look underneath your sinks where the plumbing comes out of the wall.” If there is an excessive amount of space where the pipes enter the wall, he says this will allow rodents to enter your home. “Mice may find a way into your walls, but that doesn’t mean you need to let them find a way into your house through these gaps,” Taylor says. “Have the gaps sealed tight with metal flanges that you can buy from your local hardware store, or sealed off properly by a skilled handyman.”

Dr. Fredericks says you can also seal exterior cracks and crevices with caulk and steel wool. “Install door sweeps and repair damaged screens, as torn window screens and cracks under doors are ideal entry points for pests.” He also says that it’s possible for you to bring pests in the house yourself. “Inspect items like boxed deliveries and grocery bags before bringing them inside,” Dr. Fredericks says.

Remove offenders

As a last resort, set traps to catch pests. Image: Euroline Steel Windows

Despite your best efforts, especially if you live in one of Orkin’s Rattiest Cities, it’s possible that pests may find a way into your home. “Some areas are just more prone to repeated rodent problems, like those close to wooded areas or located in urban centers,”  White explains. “To help control rodents around the outside perimeter of your home, place bait stations approved for outdoor use, like the Tomcat Rat & Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station or Tomcat Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station, in areas where rodents may try to enter your home, such as doors, vents, under siding or around pipes.” Do you live in a city on Orkin’s Rattiest Cities list? What tips do you have for keeping your home pest free?

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Do You Live in One of Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities?

Today, Orkin released its annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List. The list is based on the metro areas where Orkin has conducted the most rodent treatments (residential and commercial) from September 15, 2017 through September 15, 2018.

Do you live in one of the rattiest cities in America? Image: Ed Sologa Design Build

The top 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include, in order: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. The next 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Boston, Seattle, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.

Spots 21-30: Milwaukee, Charlotte, Houston, Portland, Columbus OH, San Diego, Raleigh-Durham, Buffalo, New Orleans, and Norfolk. Spots 31-40: Richmond, Albany, Kansas City, Portland, Nashville, St. Louis, Sacramento, Greenville, Grand Rapids, and Phoenix.

Rounding out the top 50 of the Rattiest Cities: Orlando, Tampa, Burlington NY, Champaign, Rochester NY, Syracuse, Charleston WV, Dayton, Memphis, and Flint.

Here’s what you need to know about rats and other pests – including ways to keep them from setting up shop in your home.

Mi casa es su casa?

Pests like warmth as much as you do. Image: The PRG Group

When temperatures drop, most people try to escape the cold by spending more time in the house. However, insects and critters are also seeking warmth and shelter wherever they can find it. “These unwanted visitors primarily include rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and ants,” according to Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

But aren’t they equipped stay outside regardless of the season?  Nope. “Rodents like to come inside because they aren’t well adapted to survive the cold coming with fall and winter,” says Glen Ramsey, BCE, Technical Services Manager at Orkin. “Depending on what part of the country you are in, there are a variety of other pests that want to come inside – for example, ladybugs, boxelder bugs and stink bugs – and will look for small holes or gaps to protect themselves from rain, snow, or cold weather,” Ramsey explains.

Understand pest dangers

Mice can damage your electrical wires and start a fire. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture

Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems. For example, Dr. Fredericks says that rodents such as roof rats and house mice can damage your drywall and electrical wires – and the latter can lead to house fires! “They also transmit pathogens like salmonella and other diseases.”

Also, he says that cockroaches carry bacteria and can contaminate your food. “In addition, rodents and cockroaches can both trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, and spiders and ants – which can be difficult to eradicate once they settle in, can threaten humans if disturbed,” Dr. Fredericks warns.

So how can you keep them out of your home?

Eliminate food sources

Airtight containers keep pests out. Image: AMC Design

In addition to shelter, Dr. Fredericks says these invaders are also looking for food and water.  “Eliminate potential food sources for pests by keeping kitchen counters clean, disposing of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles and storing food in airtight containers,” he advises. Dr. Fredericks also warns against leaving your pet’s food dishes outside for extended periods of time.  “In addition, keep basements and attics well ventilated and dry to prevent moisture buildup,” he says.

Remove clutter and debris

Try to keep your belongings off the floor. Image: Garage Guru

Robert Taylor is the owner of The Real Estate Solutions Guy in Sacramento, CA. The company specializes in remodeling run-down homes, and Taylor says they see a lot of home and estates that have problems with mice and other rodents. “One cause of this an abundance of clutter lying around the house and against the house where rodents can hide – and this can be clutter in the garage, in rooms in the house or even outside against the house,” Taylor explains.

“Animals need a safe place to hide from predators, whether this be your household pets or other animals,” Taylor says. He adds that clutter creates a place to hide and a place to nest, and recommends removing clutter to help remove rodent problems.

Gretchen White, M.S., Animal Nuisance Biologist at Scotts Miracle-Gro has a few additional tips. “Store materials off the floors on shelves, wherever possible, in rodent-proof containers,” White says. “Use rodent-proof storage bins and prevent access to paper and fabric that could be used as nesting material.”

Don’t lend a helping hand

Don’t store firewood next to your house. Image: Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

You should keep the exterior walls of your home clean for aesthetic reasons. But according to Taylor, this will also reduce the probability of subterranean termites finding a way into your home. “And, if you live in an area that uses firewood, be sure not to keep the firewood stacked against your house,” Taylor advises.

Sydney Crawley, Ph.D., Public Health Entomologist, Scotts Miracle-Gro, agrees. “ If you must stack firewood, keep stacks elevated and store more than 20 feet away from the home — Do not stack firewood directly against your home’s exterior,” Crawley warns.

Also, if you have a compost site/yard waste, she recommends monitoring it regularly to prevent insect breeding.

Tame the landscape

Keep trees and bushes from touching your house. Image: Minnetonka Custom Homes

Another way you can avoid lending a helping hand to pests is by maintaining your landscape. “Trees should be pruned back at least five feet from the roof to prevent access to your house from rodents,” Taylor advises. “Ivy and other vine type plants also need to be trimmed back so that they don’t create a pathway to your roof or the vents in your eaves” he says.

In fact, Ramsey says there should be a 12-18 inch buffer around the home so stop pests from entering your home through surrounding plants. “Look around your home for pest-attractive plants; ladybugs feed on other insects that drink plant juices; boxelder bugs and stink bugs feed on the plants themselves,” Ramsey explains.

Seal any holes

Check for gaps around pipes. Image: Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

Homeowners use air vents so the house can breathe. However, if they contain holes, Taylor recommends replacing them. “Even the smallest of holes can allow a mouse or other rodent access into your home.” He also recommends looking for openings inside the house. “Look behind your stove where the electrical or gas may come out of the wall, look underneath your sinks where the plumbing comes out of the wall.” If there is an excessive amount of space where the pipes enter the wall, he says this will allow rodents to enter your home. “Mice may find a way into your walls, but that doesn’t mean you need to let them find a way into your house through these gaps,” Taylor says. “Have the gaps sealed tight with metal flanges that you can buy from your local hardware store, or sealed off properly by a skilled handyman.”

Dr. Fredericks says you can also seal exterior cracks and crevices with caulk and steel wool. “Install door sweeps and repair damaged screens, as torn window screens and cracks under doors are ideal entry points for pests.” He also says that it’s possible for you to bring pests in the house yourself. “Inspect items like boxed deliveries and grocery bags before bringing them inside,” Dr. Fredericks says.

Remove offenders

As a last resort, set traps to catch pests. Image: Euroline Steel Windows

Despite your best efforts, especially if you live in one of Orkin’s Rattiest Cities, it’s possible that pests may find a way into your home. “Some areas are just more prone to repeated rodent problems, like those close to wooded areas or located in urban centers,”  White explains. “To help control rodents around the outside perimeter of your home, place bait stations approved for outdoor use, like the Tomcat Rat & Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station or Tomcat Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station, in areas where rodents may try to enter your home, such as doors, vents, under siding or around pipes.” Do you live in a city on Orkin’s Rattiest Cities list? What tips do you have for keeping your home pest free?

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Today, Orkin released its annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List. The list is based on the metro areas where Orkin has conducted the most rodent treatments (residential and commercial) from September 15, 2017 through September 15, 2018.

Do you live in one of the rattiest cities in America? Image: Ed Sologa Design Build

The top 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include, in order: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. The next 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Boston, Seattle, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.

Spots 21-30: Milwaukee, Charlotte, Houston, Portland, Columbus OH, San Diego, Raleigh-Durham, Buffalo, New Orleans, and Norfolk. Spots 31-40: Richmond, Albany, Kansas City, Portland, Nashville, St. Louis, Sacramento, Greenville, Grand Rapids, and Phoenix.

Rounding out the top 50 of the Rattiest Cities: Orlando, Tampa, Burlington NY, Champaign, Rochester NY, Syracuse, Charleston WV, Dayton, Memphis, and Flint.

Here’s what you need to know about rats and other pests – including ways to keep them from setting up shop in your home.

Mi casa es su casa?

Pests like warmth as much as you do. Image: The PRG Group

When temperatures drop, most people try to escape the cold by spending more time in the house. However, insects and critters are also seeking warmth and shelter wherever they can find it. “These unwanted visitors primarily include rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and ants,” according to Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

But aren’t they equipped stay outside regardless of the season?  Nope. “Rodents like to come inside because they aren’t well adapted to survive the cold coming with fall and winter,” says Glen Ramsey, BCE, Technical Services Manager at Orkin. “Depending on what part of the country you are in, there are a variety of other pests that want to come inside – for example, ladybugs, boxelder bugs and stink bugs – and will look for small holes or gaps to protect themselves from rain, snow, or cold weather,” Ramsey explains.

Understand pest dangers

Mice can damage your electrical wires and start a fire. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture

Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems. For example, Dr. Fredericks says that rodents such as roof rats and house mice can damage your drywall and electrical wires – and the latter can lead to house fires! “They also transmit pathogens like salmonella and other diseases.”

Also, he says that cockroaches carry bacteria and can contaminate your food. “In addition, rodents and cockroaches can both trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, and spiders and ants – which can be difficult to eradicate once they settle in, can threaten humans if disturbed,” Dr. Fredericks warns.

So how can you keep them out of your home?

Eliminate food sources

Airtight containers keep pests out. Image: AMC Design

In addition to shelter, Dr. Fredericks says these invaders are also looking for food and water.  “Eliminate potential food sources for pests by keeping kitchen counters clean, disposing of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles and storing food in airtight containers,” he advises. Dr. Fredericks also warns against leaving your pet’s food dishes outside for extended periods of time.  “In addition, keep basements and attics well ventilated and dry to prevent moisture buildup,” he says.

Remove clutter and debris

Try to keep your belongings off the floor. Image: Garage Guru

Robert Taylor is the owner of The Real Estate Solutions Guy in Sacramento, CA. The company specializes in remodeling run-down homes, and Taylor says they see a lot of home and estates that have problems with mice and other rodents. “One cause of this an abundance of clutter lying around the house and against the house where rodents can hide – and this can be clutter in the garage, in rooms in the house or even outside against the house,” Taylor explains.

“Animals need a safe place to hide from predators, whether this be your household pets or other animals,” Taylor says. He adds that clutter creates a place to hide and a place to nest, and recommends removing clutter to help remove rodent problems.

Gretchen White, M.S., Animal Nuisance Biologist at Scotts Miracle-Gro has a few additional tips. “Store materials off the floors on shelves, wherever possible, in rodent-proof containers,” White says. “Use rodent-proof storage bins and prevent access to paper and fabric that could be used as nesting material.”

Don’t lend a helping hand

Don’t store firewood next to your house. Image: Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

You should keep the exterior walls of your home clean for aesthetic reasons. But according to Taylor, this will also reduce the probability of subterranean termites finding a way into your home. “And, if you live in an area that uses firewood, be sure not to keep the firewood stacked against your house,” Taylor advises.

Sydney Crawley, Ph.D., Public Health Entomologist, Scotts Miracle-Gro, agrees. “ If you must stack firewood, keep stacks elevated and store more than 20 feet away from the home — Do not stack firewood directly against your home’s exterior,” Crawley warns.

Also, if you have a compost site/yard waste, she recommends monitoring it regularly to prevent insect breeding.

Tame the landscape

Keep trees and bushes from touching your house. Image: Minnetonka Custom Homes

Another way you can avoid lending a helping hand to pests is by maintaining your landscape. “Trees should be pruned back at least five feet from the roof to prevent access to your house from rodents,” Taylor advises. “Ivy and other vine type plants also need to be trimmed back so that they don’t create a pathway to your roof or the vents in your eaves” he says.

In fact, Ramsey says there should be a 12-18 inch buffer around the home so stop pests from entering your home through surrounding plants. “Look around your home for pest-attractive plants; ladybugs feed on other insects that drink plant juices; boxelder bugs and stink bugs feed on the plants themselves,” Ramsey explains.

Seal any holes

Check for gaps around pipes. Image: Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove

Homeowners use air vents so the house can breathe. However, if they contain holes, Taylor recommends replacing them. “Even the smallest of holes can allow a mouse or other rodent access into your home.” He also recommends looking for openings inside the house. “Look behind your stove where the electrical or gas may come out of the wall, look underneath your sinks where the plumbing comes out of the wall.” If there is an excessive amount of space where the pipes enter the wall, he says this will allow rodents to enter your home. “Mice may find a way into your walls, but that doesn’t mean you need to let them find a way into your house through these gaps,” Taylor says. “Have the gaps sealed tight with metal flanges that you can buy from your local hardware store, or sealed off properly by a skilled handyman.”

Dr. Fredericks says you can also seal exterior cracks and crevices with caulk and steel wool. “Install door sweeps and repair damaged screens, as torn window screens and cracks under doors are ideal entry points for pests.” He also says that it’s possible for you to bring pests in the house yourself. “Inspect items like boxed deliveries and grocery bags before bringing them inside,” Dr. Fredericks says.

Remove offenders

As a last resort, set traps to catch pests. Image: Euroline Steel Windows

Despite your best efforts, especially if you live in one of Orkin’s Rattiest Cities, it’s possible that pests may find a way into your home. “Some areas are just more prone to repeated rodent problems, like those close to wooded areas or located in urban centers,”  White explains. “To help control rodents around the outside perimeter of your home, place bait stations approved for outdoor use, like the Tomcat Rat & Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station or Tomcat Mouse Killer Child & Dog Resistant, Disposable Station, in areas where rodents may try to enter your home, such as doors, vents, under siding or around pipes.” Do you live in a city on Orkin’s Rattiest Cities list? What tips do you have for keeping your home pest free?

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Pest Control Professionals for Your Home or Business:

Why you need pest control professionals.

How you noticed the number of pest control related articles in the main stream media news lately?

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Back in March and April this year it was reported that there were bed bugs found at the Kansas City International Airport in the gate seating area.  The seat where the bed bugs were found was near an area where there several restaurants nearby.  The bed bug problem was addressed quickly by airport staff and other areas were checked and no further bed bugs were found.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/04/01/bed-bugs-found-in-kansas-city-international-airport-sitting-area.html

Wonder how those bed bugs got there?  Bed Bugs are hitch hikers and they love to travel in your luggage.  Whether or not the traveler knew it or not, they where just letting their hitch hikers find new places to travel to and meet new people.

Bed bugs are a common infestation in public places especially when it comes to travel.

Other airlines have had problems.  London Heathrow and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport terminal had infestations too this past year.

The National Pest Management Association says that bed bug infestations in the US continue at high rates, with nearly 99.6 percent of pest control management agencies having treated for bed bugs in the past year.

Source: https://thepointsguy.com/news/bed-bug-infestation-found-in-kansas-city-airport/

Bed bugs were in the news in July too.  Orkin released a report called the Top 50 Bed Bug Cities.  #1 on that list was Baltimore Maryland.  Also, at the top of that list were the nearby cities of Washington D.C., Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio.  The threat of real folks.  You have to be careful when your traveling to these areas.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/07/27/baltimore-has-worst-bed-bug-infestation-in-america-according-to-study.html

More resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/bedbugs/faqs.html

https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/get-rid-of-bedbugs/

The Scourge of Bed Bugs

Just this week the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was reported as having issues with rats.  A large number of construction projects at the airport are pushing the rats to move inside the airport where they are finding lots of food sources with the huge amount of trash that is generated by airport travelers.

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Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/09/07/seatac-airport-battling-rat-infestation.html

The air port is having to spend a great deal of money on pest control services, additional staff and adding many new rat traps to control the rat problems.

Termites were in the news in August.  Termites cause billions of dollar’s worth of property damage annually across the U.S.  Most homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover this type of damage which is why if you own a wood frame home you must be vigilant and proactive about having termite extermination.

Termites are survivors having been in existence for over 120 million years.  There are over 2,600 species of termites and they live on all the continents of the world except for Antarctica.  Imagine that they don’t like cold weather and the icy conditions found there.

Termites have evolved and due to their ability to burrow and live in the soil.  They have evolved into many different species that thrive in the different environments they live in.

http://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/2018/09/06/how-to-prevent-termite-infestation.html

If you suspect you have a termite infestation in your home, it is best to call a professional to come and evaluate the potential problem.  If found early enough the problem can be treated and the home can be saved.  This is why having a licensed exterminator is the best person to diagnose the severity of your infestation and to work on get the termites eliminated from your home.

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Termite

https://www.termiteweb.com/the-origin-of-termites/

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Why you need pest control professionals.

How you noticed the number of pest control related articles in the main stream media news lately?

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Back in March and April this year it was reported that there were bed bugs found at the Kansas City International Airport in the gate seating area.  The seat where the bed bugs were found was near an area where there several restaurants nearby.  The bed bug problem was addressed quickly by airport staff and other areas were checked and no further bed bugs were found.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/04/01/bed-bugs-found-in-kansas-city-international-airport-sitting-area.html

Wonder how those bed bugs got there?  Bed Bugs are hitch hikers and they love to travel in your luggage.  Whether or not the traveler knew it or not, they where just letting their hitch hikers find new places to travel to and meet new people.

Bed bugs are a common infestation in public places especially when it comes to travel.

Other airlines have had problems.  London Heathrow and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport terminal had infestations too this past year.

The National Pest Management Association says that bed bug infestations in the US continue at high rates, with nearly 99.6 percent of pest control management agencies having treated for bed bugs in the past year.

Source: https://thepointsguy.com/news/bed-bug-infestation-found-in-kansas-city-airport/

Bed bugs were in the news in July too.  Orkin released a report called the Top 50 Bed Bug Cities.  #1 on that list was Baltimore Maryland.  Also, at the top of that list were the nearby cities of Washington D.C., Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio.  The threat of real folks.  You have to be careful when your traveling to these areas.

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/07/27/baltimore-has-worst-bed-bug-infestation-in-america-according-to-study.html

More resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/bedbugs/faqs.html

https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/get-rid-of-bedbugs/

The Scourge of Bed Bugs

Just this week the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was reported as having issues with rats.  A large number of construction projects at the airport are pushing the rats to move inside the airport where they are finding lots of food sources with the huge amount of trash that is generated by airport travelers.

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Source: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/09/07/seatac-airport-battling-rat-infestation.html

The air port is having to spend a great deal of money on pest control services, additional staff and adding many new rat traps to control the rat problems.

Termites were in the news in August.  Termites cause billions of dollar’s worth of property damage annually across the U.S.  Most homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover this type of damage which is why if you own a wood frame home you must be vigilant and proactive about having termite extermination.

Termites are survivors having been in existence for over 120 million years.  There are over 2,600 species of termites and they live on all the continents of the world except for Antarctica.  Imagine that they don’t like cold weather and the icy conditions found there.

Termites have evolved and due to their ability to burrow and live in the soil.  They have evolved into many different species that thrive in the different environments they live in.

http://www.foxnews.com/real-estate/2018/09/06/how-to-prevent-termite-infestation.html

If you suspect you have a termite infestation in your home, it is best to call a professional to come and evaluate the potential problem.  If found early enough the problem can be treated and the home can be saved.  This is why having a licensed exterminator is the best person to diagnose the severity of your infestation and to work on get the termites eliminated from your home.

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Termite

https://www.termiteweb.com/the-origin-of-termites/

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How to Keep Pests Away This Summer

Summer in Baltimore is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and having fun in the sun. However with the rise in the temperature and humidity it also makes the perfect playground for pests to have a great summer bothering you. Nothing ruins a mood faster than having ants and mosquitos crash a barbecue, playing in the yard with creepy crawlies running over your feet, or spotting unwanted house guests on the way out the door in the morning. Get your home and yard back with these tips to help keep pests away this summer.

  Keep the Kitchen Clean

       Insects, during the summer, look for food anywhere they can get it. Don’t let that place be your kitchen! You can keep pests away for the summer by keeping the possibility of food sources away from your kitchen. Follow these tips on keeping your kitchen clean to give you the best chance at not getting any insects for visitors.

       Keep the floors swept and free from an dropped food

       Wipe down the counters after you use them

       Take your trash out frequently, don’t let anything sit for too long

       Put food away as soon as you get it

       Don’t let over ripened fruits and veggies stay on your counter

Maintain Your Yard

        Pests look for a great place to live and create nests. With an overgrown yard, you provide them with the perfect place to live and create their nests. Keeping your yard maintained is the best way to help prevent pests from moving in and keeping them away all summer long.

       Cut back trees and bushes near your home

       Mow the lawn regularly

       Weed the yard

       Rake up any additional debris that you see in your yard

Get Rid of Entryways to Your Home

       One of the best ways to keep pests at bay is to stop them before they even get the chance to start. You can accomplish this by blocking the entryways to your home that pests can use. Keeping pests away can be tricky as they look for any and every crack or opening they can find to infiltrate your home. Follow these tips to keep your home a no pest entry zone.

       Check doors and windows for gaps

       Repair any holes in screens

       Frequently check window stripping and replace it as soon as it shows signs of wear

Take Care of Standing Water

       Mosquitos are one of the biggest pests throughout the summertime. They constantly look for places to breed in water and make it even harder to get rid of them. The best way to help keep mosquitos at bay is to make sure there is no standing water on your property.

       Check your property frequently for standing water

       Look for leaks near your air conditioner

       Check rain spouts for trapped water

       Pick up any stray toys that can hold water

Check Outdoor Furniture

       Swings and outdoor furniture of all kinds can be a great place for insects to set up shop. Spiders frequently create webs on these easily accessible furniture pieces. In order to keep them from moving in follow these steps.

       Check chains on swings for webs and egg sacks regularly

       Check corners and the underside of your outdoor furniture regularly

       Remove egg sacks and webs as soon as they are spotted on any furniture

Properly Store Firewood

       Once the summer months are over and the chills start to set in, it’s great to have a stock pile of firewood and many people keep their pile well stocked and continue to add to it throughout the year. Firewood piles are a perfect place for termites to get closer to your home, don’t let this happen.

       Keep firewood away from your home, at least 5 feet or more

       Store the firewood on racks above the ground to give pests less access

Pest Control Services

       All of the things that you can do on your own to help keep pests away this summer are helpful, and keep your chances of pests lower. However one of the best things you can do to keep pests out is to bring in a team of professionals. A pest control service can provide the following:

       Spray for common pests in your area on a regular basis

       Create personalized attack plans to keep your home pest free as possible

       Peace of mind that your house is protected

  By using these tips throughout your home and yard this summer, you can enjoy yourself without having to deal with all of the issues that pests can cause. Keep pests away this summer, and enjoy the fun in the sun while it’s here.

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