How To Tell The Difference Between Swarming Termites & Flying Ants

Melissa Hamel

3/5/10

In as early as April or May many homeowners and business owners across Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. will witness an alarming (yet remarkable!) display of nature – a termite swarm.


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Residential Pest Control For Maryland Homes

Melissa Hamel

2/15/10

Homeowners in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia face many challenges when it comes to protecting and maintaining their homes.  With American Pest's Residential Pest Control insect and rodent infestations don't have to be one of them.  Find out how our Maryland pest control services can protect your home all year long.
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Winter In Washington D.C. Sees The Increase In Rodent Activity

Melissa Hamel

1/7/10

The need for Washington D.C. rodent control professionals increases during the wintertime as mice and rats search for warm shelter and adequate food and water supplies. Like many of us, rodents are not big fans of colder temperatures and will search for relief from the elements. In most cases this means the invasion of mice and rats into D.C. area homes and businesses.

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Not A Creature Was Stirring; Not Even A Mouse

Jennifer Blondo

12/7/09

The winter months are a good time to schedule a complete exterior and interior home inspection. A professional inspector will review all areas of the home from top to bottom, looking for evidence of termites or other wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants.  Access to basements and attics is important because some pests, such as wasps, will “overwinter”, which means that colony queens can survive through the winter and start a new colony when the weather warms up.  Do not worry if your basement or attic is disorganized, as this will not be a problem for the inspector as long as they have access to get inside the room.

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