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Pest Control Insulation as Pest Prevention
8/10/10
Prevention is the best way to be sure that insects don’t take up residence in your home, and as fall approaches, pests such as ants, box elder bugs and silverfish are going to start looking for places to spend their winter. The walls of your home as well as areas such as the attic make an excellent refuge for pests during the winter because they are generally warm and dry. Vents, chimneys and other cracks or holes in your home’s structure also provide easily access for persistent pests. At American Pest we are always looking for better ways to prevent pests from entering your home and that is why we have begun using Pest Control Insulation as a deterrent to all kinds of troublesome pests. Pest Control Insulation is a borate insulation that contains an EPA labeled pesticide- safe for the environment but not for insects that want to overwinter in your walls. Read More >Avoid Stinging Encounters This Summer
7/19/10
Stinging insects can be beneficial to have around but can also be a dangerous pest to contend with. Since July is about the time when yellow jacket and hornet nests have become more developed we encourage those who live in Maryland and the Washington D.C. area to learn more about these insects and their behavior as well as what to look out for on their property.
Read More >Mosquitoes: The Bugs We All Love To Hate
7/12/10
While summer may have officially begun on June 22 this year, the true arrival of summer is when we hear the familiar buzz of a mosquito in our ear-- knowing that at any moment we may be bitten and have to contend with an itchy welt on our arm or leg for the next week or so. When the weather starts to warm up in the Washington DC area there are a few, precious evenings where we are able to spend time outside without the mosquitoes bothering us. But once true summer arrives, we are often unable to completely escape them, even with insect repellent spray.Read More >
Gizmo: American Pest's Bed Bug Dog
7/6/10
Gizmo is a two year old jack beagle mix. He is a rescue dog who enjoys playing with other dogs and is great with people of all ages. He’s just like any other dog except he holds down a full time job as a bed bug detector and is helping American Pest combat the ever growing bed bug problem in the D.C. area. Read More >Planning Your Bug-Free Summer Event
6/28/10
Every summer, events such as outdoor cookouts, weddings, and other parties have the potential to draw more insects than guests. Planning in advance could mean the difference between a “buggy” or “bug-free” event. Here’s a few tips on how to plan your bug-free event this summer.
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Plants and Pests: What they attract and what they keep away!
5/25/10
Many people are probably aware that the plants they have growing around their house can attract or repel certain bugs, insects and birds, but you may not know which plants attract or repel which insects.Read More >
Protect Yourself From Ticks - It's Lyme Disease Awareness Month!
5/10/10
There are over 800 species of ticks worldwide and several can be found right here in our own backyards. If you live in Maryland, Virginia or Washington DC, you need to learn how to protect yourself from these disease-transmitting insects.
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Stinging Pests to Expect this Spring/Summer
5/3/10
As we leave spring behind and feel the beginning of summer, there will be a construction boom that is unaffected by the downturn of the housing market.
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Carpenter Bees Leading the Pest Race This Spring
4/12/10
We asked Wayne White, Board Certified Entomologist, to help us understand a few mysterious details that homeowners observe with regards to Carpenter bees. Here is what he had to say. Read More >The Ants Go Marching
4/6/10
You call them sugar ants or little black ants - we call them Odorous house ants. Learn more about how to identify this common household pest and what to do when they invade your home.Read More >
