There are over 12,000 species of ants around the world. The majority of these species are harmless to humans, but ants can carry harmful bacteria and are a nuisance. During warmer months, these invaders begin to forage for food and water sources. Because ants are so...
About 1,000 different ant species call the United States home. Many of them are harmless to Baltimore residents. Still, one species does pose a threat to the wood elements of your home. If even a small colony of carpenter ants moves into your home’s walls, they can...
With over 1,000 ant species in North America, they have become a common pest in Baltimore homes. As ants look for shelter and food, they enter office buildings, apartments, condominiums, and houses. Unfortunately, killing ants as you see them is not effective in...
Fire ants are a common pest problem in Baltimore and throughout the southeastern parts of the United States. Their stings are painful and sometimes life-threatening. There are steps you can take to prevent fire ants from hiding around or entering your home. And if...
Ants are tiny pests that can cause massive amounts of damage. Carpenter ants alone cause an estimated $5 billion of damage to U.S homes every year. Beyond their ability to damage your property, ants can ruin your food or even bite you. Baltimore is home to several ant...
