Common problems
- Ants in the kitchen
- Wasp nest near a door
- Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
Services
- Mice and rat control
- Ant and cockroach treatment
- Bed bug treatment
Safety first: If someone is allergic to stings, keep them away from the nest and don't try to remove it yourself.
Get connected
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Signs you should call
Here is what Baltimore callers mention most:
- Wasp nest near a door
- Sawdust-like debris or mud tubes (possible termites)
- Droppings or scratching in walls
Homes in Baltimore: what pros run into
Summers are hot and humid, and heavy storms can bring flash flooding along the Jones Falls. Baltimore requires rental properties that are not owner-occupied to be licensed and inspected.
Baltimore has thousands of vacant row houses, and a problem in an empty home next door can spread to the one you live in. Shared walls and old foundations in older buildings give mice and roaches easy paths between units.
Termites are active in this region, and spring swarms are a common sign. Formstone, a stucco facing made to look like stone, covers many row house fronts in Highlandtown and Hampden.
Rules and utilities worth knowing
Pest control in Maryland is licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Ask for a written plan that includes follow-up visits, since many pests take more than one treatment. If anyone in the home has asthma or allergies, or is pregnant, mention it before any product is applied.
What happens after you call
- Reach out by phone or online.
- A local pest control company who works in Baltimore gets your request.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
Get ready for the call
Ask about prep steps before the first visit.
What people ask us
What should I do before treatment?
Follow the company's prep list, such as clearing cabinets or bagging linens. Prep may also include moving furniture away from walls or emptying closets, so ask for the list a day or two ahead.
What info helps the company?
Describe the pest, where you see it, how long it has been there and any photos. Photos of droppings or the insects themselves help the company identify what they are dealing with before they arrive.
Which parts of Baltimore can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Charles Village, Highlandtown, Mount Vernon and Pigtown and other parts of Baltimore, across 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on the pest. Roaches and bed bugs often take more than one visit. Ants and spiders may clear up in one visit, while roaches, rodents and bed bugs usually need follow-ups spaced a few weeks apart.
Whatever the job, the more detail you share up front, the smoother the first visit tends to go.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Baltimore, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21225, 21226, 21229, 21230, 21231, 21233, 21239, 21251, 21287
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