Recently, the market has surged with new brands and models of ultrasonic and electronic pest repellent devices. These devices claim to send out high frequency waves of sound that rodents, insects, and even pets will find intolerable. The question is, does this thing really work? Several years ago the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) warned all…
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When an animal dies in your home, it can raise a big stink – literally. You’ll want the source of the smell gone as soon as possible. Sometimes locating the source is simple but other times animals die in the walls or hard to reach places that are not visible. If you are able to…
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A variety of pests and animals can wreak havoc on your home or business. Animals need homes too, and sometimes our houses and building structures can seem all too inviting to a wild animal looking for shelter or a place to build. In the world of Wildlife Control we’ve seen damage caused by bats, rats,…
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The House Mouse “Know Your Enemy” is a quote best known from the legendary writings and teachings of The Art of War. While the house mouse may seem friendly enough, he is most certainly an enemy. So, to take a page from The Art of War, we are profiling one of our least favorite pests,…
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Clever, mischievous, resourceful, these are all ways we describe our masked furry intruders. Whether you’ve got a raccoon getting into your garbage cans, or worse yet, entering your home through a chimney or pet door, you have to address raccoon removal immediately. Raccoons can be destructive and harmful to humans, pets, lawns, and your home.…
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It is not unusual for homeowners who live in areas close to the natural habitat of deer to spot a deer in their yards. In most cases the absence of coyotes, wolves and similar predators are one of the reasons why deer start to multiply so intensively and start entering our properties. At the same…
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Groundhogs are native to North America and are found primarily in those northern regions. These cute furry creatures are excellent diggers and can tunnel as far as 45 feet underground. Though Humans and Groundhogs can coexist, their burrowing causes great alarm to home and business owners alike. These animals can destroy plants and vegetation, decimate…
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Most people change the TV channel whenever they see snakes on TV. The situation is worse when they notice the emergence of snakes on their property. The truth is that not all snakes are dangerous and some of them are completely harmless, but their appearance is what makes most homeowners start looking for a solution…
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At Mid-Atlantic Wildlife Control, we often get calls from Maryland homeowners who tried to solve their raccoon problem on their own. As you can tell, they were unsuccessful—often repeatedly unsuccessful—but eventually they realized that they need professional Maryland raccoon removal help. While we are always happy to assist, we’d much rather save you the trouble…
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Spring is in full swing in Maryland! And you’ve probably seen a bird or two near your home, picking up twigs from the ground for their new nests. But where are they taking those twigs? Knowing where your neighborhood birds are building their nests is more than a question of curiosity. You want to make…
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