Keeping Pesky Pill Bugs Away From Maryland Homes
5/30/2022
Do pill bugs belong in the ocean? Find out why these crustaceans are invading homes here in Maryland and learn how to keep them out of yours.... Read More
How To Tell If You Have A Beetle Problem In Your Washington, D.C. Home
2/4/2022
Beetles are pests that can destroy personal belongings, so it's important to know how to keep them away from your Washington, D.C. property.... Read More
Why Do I Have Silverfish In My Maryland Home?
8/13/2021
In most cases, pests are just plain annoying or ugly. Few people would voluntarily spend their time reading things about them. However, it’s a necessary discomfort. Studying insects and creatures is the only way to figure out how to conquer them.... Read More
The Key To Effective Centipede Control In Washington D.C.
7/28/2021
With more legs than you can count at a glance, the centipede is a bizarre creature. And although most homeowners don't want to have centipedes in their homes, they don't know how to keep them out. If you know the key to centipede control, you can keep these dangerous and annoying pests away from your property.... Read More
What To Do About Yellow Jackets On Your Maryland Property
7/19/2021
Spring has sprung, and the summer season is quickly approaching. The time has finally come for both people and pests to re-emerge from their winter hideaways. Neighbors who have been hibernating during the winter months are once again coming outdoors to fire up barbecues and dust off deck furniture. ... Read More
What Smells Do Mosquitoes In Washington D.C. Hate?
4/28/2021
When pest problems happen on your property, it can be tempting to try and deal with things yourself. However, this typically leads to three results: You either make the problem worse. You barely make a dent in the problem. Or it seems as if the problem went away, only to return again later. All of these results can be problematic (and even dangerous).... Read More
Is It Dangerous To Have Sowbugs Around My Maryland Home?
4/21/2021
There may be plenty of bugs that invade your Maryland home. Sowbugs probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you consider all of your pest problems. However, no matter what kind of pest is invading your property, it’s never a fun feeling to have bug problems. The more you learn about these peculiar pests, the more prepared you’ll be to defend your home and yard.... Read More
The Problems Pavement Ants Can Bring To Your Washington D.C. Property
4/14/2021
What’s in a name? Typically names can lead us to judgments about reputations, qualities, and expectations surrounding the subject, but don’t let pavement ants fool you. While they might get their name from their affinity for nesting under the pavement, they can create a variety of problems in the structure of your home or business as well.... Read More
What You Ought To Know If You Spot Termite Swarms In Maryland
4/7/2021
Termites are one of nature’s most destructive forces, but, unlike other natural occurrences, they can be avoided. By understanding what a termite swarm on your property could mean, you might just be able to keep your home from incurring an expensive infestation.... Read More
Getting Ready For The Return Of Wasps To The D.C. Area
3/26/2021
There’s a lot more to these stinging insects than meets the eye, and no, it’s not just their stingers! The stinging insect family contains quite a lot of variety, including the not-so-friendly backyard wasp. The wasp family includes all sorts of stinging creatures, such as hornets, yellow jackets, and more. They may not look like much, but a single sting from one of these creatures can pack a serious punch. Wasps are unwelcome and ... Read More
Why Are There Ants In My Maryland Home?
3/19/2021
The season of spooks, ghosts, and boogeymen is long since over, but there is no lack of creepy, freaky ants lining up at your door for a chance to pillage your larder. Ants are not as dangerous to human health as other pest species are, but they certainly are not harmless in any sense of the word. You may be risking your family’s food stores and good health by allowing even a single infestation to continue. If there a... Read More
What You Can Do To Protect Your Washington D.C. Home From Termites
3/12/2021
Would you believe that a 3/8 inch bug can cause over five billion dollars’ worth of damage every year? If you don’t believe us now, you will when they come knocking at your door! Termites are a species of wood eating insect that have found a forever home here in Washington D.C. They are cream or white colored worker pests that work hard to build secretive mud tunnels throughout the home, transp... Read More
Five Easy Silverfish Prevention Tips For Maryland Property Owners
3/7/2021
They can’t hurt you physically, but these creatures are capable of hurting you in other ways: mentally, emotionally, and even financially. Silverfish are short, ¾ inch pests with a penchant for dark and moist areas. They are completely harmless to humans, but extremely dangerous to precious items and memories. Your clothing, photos, and even scrapbooks may be eaten in a short period of time by these creatures, more or less right u... Read More
What Maryland Property Owners Should Know About Overwintering Pests
12/2/2020
Winter is here in Maryland, bringing with it the calmness of snow-hushed roads and quiet evenings indoors. Maryland winters have lots of charm, but they also may bring a specific threat to your property: overwintering pests. Cool weather encourages outdoor pests to seek warm shelter. Overwintering pests are common throughout Maryland, but that doesn’t mean property owners should succumb to pest problems. Here’s all you need to know... Read More
Don't Let Holiday Trees Bring Uninvited Guests Into Your Home
12/2/2020
Purchasing or cutting a live Christmas tree brings ambiance into your home during the holiday season. However, some trees may harbor harmful pests that will hitchhike into your home. ... Read More
Here's Why You Should Never Attempt To Get Rid Of A Hornets' Nest
9/30/2020
As a kid, you learned to associate things with certain emotions. Birthdays are happy, funerals are sad, the first dates are awkward, and being stung is extremely painful. If you were stung at a young age, you might still have a deep fear of stinging insects. Even if getting stung doesn’t terrify you, it is probably still something you will actively try to avoid.... Read More
The Best Way To Keep Bees & Wasps Away From Your Maryland Yard This Summer
7/28/2020
We all look forward to summer because it means time off from school, vacations, swimming, and outdoor fun. However, flying insects can ruin or disturb all of that. Bees and wasps are feared by many Maryland residents because they sting. Find out which bees and wasps frequent the area, and how to prevent them with Capitol Pest’s help.... Read More
How Professional Bed Bug Control For Your D.C. Home Is More Affordable Than You May Think
7/21/2020
Bed bugs are awful for three reasons. One, they rapidly reproduce in your bedroom. Two, they bite you in your sleep and leave itchy welts all over your body. Three, they are next to impossible to get rid of.... Read More
What Maryland's Pest Experts Want You To Know About Effective Ant Control
7/14/2020
Effective ant control might sound like a far-fetched dream for homeowners in the Maryland area. However, it is actually possible as long as you understand which ants are common to the area and how they behave. ... Read More
What's The Difference Between Hornets & Wasps In Washington D.C.?
7/7/2020
When the summer months are here, it’s not surprising that pests become more of a concern for the people in Washington DC. Of the many types of pests present, none inspire as much dread as hornets and wasps.... Read More
The Secret To Getting Silverfish Out Of Your Chevy Chase Home & Keeping Them Out
6/30/2020
Have you ever been moving a stack of books or papers and a silver-bodied insect wriggles away from underneath? It can be enough to make you scream, or worse, drop everything that you’ve just picked up. ... Read More
The Experts Guide To Effective Mosquito Control In Washington D.C.
6/24/2020
Is there anything more obnoxious than a swarm of mosquitos? They buzz endlessly around your head, and the welts from their bites can itch like crazy. But did you know that, far beyond obnoxious, mosquitos are considered to be one of the deadliest animals on the planet?... Read More
How Do I Know If The Ants In My Bethesda Home Are Dangerous?
6/17/2020
Proper pest control is so important because infestations can range from mild to hazardous. The diversity among pest varieties means that matching the right solution to the right pest can be a daunting proposition. The information age we live in can be a direct source for the kind of knowledge you need to stay up on pest prevention -- or it can be a source for ineffective at-home solutions.... Read More
Washington D.C.’s Guide To Protecting Your Clothes From Damaging Moths
6/10/2020
Many different types of pests can cause damage to property, but one of the most disheartening side effects of a pest infestation is when holes form in your clothes and linens. Clothing moths are a common culprit, and understanding more about their behavior and traits may be just the thing that puts your home a step ahead on moth prevention and control.... Read More
Expert Advice About Mosquito Control In Arlington
5/21/2020
It doesn’t take long for people to become annoyed by mosquitoes. Their constant buzzing, their itchy bites, and their ability to carry diseases makes mosquitoes one of the most annoying pests in Arlington. With some expert advice on mosquito control, you can prevent these insects from being a nuisance in your home and yard.... Read More
The Truth About Ground Bees Around Potomac
5/14/2020
Most people notice bees as they fly in the air, but there is one type of bee that you will most often see close to the ground. In Potomac and the surrounding area, ground bees are common pests. Learn the truth about these bees and find out what you can do to prevent them in today's article.... Read More
Now Is The Time To Be Thinking About Ant Prevention In Bethesda
4/30/2020
Maryland is home to several types of ants. Some ants are worse than others in terms of risk to your property and your health. Whatever type of ants they may be, we don't want them in our homes. Luckily, Capital Pest Control has experts with experience dealing with all types of Maryland's pests. ... Read More
Who Else In Bethesda Is Having Problems With Clothes Moths?
4/20/2020
Clothes moths are delicate and clumsy little flying insects that you will find bouncing off of lights at night making them hard to distinguish between other moths and flying insects. But unlike most other insects, clothes moths wreak havoc on fabric. One sure sign that you have clothes moths is finding mysterious holes in your stored fabric. If you have a clothes moth infestation, you will find their larvae chewing up your favorite winter outf... Read More
Why Termites Find Your Washington D.C. Home So Appealing & What You Can Do About It
4/10/2020
There are many different pests that can become a problem in your Washington D.C. home, and some of them are more of a concern than others. Nuisance pests are annoying, and you don’t want to keep them around. ... Read More
How To Spot A Clothing Moth Problem In Your Maryland Home
3/31/2020
If you were to guess, how much do you think you spend annually on clothing? A couple hundred, several thousand? Regardless of where on the spectrum you fall, we are confident of one thing: you don’t want moths chewing on what clothing you do have. The question is: how do you spot them before they can cause too much damage? We have your answer here today.... Read More
All You Need To Know About Centipedes In Bethesda
3/25/2020
Centipedes are one of those creatures you never want to find crawling around your Bethesda home. Even just seeing one in the bathroom can make you wonder how many more are lurking in the shadows, and even worse, what they are up too late at night while you are sleeping.... Read More
Bethesda's Exclusive Guide To Rat Control
3/18/2020
There have been many speculations on what the phrase, “Its raining cats and dogs” means. One popular theory is that it came from ancient Greece when cats and dogs would nestle in the thatch of roofing during storms causing them to collapse. Why were they up there? We think they could have been chasing rats. Rats have been around since as far back as recorded history and hunted by cats and dogs for at least that long.... Read More
What Every Maryland Resident Ought To Know About Overwintering Pests
2/7/2020
Do you know that there is a group of animals that like to get into homes just before winter? They're called overwintering pests. And they may be overwintering inside your Maryland residence right now. Let's take a look at which pests are known to act this way, and what you can do about these unwelcome guests.... Read More
Protecting D.C. Pets From Fleas All Year
1/17/2020
We understand that pets are like part of the family. Whether you’re a cat owner or a dog lover, your pets deserve to be loved and protected. Part of that means protecting your pets from fleas. Not only do fleas bother animals, but they can also harm humans. They may seem like a summer pest, but they can appear any time of year.... Read More