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Home Fixer, LLC

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Home Fixer, LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2018 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Serving Southern Maryland - Calvert, St Mary's, and Charles counties. Home Fixer, LLC is a Veteran Owned/Operated Service Company offering Pest Control not limited to Ants, Crickets, Stinging Insects, Termites, Ticks, Mosquitoes, Mice/Rats, Birds, and other Nuisance Wildlife Damage Control Services, Real Estate Inspections, Attic Restorations, Building Exclusion Services, Drinking Water Testing, Treatments, & More... MDA 32724 MHIC 119520 MSPCA #439

"My family was being attacked by yrllow jackets! We were getting stung almost every other day for a week. We left a message and Chris got it touch immediately. We got to the point where my 77 year old father would have to walk through the woods to enter the house. The next day, Chris came out and took care of the issue. NO MORE STINGS. It gives me peace of mind that I can trust them to do a job right. "

Tracie M on October 2025

Serving Southern Maryland - Calvert, St Mary's, and Charles counties. Home Fixer, LLC is a Veteran Owned/Operated Service Company offering Pest Control not limited to Ants, Crickets, Stinging Insects, Termites, Ticks, Mosquitoes, Mice/Rats, Birds, and other Nuisance Wildlife Damage Control Services, Real Estate Inspections, Attic Restorations, Building Exclusion Services, Drinking Water Testing, Treatments, & More... MDA 32724 MHIC 119520 MSPCA #439

"My family was being attacked by yrllow jackets! We were getting stung almost every other day for a week. We left a message and Chris got it touch immediately. We got to the point where my 77 year old father would have to walk through the woods to enter the house. The next day, Chris came out and took care of the issue. NO MORE STINGS. It gives me peace of mind that I can trust them to do a job right. "

Tracie M on October 2025


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PestNow LLC

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PestNow LLC

4.71(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1995 years of experience

PestNow brand was founded in Virginia in 1995 as Superior Pest Management when four high school friends came together to form their own company. Today, we have multiple locations in three states, and serve thousands of happy customers. We offer pest control; termite treatments and warranties; mosquito, flea & tick control; WDIs (real estate inspections); lawn fertilization & weed control; TAP insulation; and wildlife solutions for homeowners and businesses in the mid-Atlantic.

"Peat now did not exterminate the yellow jackets at our home although they assured us that there will be no need for a second treatment. The second treatment is free of charge without 90 days. They are simply impossible to get a hold out. They claim they are having a software update which is lasting already a few weeks. However, they have also no returned my phone call or the electric form that we filled out that yellow jackets are still at our house. How Unprofessional. "

Katerina P on November 2025

PestNow brand was founded in Virginia in 1995 as Superior Pest Management when four high school friends came together to form their own company. Today, we have multiple locations in three states, and serve thousands of happy customers. We offer pest control; termite treatments and warranties; mosquito, flea & tick control; WDIs (real estate inspections); lawn fertilization & weed control; TAP insulation; and wildlife solutions for homeowners and businesses in the mid-Atlantic.

"Peat now did not exterminate the yellow jackets at our home although they assured us that there will be no need for a second treatment. The second treatment is free of charge without 90 days. They are simply impossible to get a hold out. They claim they are having a software update which is lasting already a few weeks. However, they have also no returned my phone call or the electric form that we filled out that yellow jackets are still at our house. How Unprofessional. "

Katerina P on November 2025


"Raven Pest responded immediately. The technician was extremely personable and described the process that he was going to employ address Yellow Jacket Bees getting into our house. I was completely sold that the Raven tech was competent and was going to go the extra mile. The Raven tech described how he was going to dust the entry point and follow-up 2 weeks later to remove the siding to see where the bees were nesting in the house. However, as it turns out, the tech did follow-up but did not remove the siding as promised. A call to the Raven Office informed me that it is Raven's policy not to remove the siding. After the follow-up visit by Raven, we continued to have bees in the house. I insisted that the procedure of removing the siding to check on the bee nest, as promised, be performed. The tech returned, removed the siding, dusted behind the siding and replaced the siding. We have not have anymore bees in the house since."

Gary W on April 2025

Raven Termite and Pest Control is a locally owned and operated business specializing in termites and small animals,and rodent elimination services. We care as much about the quality of our work as you care about your home. Call us today!

"Raven Pest responded immediately. The technician was extremely personable and described the process that he was going to employ address Yellow Jacket Bees getting into our house. I was completely sold that the Raven tech was competent and was going to go the extra mile. The Raven tech described how he was going to dust the entry point and follow-up 2 weeks later to remove the siding to see where the bees were nesting in the house. However, as it turns out, the tech did follow-up but did not remove the siding as promised. A call to the Raven Office informed me that it is Raven's policy not to remove the siding. After the follow-up visit by Raven, we continued to have bees in the house. I insisted that the procedure of removing the siding to check on the bee nest, as promised, be performed. The tech returned, removed the siding, dusted behind the siding and replaced the siding. We have not have anymore bees in the house since."

Gary W on April 2025


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Barefoot Pest Control

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Barefoot Pest Control

4.77(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2014 years of experience

Barefoot Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest control company, located in Waldorf, Maryland. We provide comprehensive services for removing pests and rodents from residences and businesses. Each control and exclusion plan is individualized to meet your needs. As one of the local pest companies in Maryland, we know which bugs are nuisances, because we live in the area as well. Our team of local pest control technicians has an extensive knowledge of the local pests. You can rely on us to protect your property from a wide variety of unwanted guests. Our pest control services will work to remove ants, spiders, roaches, rats, mice, mosquitoes and the list goes on. In order to best serve our customers, we offer an all in one program which covers every kind of creature we come across. There is no additional contract or fee applied if we discover an unexpected type of pest during your service. Please give us a call today!

"Barefoot pest control was incredibly professional and got the job done quickly and efficient!"

Keegan B on February 2023

Barefoot Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest control company, located in Waldorf, Maryland. We provide comprehensive services for removing pests and rodents from residences and businesses. Each control and exclusion plan is individualized to meet your needs. As one of the local pest companies in Maryland, we know which bugs are nuisances, because we live in the area as well. Our team of local pest control technicians has an extensive knowledge of the local pests. You can rely on us to protect your property from a wide variety of unwanted guests. Our pest control services will work to remove ants, spiders, roaches, rats, mice, mosquitoes and the list goes on. In order to best serve our customers, we offer an all in one program which covers every kind of creature we come across. There is no additional contract or fee applied if we discover an unexpected type of pest during your service. Please give us a call today!

"Barefoot pest control was incredibly professional and got the job done quickly and efficient!"

Keegan B on February 2023


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Mike's Pest and Termite Control, Inc.

4.77(
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Mike's Pest and Termite Control, Inc.

4.77(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

With over 25 years of industry experience, Mike’s Pest and Termite Control delivers dependable pest management solutions for both residential and commercial clients. As a family-owned and locally operated business, we treat every home and property as if it were our own—bringing a personal touch, professionalism, and pride to each service call. We understand that pest problems can escalate quickly, putting your health, property, and peace of mind at risk. That’s why we prioritize fast, effective service, offering same-day scheduling whenever possible to resolve issues before they get worse. With locations in White Plains, MD, and California, MD, we proudly serve communities across Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. Whether you’re dealing with an active infestation or looking for long-term prevention, our expert team conducts detailed inspections, applies proven treatments, and implements proactive strategies to stop pests from coming back. Our Services: Termite Control General Pest Control We tackle your indoor pest problems and establish a protective exterior barrier around your home. Every service includes our premium de-webbing treatment on the exterior and in the garage. Common pests covered include: Ants, Roaches, Mice, Rats, Spiders, Millipedes, Centipedes, Pillbugs, Crickets, Silverfish, Earwigs, Exterior Wasp Nests, and Mud Daubers. Mosquito & Tick Control Protect your yard from biting pests with seasonal mosquito and tick treatments. We use environmentally friendly solutions to create a barrier around your property, safeguarding your family and pets from vector-borne diseases. Wildlife Control and Exclusions Mike's is a nationally certified wildlife company through The National Wildlife Control Operators Association. Capturing, protecting and sealing homes against Squirrels, raccoons, groundhogs, skunks, opossums, Birds, bats, and snakes. We also provide Services for your property that include mole eradication, voles, Rabbits, deer, and geese.

"excellent service"

Paulette H on September 2025

With over 25 years of industry experience, Mike’s Pest and Termite Control delivers dependable pest management solutions for both residential and commercial clients. As a family-owned and locally operated business, we treat every home and property as if it were our own—bringing a personal touch, professionalism, and pride to each service call. We understand that pest problems can escalate quickly, putting your health, property, and peace of mind at risk. That’s why we prioritize fast, effective service, offering same-day scheduling whenever possible to resolve issues before they get worse. With locations in White Plains, MD, and California, MD, we proudly serve communities across Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. Whether you’re dealing with an active infestation or looking for long-term prevention, our expert team conducts detailed inspections, applies proven treatments, and implements proactive strategies to stop pests from coming back. Our Services: Termite Control General Pest Control We tackle your indoor pest problems and establish a protective exterior barrier around your home. Every service includes our premium de-webbing treatment on the exterior and in the garage. Common pests covered include: Ants, Roaches, Mice, Rats, Spiders, Millipedes, Centipedes, Pillbugs, Crickets, Silverfish, Earwigs, Exterior Wasp Nests, and Mud Daubers. Mosquito & Tick Control Protect your yard from biting pests with seasonal mosquito and tick treatments. We use environmentally friendly solutions to create a barrier around your property, safeguarding your family and pets from vector-borne diseases. Wildlife Control and Exclusions Mike's is a nationally certified wildlife company through The National Wildlife Control Operators Association. Capturing, protecting and sealing homes against Squirrels, raccoons, groundhogs, skunks, opossums, Birds, bats, and snakes. We also provide Services for your property that include mole eradication, voles, Rabbits, deer, and geese.

"excellent service"

Paulette H on September 2025


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LAWAL'S PEST CONTROL LLC

5.00(
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LAWAL'S PEST CONTROL LLC

5.00(
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2014 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent work. Extremely professional. Quick response time to my request & handled things immediately."

ALVINA N on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Excellent work. Extremely professional. Quick response time to my request & handled things immediately."

ALVINA N on September 2025


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Blades of Green Pest Maryland

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Blades of Green Pest Maryland

4.58(
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Customers say: Quick response
1989 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Let's partner together to grow a lawn you love! Our soil scientists will work with you to create a custom program, based on your lawn's needs. Whether you're looking for a complete lawn care program, aeration & overseeding, or protection for your trees, shrubs, or bed weeds, you'll love the communication and care you'll receive from all of our team members.

"Hired for weed and feed applications. They applied the same product repeatedly although it did not work. I asked for different products and repeated applications beyond the schedule. That did not resolve the issue. I pulled 6 33-gallon bags of spurge from my lawn. I managed to get a full refund. They were also higher priced than other lawn services."

301 P on June 2021

Let's partner together to grow a lawn you love! Our soil scientists will work with you to create a custom program, based on your lawn's needs. Whether you're looking for a complete lawn care program, aeration & overseeding, or protection for your trees, shrubs, or bed weeds, you'll love the communication and care you'll receive from all of our team members.

"Hired for weed and feed applications. They applied the same product repeatedly although it did not work. I asked for different products and repeated applications beyond the schedule. That did not resolve the issue. I pulled 6 33-gallon bags of spurge from my lawn. I managed to get a full refund. They were also higher priced than other lawn services."

301 P on June 2021


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TruGreen

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TruGreen

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1974 years of experience

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024

Don't let mosquitoes ruin the time you spend with family and friends on your yard. Help protect yourself from uncomfortable and potentially dangerous mosquito bites with this innovative service. Allow America's #1 lawn company to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard. Ask about our Mosquito-Free Guarantee!

"TruGreen provided transparent pricing and quality workmanship when treating my property for bed bugs. Their technicians were professional and thorough, ensuring every area was treated to eliminate the infestation. I appreciated their attention to detail and how they followed up to ensure the problem was resolved. I'll definitely be using their services again if needed."

Cindy R on April 2024


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American Pest

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American Pest

5.00(
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1925 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Looking for top-rated pest control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area? We have been servicing homes and businesses in the area for over 90 years, and our highly-trained, certified professionals are experts in getting rid of all kinds of pests, from ants and mosquitoes to bed bugs and termites. We offer a number of different services and packages to suit your needs, including our eco-friendly and pet-friendly options that are safe for your family and pets. Best of all, our ongoing services come with a pest-free pledge, which means that if pests return in between your scheduled visits, we'll come back at no additional cost. Call American Pest today to learn more about our services!

Looking for top-rated pest control in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area? We have been servicing homes and businesses in the area for over 90 years, and our highly-trained, certified professionals are experts in getting rid of all kinds of pests, from ants and mosquitoes to bed bugs and termites. We offer a number of different services and packages to suit your needs, including our eco-friendly and pet-friendly options that are safe for your family and pets. Best of all, our ongoing services come with a pest-free pledge, which means that if pests return in between your scheduled visits, we'll come back at no additional cost. Call American Pest today to learn more about our services!


Critter Control of Maryland

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Critter Control of Maryland

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1983 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Critter Control provides solutions for all your nusiance animal and wildlife control needs along with exclusion services. We have a long history of providing customers with quality services, coupled with a high standard of professionalism. Critter Control is fully insured and licensed with regulatory agencies and state and local authorities. Leading pest control companies, university, county and state agencies routinely recommend our services.

Critter Control provides solutions for all your nusiance animal and wildlife control needs along with exclusion services. We have a long history of providing customers with quality services, coupled with a high standard of professionalism. Critter Control is fully insured and licensed with regulatory agencies and state and local authorities. Leading pest control companies, university, county and state agencies routinely recommend our services.

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

There are plenty of scents spiders hate, but there are some scents scientists believe can work in the opposite way and attract them into your home. Some studies suggest that spiders may be attracted to stinky items like smelly socks. One thought is spiders are attracted to smells that attract more insects, such as mosquitos, which they feed on.

Earwigs are omnivores, so they have a varied diet. Generally, they feast on decaying organic matter, leaves, flowers, and vegetables. They’ll also eat other insects (dead or alive) like aphids, sowbugs, and mites.

Both insects can damage wood, but there are key differences between termites and carpenter ants that tell them apart. Carpenter ants tunnel through moist wood, leaving behind smooth tunnels and sawdust-like piles, as they don't eat the wood but rather carve it for nesting. In contrast, termites actually consume wood, creating irregular galleries filled with mud and dirt, and leaving behind mud tubes as their signature. In terms of appearance, carpenter ants have segmented bodies with heart-shaped heads and larger front wings, while termites have more oval bodies with straight antennae and equal-sized wings.

Exterminators can get rid of your current ant problem, but they won’t prevent ants from coming back. So it’s important to implement ant preventatives to avoid future infestations.

The primary reason ants enter your home is to find food. If they can’t find any, they won’t survive. So, the most effective way to prevent ant infestations is to clean, clean, and clean some more. 

Keep your kitchen sparkling and wash your dishes immediately (or at least give them a quick rinse and wash off leftover food). Take out your garbage and compost as often as possible and tightly seal all your kitchen containers, especially the mason jars you use to hold your sugar—sugar is gold to ants.

You can also hire a local handyperson to help you prevent future ant infestations. The handyman can seal cracks and fix leaks throughout your home, which will keep any ants from entering.

While they belong to the same general “gnat” category, fruit flies and fungus gnats are different insects. Fungus gnats are typically darker in color and have long legs, while fruit flies are usually lighter in color and have shorter legs. Fungus gnats are attracted to damp soil and decaying plant matter, while fruit flies are attracted to overripe fruit and other sweet substances.

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