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Avatar for Mike's Pest and Termite Control, Inc.
Mike's Pest and Termite Control, Inc.
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went well. They responded promptly to my request for service. Initial inspection of the attic, they believed we had squirrels and a huge birds' nest. They then closed/screened off all entry points. However, once I reported actually seeing a raccoon in the yard, they put out traps and a camera. The raccoon avoided the traps but Mike's Pest Control was persistent, regularly checking the traps and trying different baits. They didn't stop their attempts until the raccoon was caught. If I have any other incidents like this one, I will use them again."
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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bugout Termite & Pest Control Inc
4.9(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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Credit card accepted

"I called a handyman to repair a wall in my basement which was deteriorating. He found that the damage was due to termites.  I consulted Angie's list and found that Bugout was one of the highest rated pest control firms in my area.  I called Bugout and told them about my problem.  Troy came out immediately and inspected the damage while the wall was still open.  He suggested spot treatment of three possible entrance routes and the installation of a Sentricon perimeter system.  I thought his proposal made perfect sense, his price was quite reasonable given what other providers were charging for similar services, and he was extremely responsive in doing the work and taking care of the problem.
Given the previous reviews I expected quality service and a reasonable price.  That is exactly what I received.  I could not have been more pleased with the quality of their work and their attention to customer service.
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bug Boys Pest Control, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robb was very thorough, professional, and explained the process well. He was also diligent and clean up the area he was working afterwards. Was happy with my choice of Pest Control I hired and would recommend highly this company."
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+28

Response time5 hrs
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Adcocks Trapping Service
4.7(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adcocks trapping does great work; The price is a bit steep I think but I had no problem paying it for the quality of the work that was done. I had Adcocks trapping come out almost 2 years ago now to seal my house against mice; I live in a home from 1963 and there were plenty of spots, some that I were not even aware of, for mice to get in. Adcock sent out an engineer I would have to say, as he went around my entire property documenting what needed to be sealed and presented that report to me. I then had the option to pay or not, no pressure, which I thought was excellent. With the amount of information they gave me, I could have tried to do it myself which I really appreciated. I decided to pay for the work and they came right out and sealed up the house real good. Ever since then, I have had ZERO mice. They gave me a 5 year warranty on the work they did. If I ever have any more pest issues, they will be the first ones I call."
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Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Affordable Pest, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Affordable Pest, LLC provides complete pest control and termite elimination services; we are locally owned and operated which is something we take great pride in. We specialize in general pest control, termite control, rodent elimination, mosquito management, wildlife and attic cleanout services. For termites we proudly offer Trelona ATBS from BASF, the environmentally responsible termite treatment. Affordable Pest is an authorized Supreme Plus from Cellpak installer, the pest control insulation that is eco-friendly and saves energy. We offer the finest professional pest control solutions available. All of our consultants are professionals capable of supplying you with timely and effective service. Our estimates are always free. Call and request on of our professional inspectors come out today!

397 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Lambright Pest Control Services
4.6(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, customer oriented, friendly and easy to talk to. Very thorough with all information. Their our pest control specialists from now on."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blades of Green Pest Maryland
4.0(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was quite impressed with the job. I believe that a very thorough job was done, even more and better than I expected. I would have no trouble recomending Blades of Green to anyone looking for a pest control contractor. I am so glad they were recomended to me."
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+23

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Ned's Pest Control
4.1(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1965

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great company! Even though they are located on the East Coast, they have excellent control over their local professionals. EXAMPLE: I requested a cleaning of my siding (along with my windows) and paid a deposit. On arrival, the professionals realized that their product was incompatible with my cedar siding. They credited this to my account and the other orders I placed. I’ve been using them for years and have no reservations about recommending them to others."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Like a rent-controlled apartment in New York City, rodents know a good thing when they see it. If they've found a cozy nest inside your home, they will set up camp and stay there, leaving only to forage for food and water. As long as they have a warm place to sleep, raise their young, and continue access to water and food, they're going to stick around.

Flea eggs can’t take heat, so use that information to your advantage. Take any affected clothes and linens and wash them on a hot setting (140℉ or higher) to kill them off. You can also rid carpets and furniture using heat. After vacuuming all surfaces thoroughly, use a steam mop or cleaner to get rid of the remaining flea eggs and residue. 

Flea eggs also can’t handle extreme cold. You could seal affected linens and store them in a freezer. 

Skunks spray as a defense mechanism to ward off predators. The active ingredient in their sulfurous, oily musk is n-butyl mercaptan, which evaporates into a powerful and smelly gas. Once the spray hits the skunk’s target, the stench can linger for days, and water and common cleaning kits aren’t enough to wash it away.

If you happen upon a skunk in your yard, try to back away slowly to reduce the chance of them aiming at you. Encouragingly, they don’t use their weapon casually, as it can take up to 10 days for their life-saving weaponry to refill. Paw stamping, hissing, lifting their tail, and arching their back are early signs they feel trapped or under threat and that it’s time to make a careful retreat.

Identifying the specific animal running on your roof at night can be challenging without direct observation. Common nocturnal roof visitors include raccoons, squirrels, opossums, and rats. Raccoons are bigger and can create heavy thumping sounds. Squirrels are agile and may produce rapid scurrying noises. Opossums tend to move stealthily with less noise. Rats can make scratching or gnawing sounds. To determine the culprit, look for signs like footprints, droppings, or damaged areas near the roof. For accurate identification, consult a pest control professional or set up wildlife cameras near potential entry points.

The most common wasps are hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps. Both hornets and yellowjackets are black and yellow, and hornets are known to be more aggressive if their nests are disturbed. Paper wasps are black or reddish-brown with yellow markings and often build nests on eaves or branches. Of the more than 300,000 species of wasps, these are the most often encountered by pest control professionals.

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