Armor Pest Control

Want to Get Rid of those Silverfish Insects???

Posted on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 12:34 pm.

It is that time of the year!!!!

• Can be found in homes and buildings throughout the United States.
• Are small, silver-scaled insects, about one-half inch in length with two long antennae projecting from the front of the insect and three bristly antenna-like appendages projecting from the rear.
• Live two to 3.5 years.
• Prefer dark, warm, moist areas such as attics, closets, baseboards and around bathroom fixtures.
• Feed on carbohydrates and proteins contained in flour, starch, cereal, paper, drywall and natural fiber clothing (cotton and linen).
• Cause damage to books, wallpaper, flooring and clothing. Signs of silverfish damage include uneven holes in paper and small yellow stains on fabrics.

Contact Armor Pest Control today to request more information!

Phone: 866-279-3048 or 410-788-8014
Email: info@armorpestcontrolmd.com

Cockroaches??? We can Take Care of That Problem for You!!! Your Guests will be Happy and Carefree!!!

Posted on Monday, April 9th, 2012 at 12:49 pm.

• One of the oldest insects – fossil remains date back 200 million years.
• Crawl around on six legs, have wings and two antennae.
• Like dark, damp places with a plentiful food supply; hide during the day in warm, dark places, such as under sinks, behind dishwashers, stoves and refrigerators, and inside cupboards.
• Feed on a variety of foods, especially starchy and sugary materials, including book bindings, photographic film, linens, leather goods and numerous food items; usually forage at night.
• Can survive a month or more without food, but less than two weeks without water.
• Have an acrid odor that may permeate items with which they come in contact.
• Can transmit bacteria and organisms responsible for diseases in humans including food poisoning, cholera, dysentery, salmonellosis and strep.
• A study by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a report in the New England Journal of Medicine indicate that exposure to cockroach allergens is a major health concern for asthmatic children.
• Under optimum conditions, cockroaches can produce two million offspring in one year, with an average breeding season resulting in 350,000 offspring.
• Found around the world. Two species are prevalent in the United States, the American cockroach and the German cockroach.
• The American cockroach has reddish-brown wings and light markings on its thorax and reaches lengths of up to 1.5 inches.
• The German cockroach is between one-half and five-eighths inches long and is light brown with two dark stripes down its back.

Are Ants Bothering You??? There are more than 12,000 species of Ants!!!

Posted on Sunday, April 8th, 2012 at 10:15 am.

It’s that time of the Year for Ants

• More than 20 varieties of ants invade homes throughout the United States during the warm months of the year. Worldwide, there are more than 12,000 species, but only a small number cause problems.
• Destructive ants include fire and carpenter ants. Others ant types include the honey, Pharaoh, house, Argentine, and the thief ant.
• All ants share one trait: They’re unsightly and contaminate food.
• Ants range in color from red to black.
• Fire ants are vicious, unrelenting predators with a powerful, painful sting.
• At least 32 deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to severe allergic reactions to fire ant stings.
• Millions of dollars are spent each year eradicating fire ants alone.
• Carpenter ants range in size from one-quarter inch for a worker ant to up to three-quarters inch for a queen.
• A carpenter ant colony can have a long life span. Each colony is founded by a single fertilized queen that establishes a nesting site in a cavity in wood.
• A carpenter ant colony does not reach maturity until it contains 2,000 or more workers, which can take three to six years.

Cities that Armor Pest Control Service – April is Here and Spring has Sprung!!!

Posted on Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 1:21 pm.

Cities in BALTIMORE County, MD

Arbutus, Baldwin, Baltimore City, Boring, Brooklandville, Butler, Carney, Catonsville, Chase, Cockeysville, DunDalk,  Essex, Fork, Fort Howard, Freeland,  Glen Arm,  Halethorpe, Hunt Valley, Hydes,  Kingsville, Long Green, Lutherville Timonium, Maryland Line, Middle River, Monkton,  Nottingham, Owings Mills, Parkton, Parkville,  Perry Hall, Randallstown,  Reisterstown, Riderwood, Rosedale, Sparks Glencoe, Landsdowne Sparrows Point, Stevenson, Towson, Upper Falls,  Upperco, White Marsh, Windsor Mill

Cities in ANNE ARUNDEL County, MD

Annapolis, Arnold, Baltimore, Churchton, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Davidsonville, Deale, Edgewater, Fort George D Meade, Friendship, Galesville, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Burne, Hanover, Harmans, Harwood, Laurel, Linthicum Heights, Lothian, Mayo, Millersville, Odenton, Pasadena, Riva, Severn, Severna Park, Shady Side, Tracys Landing, West River

Cities in CARROLL County, MD

Finksburg, Hampstead, Keymar, Lineboro, Manchester, marriottsville, New Windsor, Sykesville, Taneytown, Union Bridge, Westminster

Cities in HARFORD  County, MD

Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air, Belcamp, Benson, Churchville, Edgewood, Fallston, Forest Hill, Gunpowder, Havre De Grace, Jarrettsville, Jopppa, Pylesville, Street, White Hall, Whiteford

Cities in HOWARD County, MD

Annapolis Junction, Clarksville, Columbia, Cooksville, Dayton, DHS, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, Glenelg, Glenwood, Highland, Jessup, Laurel, Lisbon, Savage, simpsonville, West Friendship, Woodbine, Woodstock

Contact Armor Pest Control today to request more information!

Phone: 866-279-3048 or 410-788-8014

Email: info@armorpestcontrolmd.com

Armor Pest Complete Customer Care

Posted on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 at 6:05 pm.

Complete Customer Care

CALL US for a free estimate on your pest control needs. From termite control systems to rodent removal, trust our knowledgeable technicians to remove the pest for you. Our technicians are trained professionals that are always friendly and courteous. Whether you are interested in monthly contracts, quarterly treatments, or just paying for a job by the hour, we are happy to oblige you with a free estimate and excellent service. Enjoy our competitive prices and quality work done by friendly professionals. After more than 15 years of experience, our family-owned-and-operated pest control service is the best in the business, and all of our work is guaranteed—call us today!

Armor Pest Control

Humans are out numbered by more than 1600,000,000:1 when it comes to insects.

Contact Armor Pest Control today to request more information!

Phone: 866-279-3048 or 410-788-8014
Email: info@armorpestcontrolmd.com

Our Little Furry Friends are Coming out of Hibernation!!!

Posted on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at 9:39 pm.

Squirrels

• Often take up residence in attics or garage ceilings.
• Choose homes for nest building based on availability of feeding sources.
• Can chew through many structural materials.
• Are generally unaffected by repellents.
• Common enter the home via broken screens, roof tiles and gaps.

Call us today to eliminate these pests!

866-279-3048
410-788-8014

Mosquito Season is Near!!!

Posted on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at 3:47 pm.

Mosquitoes

• Can transmit West Nile encephalitis, a sometimes fatal inflammation of the brain.
• Acquire the West Nile Virus from infected birds.
• Breed in stagnant or putrid water. Mosquitoes are unlikely to breed in clear, clean water such as a well maintained swimming pool.
• Are effectively repelled by products containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide).

Call Armor Pest Control now so we can help you Control them buggers!!!

Toll Free:  866-279-3048 or locally: 410-788-8014

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Posted on Sunday, March 11th, 2012 at 8:12 pm.

Spring has Sprung!!!!

Carpenter Bees

• Resemble bumblebees, but the top of the carpenter bee’s abdomen is hairless, often shiny, black, and has no yellow stripe.
• Are about one inch in length.
• Bore into dried, seasoned and untreated wood surfaces, preferring softwoods such as cedar, redwood, cypress, pine and fir.
• Males are noted for aggressive behavior and a white spot on their face. They are harmless, however, and do not possess stingers; females have stingers but are generally docile.
• Nest in nail holes, exposed saw cuts and unpainted wood.
• Leave sawdust piles near perfectly round tunnels in wood; often these sawdust piles are accompanied by defecation stains.
• Usually emerge from the nest in spring.
• Are commonly found in porch and shed ceilings, railings, overhead trim, wooden porch furniture, dead tree limbs, fence posts, wooden shingles, wooden siding, window sills and wooden doors; prefer wood that is at least two inches thick.