Things begin to cool down as fall approaches in Maryland.
It's also time to clean things up and prepare for winter. The chill weather feels refreshing after a long, hot summer. And the bugs and annoying critters like mice begin to die down to the point where you don’t see them much. Being outside feels pretty nice.
If you have pets, especially dogs, then it’s pretty likely they spend a lot of time in your yard.
Maybe you play fetch with Fido in the afternoons. Or Rover is your companion as you enjoy time on your patio or enjoying your lawn.
Any time you’re outside, you want to feel that your pets are safe. In fact, you might be wondering what’s lurking in your backyard right now. Among the pests that could be hanging out in your yard are fleas. They can easily catch a ride on a rodent passing through your yard and show up on your beloved pet.
But you shouldn’t be spending more time worrying about these potential pest threats. You should be able to enjoy your landscape without stress over fleas. The last thing you need is for your pet to accidentally bring fleas into your home.
We know fleas can be troublesome, so let’s take a look at how to know if you have fleas in your yard so you can be better prepared to spot if they are a problem in Central and Southern Maryland lawn.
Summertime barbecues and cookouts are weekly activities in your Maryland yard. Who doesn’t love a freshly grilled steak or a juicy burger on a bun toasted with those perfectly symmetrical sear marks?
While you’re focused on your menu and tasty dinner plans, you certainly don’t want to have to worry about ticks, especially when mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise – from West Nile virus to Lyme disease.
Once you get to summertime, there’s really no stopping the fun.
Is there any better way to enjoy summer than being outside and having a barbecue with your family and friends? You can be a master of the grill while you enjoy good conversation and a refreshing beverage and laugh and enjoy good times.
In the movies, spiders are certainly creepy. They lurk and hide. You walk through their webs and they feel sticky. You can’t help but think you have something crawling on you the rest of the day.
Summer has warmth and longer days. It has flowers and outdoor festivals and barbecues and family vacations.
Sure with some bugs, attempting a little bit of DIY tactics might be possible.
The ads from home improvement stores certainly make it look easy and safe. It might even make you wonder why you’d bother with a professional pest control company.
Some cultures believe crickets bring positive vibes. In fact, in Chinese culture and Indigenous tribes, it’s a custom to keep crickets in one’s home for luck.
But these folks probably didn’t have to deal with the incessant chirping of crickets or them jumping out of sight as they walked past, giving them scares. That certainly doesn’t feel like a good luck’s charm.
We know your pet is your best friend. Fido the dog might be the only one who listens to you after a long day. Or maybe Frisky the cat is always there to warm your lap, snuggling and purring to show you love.
There is a lot to consider when you buy and then move into a new home.
You might want to change the paint color. And maybe the carpeting in the family room could use a thorough cleaning. You probably also want to take down some curtains that don’t match your decor. The list continues to grow and grow.