Each guide covers one pest or one part of the year, with what to look for and when to call.
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Updated October 18, 2026 · 5 min read
No sourced dollar range exists for pest control in Gaithersburg, so this guide explains what moves a quote instead: the pest, the type of home, how far the problem has spread, how hard the spots are to reach, and how many visits the job needs. Gaithersburg Pest Control confirms the price on site before any work starts.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Termite swarmers are winged reproductives that leave a mature colony in spring, usually after warm rain. University of Maryland Extension says a swarm points to a colony nearby, and indoors the swarmers die of dehydration. Finding wings or swarmers is the reason to book a termite inspection.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 4 min read
The Asian tiger mosquito breeds in anything that holds rainwater, and Maryland's advice is to remove those containers because spraying helps only a little. The Maryland Department of Health names the blacklegged, lone star and American dog ticks as the species most likely to bite, and advises daily tick checks in warm months.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Rat complaints in Montgomery County go to the Department of Health and Human Services Vector Control Team. Property owners are responsible for rat elimination, and the county does not supply poison or traps. Chapter 39 of the county code makes it unlawful to allow an infestation or the conditions that contribute to one.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 3 min read
A tenant with pests in a Montgomery County apartment should tell the owner or manager in writing first, since the repair is theirs. Pest and rodent complaints are directed to MC311, and the county's Housing Code Enforcement applies the housing maintenance standards in Chapter 26.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Brown marmorated stink bugs fly to overwintering sites in the fall, and Maryland Department of Agriculture material gives mid-September through October for that flight. They do not bite, and the university's advice is to seal cracks, weather-strip doors and windows, and remove window air conditioners before they arrive.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 3 min read
In Maryland, the Department of Agriculture issues the pesticide business licence and certifies pest control applicators. Any company can be checked against the state's public search tools for licensed businesses and certified applicators, and the department takes complaints through its complaint form.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Termite and vermin damage is generally excluded from a standard homeowners policy, and the policy and the insurer decide any claim. The Maryland Insurance Administration regulates insurers. Keep photos, treatment records and inspection reports before anything is moved or repaired.
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