Structural Pests

Termites are native insects in Maryland and live in colonies underground. They can damage wood that is in contact with soil. We provide guidance on how to detect an an active termite infestation around your home.

Carpenter bees are important pollinators, they are not aggressive, and controlling them is not necessary unless they are damaging wooden structures. 

The old house borer is an insect which feeds primarily on softwood timber, primarily pine.

Two main groups of wood-boring beetles: the old house borer which primarily feeds on softwood timber, primarily pine, and a variety of powderpost beetles, which prefer hardwoods. Beetles that bore into dead wood in homes can cause structural damage if activity is left unchecked for long periods of time.

Carpenter ants are large dark insects that can sometimes become a problem in the home. Unlike termites, they do not feed on wood but cause damage by creating nests in damp or moisture-compromised wood. 

Winged ants and termites look very similar and can identified by looking at the insects' antennae and waist.

Several types of beetles may emerge from firewood that is stored indoors.