Termite Care
Pest Care Guide
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About This Pest
Why They're Here
Termites feed on the cellulose in wood and can quietly damage a home's structure over time. They thrive in moist conditions and are often hidden behind walls or under floors, which is why regular monitoring matters.
What to Watch For
Mud tubes along your foundation, wood that sounds hollow when tapped, small piles of wings near windows (from swarmers), or soft/bubbling paint on walls.
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Scope of Our Service
What We Do
Comprehensive inspection (with NPMA-33 documentation when requested), preventive borate wood treatment on accessible untreated wood, and moisture & structural exclusion recommendations.
What We Don't Do
We don't perform active termite treatment, soil drench applications, or termite bait station installation (such as Sentricon). Those services require Maryland MDA Category 7B licensing, which we don't currently hold. If we find active termite activity during your inspection, we'll document the finding in writing and refer you to a 7B-licensed termite contractor.
Realistic Timeline
Inspection results same-day. Preventive borate treatment provides ongoing protection on the wood we treat. Active infestations are referred to a 7B specialist and are not part of our service.
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Our Natural Approach
Targeted Treatment
We use borate wood treatment and structural exclusion as our primary preventive approach. Active termite treatment requires Maryland MDA Category 7B licensing — see our scope box above.
Family-Conscious Formulas
Our primary toolkit is botanical and mineral-based, formulated to minimize risk to your family and pets. No synthetic pyrethroid sprays. Products are either EPA 25(b) exempt (essential-oil based) or EPA-registered minimum-risk pesticides (silica gel, borate).
How You Can Help
  • Keep soil and mulch away from your home's foundation and siding.
  • Fix leaky faucets, pipes, and AC units to reduce moisture.
  • Store firewood at least 20 feet from the house and off the ground.
  • Ensure gutters and downspouts direct water away from the foundation.
Family & Pet Considerations
Our treatments use botanical and mineral-based products to minimize risk to your family — children and pets included. Products are either EPA 25(b) exempt or EPA-registered minimum-risk. If we ever recommend an EPA-registered escalation product, we'll show you the label and explain it before applying.
We're Here to Help
Have questions about termites? We're here to help. Call or text (443) 228-6070.
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