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Expert Termite Control & Protection in Baltimore City
Protect My Home!
Protecting Baltimore City Homes
from Silent Destroyers
At PestNow, we understand that your home is your most significant investment. Termites cause billions of dollars in property damage every year—damage that is rarely covered by standard homeowners insurance. Our local team provides industry-leading termite detection, treatment, and long-term prevention to keep your property safe.
Termite Control Solutions
Every home in Baltimore City is unique, which is why PestNow provides customized treatment plans specifically designed for your property's construction and environment. One of our premier solutions features advanced bait station technology—the industry's #1 brand in termite protection. This system offers a non-invasive, environmentally responsible way to defend your home without the need for heavy drilling or liquid barriers
How it Works: We install discreet bait stations around the perimeter of your home. Termites prefer the bait over wood, bringing it back to the colony and eliminating the entire population, including the queen.
Continuous Protection: Having a PestNow Termite Warranty means your home is protected 24/7, 365 days a year.
Real Estate Inspections
In the Maryland real estate market, a home is often a person's biggest financial asset. Termites can quietly eat away at that value. PestNow ensures that when it's time to move, your home stands out for the right reasons.
- Fast & Reliable WDI Inspections: Most mortgage lenders require a Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) report before they will approve a loan. If you are selling your home, a surprise termite discovery can delay your closing or even cause the buyer to walk away. PestNow provides quick, detailed inspections and the official paperwork needed to keep your real estate closing on track.
- Transferable Warranty: One of the biggest selling points for a house is a PestNow Termite Warranty. If you have an active protection plan, you can transfer that warranty to the new owners. This gives buyers total peace of mind, knowing the home has been professionally guarded and that they won't be hit with unexpected repair bills right after moving in.
- Real Estate Expertise: Our team understands the specific requirements for Baltimore City property transfers. We work directly with homeowners, real estate agents, and title companies to make sure the inspection process is smooth, honest, and easy to understand.
Why Choose PestNow
- Local Expertise: PestNow lives and works in Maryland and knows the specific termite pressure points and how to address them.
- Professional Technicians: Our team is highly trained, licensed, and certified. We use the latest technology to detect activity that the naked eye might miss.
- The PestNow Guarantee: We stand behind our work. Our termite treatments come with a professional warranty, giving you the peace of mind that if termites return, so do we.
- Comprehensive Care: Beyond eastern subterranean termites, we offer full-scale pest control for ants, rodents, mosquitoes, and more, keeping your entire home pest-free.
Signs of Termites
If you notice any of the following, contact PestNow immediately for a professional inspection:
Swarmers: Flying termites (often mistaken for flying ants) inside or near your home in the spring.
Discarded Wings: Small, translucent wings left on windowsills or near doors.
Mud Tubes: Pencil-sized tubes running along your foundation or basement walls.
Hollow Wood: Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or paint that is bubbling/cracking.
All Your Termite Questions
Answered
What is a WDI Report?
A WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) report is a specialized inspection required by most lenders for home purchases or refinances. It checks for termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles. In the DMV, this report is essential for a smooth real estate closing, and PestNow provides these fast, digital reports to realtors and buyers to keep the process moving.
Does my homeowners' insurance cover termite damage?
Unfortunately, no. Standard homeowners' insurance in Virginia, Maryland, and DC almost never covers termite damage or repairs. This is why a professional warranty is so important—it acts as the protection your insurance company doesn't provide.
What type of termites do you protect against?
At PestNow, our protection plans are specifically designed to target these pests, which are the most common and destructive termites in the eastern United States. Unlike some pests that live entirely inside your wood, Eastern Subterranean termites live in the soil and build "mud tubes" to reach your home. Here is how we protect against them:
Targeting the "Silent Destroyer"
Eastern Subterranean termites are often called "silent destroyers" because they can chew through structural wood for years without being noticed. While there are thousands of termite species, the Eastern Subterranean termite is responsible for the vast majority of damage in Maryland. By focusing our treatments on their specific biology—like their need for moisture and their nesting habits in the soil—we can provide a much more effective defense for your home. PestNow technicians are experts at finding their hidden entry points and travel paths.
How do I know if I actually have termites or just ants?
It is very common for homeowners to confuse Termite Swarmers with Flying Ants, especially in the spring. Termites have straight antennae, equal-length wings, and a thick waist, whereas ants have elbowed antennae and "pinched" waists. PestNow provides professional inspections to give you a definitive ID so you don't pay for a termite treatment you might not need—or ignore a problem that is eating your home.
