Why Rain Followed by Summer Heat Brings More Pests to Your Home
If it feels like you’re seeing more bugs after a week of rain followed by scorching temperatures, you’re not imagining it. North Carolina’s summer weather creates the perfect conditions for many common household pests. Heavy rain saturates the soil and creates standing water, while the hot, humid days that follow accelerate breeding cycles and force many insects to seek […]
How Weather Will Impact the Upcoming Pest Season in North Carolina
If this past winter and early spring felt unpredictable, you are not imagining it. And unfortunately, pests are noticing too. According to experts from the National Pest Management Association, weather patterns this year are expected to bring an earlier and more active pest season across the country. Changes in temperature, moisture, and storm activity […]
How To Keep Mosquitoes Away in North Carolina
How To Keep Mosquitoes Away in North Carolina As warm weather arrives in North Carolina, spending time outdoors becomes all the more appealing, especially when it’s in your own yard. But a mosquito problem in your yard or home can be more than a bother. Due to the risks of mosquito infestation, it’s best to […]
Do Mosquitoes Hibernate During the Winter?
Winter is the season for holiday parties, festive feasts, and gift-giving among family members and friends. Cold weather conjures up images of Christmas trees, snowmen, and even snowball fights. The existence of mosquitoes is something that most people do not consider at this time of year. Mosquitoes are one of the most troubling insects that […]
Do Mosquitoes Avoid Smoke?
It’s incredible how quickly a pleasant outdoor meeting can devolve into a troubling disaster! Soon, everyone is trying to catch at themselves and each other in an attempt to ward off troublesome mosquitoes. If Smoke can keep mosquitoes away, it’s probably worth the money. To begin with, it is essential to note that Smoke is […]
Do Mosquitoes Lay Eggs in Salt Water?
Is it possible for mosquitoes to lay eggs in saltwater? Yes, some breeds of mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in saltwater. Female mosquitoes suck blood to get the nutrients they need to build their eggs. When the insects are ready, they lay their eggs in precisely selected locations where freshwater collects; if they choose […]
Are Mosquito Larvae Dangerous?
Mosquitoes can cause irritating bites and other issues such as the transmission of hazardous diseases and viruses. The life cycle of a mosquito is separated into four stages, with the larval stage being the second of the four. Mosquito larvae resemble miniature wiggling worms that swim around in sources of standing water, earning them the […]
Where Do Mosquitoes Live?
Have you ever wondered where mosquitoes go when we can’t see them? These little buggers are really good at hide and seek, sometimes sneaking up and biting you when you least expect them to. Are they living in your house? Do they hang out in the parts of the U.S. that you live in? In […]
How Long Do Mosquitoes Live?
How long do mosquitoes live for before they keel over dead or get splattered prematurely by the host they decided to feed on? As this article explains, the lifespan of a mosquito can last as little as only a few weeks up to several months. Knowing the lifecycle of a mosquito allows experienced exterminators to […]
How to Kill Mosquito Larvae
If you want to exterminate mosquitoes effectively, it is best to attack them while they are still in the stage of mosquito larvae. This is the part of the mosquito’s life cycle where they are most vulnerable and are not able to fly away. Did you know that a common method used in the early […]