How To Keep Your North Carolina Home Ant-Free This Summer
Summertime in North Carolina means enjoying the sunshine and beautiful landscapes that can be found statewide. However, a great summer day can be soured quickly due to an ant infestation in your home. Whether they’re marching their way along your countertops or going to contaminate your food, an ant infestation can be a source of […]
The Link Between Moisture Control and Pest Prevention
The Link Between Moisture Control and Pest Prevention You might assume that pest infestations can be entirely avoided if you keep your living space clean and crumb-free—which is definitely important! However, critters find their way into your home not just for the food you accidentally brush under the oven. Pests are just as attracted to […]
5 Reasons You Need Pest Control in the Winter
5 Reasons You Need Pest Control in the Winter As the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall, it’s commonly assumed that pest activity significantly decreases, if not disappears, during the winter. However, this is far from the case. In fact, a variety of pests are very active in the winter as they try […]
What Kills Stink Bugs Instantly?
What Kills Stink Bugs Instantly? Stink bugs can be a major annoyance when they invade your home. In this blog, we’ll delve into effective ways to deal with stink bugs and keep them at bay. These unwelcome guests have a knack for emitting a rather unpleasant odor when disturbed, so we’ll also cover some prevention […]
How to Get Bats Out of Your Attic
Bats are nocturnal mammals that tend to inhabit dark secluded areas during the day. They enjoy roosting in garages, attics and even in houseplants. However, the most common place to find bats in your home is in the attic. Bat infestation is not a situation to mess around with. When you’re dealing with bats in […]
Pest Control For Golf Courses
Pests can cause problems in both homes and businesses. Nobody wants wild, disease carrying, critters running around their home or business, especially country clubs and golf courses. Golf courses often have to deal with infestations ranging from cockroaches to rats and even squirrels. These pests can damage a golf course’s reputation and create unnecessary work […]
Will Pest Control Treatment Stain my Carpet or Floor?
A very common question we get when our team arrives to perform general pest control treatment is: will pest control spray or treatment stain my carpet? We certainly understand where the concern comes from. Many of us are homeowners as well, and want to protect our floors and carpets from staining. However, the answer in […]
How To Identify Springtails in North Carolina
When springtime arrives, many types of irritating and damaging pests arrive as well. While most pests stay outdoors, some may make their way indoors to find environments that are more conducive to their survival. The springtail is one such insect that occurs naturally outdoors and becomes a huge nuisance when it makes its way inside. […]
The Health Hazards That Come with Rodents
In North America, the black rat, the brown rat, and the house mouse are the most serious of the disease-carrying rodents that are able to infect humans. Approximately two-fifths of mammals are rodents, and these pests represent real health hazards to humans. Rodents are unique in that they have a pair of constantly growing incisors […]
How Did the Assassin Bug Get its Name?
This little black or dark brown bug earned its scary name from the way it kills its prey with repeated stabs of its weapon-like beak. Though this little pest is not deadly to humans, the bite of both juveniles and adults is extremely painful and it’s best not to attempt to handle one. Some members […]