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 […]

National Pollinator Month: Protecting Pollinators While Protecting Your Home

June is National Pollinator Month, a time to celebrate the insects that help plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables thrive. Pollinators play a critical role in our ecosystems and food supply, with nearly one out of every three bites of food we eat depending on pollination.   Some of the most common pollinators found in North Carolina include honeybees, bumblebees, […]

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 […]

Termite Swarm Season Is Beginning in North Carolina

Termite Swarm Season Is Beginning in North Carolina Spring is one of the most active times of year for termite activity in North Carolina. As temperatures warm and humidity increases, termite colonies begin producing winged reproductive termites known as swarmers. These termites leave the colony to start new ones.    Swarming season typically occurs between […]