Our North Carolina Pest Control Blog
Education, News, Tutorials, and Opinion Pieces
Check out our blogs and articles to learn more about keeping your Triangle home pest-free & your family and pets safe! We're sharing our expert advice and the latest news from behind the scenes.
Fire ants may be small, but their impact in North Carolina is far from insignificant. Since the grand arrival of fire ants in Brunswick County, North Carolina in 1957, their proliferation in the state has been difficult to control.
Across the world there are 3,000+ different species of mosquitoes. Although there aren't quite that many types of mosquitoes in North Carolina, NC is home to a large mosquito population.
North Carolina is the state of beautiful mountains, beautiful beaches, and everything in between! Due to our warm and humid Summer months, this environment makes the perfect home for all sorts of household pests, but especially ants!
North Carolina hosts a variety of different terrains in between the mountains in the western part of the state, to the beaches in the east. Despite these different settings, North Carolina is known for being warm and humid for most of the year.
Last Updated On March 13th, 2023: A termite infestation around your home can cause thousands of dollars in damage and can make your home unsafe for yourself and your family.
There are many different types of spiders in North Carolina. Some of the most common include the black widow, brown recluse, and hobo spiders. Each of these spiders is unique and can be found in different parts of the state.
Bugs are a part of life in North Carolina. There are many different types of bugs that call the state home, and each one can pose a unique threat to your home and health.
Your home is your safe place. You and your family expect to be protected from outside elements!
What’s the buzz? Bees are essential to the environment and become increasingly active when the weather gets warmer.
Did you know that rats and mice can chew through wood and electrical wires, increasing the risk of electrical fires? Find out how to keep your home protected this winter with rodent control tips!
When you first settled in Charlotte, it’s likely that your visions of homeownership included activities such as painting, furnishing and hosting backyard barbecues.
The termite swarmers may be gone by the end of spring, but here in North Carolina, the eastern subterranean termite does its greatest damage quietly and invisibly. Those swarmers of spring have set up new colonies, each one supporting 1 to 2 million hungry termites looking for food.
Each year, when Earth Day and Arbor Day come around, going green in our everyday lives suddenly becomes the hot topic, especially in Charlotte, NC, where we're constantly surrounded by beautiful nature.
Think you saw an ant with wings? No, you are not dreaming. This strange sight is indicative of the reproductive stage of the ant. If this sight has become common in your home, there are ways to fight it before a simple nuisance evolves into a full-blown problem.
Cockroaches are one of the most common insect infestations in the United States, including the Southeast and North Carolina.
