Ants: Ants are amazing insects, when they are outside and in nature, but once they enter your home they become a pest. Ants thrive on food and water that can be found around your property. Once they find a source of nourishment, they leave a trail for the rest of the ants in their colony to follow. If you see one ant, there are likely more to come.
Bed Bugs: Bed bugs can live in your mattress, bed frame, comforter or sheets. They hide during the day which can make them hard to identify. Unfortunately their bites lead to welts that can potentially cause an allergic reaction.
Cockroaches AKA ‘Water Bugs’ (German, American, Smoky Brown): Cockroaches reproduce quickly and can be a huge problem. They can enter through small cracks, drains, pipes, moving boxes or even by friends and family entering and exiting. Since cockroaches are nocturnal creatures, seeing a few out during the day is a strong indication that you have an infestation.
Palmetto Bugs: Often mistaken for cockroaches, palmetto bugs are a common sight in the warmer, more humid climates of the Southeastern United States. These large, reddish-brown insects can fly and are attracted to moist environments, making effective pest control essential if you're finding them in your home.
Mole crickets: Mole crickets are notorious turf pests in North Carolina, easily identified by their large, shovel-like front legs designed for extensive tunneling. Their burrowing activity and feeding on grass roots can quickly lead to widespread damage, creating raised tunnels and unsightly dead patches in your lawn.
Carpet beetles: Carpet beetles are small, common household pests in North Carolina, notorious for their larvae's destructive feeding habits on natural fibers. These tiny, often overlooked insects can cause significant damage to carpets, clothing, upholstery, and other cherished possessions made of wool, silk, or fur.
Fleas/ticks: Fleas and ticks are more than just an annoyance; these pervasive pests pose a significant health risk to both pets and humans, especially given our humid climate. Fleas can infest homes rapidly, causing itchy bites and potential allergic reactions, while ticks, prevalent in wooded and grassy areas, are notorious carriers of serious diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Earwigs: Earwigs are a common nuisance pest in North Carolina, often found lurking in damp, dark areas both indoors and out, particularly during humid weather. While their pincers can look intimidating, they are generally harmless to humans, though they can be quite unsettling when encountered in large numbers inside your home.
Silverfish: Silverfish are common, ancient household pests known for their distinctive silvery, fish-like appearance and wiggling movement. They thrive in high-humidity environments and can cause damage by feeding on paper products, fabrics, and other starchy materials, often going unnoticed until significant harm has occurred.
Centipedes/Millipedes:
Understanding Centipedes & Millipedes
Centipedes and millipedes are common outdoor pests, often found seeking shelter in damp, dark areas under rocks, logs, or leaf litter. While centipedes are fast-moving predators with a single pair of legs per segment and can deliver a mild, venomous bite, millipedes are slower, have two pairs of legs per segment, and primarily feed on decaying organic matter, posing no threat beyond being a nuisance when they wander indoors.
Rodents: Generally you will be able to tell if you have been invaded by rodents. If you see one or notice any of the following signs, make sure to contact us: droppings, chewed on plastic, oily smudge marks, nests or if you hear noises. Mice and rats can multiply quickly so don't hesitate to reach out if you think you have a rodent issue.
Spiders: Spider bites can cause severe health problems. It can be hard for the untrained eye to determine whether or not a spider can cause health problems. Let our experts help determine the severity of your infestation, and come up with the best solutions.
Termites: Termites can cause severe damage if they are not treated quickly and correctly. Our team of termite experts can help to protect your property from termite damage, and ensure that the problem does not return.
