1. Flea Bombs: Flea bombs are a popular DIY flea control strategy, but they are not very effective, as they only kill adult fleas and not their eggs. This means that any fleas that are not killed off by the bomb may continue to lay eggs, leading to a resurgence of the flea population. 2. …
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Spiders can be quite the nuisance when they take up residence in your home. They’re often seen as a spider pest that needs to be removed, but there are actually some cool things about spiders when they’re not living in your house. In this blog post, we’ll discuss six of the coolest things about spiders …
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3 of the most common stinging insects we treat in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winter weather is due to arrive here in Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas this weekend. But what does wintery weather mean for pests? Snow When the temperatures drop (and especially when snow accumulates) animals such as mice, rats, and squirrels seek a warm shelter… sometimes your home to gain entry into. Rodents can squeeze through …
Carpenter ants are a type of pest easily mistaken for termites because of their wood-boring behaviors. A larger species of ant, they burrow into wooden structures, similar to termites, and can cause damage to property in a similar way to termites. Here’s what you need to know about the kind of effects a carpenter ant …
They creep, they crawl, and they just might be in your hotel room.And worse, they could be coming home with you. Vacations are supposed to be a time to rewind and relax, the last thing you want to concern yourself with is bed bugs. Hiding in cracks and crevices, the bugs are good hitchhikers and …
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Mosquitoes are persistent little biters—but that doesn’t mean you can’t get rid of them. Read this guide to discover the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes both in your home and yard. One of the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes is to eliminate their breeding grounds. You might not know it, but …
Spring brings rain and rain brings spiders. Wet weather drives spiders to seek shelter, and sometimes that shelter is your home. No one enjoys spiders in their house, so we’re here to help you identify, prevent, and treat for any spiders that try to take up residence in your home this spring. Spiders often find …
Up to 50% of the air you breathe in your home can flow up from your crawl space, so it’s vital to keep your crawl space as clean and dry as possible. Even vented crawl spaces can hold moisture and put your home at risk of water damage from mold, wood rot, pest infestation, and …
Like most pests, termites don’t make things easy on homeowners. One of the trickiest things about termites is how difficult it is to determine whether or not you even have a termite infestation. Those buggy pests damage wood from the inside out, leaving the exterior of your wood looking quite normal and untouched. Looking for …
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