10/9/2020
Most spiders are completely harmless, but all of them are obnoxious to deal with – and an indicator of other pest problems. Let’s talk about the spiders that are common in Elizabeth City, NC, and what property owners should do if spiders become an issue.... Read More
9/30/2020
When people think about pests that damage and destroy the wood inside of homes, they usually think about termites or carpenter ants. However, there is a third, less thought of, pest that is known to inflict incredible amounts of damage to all the wood in homes. These are powderpost beetles. ... Read More
9/21/2020
While spiders of all varieties are unwelcome in Elizabeth City homes, some are worse than others. One of these is the brown recluse spider. As one of the few dangerous spiders in North America, brown recluse spiders can produce painful, venomous bites that warrant medical attention.... Read More
9/10/2020
When it comes to pests, there are dangerous and destructive pests, and then there are nuisance pests. One such nuisance pest that we have to deal with here in Elizabeth City is the ground beetle. Though the ground beetle is beneficial in the wilderness as it helps control other nuisance insect populations by preying upon them, when it comes into our homes, it only serves as a nuisance.... Read More
8/28/2020
Spiders may seem like a far-off danger to some Norfolk homeowners, but the sad truth is that these flesh-eating pests may be much closer than you think. Spending years locked away in walls, floors, and crawlspaces, all it takes is a single pair of arachnids to overtake, overrun, and overcome any home DIY prevention that has been put in place.... Read More
8/20/2020
Factors that attract cockroaches into a home in the first place are not always controllable, although quite a few of them are. Easily accessible food sources, high levels of humidity, and large entry points are all they need to get started with a hostile takeover.... Read More
