Fruit flies can occur at any time of year, although they are more abundant in the summer when more fruits and vegetables are ripening. They lay eggs on rotting or fermenting food, and hundreds of larvae hatch. The larvae will then lay eggs, and before you know it, they will have taken over your kitchen.
In many ways, getting rid of fruit flies is no different than getting rid of ants, gnats, or other pesky pests. To permanently eliminate these pests, you'll need to be smart and have a long-term solution. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to exterminate fruit flies and reclaim your kitchen.
Fleas are tiny, reddish-brown insects that are barely visible to the human eye. They are commonly associated with household pets such as cats or dogs, but they can also enter your home in other ways. You might not even realize you have an infestation until you notice red, raised, itching bumps on your skin.
Here are three ways fleas can get inside your home.
Is there a new scary spider in town? Much has been made of the Joro spider in the last few months. It’s grabbing headlines for the fact that it can grow to be as large as the palm of your hand, and will likely be in North Carolina if they aren’t here already.
Here’s what you need to know about Joro spiders and whether or not they pose a danger to your family.
Every spring in North Carolina, as temperatures climb and flowers start blooming, a familiar buzzing returns to porches, decks, and eaves across Wilkes County and the surrounding foothills. For many homeowners, the big question is the same: is that a bumblebee, or is it a carpenter bee? The answer matters more than most people realize, because while both are valuable pollinators worthy of respect, only one has a habit of boring into the wood of your home and causing structural damage over time.
Every spring, homeowners across North Carolina encounter the same startling scene: a sudden cloud of winged insects emerging from the ground, a wall, or a window frame, filling the air briefly before disappearing just as quickly as they came. For many, it's the first sign that termites have been quietly living in or around their property for years.