There is a lot of history in the Carolinas and Virginia. Some of the very first settlers landed in our area first. It makes sense to us why people would look around here and want to call this region home. From the stunning views in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling foothills of the piedmont, our area is truly special.
There are many old, historic towns and cities in northwestern North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina, and Virginia. From Rock Hill to Charlotte, Winston-Salem to Wilkesboro, and Mt. Airy to Galax, there are many gorgeous old homes and properties with plenty of life left in them.
If you have purchased a home built decades ago, you know there are always a few unique characteristics. Unfortunately, it is easy to overlook issues, mistaking them as quirks. The presence of old house borers can be easily missed by homeowners.
When you purchase a home, you know you want to make sure you protect it. When we think about the potential threats to our homes, we picture big things such as:
- Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters
- Fires and floods
- Burglars and home invaders
- Aging roofing, HVAC units, and other big maintenance issues
One of the biggest threats to your home is also one of the smallest. Wood-boring beetles can wreak unseen havoc on your home, causing expensive structural damage, and reducing your property’s value. Powderpost beetles are one such wood-destroying insect of which you’ve never heard. In this article, we are discussing this damaging, unfriendly insect and what you can do about it.
One of the amazing advantages of living in the Carolinas and Virginia is the opportunity to experience amazing North American wildlife right in our own backyards. Of course, we must proceed with caution when we view wild animals, but it is not uncommon to look out your window and see a herd of deer, rafter of turkeys, hummingbirds, squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, or even a black bear.
While many homeowners set up feeders to attract pretty birds to their yards, people usually aren't trying to coax bears to their homes. There are some other animals that might not be so welcome on your property as well.
Sometimes, residents of the Carolinas and Virginia find themselves with wildlife freeloading in their attics and basements. Animal control, removal, and relocation are different from pest extermination.
There are many types of pests in our area. As people travel for the holidays, they hope to avoid the nightmare scenario of returning to a house full of creepy-crawly insects.
The thought of a house full of spiders, ants, flies, or bed bugs will make any homeowner shudder. No one wants to encounter any of these pests if they can help it.
As frightening as the thought of finding your house to be full of spiders, there are some insects that are even scarier. Wood-Destroying Insects may not get the attention of some of the other more headline-worthy pests, but they deserve recognition. They pose a greater threat to your property than spiders or roaches and may reside in your home for years before you realize it.
This is the most wonderful time of the year in the Carolinas and Virginia. Throughout our area, people are decorating their homes and yards for the holidays, and soon the entire area will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland.
Goodwill and kindness have always been characteristic of people who live in our area, but you can expect it to be on display even more during this time of year.
While our area is the perfect place to spend the holiday season, many families will find themselves traveling quite a bit. If you do travel, you want to make sure you bring back only what you took with you, plus, of course, the gifts you receive from friends and loved ones.
You do not want to bring back any itchy, annoying pests. However, bed bugs are always looking for a ride home.