If you ask residents of the Carolinas and Virginia about their favorite season, a few might say summer for the warmth, or spring for the smells and colors. Many will proudly answer that Autumn is by far the best season to be in our area. From campfires and pumpkin spice to changing leaves and sweater-weather, the fall is a great time to be in the foothills and piedmont.
One of the best things about Fall is Halloween. For most years, it means decorating your home in the scariest manner possible and trick-or-treating. Your neighborhood becomes a frightening place to be outdoors. Not really, of course, it’s all in good fun. But a real reason to be scared is likely hiding in your home’s floors, walls, and furniture.
Your attic is more than just a storage space—it's a potential haven for numerous pests seeking shelter, warmth, and a place to nest. Many homeowners rarely venture into their attics, making these spaces perfect hideouts for unwanted guests. Without regular attic inspections, pests can cause significant damage to your home's structure, insulation, and even pose health risks to your family.
No one wants pests invading their yards or home - but it’s far too easy to let them in inadvertently. If you’re dealing with winged, stinging, biting, scurrying, creeping, or crawling invaders, they may have been attracted by these 10 common factors.
For those of us who call North Carolina home, tropical storms and hurricanes are the cost of doing business in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth. We know what to do: we stock up on essentials. We board up windows. We check on our neighbors.
We keep up with the weather forecasts. We prepare to hunker down or evacuate as needed. But one thing we do not typically think of as pests. That’s right: when severe weather storms roll in, they can bring a spike in pest populations. Why? And what do you do to guard against infestations in your home?
Mosquitoes. They’re the surefire way to ruin a summer evening. Like your Uncle Al who uses your sofa like a (free) Airbnb or the neighbor who only shows up when you’re grilling up something juicy, mosquitoes are not exactly welcome, and they quickly become a big, buzzing nuisance. How can you protect yourself from bites - and mosquito-borne disease - and have a much more enjoyable summer?