The ants go marching ten by ten… cute song. Not so cute when you have an infestation of carpenter ants marching on towards your home - and through it. Ranging from 3.4 to 13 millimeters in length, these are among the biggest ants in the US, and their large mandibles can wreak havoc on structures. What do you need to know about carpenter ants?
As passionate gardeners know, creating a beautiful flower garden takes dedication, patience, and knowledge. After all your hard work planting, watering, and nurturing your garden, there's nothing more frustrating than discovering pests wreaking havoc on your precious plants. In the Carolinas and Virginia, our warm, humid climate creates perfect conditions for many garden pests to thrive.
As temperatures rise across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, our homes and yards face an annual invasion. Spring brings renewal and growth, but also marks the awakening of numerous pest species. After winter dormancy or reduced activity, insects and other unwanted visitors emerge in search of food, water, and shelter – often finding all three in and around our homes.
At Rid-A-Bug, we've been helping homeowners throughout the Carolinas and Virginia manage spring pest problems since 1972. Our pest management professionals have compiled this comprehensive guide to help you identify, prevent, and control the most common spring pests in our region.
Durham, NC – The VP and General Manager of Rid-A-Bug Exterminating, Marty L. Roberts from Wilkes County, NC was elected to the position of Vice President of the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) during their 70th annual Pest Control Technician School in January 2020. Roberts’ one-year term will begin in July 2020 and end June 2021.
Do you feel like it has already been a long, cold winter? After an unseasonably warm holiday season, it seems like winter came to our area at full strength. We have already seen multiple snowy events, and there is no sign of the cold abating any time soon.
With subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice, you might be wondering why in the world you have pests in your home. The one perk of winter should be the lack of bugs, right? Unfortunately, many insects and rodents are active throughout the season.
Wouldn’t it be nice if pests hibernated during the winter? It would be… but not all of them do! While we do get a nice little break from mosquitos and black flies, we still have to deal with mice, rats, cockroaches, spiders, and other creepy crawlies that seek shelter from the cold.
You may start to feel like you’re running an Airbnb for pests in your cozy home. Winter is not even halfway over. It is not uncommon for temperatures to remain frigid through March. You can’t just wait till spring for them to go away. You’re going to have to do something about those pesky winter pests right away.
Not to worry: with a few simple steps, you can kick them out and prevent the damage, bites, allergies, and mess they create.