The Southeast's charm is undeniable, with its vibrant landscapes and rich natural beauty drawing new residents year after year. While our region's climate creates perfect conditions for lush vegetation and outdoor living, it also presents unique challenges for homeowners.
We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. The Carolinas and Virginia are known for their abundance of natural resources and amazing scenery. There are thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to explore, pristine waterways in which to fish or boat, and several charming small towns in which to eat and shop.
For those that call our area home, you get to enjoy amazing weather, friendly neighbors, and strong local economies, in addition to all the outdoor activities you love. The good far outweighs the bad. There are more pros than cons.
Of course, one of the few downsides is the presence of pests. In our area, it is not uncommon to encounter infestations of insects such as:
Fall is in the air. The days are shorter, the mornings are cooler, and the leaves are beginning to change colors in the Carolinas and Virginia. That means weekends spend watching and playing football, camping, and bonfires, and all enjoying all of what makes our area special during Autumn.
The one downside to fall in the South is the unwanted pests that seek shelter in your home during the season. In this article, we are discussing the most common fall pests and what do to about them.
Ah, summer. The kids are out of school and ready for adventure.
Here in the piedmont, foothills and High Country of the Carolinas and Virginia provide us access to countless adventures. From thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to whitewater rafting and backcountry camping, we have more to do than you can fit into your schedule in a single summer.
This is the season for your friends and family to come by for cookouts and picnics, to putter in the garden, to raise gorgeous flowers or delicious veggies, and to just sit on the porch and enjoy the sun. Many look forward to summer, warm temperatures, and time off all year. It is truly the perfect season in the Carolinas and Virginia.
Well, it’s almost perfect. There is one thing about the warm months that can challenge the patience of even the most adamant fan of summer - pests.
Summer is a favorite time of year for residents of the Carolinas and Virginia. There is a lot of opportunity for fun in the sun and sand, letting the kids play outdoors, and enjoying our beautiful area. However, it is also a season of potentially volatile weather.
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been quiet thus far, but that is to be expected from June through early August. It is around the time students begin returning to school that the ocean temperatures are their warmest. From late August through the middle of October, we are likely to see a number of storms form and threaten the East Coast.