With spring right around the corner, every homeowner is fretting about the often-loathed practice of spring cleaning. Every year spring cleaning can feel like an overwhelming chore with no end in sight, but it can actually do a lot more to help your home than you may think.
An effective spring cleaning not only leaves your home looking fresh and clean but is a powerful preventative measure to avoid many common pest infestations that plague homes. However, many people believe that a clean home must be bug-proof. Sadly, that is not always the case.
If you're buying or selling a home in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, there's a good chance someone has mentioned a Wood Destroying Insect Report at some point in the process. Maybe your lender required one. Maybe your real estate agent brought it up. Maybe you've seen the acronym WDIR on a form and wondered what it actually means.
A WDIR is one of the most important and most misunderstood inspections in a real estate transaction. Homeowners in Wilkes County, Yadkin County, and across the NC foothills deal with some of the highest termite pressure in the region, which makes understanding this report more than just a closing formality. Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing, here's what you actually need to know.
No one enjoys having a pest in their home. They are gross and smelly but did you know they could also be contributing to your allergies? Household pests have the ability to cause a number of allergies. Allergens released into the air by pests such as cockroaches, dust mites, and rodents can trigger allergic reactions.
Pests can also spread bacteria and other pathogens that can cause allergic reactions in humans. In addition, pests can contaminate food supplies, causing reactions in people who are allergic to the bacteria or other pathogens present in the contaminated food.
Pests can also cause allergies through their bites or stings, as well as by increasing the amount of dust and debris in the home, which can exacerbate allergies in people who are sensitive to dust and other allergens.
All of these reasons highlight just how much damage pests can do. This article will explore five ways that the pests within your home may be causing your allergy flare-ups.
Many of us have found ourselves wondering the same thing, “Why do pests and rodents love my house so much”? You are not alone, many homeowners struggle with this exact question, and some of the reasons may be very surprising.
You love your home, but guess what, pests and rodents love it too. These critters love to seek warmth and safety inside homes and other structures. Their presence can cause damage and be a nuisance, all while lowering the value of your home in the process.
But lucky for you, many pests and other creatures are not as stealthy as they may seem. These intruders often leave traces such as droppings and hair behind that can help indicate they have made their way into your home.
This article will outline a few of the warning signs you should be on the lookout for as you scope your home for unwanted visitors, and a few suggestions for how to deal with them once they have made their way inside.