Crickets are common nuisance pests in Eastern North Carolina, especially during late summer and fall when they migrate indoors seeking warmth, moisture, and shelter. While they don’t bite or spread disease, crickets can become disruptive, noisy, and damaging when populations… Read More »Crickets
Small parasites, big nuisance—head lice are a common problem for families, schools, and childcare settings in Eastern North Carolina. Understanding how they spread, how to identify them, and what truly works for control is the first step toward fast relief… Read More »Head Lice
Body lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood and are most often associated with poor sanitation, crowded living conditions, and infrequent laundering of clothing. While less common than head lice, body lice present serious health concerns because they… Read More »Boby Lice
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites commonly found across Eastern North Carolina, especially in wooded areas, tall grass, brushy edges, and yards with pets or wildlife activity. Unlike insects, ticks are arachnids (related to spiders and mites) and pose a serious health… Read More »Tick
Fruit flies are one of the most common and frustrating household pests in Eastern North Carolina. These tiny flies seem to appear overnight, swarming kitchens, trash cans, drains, and anywhere fermenting food is present. Warm, humid conditions in our region… Read More »Fruit Fly
Paper wasps are common stinging insects found throughout Eastern North Carolina. While they play a role in controlling other insects, they often become a problem when nests are built close to homes, decks, entryways, or commercial buildings. Their defensive nature… Read More »Paper Wasp
Honeybees are beneficial pollinators that play a critical role in agriculture and natural ecosystems across Eastern North Carolina. While they are not considered pests, problems can arise when colonies establish hives inside walls, attics, soffits, chimneys, or trees close to… Read More »Honeybee
Drywood termites are a less common but very real threat to homes and structures in North Carolina. Unlike subterranean termites, drywood termites do not require contact with soil and can live entirely inside dry wood—making them especially dangerous when they… Read More »Drywood Termites
Garden spiders are large, eye-catching spiders commonly found around homes, gardens, fences, and landscaped areas in Eastern North Carolina. While their size and bold markings can be alarming, garden spiders are considered beneficial and pose very little risk to people.… Read More »Garden Spider
Assassin bugs are predatory insects commonly found throughout Eastern North Carolina, especially around homes, gardens, crawlspaces, and wooded areas. While they play a beneficial role by feeding on other insects, they are not harmless—their bite is defensive and can be… Read More »Assassin Bug
