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
A serious but often misunderstood spider found around homes and structures in Eastern North Carolina Scientific Classification Order: Araneae Family: Theridiidae Scientific Name: Latrodectus spp. (primarily Latrodectus mactans in North Carolina) Overview The Black Widow Spider is one of the… Read More »Black Widow Spider
American & German Roaches (Palmetto Bugs) Overview: Cockroaches are among the most common and resilient household pests found in Eastern North Carolina. The two species homeowners encounter most often are American cockroaches—commonly called palmetto bugs—and German cockroaches, which are smaller… Read More »Cockroaches
Eastern Subterranean Termites are among the most destructive wood-destroying insects in Eastern North Carolina. Our warm, humid climate and frequent moisture conditions make it easier for termite colonies to thrive, often causing serious structural damage long before a homeowner realizes… Read More »Eastern Subterranean Termites
Odorous house ants are one of the most common “kitchen ants” homeowners run into in Eastern North Carolina. They show up fast, form busy trails to food and water, and can be stubborn to eliminate if the colony is nesting… Read More »Odorous House Ants
Fire ants are one of the most aggressive and persistent outdoor pests affecting homeowners and businesses across Eastern North Carolina. Warm temperatures, sandy soils, frequent rain, and long summers create ideal conditions for explosive fire ant populations, especially in lawns,… Read More »Fire Ants
When the Night Bites Back—and How to Take Your Home Back Service Area Focus: Kinston, North Carolina It usually starts the same way: a half-sleeping scratch, a quiet irritation you blame on dry skin, laundry soap, or a mosquito that… Read More »Bed Bug Problem in Kinston, NC | Signs, Inspection & Treatment
Carpenter ants are one of the most common structural pest problems faced by homeowners and property managers across Eastern North Carolina. While they do not eat wood like termites, they excavate wood to build nests, and over time this can… Read More »Carpenter Ants
If you’re seeing mold growth on floor joists, subflooring, sill plates, or framing, your home is signaling a moisture problem. D & D Pest Control Co. provides professional Bora-Care® with Mold-Care® treatments designed to protect structural wood and help stop… Read More »Mold Care and Bora-Care Treatment: Protecting Your Property
