Why Silverfish Are a Problem in Eastern North Carolina Silverfish are a common indoor pest in Eastern North Carolina, especially in homes with high humidity, crawlspaces, and older construction. While they do not bite or spread disease, silverfish can cause… Read More »Silverfish
Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers. They ride on luggage, used furniture, and personal belongings, then hide in mattress seams, bed frames, and furniture cracks until it’s time to feed. They don’t care if your home is spotless or cluttered –… Read More »How to Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs Home When on Vacation
Learn what a wood destroying insect report covers, what findings mean, and how Eastern North Carolina buyers and sellers can respond with confidence.
Heavy German Cockroach Infestation? D & D Pest Control Co. Can Help! If you are dealing with an extreme German cockroach infestation, you may be feeling overwhelmed and desperate for help. You are not alone in this situation, as German… Read More »Extreme German Cockroach Infestation
Learn what causes musty crawlspace odors, how moisture, mold, pests, and drainage contribute, and when a professional inspection is the right next step.
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
Harvester ants are ground-nesting ants known for clearing vegetation around their nests and collecting seeds—often creating large, noticeable mounds in yards, fields, and open areas across Eastern North Carolina. Scientific Classification Order: Hymenoptera Family: Formicidae Scientific Name: Pogonomyrmex spp. (most… Read More »Harvester 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
Camel crickets—often called spider crickets or cave crickets—are a common nuisance pest in homes throughout Eastern North Carolina. While they don’t chirp like field crickets, their large size, long legs, and sudden jumping behavior make them especially unsettling when discovered… Read More »Camel Cricket
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
