What Causes Musty Crawlspace Odors in Homes?
Learn what causes musty crawlspace odors, how moisture, mold, pests, and drainage contribute, and when a professional inspection is the right next step.
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William Davis (Tom) is the owner of D & D Pest Control Co. and D & D Home Inspection Services, serving Eastern North Carolina. With decades of experience in pest and termite control, home inspections, crawlspace solutions, and residential property services, Tom is committed to providing dependable, professional service and practical solutions for homeowners and businesses.
Eastern Subterranean Termites
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
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
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 Cricket
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
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
Mold Testing Versus Inspection: Which Comes First?
Mold testing versus inspection: learn what each service reveals, when sampling is worth it, and how to address crawlspace moisture and mold in your home properly.
Best Greenville Pest Companies for Lasting Control
Compare the best Greenville pest companies by inspection quality, local termite knowledge, documentation, treatment precision, and long-term prevention.
15 Best Home Inspection Questions to Ask Before Closing
Use these best home inspection questions to understand safety, moisture, pests, repairs, and major costs before you move forward with a property purchase.
Can Moisture Attract Subterranean Termites?
Can moisture attract subterranean termites? Learn why damp crawlspaces, leaks, and wet soil raise termite risk – and how to protect North Carolina home.
