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Carpet Beetles

Carpet Beetles

Carpet beetles are one of the most common—and most misunderstood—fabric-damaging pests found inside homes and businesses. While the adult beetles are harmless and often mistaken for lady beetles, the larvae are the real problem, feeding on natural fibers and causing… Read More »Carpet Beetles

Bed Bug, Bed Bugs,

Bed Bug

Bed bugs are small, blood-feeding insects that have become an increasing problem in homes, apartments, hotels, dormitories, and rental properties across Eastern North Carolina. They are excellent hitchhikers and are most often brought indoors on luggage, used furniture, clothing, or… Read More »Bed Bug

Wolf Spider, Lycosids, ground spiders, hunting spiders

Wolf Spider

Wolf spiders are fast-moving, ground-dwelling spiders commonly encountered in Eastern North Carolina, especially around homes with crawlspaces, garages, sheds, and landscaped areas. Unlike web-building spiders, wolf spiders actively hunt their prey, which is why they are often seen running across… Read More »Wolf Spider

Black Widow Spider, Latrodectus mactans

Black Widow Spider

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

Clothes Moths

Clothes Moths

Clothes moths are a fabric-damaging pest commonly found inside homes, closets, storage areas, and businesses throughout Eastern North Carolina. Unlike pantry moths, clothes moths do not infest food. Their larvae feed on natural fibers, making them especially destructive to clothing,… Read More »Clothes Moths