Pollen Patties & Pollen Substitute: When and How to Feed Honey Bees Pollen is the honey bee’s primary natural protein source. Without enough protein, colonies struggle to raise brood, maintain strong nurse bee populations, and build up for spring nectar… Read More »Pollen Patties & Pollen Substitute: When and How to Feed Honey Bees
Bed bugs are one of the most stressful pests a homeowner or tenant can face. They bite at night, hide in tiny cracks during the day, and can be extremely difficult to eliminate without a well-planned, professional treatment. The good… Read More »Bed Bug Facts & Treatment Options in Eastern North Carolina
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
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
Centipedes are fast-moving, multi-legged arthropods that frequently alarm homeowners when they dart across floors, walls, or bathrooms—especially in Eastern North Carolina, where humidity and mild winters allow them to stay active year-round. While centipedes can actually help by feeding on… Read More »Centipedes
Often called the Cow Killer, this insect is not actually an ant at all—it’s a type of wingless wasp. Cow killers are well known across Eastern North Carolina for their striking red-and-black coloring and their reputation for delivering one of… Read More »Cow Killer (Velvet Ant)
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that has become a serious concern across many parts of the United States. While not yet firmly established in Eastern North Carolina, its steady spread along transportation corridors makes early awareness critical for… Read More »Spotted Lanternflies
Blow flies are large, fast-moving flies commonly found around homes, businesses, and dumpsters in Eastern North Carolina. Known for their metallic green or blue appearance, blow flies are more than just a nuisance—they can signal sanitation issues and pose health… Read More »Blow Flies
Drug Store Beetles are a common stored-product pest found in homes, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and warehouses throughout Eastern North Carolina. These tiny beetles often go unnoticed until homeowners discover insects crawling in pantries or flying near windows and lights.… Read More »Drug Store Beetle
Indian Meal Moths are one of the most common pantry pests found in homes and businesses across Eastern North Carolina. They contaminate stored foods, spread quickly through kitchens and pantries, and often go unnoticed until the infestation is well-established. Scientific… Read More »Indian Meal Moth
