Explore our Pest Library to learn about the insects, rodents, and other nuisances that call Eastern North Carolina home. Each entry provides clear photos, identification tips, and insights into the habits and risks associated with common pests—from ants and termites to rodents and bed bugs. We also share prevention advice and explain how our trained professionals at D & D Pest Control Co. safely and effectively deal with these invaders. Use this resource to identify what’s bugging you and discover why tailored, local expertise matters when protecting your home or business.
Turn your iPhone into a pocket field guide—learn how Google Lens, ChatGPT, and Pestbot AI deliver fast, accurate Insect ID for confident Insect identification. Get photo tips, instant matches, and know when to call a pro.
Learn how baits, contact pesticides, mound treatments, and long-lasting Topchoice applications can control Fire Ants and help protect your entire yard.
What Eastern North Carolina Homeowners Should Know Can you treat a house for termites after the crawlspace has been encapsulated? Yes. Several professional termite treatment methods can protect homes with encapsulated crawlspaces, including Termidor Perimeter Plus, termite baiting systems, and… Read More »Termite Treatment Options After Crawlspace Encapsulation
Fire Ant Control: Treatment Methods, Painful Stings & Property Damage Fire ants are more than an annoying lawn pest. Across Eastern North Carolina, these aggressive, invasive insects create painful sting hazards, establish colonies around homes and businesses, and sometimes interfere… Read More »Fire Ant Control in Eastern NC: Treatments, Stings & Property Damage
Your crawl space may be out of sight, but it should never be out of mind when it comes to termite prevention. In Eastern North Carolina, three conditions deserve particular attention: wood debris beneath the home, excessive moisture, and wood… Read More »Is Your Crawl Space a Termite Magnet? The Dangers of Wood Debris, Moisture, and Soil Contact
A professional cockroach treatment can be much more effective when the rental unit is properly prepared before the pest control professional arrives. For landlords, property managers, and tenants, preparation is not simply about making the apartment look clean. The goal… Read More »How to Prepare a Rental Unit for a Professional Cockroach Treatment
Learn what WDIR report validity means in North Carolina, when lenders may require a new inspection, and how to protect a real estate closing from delays.
Compare a home inspection versus WDIR report for North Carolina buyers. Learn what each covers, what it can miss, and when you may need both for closing.
American roaches are one of the largest and most commonly encountered cockroaches in homes and businesses across Eastern North Carolina. Often called palmetto bugs, these insects thrive in warm, humid environments and are frequently associated with moisture issues, sewer systems,… Read More »American Roach
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
