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
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
Odorous house ants are one of the most common “kitchen ants” homeowners run into in Eastern North Carolina. They show up fast, form busy trails to food and water, and can be stubborn to eliminate if the colony is nesting… Read More »Odorous House Ants
If you’re seeing mold growth on floor joists, subflooring, sill plates, or framing, your home is signaling a moisture problem. D & D Pest Control Co. provides professional Bora-Care® with Mold-Care® treatments designed to protect structural wood and help stop… Read More »Mold Care and Bora-Care Treatment: Protecting Your Property
Fipronil is one of the most important modern insecticides used in professional pest control and veterinary flea and tick products. It belongs to a class called phenylpyrazoles and is designed to hit insects hard while being used at very low… Read More »Understanding Fipronil: A Guide for Effective Pest Control
Imidacloprid is a powerful tool when it is used correctly – and a problem when it isn’t. As a systemic, broad-spectrum insecticide in the neonicotinoid family, it can move through treated plants and soils, providing long-lasting protection against many insects.… Read More »Imidacloprid Insecticide Products & Non-Repellent Ant Control in Eastern NC
Wood-Boring Insect & Wood Borer Inspection in Eastern North Carolina Small holes and fine powder coming from your beams, joists, or hardwood floors can be a warning sign that wood-boring insects are at work inside your home. Over time, wood… Read More »Wood Bores Inspection – Eastern North Carolina
Few things are more frustrating than opening a bag of flour or cereal and finding insects crawling inside. These “pantry pests,” also known as stored product pests, are common in homes across Eastern North Carolina and can quietly ruin a… Read More »Pantry Pests in Eastern North Carolina
Hearing scratching in the walls or finding droppings in your kitchen? Mice and rats are more than just a nuisance – they can chew wiring, contaminate food, damage insulation, and spread germs. A few smart trapping strategies can make a… Read More »Rodent Trapping Tips & Tricks – Eastern North Carolina
Some odors are strong enough that normal cleaning and deodorizing sprays just won’t touch them. Cigarette and cigar smoke baked into walls, pet urine in carpets, dead animal odors in crawlspaces, and lingering smoke or soot smells after a fire… Read More »Ozone Shock Treatment
