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What are “Water Bugs” ?
If you life in North Carolina I am sure you have seen what many people here refer to as water bugs. Most of the time the bugs are actually various species of Roaches.
Termite treatment cost too high?
I have been in the pest control business since I was a kid. My grandfather started our company in 1973 and my father spent most of his life building the business.
Top 3 Bed Bug myths
Everyone is talking about them and some customers seem to be scared to death about having to deal with Beg Bugs.
We are constantly getting bed bug questions at both our Raleigh NC and Fayetteville NC pest control offices.
Why you should not try to kill termites yourself
Killing termites is a pretty hard thing to do even for professionals. Very often while we are involved in pest control in Cary NC…
What is the best product available for termite protection?
Customers worried about termite damage to their homes will often ask us what is the best product to protect their homes from termites. The answer…
Fire ants will be a major problem this year
Fire ants are a major problem in Raleigh and Fayetteville North Carolina. If you haven’t seen fire ants in your yard yet there is a very…
What are the little black dots on my house / car?
These little black dots that are often found on siding and automobiles are not what they seem. Many people are told that they are insect…
Ants with wings? Should you be worried?
Ants with wings becomes a big issue in the pest control business around early spring. We get calls all the time from home owners concerned…
Are new homes protected from termites?
When a home is built in Raleigh, N.C. or the surrounding area, the builder is required to have it treated for termites by a licensed…
Termite Baits Pros and Cons
We get asked all the time by homeowners “What are the round plastic things around my home”. They are often referred to as termite traps.…
3 Obvious signs of a bed bug infestation
Bed bugs have become a huge issue in both the Raleigh and fayetteville areas. Our pest control technicians are dealing with bed bug infestations…
Should a homeowner get a pest control treatment for Ladybugs?
Every Spring we get calls from homeowners who see Ladybugs in their home. Usually you will see Ladybugs around window sills because they are attracted…
Bees flying around bushes. Should you get Pest Control service?
This is the time of year that Pest control companies have their phones ringing off the hook. One of the most popular calls we get…
Hiring a Pest Control company in Cary, N.C. 5 questions to ask.
In Cary N.C. there are many pest control companies to choose from. How do you know which company is right for you? I have been…
Quarterly Pest Control For Raleigh, N.C.
Raleigh, N.C. has many options when it comes to choosing a pest control service. AAA Exterminating Co. is a family Owned business that has been…
Should finding active termites stop a real estate transaction?
The easy answer to that is no, but let me explain. I have personally performed over 10,000 Wood Destroying Insect Reports in North Carolina.…
Price of Termite Treatments in Raleigh, Cary, Garner and Apex areas
We are often asked why termite contract prices in the Raleigh, Cary, Garner and Apex areas seem to have such a wide variance. The answer…
Fire ants pose a major threat to homes in Raleigh and Fayetteville
The red imported fire ant was introduced into the United States in the 1930’s. Traveling in soil used as ballast on cargo ships that arrived…
3 questions to ask when hiring a Termite company in Fayetteville,N.C.
Fayetteville, N.C. is in the middle of swarm season right now. We are finding termite swarmers in many homes and businesses. When you get…
Yearly Termite Inspections
It is easy to forget about termites. Most of the time a homeowner will not see them until significant damage has occurred. If you have…
Issues with out of state mortgage companies and the N.C. wdi report
North Carolina is one of only a hand full of states that has it’s own WDI report form that was created and is regulated by…
How to get rid of water bugs
There are insects that are actually called water bugs. However most of the time Water Bug is simply a common name for a couple…
Wood-Destroying Insect Reports are not just termite inspections
There has always been a misconception on what is reported during a Wood Destroying Insect report. Many people still call this report a termite letter.…
Tips for controlling spiders around your home
Spiders are actually, for the most part beneficial. They survive by feeding on insects. Oftentimes they are the most important biological control of insect pests…
V.A. Termite Inspections in North Carolina
We get asked about V.A. termite inspections all the time. Since our home office is located in Fayetteville, N.C. this is probably no surprise. Fayetteville…
Moisture control in crawl spaces
Most of the time when we are involved in moisture control in crawl spaces it is because we are doing a Wood destroying insect report.…
Pest Control related issues in some of Raleigh’s older homes
Yesterday I did a termite inspection on a home in the raleigh area that was over 80 years old. Homes this old are not unusual in…
Termite inspection advice for new homeowners
When buying a new home, you may think you dont have to worry about termites since you just recently had an inspection. This is…