Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

Tick season is in full swing here in Raleigh, North Carolina! Here is a quick guide to some of the most common ticks you may encounter in the area, as well as any diseases they are known to vector.  Lone star tick (very common in the Piedmont) Males: reddish-brown body with six white markings along the edges of the body—two white “I” shapes closest to the head, two white “V” shapes i...

Whether you are having a night out in Raleigh or travelling out of town for vacation,follow these helpful tips to check your hotel room for bed bugs:When entering the room for the first time, leave bags at the door or in the hall (if possible) while you inspect. Do not place anything on or around the bed until you have inspected the room. This includes using a luggage stand.Use your cellphone’s...

For those who may not know, a crawl space is the open area between the ground and under-side of a house. Crawl spaces keep the house off of the ground and protect it from water damage and pest infestation. While these are advantages to having a crawl space, it can also serve as a dwelling for pests if not properly maintained. Here is the answer...Yes! Pests can cause devastation to your home i...

There are over 12,000 known species of ant, each varying in shape, size, and color.  The good news is that only a handful of these species are considered home invading pests. The primary cause of ant infestations in homes is poor sanitation (dirty dishes, crumbs on the floor, full trash cans, etc.).    An important step in ridding your home of ants is determining the types o...

Ever heard of a bat bug? Yeah, not many people have. These guys may sound like a fictional creature from Halloween films, but they’re real. Although they are mostly found in the Midwest, they could be anywhere that bats live and are often confused for bed bugs.Here’s what you should know about bat bugs:Similar look to bed bugs. Because they are ‘cousins’ bed bugs and bat bugs look similar ...

We see them too: the big-bucks national ad campaigns, super deals on flyers, the many service vans with the flashy logos all over the place. It’s hard to miss those national big-corporation pest control services. But if you ask us, we prefer the local guys.5 reasons why you should shop local for pest control services are:Reputation is important. We can’t count on nationally recognized...