Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

Earwigs, or pincer bugs as they’re commonly called, are those familiar insects with a pair of claws, or pincers, at the end of their abdomens. Despite their ubiquity, few know much about their biology or behavior. Read on for some interesting facts about these insects! They can’t hurt you. Yep, that’s right. All the times you have recoiled from earwigs in fear of getting pinched were for nothi...

As a follow-up to our last blog post about the dangers and downsides of doing your own pest control, we would like to present why we believe Innovative Pest Solutions is the best company for the job. Experience Innovative Pest Solutions has been a trusted pest control company in Raleigh for nearly 20 years. We are locally owned and operated by third generation pest control experts. We strive t...

With so many options at the store, you may wonder if you can and should do your own pest control. Our expert opinion is NO, and we’ll tell you why. Pesticides can be dangerous. This seems like it should go without saying, but pesticides can be very dangerous. Many mistakenly believe that items sold commercially are not as dangerous as those sold direct to pest control companies. Because of thi...

Sweater season is upon us in Raleigh, so today we want to highlight a pest you probably haven’t heard of for a while – the clothes moth. The old saying that your grandparents’ house smells like mothballs makes these pests seem like a problem of yesteryear. So, did they go extinct? Clothes moths are small (about ½ inch) moths with drab coloration. Two different types of clothes moths are Raleig...

Fall is here in Raleigh and temperatures are rapidly dropping outside, which means many insects will soon be making their way into your cozy home for the winter. How can you prevent insect entry? Read on for some tips to insect-proof your home! Seal Openings Before it gets too cold outside, dedicate a weekend to inspecting your home and making minor repairs. Slowly walk the perimeter of your h...

If you’ve done some research about pest control options, you may have encountered the term “secondary kill” – but what is it?  Many insecticides work only when the target pest makes direct contact with them. This contact may involve simply touching a surface with the insecticide, while other insecticides, such as baits, require ingestion by the pest in order to work. Insecticides that wor...