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Home Inspections And Engineered Trusses
As Innovative Inspections, we have performed thousands of home inspections in the Raleigh area. One of the things that pops up consistently during our home inspections are
Guide To Avoiding Ants In Raleigh, NC
In fact, some of the ants found around the Raleigh, NC, area leave stings, bites, and painful bumps that last for days at a time.
Why Do Wasps Appear In The House During The Winter?
We get this pest control question every year during the warm days of winter: Why do wasps appear in the house during the winter in the attic,
Chigger Or Clover Mite?
This summer I received a frantic call from a customer who thought his steps and sidewalk were being invaded by chiggers (sometimes called red bugs).
Five Questions Before Buying A Home
1. Has the house ever been treated for termites in the past? There is a common saying in the South that “A house either has
What Is A Wood-Destroying Insect Report (WDIR)?
The WDIR is a written inspection report that answers two primary questions: 1. Is there any evidence of a wood-destroying insect infestation? 2. If so,
3 Common Spring Pests In Raleigh, NC
Many pests become active in the spring in the Raleigh/Durham triangle area, and here are a few common spring pests found in Raleigh, NC, to
Where Do Fruit Flies Come From?
Fruit flies are a common pest here in the North Carolina Raleigh/Cary/Durham triangle area. The can show up from seemingly out of nowhere within a
How To Keep Copperhead Snakes Out Of Your Yard
This summer seems to be the year of the copperhead and copperhead snakebites in Raleigh, NC. Many of our customers have reported seeing copperhead snakes
Bugs Found In Christmas Decorations
As the holidays approach us, I am always surprised by how many calls we get about bugs found in Christmas decorations. Being a local Raleigh
Brown Recluse In Raleigh, NC
This is a question we get from our Raleigh Pest Control customers often. Brown Recluse Spiders do exist in the North Carolina Triangle area, however,
Termites In A Slab Construction Home
Last week I inspected a house in Cary and discovered termites. When I told the buyer about the termites and the termite damages I found, they