Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

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...

The weather is warming up in Raleigh. With warm weather comes an increase in wasps too! Our team at Innovative Pest Solutions gets calls to come help with bees when they are really wasps. All wasps build nests from wood fibers scraped with their hard mandibles and chewed into a pulp. These nests can be dangerous and hurt your family if a pest control company in Raleigh doesn’t help. T...

With spring in full gear, chances are you’ll see and hear bees buzzing around your yard. Don’t be so quick to swat them away, though. These little guys are pretty important. Honeybees are so important that they were selected as the official insect of North Carolina in 1973, and for good reason. These tiny insects are not only hard workers, but they are vital to the planet. Our team at Inno...