Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

Now that it’s warmer, pests are multiplying and wanting to share our outside spaces. One of these pests are ticks - those little bloodsuckers that seem to get everywhere, especially in North Carolina. Here are four points you should know about ticks:Ticks cause irritation. It’s kind of their job. Ticks are looking for blood, so they attach themselves to people and pets and, well…they ...

Anytime work is being done in a home, it’s important to trust the person and the job. Call us biased, but we think it’s even more important to fully trust your exterminator. After all, pest control is a regularly scheduled service (as opposed to something like a home improvement service where it’s a one-and-done service) that you’ll be working with for a while, who continually will be in and ou...

It’s probably the infestation that freaks people out the most: rodents. Just the thought of them makes many people cringe. But these infestations happen, and it’s important to know how to identify a potential rodent issue in your home. The sooner it’s identified, the sooner the rodents can be gone.Here are four tell-tale signs that you have a rodent infestation in your home.Droppings. Rode...

There are many myths about pest control.  Many myths lead homeowners to believe that they can do really simple things to their home and will never have issues with pests.  Understanding some of these myths and knowing the truth about them will prevent pest infestation in the long run.  3 Common Pest Myths: The presence of cockroaches means a dirty home: If you see a cockroa...

Communities thrive when the people living in them support each other. A lot of people support local shops and restaurants, but don’t think to do the same for other services. /p> Here are a few reasons why you should support all types of local, family-owned businesses. Local knowledge. Locally based businesses have a direct link to the area, and know its special quirks. Pro...

An infestation of termites can wreak havoc on a home and even cause significant structural damage in a very short period of time.  Often, home owners do not know how to identify termites around their homes.  Monitoring your home for termites is an important part of home ownership. Having a clear understanding of what they are and where they live will help. 2 important things to know a...