Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

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, is there evidence that the infestation has been previously treated? An infestation is defined by North Carolina as any evidence, past or present, of wood-destroying insects in, on, or under the...

Honey bees have become an increasingly important issue over the past few years. Several types of honey bees have been listed as endangered due to various factors. These fascinating bees are vital to North Carolina’s ecosystem. They’re not just responsible for the honey–a lot of the food we eat would not be possible without bees. This is just one of several reasons that Innova...

Anyone in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill triangle who has tried to raise their own bee hive knows how difficult it can be to keep them alive. The careless and overuse of pesticides is not the only villain in this, there are also mites and viruses that are taking a heavy toll. But how about mosquito treatments? Responsible Mosquito Treatment in Raleigh NC Some mosquito treatments are harder ...

Spiders are a pest that seem to stick around no matter what time of year here in the Raleigh/Cary/Durham triangle area. Even during the winter they can be found in the garage and basements, but spring and summer are when they are seen in the highest numbers in the yard and in the home. Contact us for Spider Pest Control Raleigh. Spiders in your home – Spider Pest Control Raleigh Spider...

As a Raleigh-based pest control company we know how bad the mosquitoes can get around here, particularly during the summer months. There are plenty of do-it-yourself methods for controlling these pests but most involve spraying yourself or your clothes with chemicals or buying those CO2 mosquito magnets. Look to Innovative Pest Solutions for your mosquito pest control in Raleigh, NC. Our metho...

Not too long ago there was a large-scale outbreak of Zika virus, primarily focused in South America. For a time, it seemed it could spread to the United States and, particularly, the southeastern states. Residents of NC, being a state that deals with considerable numbers of mosquitoes every year, have every right to be worried about Zika virus in North Carolina – especially given the repo...