Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

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...

The Raleigh area is finally getting a taste of spring! But with the sunshine, blooming flowers and warm days comes bugs. What kind of pests can we expect in the spring? Here are the four types of pests to look for as the weather warms up: Termites. Termites are probably the most fear-inducing pests for homeowners since they can cause extensive structural damage to a home. In the spring...

As the temperatures across the Raleigh area start to rise, so will the number of bugs we’ll see. Sure, it’s part of nature and all, but nobody wants to see pests in their home. Luckily, it doesn’t take too much effort to keep a home pest-free. Here are a few tips on how to keep pests away from your home this spring: Seal it up. Check for any cracks or gaps around ...

There are some pests that can be mortal enemies to wood-framed homes. The two that are the most common are carpenter ants and termites. While they both like to cause damage to wood structures, they do so for different reasons. Carpenter ants burrow in wood to create their habitat, whereas termites eat wood for survival. Whatever the reason, it’s important to know what you’re dea...

Pets are commonly included as family members and as pet owners, we should all consider our pets’ health and safety a priority.  One way in particular to do this is by questioning your current pest control company to ensure their method is pet-friendly. Pets are similar to children in the way their curiosity can lead them to trouble at times, so it is important to have preventative me...

As spring gets closer and the weather gets warmer throughout the Triangle, more bugs will be popping up. Especially ants. Those tiny creatures seem to pop up out of nowhere and once there’s a big infestation, they can be difficult to get rid of. Here are five tips on keeping ants away from your house: Keep it clean. If ants have no food to get, then they have no reaso...