Innovative Pest Solutions Blog

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...

When setting up pest control services for the home, it’s easy to call whoever is on a flashy postcard in the mailbox, but that may not be the best idea. When hiring an exterminator in Wake Forest, it’s important to look for someone who is dependable. After all, this person will be coming into the home regularly and will be responsible for keeping the home pest-free. You’ll want a company that y...

Not every homeowner likes having carpet in their homes. But, if there is carpet in the home, most homeowners end up having pets or kids that lay on the carpet. However, the soft, thick fibers that make up carpet and upholstery are the perfect nesting spot for insects and pests to hide.  One of the things that our team at Innovative Pest Solutions loves most about our jobs is protectin...

As the old saying goes: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” We hear that a lot and while it may be true in some instances, it definitely does not apply to pest control. In the world of pests, the more you can do to keep them away, the better. And the best way to do so is with a regular pest control service.Here are three reasons why it’s important to have a regularly-scheduled pest control servi...