Smoky Brown Wood Roaches: A Raleigh-Durham Problem (and How to Stop Them!)

Smokey brown wood roach- a common Raleigh pest

Living in the beautiful city of Raleigh-Durham comes with a lot of perks. We have a thriving community, a booming job market, and of course, the iconic “City of Oaks” title. But with all those gorgeous, mature trees comes a not-so-glamorous side effect: the smoky brown wood roach. These large, dark brown to mahogany-colored cockroaches […]

Are Pest Control Services Worth It?

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Determining the Value of Pest Control services in the Raleigh/Durham Area In our Triangle area, encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, homeowners often ponder the necessity and the worth of professional pest control services. At Innovative Pest Solutions, a locally owned and operated pest control company, we believe in the serious value these services offer. […]

5 Ways to Eliminate Roaches in the Sink

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In the quiet corners of our Raleigh homes, a silent invasion occurs beneath the hum of daily life – roaches in the sink. Gross! These stealthy insects, evolutionary annoyances with an uncanny ability to adapt, can turn your home into a nightmare. From their unsightly appearance to their bacteria-spreading ways, cockroaches are a problem, no […]

10 Plants That Repel Roaches in Raleigh

Purple lavender in a white pot, one of the plants that repel roaches

While professional pest control services are recommended against cockroaches, there are plants that repel roaches to help supplement your pest control plan.

6 Diseases Roaches Carry & Cause

Person dropping liquid into a red petri dish full of bacteria, some which can cause the diseases roaches carry

The diseases roaches carry can vary from mild allergy symptoms to more severe illnesses like salmonella or staph, which can make you very ill.

13 Tips for Effective Roach Baiting

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Are roaches taking over your Raleigh, North Carolina, space? It’s time to take action with smart roach baiting! Say goodbye to ineffective methods and hello to a strategy that hits roaches where it hurts.  Join us as we unveil the secrets of successful roach baiting and equip you with the tools to win the war […]

How Many Eggs Do Roaches Lay?

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How many eggs do roaches lay? On average, a female roach can deposit anywhere from 16 to 50 eggs within a single ootheca.