November 13, 2020
One pest that every property owner wants to avoid in Norfolk is the ant. More specifically, carpenter ants. This breed of ant gets its name from how they behave. In building their nest, they will excavate the wood of a house or building to form smooth tunnels inside the wood. ... Read More
October 15, 2020
Home and business owners alike have a healthy fear of wasps. If you don't want wasps to take over your property, there are a few things you should know. This guide to wasp control can help you both deter and eliminate wasps from your property.... Read More
July 15, 2020
Mosquitoes can drive anyone crazy. Between their buzzing and biting, they are one of the world’s most annoying pests, as well as one of the most dangerous. With this guide to effective mosquito control, you can learn how to keep these insects away from your property.... Read More
May 14, 2020
Ready… set… go! It’s the start of summer, the weather is nice, you want to spend as much time as possible enjoying your yard. But one thing that can ruin this ideal time is a fire ant mound. It doesn’t take much to disturb a colony of fire ants.... Read More
February 17, 2020
Cockroaches are more than just creepy-looking pests that invade your counter space when you forget to wipe it down. These pests are incredibly dangerous and can quickly take over a home if you aren't careful. It's important to understand the conditions that lead to a cockroach infestation, how to identify them, and how to get rid of them.... Read More
August 15, 2019
Here in Norfolk, residents deal with the stresses of everyday responsibilities, work, and social interactions. But we also get to spend time outdoors, going on walks, enjoying recreational activities, and working on our lawns.... Read More
July 26, 2019
This has been a good year for Norfolk spiders and that is bad news for residents in Norfolk. While spiders offer some benefits when they come onto our properties (in the form of mosquito and fly control) they make terrible guests. They leave webs all over the place—which are no fun to walk through face first, and they find their way into our homes and crawl on our walls. If you are thinking, "Um, no thanks," we're with ya.... Read More
July 15, 2019
Being bitten by a mosquito often comes with a moment of shock. You know the moment we are referring to. It's the moment you feel the sensation of a tiny needle-nose drawing blood from beneath your skin, usually followed by a slap attempting to end the life of the insect draining you.... Read More
June 18, 2019
Walking around in a yard with fire ants can be like trying to avoid lasers in a spy movie—one wrong move, and you might get burned. Granted fire ants cannot burn you, or sever limbs like the lasers in the movies could, but enough of their bites in one spot and your skin will feel like it's on fire. Comedy aside, fire ants are a big problem here in the Outer Banks, and homeowners find themselves jumping to avoid them daily. If you are not... Read More
June 17, 2019
Odorous house ants are small invasive pests that typically infest Outer Banks homes while seeking out new food sources. You can identify them by their small size, dark brown to black color, and the uneven shape of their thoraxes. Another way to identify odorous ants is the strong, musty odor they emit when crushed, which is like the smell of rotten coconuts. ... Read More
June 18, 2017
It can be very unnerving to see a snake, especially one in a home. Snakes can be dangerous if provoked so it’s best to avoid them and call a professional to have them removed.... Read More
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