Not All Ants Are the Same: Your Guide to Odorous House Ants, Carpenter Ants, and Fire Ants

Apr 24, 2026 | Ants, Pest Control, Pest Insights

You spot a trail of ants marching across your kitchen counter, and your first instinct is to grab the nearest can of spray and go to war. It’s understandable, but here’s the problem: treating the wrong ant with the wrong product is one of the most common...

Winter Pest Control: Protecting Your Home as Pests Move Indoors

Nov 21, 2025 | Ants, Cockroachs, Pest Control, Pest Insights, Rodents, Spiders, Termites

As temperatures drop, your home becomes increasingly attractive to various pests seeking warmth and shelter. Understanding proper winter pest control measures is crucial for protecting your living space from unwanted visitors. This comprehensive guide will help you...

Ants and Rain: Why Do Ants Show Up After It Rains?

Mar 7, 2025 | Ants

Rain showers can bring much-needed water to gardens and landscapes, but rain can also provide unwelcome guests: ants. The sight of ants marching through your home can be both startling and frustrating, especially after a heavy downpour. As storms roll in and rain...

How To Handle an Ant Infestation

Sep 21, 2022 | Ants

How to Handle An Ant Infestation: A Helpful Guide Ants are homeowners’ most concerning pests, according to a recent Consumer Affairs survey. For North Carolinians, that should come as no surprise, and many struggle with how to handle an ant infestation at their...

Ant Control: Why Are Ants Hard to Get Rid Of?

Apr 16, 2022 | Ants

The Ant Control Battle There are more than 12,000 species of ants, and their population levels are high. You can also find them in almost every country in the world except Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica, and some other islands. No wonder homeowners are commonly...

Flying Ants Versus Termites

Feb 17, 2022 | Ants, Termites

Ants are annoying and termites are expensive – but do you really know the difference between flying ants versus termites? According to the EPA, property owners spend over two billion dollars on termite damage every year. Few things make the heart sink more than...