10 Winter Gardening Tips for Charlotte, NC

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Our Best Winter Gardening Tips for a Beautiful Yard Living in the Carolinas, we don’t have the luxury of blaming several feet of snow as being the reason why we don’t do any yard work in the wintertime. Thanks to our temperate climate, we must maintain our yards even in the dead of winter, or […]

11 Pests that Love Moisture

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What to do About Pests that Love Moisture Many scenarios play a hand in increasing the moisture levels within your home — storms, flooding, pipe leaks, and so on! While this not only leads to issues such as mold and mildew growth, it can also cause pest infestations. In the insect world, there are many types […]

Does Cold Weather Kill Bed Bugs?

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Q & A: Does Cold Weather Kill Bed Bugs? There’s nothing that can ruin your day quicker than finding a bed bug. Or worse, a bed bug bite —meaning an actual bug was crawling on you at one point… And know that if you have already seen one bed bug, you can bet that there […]

Insects in Charlotte NC: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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Pests, Insects & Everything In Between in Charlotte NC We’re going over the good, bad, and ugly insects in Charlotte NC!  Here’s how we rank these insects — good insects are beneficial to your environment, so we recommend attracting them to your yard. Bad insects should be removed because they can be a nuisance or even […]

Commercial Pest Problems, Solved

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How We Handle Commercial Pest Problems Dealing with pests in your business? You’re not alone! Unfortunately, cockroaches and rodents target all types of businesses, not just restaurants and dining establishments. The following industries are not immune from commercial pest problems: retail, hospitality, education, manufacturing, and healthcare.  If you’re here, you’re likely dealing with a pest problem that you need help getting […]

Get Rid of Termites: Sentricon Always Active 

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How to Get Rid of Termites with Sentricon Always Active For how small termites are in size, they’re actually one of the most expensive pests homeowners have to deal with. Termites are estimated to cause around $30 billion dollars worth of damage to crops and structures every single year. These outrageous numbers include residential properties as […]

SMART Success: How Digital Pest Control Saved this Business

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Our Latest Success Story with SMART Digital Pest Control Pests of all kinds are a major threat for businesses in the food industry. Whether it be rodents, cockroaches, or some other type of pest, these unwanted nuisances can be detrimental to your business in more ways than one. Maintaining a high-level of food safety is […]

Property Managers Guide To Bird Deterrence

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Commercial Bird Control: Everything You Need to Know Commercial bird control is important because there are few things more frustrating than walking out to your car after a long day at the office to find it’s been covered in bird droppings. As a property manager, it’s your job to make sure your tenants and guests are […]

Homeowner Tips: How to Keep Squirrels Away

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Keep Squirrels Away from Your Yard and Home A squirrel may look cute and cuddly, but only from a distance. Once squirrels start getting into your yard, digging around and eating your plants or birdseed, they become much less precious and more of a pest. Not to mention, if one gets inside your home — […]

Why the World Needs Bees

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A List of Reasons Why We Need Bees! The recent bee population decline is a big concern for researchers, and it should be for you too.  Around the world, bee populations are dwindling before our eyes. In recent years, several domestic and wild bee species have been placed on endangered lists. This is worrisome, as bees […]