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How Long Do Mosquito Bites Take to Go Away?
Mosquito Bites They’re itchy, annoying, and one of the worst parts of when it gets warm outside. Of course we are talking about mosquitoes. At Scott’s Turf and Pest, pest control services in Durham, North Carolina we see the pesky insects all too often in the summer...
8 Wrong Ways to Eliminate Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs It has inevitably happened; you have found bed bugs in your home. The first thing to remember is to not panic because there are simple steps you can do to contain the infestation before contacting a pest control professional to exterminate the bed bugs....
7 Food Storage Techniques to Prevent Ants
Storing Food with Ants If you’re a homeowner, at some point getting rid of ants is going to be something you will have to deal with. These pesky insects are not easily deterred from getting any kind of food they can. That is why with Scott’s Turf and Pest Services, a...
Can Bed Bugs Come Back After Treatment?
Bed Bugs One of the most common questions we get from customers dealing with a bed bug infestation is can bed bugs come back after treatment? The answer to that is layered and with Scott’s Turf and Pest Services, pest control in Durham, North Carolina, we are going to...
Types of Termites
All About Termites Did you know that there are up to 2000 different species of termite found on planet Earth? We will not look at all of them today but with the help from Scott’s Turf and Pest Services, a pest control company in Durham, NC; we are going to look at the...
How to Eliminate Palmetto Bugs from Your House
Palmetto Bugs The palmetto bug can reach up to 50mm in length and has large wings, with the capability to produce hundreds of eggs in a lifetime. The palmetto bug is one pest you do not want hanging around in or around your home. With the insight from Scott’s Turf and...
Does Pouring Bleach Down the Drain Stop Roaches?
Pouring Bleach Down the Drain One of the last things you’ll want to see as you make your way into the kitchen for breakfast is a roach running around in your sink. The panic alone will wake you up faster than coffee ever will, but the knowledge that roaches are using...
Why are there Ants in my Dishwasher?
Ants in the Dishwasher Having ants in your home is an unwelcome surprise for anyone. What can be an even more unwelcome intrusion is finding them in your dishwasher. Part of what makes this such an unexpected home for an ant colony is that you would probably imagine...
8 Steps to Keep Rats Out of Your House
Steps to Keep Rats Out of Your House Rodents, in particular rats, are closely linked to people. That’s because a home or apartment can provide them with the things they need to most thrive. So, what can you do to keep them away? At Scott’s Turf and Pest Control, a...
9 Natural Repellents for Bees
Natural Repellents for Bees Not all bees are created equal, and while some may be a nuisance, you should not automatically just reach for chemical sprays to keep them away. Some bees such as the honeybee is a good bee to keep alive for the sake of the environment....
5 Key Signs of Bed Bugs in Durham NC
Examining the Key Signs of Bed Bugs Even without these pests in your home bed bugs are one of those notorious pests that can cause a sleepless night or two, just at the mere thought. If you add to that some tell tale signs of an infestation and it might just be the...
Differences between a carpenter bee and bumblebee
Examining the differences between a carpenter bee and bumblebee As a residential pest control company in North Carolina, a question we get asked a lot is what is the difference between a carpenter bee and bumblebee. And that is a great question! Here are some ways to...
Where do German Cockroaches Come From?
Where do German Cockroaches Come From? As a residential pest control company in North Carolina, a question we get asked a lot is where do German Cockroaches come from?. And that is a great question! Continue reading our blog post below for answers! Answering the...
Top 5 Ways to Control Mosquitoes Around Your Home
Mosquitoes are often in the news since they are a health threat and a nuisance. The female anopheles mosquito is best known for causing malaria, which is a deadly disease and has an adverse economic impact globally. According to the World Health Organization, there...
Ant Control
Most ants cause little damage but are a nuisance. Some can infest food, and others weaken the wood in structures. As such, we cannot deny that ants can make our lives incredibly inconvenient. The best remedy is to find and treat the nest. But sometimes it isn’t easy...
Mice Control
Mice are regarded as one of the most troublesome pests in many parts of the world. They can chew through boxes and walls in your pantry and destroy your home. These pests can also gnaw on wires and cause house fires. What’s more, mice carry many disease-causing...
Local Mosquito Control
Local Mosquito Control Like No Other There is nothing that can make you think twice about relishing the great outdoors, quite like mosquitoes. These pests are not just annoying but also a prevalent element of Southern summers that may lead you to think they’re...
Flea Treatments
In order to have the most effective treatment possible please follow the guidelines listed below. All pets must be removed from the premises and not returned until the treatment is complete and unit is well ventilated. Usually 4-6 hours. 24 hours for birds. If pet has...