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Types of Cockroaches in Mebane North Carolina
Cockroach Types Cockroaches have existed for millions of years, and there are thousands of species throughout the world today. Some of the more common species in Mebane include German cockroaches, American cockroaches, brown-banded cockroaches and Oriental...
Benefits of Using a Local Pest Company in Mebane NC
Stay Local If your home is where your heart is, the last thing you want to worry about is a sneaky pest coming along and causing some serious damage to it. Because your home houses your family, millions of memories, and is probably your largest investment, you...
What to do About an Ant Problem in Mebane NC
Ant Issues Ants are a social insect that lives in colonies. Any ant control treatment plans should include exterminating the entire colony, simply spraying a single or few ants with spray will scatter the colony, not eradicate it. You may have ants in your home that...
Questions to Ask a Pest Control Company in Mebane NC
Pest Control Many homeowners will have to hire a pest control company at some point in their lives. The unfortunate part of this is that many will wait until they have a clear infestation of ants, termites, rodents, or other pests. From that point, the key is to get...
Signs you Have Bed Bugs in Mebane NC
Bed Bugs Pests tend to be small and good at hiding. That is part of why they are known as pests in the first place. Despite this though there are still some sure signs that you have bed bugs in Mebane, NC. With the guidance of the experts at Scott’s Turf and Pest...
Questions to Ask a Termite Exterminator in Mebane NC
Termites Part of owning any home includes protecting it from termites, especially in North Carolina. If you’re not sure if you’re covered or are considering a transfer of your termite coverage, it’s time to schedule a termite inspection. When that time comes there are...
How to Keep Rats Away in Mebane NC
Rats Rat infestations are always a devastating occurrence. Aside from having exposure to different pathogens and health hazards, the presence of rats in a home can also cause serious structural damages. Preventing these pests from getting into your home is always much...
Do Rats Attract Snakes?
Snakes If you see a snake by your home, it doesn’t automatically mean that you have a rat problem, but if it becomes a consistent occurrence, it wouldn’t hurt to check attic and storage spaces for rat droppings. So, with that in mind do rats attract snakes? The...
Can Termites Bite Humans?
Termite Control If you’ve never had to deal with termites before and are worried that a pest in your home is biting you, your first thought might be if they are biting you. Your next thought probably is, can termites bite humans? For the answer we asked the experts at...
Are there Asian and Japanese Giant Hornets in North Carolina?
Giant Hornets If you happen upon this article, there is a good chance the largest bee you’ve ever seen just buzzed around you. After you had this frightening experience, you may have searched “huge bee in North Carolina,” and all the information pointed to the Asian...
Why Do I Have Bugs in My Heating Vents?
Bugs in the Vent You saw it escape into the air vents. Or maybe you notice a weird smell when the heat kicks on. There may be some bugs crawling around in your heating vents. So, you may wonder why do I have bugs in my heating vents? Well, the experts at Scott’s Turf...
How did I get bed bugs in my couch?
Bed Bugs at a Glance Bed bugs, as you may or may not know aren’t just relegated to living in the bed. You can actually find them in a variety of soft spaces, including chairs and couches. If you’re wondering how, they got there, these pesky critters can find their way...
How to Kill Mosquito Larvae
Mosquito Larvae If you want to get control of your yard back from mosquitoes, it is best to attack while they are still larvae. This is when they are most vulnerable and not able to fly away. With a mosquito infestation, even if you kill one, there are 300 more in...
Does Bleach Kill Ants?
Ants in the House It is never fun to discover ants in your home. Many people feel uncomfortable or grossed out when they see a line of ants marching through their kitchen or around their windows. It is important to have a clean and comfortable home and that is why it...
Everything You Need to Know About Mosquito Control in Durham
Mosquito Control Mosquitoes are easily labeled as a nuisance pest to Durham residents. Not only are they annoying, but they are among the most dangerous creatures on earth. The diseases these little bugs spread can cause millions of deaths annually. The most well...
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...