“Rabies” is such a scary word, especially for parents, that it seems prudent to get to the good news first – according to the NC Department of Health and Human Services, only one case of human rabies has been recorded in North Carolina between 1955 and 2015. So, unless you or your children plan to seek […]

If you had a small mammal burrowing in your yard and causing damage to your lawn or your garden, could you identify the culprit? Voles are common pests to homeowners wanting to maintain a pristine yard. With similar behavior, size, and rhyming names to Moles, Voles are often confused with the former rodent. But there […]

For residents of Raleigh, they’re usually only accustomed to hearing of red wolves from the red of the North Carolina State Wolfpack. From time to time though, a rumor of someone seeing a red wolf makes its way around town. Could these wolves, reintroduced in the 1980’s and closely monitored in the coastal counties of […]

Muskrats are large rodents that live in or near water in Canada and North America. In North Carolina and around Raleigh, you will find them near many rivers, creeks, ponds, and lakes, mostly in the Piedmont-area (meaning not the coast or the mountains). Sometimes these web-footed mammals will be mistaken for beavers, another swimming rodent that […]

The weather is starting to warm-up here in Raleigh and with the warmer weather comes the usual insects. Nothing ruins a picnic or time in the yard with the family like a sting from a hornet, wasp, or yellow jacket. Can you tell the difference between the various species found in North Carolina? There are […]

Spring’s segue into summer brings North Carolina longer days, bursting dogwoods, and snakes in the grass. There are poisonous snakes in North Carolina! One of the toughest aspects of sharing an ecosystem with our slithering friends is the difficulty most non-snake aficionados can have in identifying which snakes are considered harmless and which are venomous. […]

You’re not alone if you shudder at the mere mention of the word “cockroach,” nor if you’ve involuntarily yelped once or twice after flicking on the kitchen light to see one or two abandoning a pile of crumbs and scuttling towards a crack in the wall and wriggling through it. Gross, right? Chances are that […]

If you’ve spent any time in North Carolina during the spring and summer months, especially if your home and property have or are nearby standing water, you’re already aware of the nuisance mosquitoes can be. If you find yourself applying bug repellent so you can safely check the mail or spend a few minutes in […]

Spring is in the air, and many Raleigh area homeowners are gearing up to knock out their honey-do lists over upcoming weekends. This is a great time for people to protect their home from pests and to assess if any pests or rodents have taken up residence within the home. Below, you’ll find some tips […]

In the interest of public safety, for a limited time only we’ll be offering free removal of vampires from your home or property here in the Raleigh area. As academic research and documentaries like Twilight have shown, vampires are a growing problem amongst humanity, leading to hundreds of bites and poorly-written television shows every year. […]