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16Jun

Spiders – Friend or Foe?

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There is an uncomfortable peace between man and spider. We don’t like them in our spaces but recognize that they are useful in getting rid of insects. They try to avoid us, and often bite us when they can’t, but they love our homes for warmth, places to hide and the abundance of insects that […]

17May

Rodents of North Carolina Identification Guide

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What is a rodent? This sounds like a pretty easy question. You probably even just had a few examples of a rodent pop in your head right away. We all know mice and rats are rodents, for example, but for most of us, our knowledge of rodents stops pretty soon after that. Gnawers The first […]

19Apr

What Plants Can Help Prevent Mosquitos in My Yard?

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The weather is warming up in the Triangle. That means flowers are blooming, you’re spending more time outdoors with friends and family, and… mosquitoes are about to make their annual entrance. There are a lot of strategies people use to rid their properties of these little blood suckers, but one you may not have considered […]

24Mar

Can Birds in My Home Cause Damage

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A lot of homeowners in the Triangle set up a bird feeder, a bird bath and even a bird house so they can watch bird activity out their windows, maybe as they sip their morning coffee. So why would anyone want to chase these beautiful creatures away? But bird-related problems are actually one of the […]

19Feb

Can Raccoons Cause Damage and Are They Dangerous?

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Raccoons are no joke. These unique animals, which are relatives of bears, weasels and — maybe most closely — pandas, can cause a lot of damage to property and harm to pets. Raccoons operate at night, making them more difficult to spot and stop in the act. But Triangle area homeowners can learn what type […]

19Feb

Why You Have Moles In Your Yard And How To Get Rid of Them

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If you are a property owner in the Triangle area of North Carolina, there is a good chance that moles may at some point do some unauthorized digging in your yard. Sometimes, this will be no problem, as moles can keep insects at bay and often tunnel deep enough to go unnoticed. But they are […]

10Dec

Common Signs of Moisture and Pests in Your Crawlspace

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Crawl spaces — at least the way they were traditionally designed — are at a high risk of attracting both moisture and pests. Most houses still have this old “wall vent” design which is supposed to prevent moisture, but is not as efficient at doing that as newer “encapsulated” designs. Here in the Triangle, we […]

11Nov

How Squirrels Get Into Your Attic

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Everyone knows that squirrels live in trees, right? Well, usually, but they also are known to make their homes in our homes, specifically in attics. Other small mammals, like raccoons, mice and rats, can set up shop in an attic too though, so if you hear noises above the ceiling, it may not immediately be […]

26Oct

What Types of Squirrels Live in Raleigh

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When you think of a squirrel, you probably have a very specific one in mind — the eastern gray squirrel. But there are many others here in North Carolina. You are even very familiar with some of these species but just didn’t know they “count” as squirrels. So let’s take a look at each of […]

15Sep

Why Having Bats At Your Home Isn’t All That Bad

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Why you should be nice to bats We know. The word “bats” strikes fear in most civilized people. They are furry, rodent-like creatures that are active at night and fly using veiny, leathery wings. They are also associated with vampires and other creepy mythology used in popular stories. But we’re here to tell you, bats, […]

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