The common pigeon is a serious bird pest in both urban and rural environments. They roost in barns, grain elevators, parks, city buildings, and may roost in your attic. While your inclination may be to ignore their presence, pigeons living in the attic pose serious dangers to your health. Like rats, they carry diseases that […]

There are over 200 species of squirrels that live throughout the world, with four different species residing in North Carolina. The common grey squirrel, the red squirrel, the Southeastern fox squirrel and the flying squirrel all can be found within different parts of the Old North State. Can you tell these different squirrels apart? Absolutely! […]

Believe it or not, the state of North Carolina is home to two species of flying squirrel. The endangered northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is typically found near northern hardwoods in Appalachian regions of the state. Since, however, it dwells in such a tiny sliver of the state, let’s focus on it’s slightly smaller relative, […]

Contrary to popular belief, bats don’t want to suck your blood nor do they inspire Gotham City billionaires to become superheroes. But these flying rodents are the last thing you want in your home due to the structural damage they could cause–not to mention the potential health hazards. Now the big question. Why would bats […]

Having pests in the crawl space of your home can lead to serious issues. Damage to your home, infestation, and illness are some of the problems that can arise from pests in your crawl space. Regardless of the pest, the only option is to rid them from your home. Before calling a professional to exterminate […]

Chimney cap? Check! Foundation vents? Roof vent guards? Check! Check! Your house is as well protected as Fort Knox against unwanted animals. But before you pat yourself on the back, let’s look to the skies. There’s one type of animal that can be as destructive to your home as any type of pest–vultures. Commonly referred […]

OK, so you’ve got a chimney cap installed. You’ve covered your foundation vents. You can sleep at night knowing there’s no other way unwanted animals can get in your home. Before you tuck yourself in, let’s consider your roof vents. Many homeowners don’t realize that your roof vents (those little pipes that stick out of […]

When’s the last time you took a good, close look at your home? Are you certain whether or not there are any holes in the attic, if your trim has deteriorated, or if there’s something living in the chimney? If you’ve started to feel a little paranoid right now, that’s understandable, because while you may […]

They’re called “pests” for a reason, and be they bats, squirrels, raccoons, or anything else, we want to keep them out of your chimney. Certainly pests are carriers of  nasty things like mites, ticks, and disease, but pests in the chimney can be downright disastrous for your home and family. Most animals cannot get out […]

Two well-known rodents, the rat and the mouse, are generally viewed quite differently. Rats drag with them heavily negative connotations, seen as dirty, sometimes aggressive, and inherently unlikable. The mouse has it easier – mice are cute. Heck, a mouse is the star attraction at two major American theme parks! (Can you imagine a Ricky […]