Have you discovered a bug in your home and are not sure what it is? Maybe you're hearing noises coming from the attic and are wondering what type of critter has invaded. Use our pest library to learn more about the insects, rodents, and wildlife common to our part of North Carolina. If you've already identified your pest, please feel free to reach out to A-1 Pest Control to find out how we can help you resolve the problem.
Acrobat ants can be found all throughout the United States and get their name from their ability to raise their abdomens above their thorax and head. These ants are typically viewed as nuisance pests and can cause a variety of problems when they find their way inside. Find out more information about this ant species here.
Ants are social creatures that typically live and work together in large communities. Their nests can be located outside or unfortunately inside of homes and other buildings. Ants are a very common type of insect, in fact there are more than 10,000 species found living across the world. Visit our ant identification page to learn more about the…
Argentine Ants are a small species of ant and are usually either shiny dark brown or shiny black in color. These ants live together in extremely large colonies. A single Argentine ant nest has the potential to have hundreds of thousands of workers and hundreds of queens living and working together. These ants are often spotted traveling together in…
Bed bugs are a common problem for homes and businesses in North Carolina. Although it may seem that these biting insects show up out of thin air, the truth is that bed bugs have to originate from somewhere. Learn more about what bed bugs look like, habits, and how they find their way into residential and commercial environments.
Pest birds infestations can lead to serious problems for home owners as well as business owners. Learn more about the most common types of pest birds in North Carolina including There are many different types of pest birds that call North Carolina home. Find out what makes these birds dangerous to people and property and what can be done to…
Adult Indian meal moths grow to about 5/8th of an inch in length from wing tip to wing tip. Their body grows to be about ¾ of an inch in length. This species is fairly easy to identify because of their distinctive-looking wings. Indian meal moths’ wings have a dark band that separates the front wing from the back of the wing.
Did you know that termites cause more than five billion dollars in damage in the United States every year? What's more, you could have a serious termite infestation and not even know it. Learn more about termites, their colonies and caste system, what termite damage looks like, and what to do to control and prevent these destructive pests.
You’ve probably heard of and likely seen a praying mantis before. You may have even heard the legend that they’re good luck. We’re not so sure about that part (we want to believe!), but what we do know is that the praying mantis does bring a ton of beneficial things to the table, especially for […]
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In 2021, A-1 Pest Control has once again decided to take a look at what this year looked like in pest control, from our own observations to local and national pest trends to some sensational stories that went viral in a big way. Without further ado, here is our 2021 in review: A-1 Pest Control […]
