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If ants keep coming back in your Western North Carolina home, it’s usually because the colony hasn’t been treated. Sprays and surface treatments only deal with the ants you can see, not the source. Long-term control comes from identifying the species, targeting the colo…

If you’ve got ants in your Western North Carolina home, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with either carpenter ants or odorous house ants. They’re the two most common species across WNC in spring and early summer. The key difference comes down to size, behaviour, an…

If you’re seeing big black ants in your house in Western North Carolina, there’s a good chance they’re carpenter ants. They’re very common here in spring and early summer, especially around homes with moisture and nearby woods. Seeing one or two is not unusual, but regu…

For homeowners in Western North Carolina, termite protection isn’t optional, it’s the right response to a genuinely elevated regional risk. Between the moist mountain soil, wooded surroundings, and crawl space construction common across WNC, conditions are ideal for the…

The most common signs of termite activity in WNC homes include mud tubes on foundation walls, discarded wings near windows and doors, hollow-sounding wood, bubbling or cracked paint, and tight-fitting doors or windows. In Western North Carolina, termite damage often goe…

If you’re seeing termites swarming in your house during spring, it usually means there is a mature termite colony nearby – or possibly already inside your home. Swarming is the reproductive stage of the Eastern Subterranean Termite, the primary termite species in Wester…

Carpenter ants are one of the most misunderstood pests in North Carolina. Many homeowners assume they’re just “big black ants” that wander indoors – but the truth is that carpenter ants can cause serious structural damage if left untreated. Unlike termites, they don’t…

Few pests strike fear quite like yellow jacket wasps – and for good reason. These aggressive stinging insects are known for their speed, painful stings, and willingness to defend their nests with force. In North Carolina summers and early fall, yellow jacket activity…

As the leaves change color and the temperatures drop in North Carolina, pests start looking for a warm, safe place to spend the winter. Unfortunately, that often means your home becomes their target. From mice in the attic to spiders in the basement, fall is the time…

Termites are one of the most destructive pests homeowners can face, especially in a warm and humid state like North Carolina. If you live here, understanding what termites look like, where they live, and how they cause damage is key to protecting your home and property.

In the dynamic world of pest control, where trust and reliability are paramount, Pisgah Pest Control stands out as a beacon of integrity and commitment. At the heart of our business are four core values that serve as the guiding principles for every aspect of our…

Carpenter bees pose a threat as they bore holes into sound wood and sometimes decaying wood. While this may not be problematic in a forest setting, it becomes a significant issue when the wood is utilized in constructing structures such as porches, decks, or entire hous…

Sean Snowdon, Pisgah Pest Control’s Chief Operations Officer, and Shawn White, Chief Executive Officer, attended the National Pest Management Association’s legislative day event in Washington, D.C. this month. Mr. Snowdon serves as an at-large director for the North Car…