Rid-a-Bug Exterminating Blog

It is finally starting to feel like winter here in the foothills and piedmont of North Carolina and Virginia. After a Christmas that was warm enough to comfortably grill on your deck in shorts, we are now back to scraping ice off our windshields in the morning before driving to work. 

Residents are keeping a weathered eye to the sky for signs of snow and ice, and ultimately, everyone is ready for spring. 

You might take at least some solace in the idea that you don’t have to deal with annoying, pesky insects during the colder months. Unfortunately, in our area, that is not entirely true. Many insects are less active during the winter, but others are looking for shelter from the cold and wet weather in your home.

Spiders are fairly common winter pests that are not welcome in most homes. We want to help you identify dangerous spiders and take steps to prevent them from entering your house this winter. 

With the holidays in the rearview, the traveling season is slowing down, and life is returning to normal. Winter will begin in earnest, and many people will be looking forward to Spring. As people who love to get outside, many find this to be their least favorite time of year. 

But at least you can take solace in the fact that the bugs are gone, right?

Unfortunately, that’s not exactly true. While many insects are somewhat less active during winter, other types of pests will specifically seek your warm and cozy home for shelter and food. One such pesky winter pest is the dreaded bed bug.

While many residents of the Carolinas and Virginia were looking forward to the chance for a white Christmas, most didn’t mind being able to fire up the grill and hang out on the deck during the most wonderful time of the year. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the New Year. 

However, now that the holidays have come to an end, you are probably in the process of taking down decorations and deep cleaning your home following the hosting of Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings and loved ones. 

While you may not think of winter as a season for worrying about pests, no time of year is safe from creepy crawlies getting in your home. In this article, we are talking about some of the pests that show up after the holiday season. 

One of the amazing advantages of living in the Carolinas and Virginia is the opportunity to experience amazing North American wildlife right in our own backyards. Of course, we must proceed with caution when we view wild animals, but it is not uncommon to look out your window and see a herd of deer, rafter of turkeys, hummingbirds, squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, or even a black bear.

While many homeowners set up feeders to attract pretty birds to their yards, people usually aren't trying to coax bears to their homes. There are some other animals that might not be so welcome on your property as well.

Sometimes, residents of the Carolinas and Virginia find themselves with wildlife freeloading in their attics and basements. Animal control, removal, and relocation are different from pest extermination.