Residential Pest Control Services in Cary, NC

No. A bullseye-like rash after a tick bite in Cary does not always mean Lyme disease. North Carolina health officials say STARI can cause a similar expanding rash after a lone star tick bite. Lyme disease has also been documented in the state. If the rash keeps expanding or you feel sick afterward, contact a healthcare provider.

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Brown marmorated stink bugs can get into homes every fall because adults start moving toward dry, protected places. Sunny days can bring them onto exterior walls in big numbers. Some slip into attics or garages. Others settle into dark spaces inside. They do not reproduce indoors. Seal obvious openings before fall activity picks up. We help homeowners take proactive steps against pests.

You can get stung without ever seeing a yellowjacket nest because many yellowjackets nest underground or inside hidden cavities. A mower or footstep can disturb the entrance before you notice it. Colonies grow through summer and may hold hundreds of workers by fall. Sometimes the first obvious sign of the nest is the yellowjackets defending it.

You can get mosquito bites in a Cary yard with no pond or pool because small pockets of standing water are enough for breeding. Cary recommends checking containers and birdbaths. Pet bowls can hold water too. So can clogged gutters or leaks outdoors. Empty what collects water. Refresh bowls or birdbaths regularly. We use local pest data to help homeowners stay ahead of seasonal pest activity.

New fire ant mounds can pop up around Cary in fall because young colonies may stay hidden until they grow enough to build visible mounds. NC State notes that many small colonies appear in late fall. Heavy rain can make existing colonies suddenly more obvious too. Ants build mounds above wet soil as water rises. The mound may be new even when the colony is not.