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This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and management of millipedes in and around homes and other buildings.
This publication discusses the biology, behavior, and control of termites.
This factsheet will review common questions and answers about head lice.
This Entomology Insect Note offers tips for baiting ants in an around homes.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.
This factsheet covers the type of scorpions found in North Carolina and measures to take to control them, both indoors and outdoors.
This Entomology Insect Note describes how to identify and control drain flies, a common nuisance in and around homes and commercial buildings.
This publication explains how termite baits work as an alternative to using conventional liquid treatments to the soil around a building.
This publication discusses the biology and spread of fire ants and the various methods that can be used to control them.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses the steps to take before a pest management company arrives to treat your home for bedbugs.
Ants are probably the most common insect pests that invade our homes and become an extreme nuisance. Controlling ants can be difficult and frustrating at times but will more likely succeed if you have a basic understanding of ant behavior and some specific information about the particular ant species you have infesting your home.
This Entomology Insect Note provides information on the identification and control of fungus gnats in the household.
This entomology insect note discusses various methods for termite prevention in new home construction.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses the biology and control of carpenter bees, which bore tunnels in wood with their strong jaws.
This insect note describes how to identify and control powderpost beetles and wood-attacking fungi.
This Entomology Insect Note describes how to control camel crickets if they become an indoor pest.
This Entomology Insect Note offers information on how to identify and control earwigs in the household.
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This Entomology Insect Note discusses the behavior and control of paper wasps during times of swarming.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the behavior and control of paper wasps, which typically construct honeycomb-like cells under eaves and overhangs.
A factsheet discussing the basics of flea biology, health risks posed by fleas in North Carolina, signs of infestation, and recommended steps for prevention and control.
This publication covers the basic biology, behavior, prevention, and management of blow flies in North Carolina.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying bedbugs and how to control them in households.
Choosing a pest management professional can be overwhelming, especially when an online search provides an increasing number of options. In this publication, we will provide advice to help you select a reputable pest control company in the event that you should ever need one.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology, behavior and management of silverfish infestations.
An extension factsheet covering mouse biology and behavior.
This publication discusses the potential dfficulties and options for treating termite-infested buildings that have wells, cisterns and/foundation drains.
The Formosan subterranean termite is considered to be one of the most destructive termite species in the world today. This publication discusses the biology and control of this pest.
This Entomology Insect Note contains information about booklice, a small household pest that feeds on fungi and mold but does not bite or transmit disease.
This Entomology Note discusses the biology and life cycle of human lice, as well as proper treatment strategies for the management of lice infestations.
A factsheet covering signs of infestation, surveillance, mechanical management, exclusion, and chemical management for structure-invading mice.
This Entomology Insect Note describes hornets and yellowjackets and how to control them around structures such as barns and houses.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and control of springtails in the household.
This publication deals with measures you can take to help prevent problems with termites.
A factsheet covering best practices for rat surveillance, conducive conditions, mechanical management, and chemical management strategies.
This updated entomology factsheet expands upon the previous entomology insect note on questions around honey bee removal by providing expanded information on diagnosis and treatment options for both residential and commercial property owners.
