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This publication answers some frequently asked questions about termite swarmers.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses different mite pests whose biting and bloodsucking behavior may cause discomfort or allergic reactions to their hosts (domestic animals and people).
This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and management of millipedes in and around homes and other buildings.
Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be a problem in and around homes. This factsheet covers their identification, biology, habits, management and control.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.
This publication offers information on the biology of carpenter ants, how to prevent a carpenter ant problem, and how to correct an existing infestation.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying spiders and how to control them indoors.
This Entomology Insect Note provides tips on preventing the spread of 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 publication explains how termite baits work as an alternative to using conventional liquid treatments to the soil around a building.
This Entomology Insect Note describes how to identify and control drain flies, a common nuisance in and around homes and commercial buildings.
This factsheet will review common questions and answers about head lice.
This insect note describes how to identify and control powderpost beetles and wood-attacking fungi.
This Entomology Insect Note provides information on the identification and control of fungus gnats in the household.
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 discusses the steps to take before a pest management company arrives to treat your home for bedbugs.
This Entomology Insect Note describes how to control camel crickets if they become an indoor pest.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the biology, behavior and management of silverfish infestations.
This publication deals with measures you can take to help prevent problems with termites.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses identifying bedbugs and how to control them in households.
This Entomology Insect Note offers information on how to identify and control earwigs in the household.
This Entomology Insect Note discusses the life cycle, habits, and control of springtails in the household.
This Entomology Insect Note addresses mosquito biology and how to control mosquitoes around homes and in communities.
This Entomology Note discusses the biology and life cycle of human lice, as well as proper treatment strategies for the management of lice infestations.
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 Insect Note discusses how to control multicolored Asian lady beetles in households.
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices that allegedly repel insects and ticks.
This factsheet provides an overview of German cockroach management, the do’s and don’ts, and the information needed to consult and hire a professional pest management company
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.
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 factsheet describes the Asian needle ant, Pachycondyla chinensis. Native to Asia, this introduced ant has now been documented in North Carolina, as well as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Connecticut, and New York.
