Thomas Pest Control Blog
News and tips to keep your home pest-free
Sneaky Winter Pests
Dec 11, 2018, 9:57 AM
Common Myths About Pests in Winter
Nov 27, 2018, 3:09 PM
Three Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Nov 8, 2018, 11:42 AM
Why Insects Invade Your Home in the Fall
Oct 24, 2018, 2:21 PM
How to Keep Pests Out of the Garage
Oct 16, 2018, 12:23 PM
5 Effective Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard
Sep 26, 2018, 11:55 AM
6 Houseplants for Keeping Insects out of Your Home
Sep 15, 2018, 11:42 AM
How to Get Rid of Beehives
Aug 14, 2018, 3:17 PM
Pest-Free Travel Tips
Aug 4, 2018, 12:12 PM
Spray Foam Insulation and Termites: What You Need to Know
Jul 2, 2018, 11:35 AM
How to Keep Bed Bugs From Crashing Your Summer Vacation
Jul 1, 2018, 11:28 AM
Cockroaches and Disease
Jun 22, 2018, 11:25 AM
How to Fight the Bite in your Back Yard
Jun 2, 2018, 11:17 AM
Banish Bugs for Good
May 16, 2018, 11:28 AM
How to Become a “Skeeter Beater” - Limiting Mosquito Breeding Sites in Your Yard
May 1, 2018, 2:05 PM
Spring Into Action When Rainy Weather Brings in the Bugs
Apr 25, 2018, 5:49 PM
Swarm Season is Here
Apr 2, 2018, 8:32 AM
Pesky Ant Invasions
Mar 14, 2018, 11:52 AM
Spring Cleaning Advice to Keep the Pests at Bay
Feb 23, 2018, 8:57 AM
Spring cleaning advice from your Charlotte pest control team at Thomas Pest Control to help keep the…
3 Signs That Your Home Has Termites
Feb 16, 2018, 7:46 AM
As your Charlotte pest control experts, we always want you to be prepared and informed about the…
How to Keep Chilly Critters Out of Your Home This Winter
Jan 11, 2018, 8:38 AM
There are 8 things you can do to keep critters out of your home this winter.
Storing Firewood in the Winter
Jan 4, 2018, 11:15 AM
If you are using wood in your fireplace, you may be inviting pests into your home. Read how to…
Protect Your House From Winter Water Damage
Dec 18, 2017, 1:01 PM
Avoid costly repairs by learning to spot potential problem areas before winter water damage is done.…
3 Things You Need to Know About Termites in the Winter
Dec 12, 2017, 1:12 PM
Can you get termites in the winter? Check out our blog for all you need to know about termites to…
Avoiding Common Pantry Pests Is As Easy As One, Two, Three!
Nov 29, 2017, 2:23 PM
A pantry pest is an insect that infests foods such as cereal, rice, flour and spices typically found…
Don't Bring Pests Home for the Holidays
Nov 17, 2017, 8:11 AM
Here are some tips to help you avoid pests while traveling so that leftovers are the only thing you…
Why You Need Pest Control Services in the Fall and Winter
Oct 26, 2017, 6:48 PM
Do I Need Pest Control in the Fall and Winter? Most people notice the absence of ants, flies and…
Don't Let Moths Cramp Your Style
Oct 9, 2017, 11:41 AM
It's always an unfortunate moment when your favorite sweater gets a hole due to moths, get the…
Rodents 101: Part 2 Rats
Sep 21, 2017, 11:34 AM
Everything you need to know about rats: what they look like, how they get in your home, and how to…
Mulch Madness
Sep 6, 2017, 8:20 AM
Mulching is a great way to preserve your yard and plants, but it can lead to pest problems in the…
Head Outside to See the Surprising Ways Animals React to Solar Eclipses
Aug 15, 2017, 10:23 AM
Did you know some spiders will totally destroy their webs during the eclipse? If you're planning on…
Cicadas - Their 17-Year Hibernation is Officially Over (and they won't let us hear the end of it)
Aug 1, 2017, 8:15 AM
This year, western North Carolina is getting an earful. Although cicadas emerge every summer…
How to Fight the Bite in Your Backyard
Jul 24, 2017, 9:29 AM
Bug spray isn't the only solution to keep away mosquitoes this summer -- here are some helpful tips…
Bees - Friend or Foe?
Jul 3, 2017, 9:48 AM
We all know the danger of a wasp or hornet, but what about bees?
Controlling Carpet Beetles
Jun 26, 2017, 9:44 AM
Protect the fabrics and furniture of your home from carpet beetles this summer.
The Summer Buzz: Identifying Carpenter Bees and Bumblebees
Jun 5, 2017, 9:36 AM
The information you need to know about bees this summer.
Protecting Yourself from Mosquito Bites
May 9, 2017, 9:52 AM
There are 3 things you can do to avoid mosquito bites, and they're simple!
2017 Spring Bug Barometer
Apr 18, 2017, 2:01 PM
Sharing the official spring Bug Barometer, which details what Americans can expect in terms of pests…
April Showers Bring May... Pests?
Apr 9, 2017, 9:57 AM
Did you know that ants are more likely to enter homes after a rain storm? Learn more about the…
Rodents 101: Part 1 Mice
Mar 20, 2017, 11:38 AM
Don't fight mice on your own! Their small size makes eliminating all access points a challenge,…
Swarm Season is Here
Mar 8, 2017, 10:00 AM
Know how to identify flying termites to stop the infestation in your home!
Spring Cleaning for Your Yard
Feb 14, 2017, 10:08 AM
A few simple steps can help keep pests away this spring.
There is No Termite DIY
Feb 14, 2017, 10:02 AM
Termites may be small, but they cause big problems that are preventable with the right tools and…
Keep Cold-Weather Invaders Out
Feb 14, 2017, 8:29 AM
A pest-free winter requires some preparation in the fall.
No More Fleas, Please
Feb 9, 2017, 11:46 PM
Fleas aren't just a problem for your pets, they're a problem for your home, too.
