North Carolina is in the top 15 states for pest control searches - and ants are one of the biggest troublemakers. In June 2024, Excel Pest Services posted data found on all 50 states, ranking them ...

Carpenter ants can cause structural damage requiring expensive repairs. Ant trails, wood shavings, and damaged wood in your home are signs of an infestation. The best way to treat an infestation is to ...

Targeted insecticides can be applied to individual mounds to eliminate the queen ant. For widespread infestations, broadcast pesticides offer a broader solution but come with safety precautions.

"We don't want this to fail." Officials issue warning as 'stinging' creatures invade new US territory: 'We're on the brink of ...

Little fire ants are living up to their reputation as a tough-to-beat invasive species, but those working to eradicate them haven’t given up hope, even as crews hack their way into Nahiku’s dense rain ...

Some little fire ants are shown in this DLNR photo. A little fire ant infestation in Happy Valley was identified last month and currently is being treated. -- Department of Land and Natural Resources ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's Imported Fire Ant Quarantine was expanded Wednesday to include Chesterfield and the Tri-Cities after the invasive species was discovered in those areas. "Once established, ...

North Carolina ranks 14th in the US for pest-related Google searches, with ants being a major concern. Red imported fire ants, known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior, are present in ...