Pest Control Charlotte, NC

The Queen City is a large metropolitan city in North Carolina and the largest city in the state. As one of the fastest-growing cities, it is home to more than 850,000 residents. With its strong economy and business climate, Charlotte’s population has grown by over 40% since 2000. We also are home to an assortment of insects.

Charlotte, NC is home to a variety of insects, here’s a list of just a few:

– Wasp and Hornets

– Termites

– Mosquitoes 

–Spiders

–Cockroaches

–Bed bugs

Wasp and Hornets

Wasp stings can be painful and irritating, but they usually aren’t dangerous. If you are allergic to wasp venom, or if you have certain health conditions such as a heart condition, then you should take more care. More than 100 people die from reactions to hornet stings each year in the US alone. The same venom may have a different effect on different people. It is therefore important to know how to deal with these stings, should you encounter one.

Wasps are social insects that live in colonies. These insect communities can contain as many as 60,000 individuals and be made up of several castes, including workers (that hunt and care for the young), queens (that lay eggs), and soldiers who defend the colony from harm. During their evolution, wasps have developed sophisticated societies organized around cooperation and division of labor that even humans sometimes use as models to solve ecological challenges.

There are two different types of hornets that call Charlotte, NC their home. These are the European Hornet and the Asian Giant Hornet. The European hornet is an insect that has a yellow and black striped body and it can grow to be about 1.3 inches long. The European hornet is the most common type of hornet in the Charlotte, NC area and they typically are found living under buildings or in bushes near homes. These insects usually come out at night time as they search for food so you are more likely to spot them in the evening. 

The Asian Giant Hornet is slightly larger than the European hornet and it can grow to be about 2 inches long. The body of this insect has a dark red color with white markings. Asian Giant Hornets are not native to Charlotte, NC but some have made their way here during transport. These insects are known for their aggression when defending their territory and they can deliver a painful sting when threatened or provoked. 

Termites

Termites live underground in nests that are located near trees, telephone poles, and fence lines. Termites cause millions of dollars in damage every year to homes and businesses because of their ability to destroy wood. The most common type of termite found in Charlotte, NC is the Eastern Subterranean Termite (Reticulitermes flavipes). This type of termite can grow up to 1/2 inch long and its body color can be light brown or yellowish-brown. Since termites are known for their love of wood, they usually can be found underneath a home or building that is made out of wood.

Mosquito

Mosquitoes can be found in every part of the world and they have been around for over 240 million years! Although mosquitoes have been around for a long time, not much is known about where they originated. Mosquitoes live in areas that contain standing water such as ponds, pools, and other bodies of water. Some mosquitoes live in woods while others prefer to stay around trash and human environments. There are about 3,500 different species of mosquitoes around the world! The female mosquito can lay hundreds of eggs at once and the male mosquito will feed on plant nectar. 

The most common type of mosquito in Charlotte, NC is the Culex quinquefasciatus (Tiger Mosquito). This species is also known as the Southern House Mosquito and it’s body color can be brown or dark-brown. The Tiger Mosquito can grow to be about 1/4 inch long. It’s body is flat from top to bottom and it has a triangular-shaped head. The Southern house mosquito usually lives in or close to water sources such as ponds, swamps, marshes, or ditches.  This species can also be found around trash, animal food sources, or other things that could breed bacteria.

Another type of mosquito that you will find in Charlotte, NC is the Aedes albopictus (Asian Tiger Mosquito). This species of mosquito has a black and white striped body with a yellow top and it tends to bite more often than other species of mosquitoes.

Spiders

Spiders can be found on every continent except for Antarctica. Charlotte, NC is home to more than 4000 different species of spiders! There are many types of spiders that live in Charlotte. All spider bites are poisonous but only in extreme cases, are they fatal. To prevent spider bites, you should always wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when going outside during the fall and winter months.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have been around for thousands of years and they currently live in every part of the world. In recent years, bed bug infestations have become a problem because more people are traveling via airplanes. Bed bugs typically hide in mattresses, box springs, headboards, and furniture. The most common type of bed bug that you will find in Charlotte, NC is the Cimex lectularius (Couch Bug). Bed bug infestations are usually found in hotels and apartment complexes that have been used by many people.

Crown Pest Control in Charlotte, NC

Crown Pest Control can protect your home from insects. We are a professional pest control service that specializes in the bugs found in Charlotte.  We will inspect your home and determine what types of insects are in your house. Then, we will develop a plan to keep bugs at bay!

We are a locally owned pest control company that offers quality and affordable pest control services for residential and commercial clients throughout the Charlotte area. It is our goal to keep homes healthy and free of unwanted pests while also protecting our customers’ budgets. Crown Pest Control understands that no two properties are identical so we will work with you to develop an individualized plan that will work best for your needs.

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Charlotte is a great city with many things to do and see. The Queen City is also home to many different types of insects. If all of these fascinating facts have left you wanting more information on pest control reach out today! Our team will help design an individualized plan just for you based on what makes sense for your property type.

Crown Pest Control’s 3 Step Plan of Action to Control Most Pest Problems.

Step 3: Maintenance 

The Third step is implementing an ongoing maintenance program such as Crown Select to prevent future generations of insects from invading your home or business. This preventative approach outside will prevent future insects from invading the inside of your home or business. This is what we call “Peace of Mind.” 

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