Economy Exterminators - Other Common Pests

Economy Exterminators is North Carolina's first choice for pest management and pest control service.

In addition to the most common pests found in North Carolina, such as Ants, Cockroaches, Termites, Spiders and Crickets, there are many other common pests found in the area.

Paper Wasps and Yellow Jackets for instance are stinging insects which instill fear in many people. Bed Bugs feed on humans and becoming more of a problem each year.

House Mice, Lady Bugs and Silverfish can be problematic when their numbers become overwhelming. 

Choose your Pest below to learn more.

Paper Wasps Paper Wasps HOW TO IDENTIFY: Yellow Jackets, Honey Bees, Hornets and Wasps instill fear in many people. In the residential setting, the Paper Wasp is one of the most feared. This comes from its burning sting. The Paper Wasp is slightly longer than the Yellow Jacket - 5/8 to 3/4 inches long. Their nests are made of paper and are dusty brown to gray in color with up to 250 cells. The cells are pointed downward and are easily visible as the wasps work the nest. The nest is comprised of one open tier with its cells exposed, and secured about 1/2" from an overhang or deck rail, etc. The paper top serves as a covering and it is umbrella shaped. The wasp nests are usually first seen in the spring with one queen that starts building the nest. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Paper Wasps, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.	Yellow Jackets Yellow Jackets HOW TO IDENTIFY: Yellow Jackets, Honey Bees, Wasps and Hornets instill fear in many people. The Yellow Jacket is one of the most feared. This comes from its burning sting. The Yellow Jacket is 3/8 to 5/8 inches long and the queens are about 25% larger and longer. There are 16 different species in the United States. The worker's abdominal color variations are specific to each species and several specimens may be necessary to give specific identification. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Yellow Jackets, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.	House Mouse House Mouse HOW TO IDENTIFY: The house mouse is a small, gray, 4-legged, short-haired animal. As an adult, it is 2.5 to almost 4 inches long; from the nose to the tip of its tail approximately 7 inches long and weighs about 1 ounce. Since the house mouse is nocturnal and active at night, you actually may not see the mouse. The first indications will be mouse dropping on the counter, in lower kitchen cabinets, storage rooms, garages, etc. The mouse droppings are 1/4 to 3/8 inches long, rod-shaped with pointed ends, and black in color. An adult house mouse can produce up to 50 droppings a day. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract House Mice, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.	Silverfish Silverfish HOW TO IDENTIFY: The adult size of silverfish is about 1/2 to 3/4 inches long and about 1/8" wide at the head tapering to the rear. The three long, slender appendages that are found at the rear of the body gives rise to its other common name of "Bristle tails". They are silver to gun-metal color and one species has 4 dark lines running its entire body. One would find silverfish in attics, closets, and sometimes in bathtubs or sinks where they fall from the ceiling, electrical and plumbing fixtures into the tubs and sinks and cannot climb out. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Silverfish, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.
Bed Bugs Bed Bugs It is important to recognize the signs of a bed bug infestation. The bed bug gets its name from its close association with humans and their beds. Bed bugs were introduced to the US by the early colonists. It was thought after World War II that the bed bugs were eradicated in the US. In recent years, the numbers of incidents of people being bitten by bed bugs has increased exponentially. HOW TO IDENTIFY: Bed bugs are small, oval, wingless insects that reach about 1/4 inch in length. They have flat bodies, are reddish-brown in color. Bed bugs feed by sucking blood from people or animals. They do not develop wings and cannot fly. Fortunately, they are not known to carry any diseases. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Bed Bugs, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.	Lady Bugs Lady Bugs HOW TO IDENTIFY: The Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle adults are small to moderate in size - about 7/32 to 1/4 of an inch long, oval and can be red, yellow, orange, or black in color. North American populations range in color from yellow-orange to bright red-orange, with or without black spots. Their antennae are very short and usually not noticeable. The Multicolored Asian Lady beetle has a pronotum (found just behind the head)that is ivory with black markings that look like a "W" or "M" when viewed from the front or the back. The beetle has a chemical defense to discourage predators. This foul-smelling chemical is also present in their hemolymph (blood) and the beetles will "reflex bleed" when agitated, releasing hemolymph through the joints on their legs. This discharge will cause staining. They are found throughout much of the eastern U.S. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Lady Bugs, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.