Economy Exterminators - Other Common Pests in North Carolina

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.

Lady Bugs, Crickets and Spiders can be problematic when their numbers become overwhelming.

Choose your Pest below to learn more.

House Spiders House Spiders House Spiders can be found in or around every structure. In North Carolina the House Spider is active every month of the year. All cobwebs are made by spiders. HOW TO IDENTIFY: Spiders instill fear in many people. Spiders are non-insect arthropods. They have 2 body parts and 8 legs. Insects have 6 legs. Spiders are hunters of insects and other arthropods that are caught in their webs. A house spider is the most common spider found in or around every structure. A female house spider is 3/16 to 3/8 inches in length. Color can vary - molted colors are yellowish brown to dirty gray with some dark spots. Males are a bit smaller. All spiders produce silk threads which are used for its web, egg sacs, to catch its prey, hold its prey, to make protective areas and/or ballooning also known as dynamic kiting. This silk hardens upon contact with the air. Spiders are master weavers. Here is an interesting fact: a thread of spider silk long enough to go around the world would weigh 16 ounces. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract House Spiders, 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.

House Crickets House Crickets HOW TO IDENTIFY: House Crickets in the adult size are 3/4 to 7/8 inches long. They are yellowish- brown with 3 dark bands that cross their head from eye to eye. Their legs resemble those of a grasshopper in that that they use them to propel themselves. They are fully winged and can fly but mostly crawl or hop. They prefer the outdoors until their population gets too large. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract House Crickets, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.

Camel Crickets Camel Crickets HOW TO IDENTIFY: Adult Camel Crickets are 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches long; entire body and antennae can be 4 inches. They are brownish to grayish in color and have a humpback appearance. They have two long, back legs and 2 very long antennae. Their legs resemble grasshopper's legs in that they use them to propel themselves. They are wingless. The young can look almost translucent. Read about do it yourself ways to reduce the conditions that harbor and attract Camel Crickets, and learn more about Economy Exterminators comprehensive, professional Pest Prevention Plus program.