“Be careful, be careful and be careful.” That’s the advice of Robert Dillingham, owner of May Exterminating, for homeowners conducting an inspection of their property for pests. No matter how much you want to rid your house of invading squirrels,...
They’re not bugs, they’re lady beetles. The name ladybug was coined by European farmers who prayed to the Virgin Mary when pests began eating their crops. Ladybugs wiped out the invading insects, and the farmers named them “Beetle of our Lady.”...
Dr. Virna L. Saenz and a research team from North Carolina State University published a paper on bed bug development showing that bed bugs develop faster in groups than alone. Bed bugs develop in three stages – eggs, nymphs, and adults. In all...
Spiders tend to get a bad reputation and are often met with fear. With the exception of a few species -the most common being black widows and brown recluse – many spiders aren’t dangerous to humans. In fact, spiders can help with reducing...
Often, we hear about negative things impacting the environment, but what about the positive impact of bugs? Yes, bugs. Insects play an important role in our ecosystems and unbelievably, help sustain a healthy world. Here are a few cases where insects make...
Listen Up! Facts About Earwigs Do earwigs crawl into ears? Good news – that’s a MYTH. The hype around earwigs crawling into ears is just hype. Even though they – like many other bugs – could technically fit in an ear, they do not seek...
For anyone who has pets it’s safe to say they’re just like any other member of the family. You take care of them, spend time with them, you love them, and you do your very best to keep them safe and protected. May Exterminating understands the sensitive...
A new species of termite has been identified in the Southeastern US, including North Carolina that’s smaller than its relatives and harder to identify visually. The report from the National Pest Management Association on the new termite species states:...
House mice, like all rodents, are a highly intelligent species. Their physical features include a pointy snout, small rounded ears, and a body-length scaly tail. These features work to their advantage enabling them to climb, swim, and hide in their pursuit of...
Watch out for this creepy crawler this fall. The wolf spider, spotted by a customer in Jacksonville, NC, doesn’t travel alone. Before you squash it, watch out for the baby wolf spiders hitching a ride on their mom’s back. When disturbed, the little...
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