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Helpful Pest and Moisture Control Articles for Carolina Homeowners
Nelon-Cole is the most trusted and awarded name in Pest and Moisture Control services in the Carolinas. In the Nelon-Cole blog we invite you to draw on our experience in helping homes and businesses across the Carolinas on a variety of topics that relate to the specific issues of our service area. Remember, we are always happy to answer questions by phone, email, or social media. Reach out to us today!
How Can the Earthworm Benefit Carolina Homeowners
Ever walk out onto your patio, sidewalk, or driveway during or immediately after a swift rainstorm? Chance are you have seen earthworms!
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Seasonal Pest Concerns for Carolina Homeowners
Homeowners in the Carolinas may be surprised at just how much pest activity occurs throughout the year.
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Controlling Bedbugs in the Carolinas
Many Carolina homeowners think that they can defeat these and other pests with do-it-yourself or ‘old farmer’ remedies.
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Bats In Your Attic? A Guide for Homeowners
While finding bats in your attic can be a startling and initially scary experience, it is important to contact Nelon-Cole for help.
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MORE Snake Species in the Carolinas
There are more than enough to fill one blog entry. With that, we present the 'unofficial' Part 2 of common snake species in the Carolinas.
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Common Snake Species in the Carolinas
Nelon-Cole wants to keep you educated on what types of snakes you are likely to see, what dangers they pose, and how we help keep you safe.
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Grinches – The Pests Hiding In Your Christmas Tree
For those who choose a natural tree for Christmas, you should be aware of pests that may look to hitch a ride into your home!
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What Creatures Are Lurking In The Woodpile?
A wood-burning fireplace gives a certain ‘feel’ and ambiance to a room and can warm up your holiday spirit without equal. But beware pests!
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Dealing With Larger Wildlife Problems Around Your Home
The Carolinas can be home to other larger pests that can be more difficult to both contain and control than more common home pests.
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What Can Be Learned from Termite Mounds?
Termites are portrayed as one of the most invasive pests to homeowners, and they might lead one to ask “are there any benefits?"
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Fall Pest Control in the Carolinas
With the first day of fall a little over a month away (as of this writing), Nelon-Cole wants to remind you that pest control is a year-round
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Drain Flies - A Common Carolina Nuisance
An all-too-common site in many Carolina homes on these mid-summer days are pesky drain flies. Nelon-Cole is here to help!
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5 of the Most Difficult Pests to Control
While some pest infestations are relatively easy to control and eradicate, others require special attention and training
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The Costs of Termite Infestations
Termites are an unfortunate fact of life for homes and businesses in the Carolinas. All too often these damaging pests go undiagnosed
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Keeping The Summer Pests At Bay
Summer in the Carolinas can have you feeling like you live in a swamp at times...
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Earthworms: Friend of Foe of Carolina Lawns?
What do we make of the common and lowly earthworm? Is this a friend or a foe to Carolina homeowners?
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Dangers of Lawn Grubs in the Carolinas
Here in the Carolinas we love our lawns, our flower beds, and our gardens. The spring and summer rituals of tilling, planting, watering,...
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Invasion of the "Parachuting" Joro Spiders!
Almost everyone with internet, tv, or radio who lives in the Southeastern United States has likely heard of the new spider species that...
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Growing Tick Populations – How To Protect Yourself
Homeowners in Charlotte and across the Carolinas are well familiar with ticks and some of the dangers they pose.
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Pests In Your Firewood – What Carolina Homeowners Should Know
As we reach the midway point during what has been a typical Carolina winter (70 degrees today, 20 degrees tomorrow) we know that many of...
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