We love hearing from long-time customers! Thank you so much for your kind words, Richie!

If you keep chopped or rotting wood too close to your home, it’s only a matter of time before termites invite themselves in. SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM 4 Ways That Homes Attract Termites

Depending on the species, an ant can carry between 10 and 50 times its body weight! #FactFriday SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Charlotte Ant Control Services | Ant Exterminator in NC

Every year, mosquito-borne diseases infect thousands of people in the U.S. We help our customers get the upper hand against mosquito infestations with a customized approach for each home and the most effective products and technologies on the market. See the graph of data on mosquito-borne illnesses from 2004 to 2016: https://www.statista.com/statistics/856988/reported-mosquito-borne-disease-cases-total-number/ Contact us today about our mosquito control services: https://www.sagepestcontrol.com/pest-control-services/mosquito-control/

#FAQ | At Sage Pest Control, nothing brings us more joy than helping others and working together with our community to build a brighter future. We support Rotary International, The Wounded Warrior Project, A Child’s Place, Newborns in Need, Share Our Strength, Boy Scouts, and Homes for Troops. 💗 If there is a charity close to your heart that you would like us to look into, please let us know!

Make sure you aren’t unknowingly inviting termites to munch on your home! SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM 4 Ways That Homes Attract Termites

⚠️Children bit by a black widow are at a much higher risk for severe symptoms than adults. SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Which House Spiders Are Actually Dangerous?

We’re proud to be your pest control experts of choice, Carmen! Thank you for this wonderful review!

Arachnophobia (fear of spiders) is one of the most common phobias WORLDWIDE. SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Creepy Crawlies: Why Do So Many People Fear Spiders and Rodents?

Pro tip: installing weatherstripping on your exterior doors helps lower your heating and cooling costs AND keeps out insects and spiders. #PestControl

Pet doors can be convenient, but they can also let bugs (and even larger critters) into your home! Avoid this problem with an airtight, electronic pet door, which works with a “smart key” on your pet’s collar. #TipTuesday Check out some highly-rated options here: https://petlifetoday.com/best-electronic-dog-doors/

#FAQ | If you keep a tidy home, cockroaches still might enter through cracks in your home’s exterior, torn window screens, doors with worn weatherstripping, or even your dryer vent! Inspect your home for any areas that need repairs or sealing, and contact our team to put a stop to the roach infestation: https://www.sagepestcontrol.com/pest-control-services/cockroach-control/ SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Charlotte Cockroach Control | Roach Exterminator in NC

Most spiders you find around the house are harmless… except for these two.🕷️ SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Which House Spiders Are Actually Dangerous?

In honor of “Halloween month,” what pest do you think is the scariest?🕷️🐀😱

Ever wonder where that primal fear of spiders and rodents comes from? Research offers a few explanations. SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Creepy Crawlies: Why Do So Many People Fear Spiders and Rodents?

#FAQ | To prevent pests from destroying stored seasonal clothes: ✅ Launder the clothes first. ✅ Make sure the clothes are completely dry before storing them. ✅ Use transparent storage containers that have tight lids or that can be vacuum-sealed. ✅ Add cedar chips to keep away moths. ✅ Store the clothes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Clearing your yard of “green waste” (like fallen tree branches, leaf piles, and logs) will help keep your property pest-free.🍃 Simply add raked leaves to a compost bin, and let the city recycle larger objects: https://charlottenc.gov/SWS/ResidentServices/Pages/Yard-Waste-Collection.aspx

True or False: rats can chew a hole through cinderblock.🐀 SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Mythbusters: Mouse and Rat Edition

Traveling for Thanksgiving or the holidays? Check for these signs of a bedbug infestation wherever you’re spending the night: ➡️ Dark brown or black fecal spots on the bed linens, mattresses, and walls ➡️ Discarded, yellowish skins and eggshells SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Charlotte Bed Bug Exterminator | Effective Bed Bug Control Service

Spiders are very active right now. We are getting our customers ready for Fall. 🍂🍁

#FAQ | Mothballs are made with a repellent called naphthalene, which keeps the bugs away but has some health risks associated with exposure to it. While you can use whichever repellent you find most useful, there are also effective alternatives to traditional mothballs, such as cedar blocks and lavender sachets. Info about naphthalene from the EPA: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/naphthalene.pdf

True or False: a mouse can fit through a hole the size of a nickel.🐭 SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Mythbusters: Mouse and Rat Edition

Thank you to every veteran and servicemember for your courage, patriotism, and all that you’ve given to protect our country. #VeteransDay

Another Five star review for Sage Pest Control. Thank you Rodney for the great 5 star customer review! SOTELLUS.COM Rodney G gave Sage Pest Control a 5 star rating

Murder hornets caused some significant concern in 2020, but 2021 has something new in store… Introducing: Brood X. CBSNEWS.COM What is Brood X, the U.S. cicada infestation coming in 2021?

Another Five star review for Sage Pest Control. Thank you Mike for the great 5 star customer review! SOTELLUS.COM Mike C gave Sage Pest Control a 5 star rating

Bad news: bed bugs inhabit many more places than beds, and that’s no myth. SAGEPESTCONTROL.COM Mythbusters: Bed Bug Edition

Another Five star review for Sage Pest Control. Thank you Jeremiah for the great 5 star customer review! SOTELLUS.COM Jeremiah C gave Sage Pest Control a 5 star rating

Hedgehogs were the animal traditionally used to “predict” how long winter would last before groundhogs! German settlers brought this tradition to Pennsylvania, but since hedgehogs were in short supply, groundhogs became the new animal forecaster. #GroundhogDay