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So you have a pest problem, and you’re looking for solutions. But how can you ensure your children and pets are safe during the treatment? It’s no secret that pesticides play a role in pest control, and many people have concerns about exposing their families to these chemicals.

Moving into a new home can be such an exciting time for you and your family. But the last thing you want to see is pests that have already moved in. You deserve a clean, pest-free home. But how can you ensure no unwanted guests are living in your cabinets or walls? We’ll walk you through our new home pest control checklist so you can move in without the stress of pests!

There are several ant species in the Charlotte area, but perhaps the most damaging for your home is the carpenter ant. These ants build their nest in wooden structures and invade homes with wood sources. The first line of defense is knowing what you’re dealing with, so we’ve created a guide on everything you need to know about carpenter ants.

Believe it or not, some cockroaches are essential to flower pollination. Of the 4,500 known species, only 1 percent live in cities. The other 99 percent live in the wilderness of many ecosystems from the Saudi Arabian deserts to the rain forests of Brazil. According to National Geographic, a new study found that Moluchia brevipennis, a species of cockroach native to the scrub lands of Chile, eats pollen and might even pollinate plants.

June bugs might seem useless to you – and they are definitely a hazard to your lawn, trees, vegetable garden and ornamental landscaping. However, they do have their place in the food chain: Birds like the larvae and the grubs make great fishing bait. If you love to fish, you might want to grab some larvae before you call Clint Miller Exterminating to get them out of your yard.

A termite infestation can significantly compromise your home's structure and cause thousands of dollars in damage before you realize what is happening. Keeping an eye out for signs of termites helps you catch these pests earlier – and you'll hopefully save your home. You should also have a professional termite inspector inspect your home every year or two. Subterranean termites and drywood termites have distinct signs that they are taking over your home.

Are you interested in getting into the pest control industry? We believe a pest control career is well worth your effort, but to help you come to that conclusion yourself, we’ve outlined the most frequently asked questions about the field!

As the temperatures begin to drop with the season, mice, rats, and rodents will be looking for warm places to stay. Whether you have just bought a new home and you are settling into homeownership or you are looking for ways to maintain your long-term home value, pest control is important but there's a concern you might be joined by four-legged pests, like rats, mice, and other rodents who may want to set up household in your new home, too. While you may be fine with an invited overnight guest or two, you draw the line when it comes to unannounced creatures of the night. Consider these tips to prevent rodents from moving into your home. 

Many people often wonder, is it safe for dogs to eat bugs? In most cases, bugs won't hurt your dog; however, several bugs are dangerous or poisonous, including the monarch butterfly and caterpillars. Knowing what types of bugs are around your house could decrease the panic level a little bit if you see your dog going after something. Clint Miller exterminating can help eradicate bugs around your yard and house so you could almost eliminate the chance of your dog eating a bug.

Sometimes it seems that every time you turn around, there's a fly, mosquito or some other bug in your home. Instead of banging your head on the wall because you're tired of these little critters sharing your home, bug proof your home, and then give Clint Miller Exterminating a call to get any bugs out that may have been inside when you started this project.