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Stink bugs and Kudzu bugs are relatively new to North Carolina. They have already become some of the biggest nuisances during the late summer and fall months. The brown marmorated stink bug is from Asia and was first seen in Pennsylvania in the 1990s. It was first seen in North Carolina around 2009 in Forsyth County. The kudzu bug was first seen in Georgia in 2009 and is also from Asia and is now in most North Carolina counties.

Interested in learning about the health hazards caused by cockroach infestations? Read our most recent blog to learn about the warning signs behind cockroach infestations, the health hazards caused by them, and ways to prevent them from happening in the first place.

A damp basement or crawlspace can cause health problems because the moisture allows mold and mildew to grow. If you try to waterproof your own basement or crawlspace and do not do it right, moisture will continue to get into the area under your home. The moisture will continue to provide a breeding ground for mold and mildew.

One of the most common pests is the cockroach, and there are many types. They infest any place that has clutter and food left out, and like warm, moist places. They'll live in and eat cardboard and paper. One of their favorite places is in the kitchen because it is generally more humid than other places in the house and has plenty of food and water, especially if a faucet is leaking. The benefits of cockroach extermination are many and outweigh any health benefits of cockroaches you might believe they have.

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.