Killingsworth Environmental

Cockroaches are no strangers to our area. With warm, humid summers, mild winters, and ample rainfall, our region offers an ideal environment for these persistent pests to thrive. If you notice roaches scurrying around your kitchen or bathroom at night, it’s a sign there may be hundreds more hiding nearby. Learn more about cockroaches and how to treat them in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3APZu33

?? The results are in! ?? Please join us in congratulating this year's Buggin' Halloween Contest winners ???? A big thank you to all of our participants for taking the time to enter!

On behalf of the Killingsworth Environmental team, we thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

With an astonishing 20 quadrillion ants on the planet, it’s no wonder they sometimes decide to march into our homes. For many residents across North Carolina, the appearance of ants trailing along countertops, floors, and even bathroom walls is all too familiar. Understanding the common causes of ant invasions can be the key to keeping these unwelcomed guests at bay. ?? Learn more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3NXQYSA

ICYMI - this year's Buggin' Halloween contest features a brand new category! Most Bugged Out House will be awarded to the home with the most creative pest-related interior or exterior decorations ??????? There's still time to enter this year's Buggin' Halloween contest! ?? Show us your spookiest pest-themed costumes and decorations for the chance to win a top prize of a $250 Amazon gift card! To enter, submit a photo of one (or all) of the following: ?? You ?? Your loved one ?? Your pet ?? Your home Deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM EST November 4th, 2024. To learn more and submit your photo, visit: https://bit.ly/47YilFs

Love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time has officially come to an end! Regardless of how you spend your extra time today, be sure to set your clocks back one hour ??

On behalf of the Killingsworth Environmental team, we wish you a safe and happy Halloween! ??

The Halloween spirit is in the air at Killingsworth HQ! ???? Our team pulled out all the stops for this year's office costume contest ????

ICYMI - this year's Buggin' Halloween contest features a brand new category! Most Bugged Out House will be awarded to the home with the most creative pest-related interior or exterior decorations ??????? There's still time to enter this year's Buggin' Halloween contest! ?? Show us your spookiest pest-themed costumes and decorations for the chance to win a top prize of a $250 Amazon gift card! To enter, submit a photo of one (or all) of the following: ?? You ?? Your loved one ?? Your pet ?? Your home Deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM EST November 4th, 2024. To learn more and submit your photo, visit: https://bit.ly/47YilFs

While these gourds may adorn front stoops and porches all October long, National Pumpkin Day is officially recognized each year on October 26th ?? Despite being a staple for the spooky season, pumpkins are still a plant byproduct, and can attract common pests, including: ?? Fruit flies attracted to the smell of decaying pumpkins ?? Ants looking for an easily accessible snack ?? Squash bugs, which can cause serious damage to other vegetation around your home ?? Rats, who have been known to even hide inside of jack-o-lanterns, making for a very frightening surprise