D & D Pest Control & Home Inspection Services

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Four venomous snakes in the eastern US. Four. The rest — dozens of species — are harmless. Most snake encounters in the yard are with species that eat mice, slugs, and earthworms.

The eastern rat snake climbing the shed wall is hunting rodents. The garter snake in the garden bed is eating slugs. The ring-necked snake under the rock is six inches long and eats earthworms. The hognose flattens her neck like a cobra, strikes with her mouth closed, and if that fails — rolls over and plays dead.

🌿 The one-glance rule that covers most encounters:

Round pupils and a slender head — almost always harmless.
Vertical pupils, triangular head, and a pit between the eye and nostril — venomous pit viper.

The coral snake is the exception — round pupils, venomous, but extremely reclusive. Bites are rare.

🐾 When unsure: watch from a distance. Most snakes leave on their own within minutes. The one in the yard is almost certainly one of the harmless ones 🌿

05/29/2026

When pests, termites, mold concerns, radon, lead paint, asbestos, or indoor air quality issues threaten your property, D & D Pest Control & Home Inspection Services is here to help.

We proudly serve Kinston, North Carolina, Lenoir County, and surrounding areas with trusted local pest control, termite treatments, home inspections, and environmental testing services.

Whether you are a homeowner, buyer, seller, landlord, renter, or business owner, our team helps you protect what matters most with professional service you can count on.

Call today to schedule service or request more information.

📞 (252) 523-8255
🌐 www.ddpestcontrol.com

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

FACT: Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases to people, but they can carry disease-causing organisms and still create serious health concerns inside a home or business.

Bed bug bites can cause itching, swelling, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and secondary infections if the bites are scratched. They can also cause stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights because no one wants to worry about being bitten while trying to rest.

Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers. They can be brought home from hotels, rental properties, used furniture, luggage, clothing, dorm rooms, and even vehicles. Once inside, they hide in mattress seams, box springs, headboards, baseboards, furniture, cracks, and other tight spaces near where people sleep or sit for long periods.

Helpful Tip:
When traveling, inspect the mattress seams, headboard, and furniture around the bed before unpacking. Keep luggage off the bed and floor when possible. After returning home, wash and dry travel clothes on high heat to help reduce the chance of bringing bed bugs inside.
Seeing bites, spotting small black stains on bedding, or finding live bugs should never be ignored. Early action can make a big difference.

For professional bed bug inspections and treatment options, contact:
D & D Pest Control Co.

Serving Pink Hill, Kinston, LaGrange, Deep Run, Lenoir County, and surrounding Eastern North Carolina areas.

Call: (252) 523-8255
Website: www.ddpestcontrol.com

03/29/2026

These spiders are among the most dangerous in the world due to their powerful venom and unique hunting behaviors.
Species like the Brazilian wandering spider and Sydney funnel-web are known for fast-acting neurotoxins that can severely affect the nervous system.
Others, like the brown recluse and six-eyed sand spider, have venom that destroys tissue and can cause serious internal damage.
Despite their reputation, most of these spiders only bite humans in self-defense and encounters are relatively rare.
With modern medical treatment, fatalities are uncommon, but their bites still require immediate attention.

02/22/2026

⚠️ Crawlspace Encapsulation Installed? Don’t Forget Termite Protection.

We see this mistake too often across Eastern North Carolina…

A homeowner invests thousands of dollars into a professionally installed crawlspace encapsulation system — only to leave the structure unprotected from termites.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
Without a booster termite treatment, termites can tunnel behind the foundation moisture barrier and begin feeding on the structure above.

You won’t see it happening.

The v***r barrier hides the activity.
And once termites infest behind that sealed foundation wall, the only way to stop them is to cut open the expensive encapsulation system to treat the infestation.

That means damaging what you just paid to install.

Prevention is always less expensive than repair.
A Termidor® Perimeter Plus booster treatment creates a protective zone around your foundation — stopping termites before they reach the structure.
✔ No cutting the encapsulation
✔ No damage to v***r barrier
✔ Long-term structural protection
✔ Peace of mind
If you’ve had your crawlspace encapsulated but never installed termite protection, now is the time.
Protect your investment before termites force costly repairs.
📞 Call D & D Pest Control & Home Inspection Services
(252) 523-8255

Webpage: https://ddpestcontrol.com/termite-treatment-crawlspace-encapsulation/

Serving Kinston, Greenville, Goldsboro, Jacksonville, New Bern, La Grange, Snow Hill, Pink Hill, Ayden, Grifton, Vanceboro, Trenton, Richlands and surrounding Eastern NC communities.
Prevention today saves thousands tomorrow.

01/25/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
House mice can start a new generation just 6 weeks after birth! Here's a helpful graphic to show your customers on why it's important to get complete control, fast.

01/23/2026

🛑 Think Crawlspace Encapsulation Stops Termites? Think Again. 🐜

Crawlspace encapsulation is a smart upgrade for moisture control and indoor air quality—but it does NOT stop subterranean termites from attacking your home. In Eastern North Carolina, termites live in the soil and can still enter through foundation gaps, plumbing penetrations, and hidden contact points, even when a crawlspace is fully sealed.

At D & D Pest Control Co., we provide professional termite treatment specifically designed for homes with crawlspace encapsulation systems. Our proven solutions, including Termidor® Perimeter Plus, help protect your home from silent structural damage that often goes unnoticed behind liners and insulation.

If your crawlspace is encapsulated, pairing it with proper termite protection is the best way to safeguard your investment.

📍 Serving Kinston, Greenville, Goldsboro, La Grange, Snow Hill, Pink Hill, Ayden, Grifton, Jacksonville, New Bern, Richlands, and surrounding Eastern NC communities.

📞 Call (252) 523-8255 to schedule a termite inspection or learn more about protecting your encapsulated crawlspace.

👉 Learn more here:
https://ddpestcontrol.com/termite-treat-crawlspace-encapsulation/