Nicole Carpenter started working at Black Pest Prevention when she was in high school. She continued working there while attending N.C. State University and eventually became the President. Black Pest Prevention is a company that helps with pest control in Charlotte and serves both North and South Carolina.
Structural Pest Control Licensee Number: 193PW
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"In the busy travel season, about June to October, there is a higher likelihood of encountering bed bugs because hotels, motels, and other travel accommodations are common places where bed bugs can be picked up and brought home."
— Forbes, "How Common Are Bed Bugs In Hotels?"
"One of my favorite pest control methods is using diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is a powder made of fossilized aquatic organisms. It works by penetrating pests’ exoskeleton and absorbing oils and moisture from pests, eventually leading them to death. This method is eco-friendly, easy to use, and effective against a variety of garden pests, including slugs, beetles, and aphids."
— Dengarden, "Gardeners Swear By These 8 All-Natural Pest Control Methods."
“Cicadas lay their eggs in woody plants. They prefer to lay eggs in branches up to a half-inch in diameter, which makes young trees most vulnerable to cicada infestation. Most often, homeowners find cicadas in branches of young fruit trees like apple, redbud, and maple. Cicadas also target vines that produce fruits, such as grapes, because of the softer wood of new branches."
— House Logic, "Cicada Defense 101: How to Protect Your Yard."