CheckMate Termite & Pest Management

Store seasonal gear in sealed containers. Open storage invites chewing and nesting. Sealed bins protect belongings.

What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food?
Flies carrying disease-causing microbes will likely contaminate the food they touch, but different factors determine whether the person who eats it will get sick.

What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food? | The Scientist Flies carrying disease-causing microbes will likely contaminate the food they touch, but different factors determine whether the person who eats it will get sick.

4 Invasive Pests That Could Be Damaging Your Home Right Now
Here’s how to identify these invasive species—and what to do about them.

4 Invasive Pests That Could Be Damaging Your Home Right Now Here’s how to identify these invasive species—and what to do about them.

Declutter attics to reduce nesting areas. Rodents prefer undisturbed spaces. Organization limits hiding places.

Avoid leaving dirty laundry on floors. Fabric provides hiding spots. Clean areas reduce shelter.

Watch Out for These Invasive, Stinging Ants That May Cause Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions
First introduced in the 1930s, carnivorous Asian needle ants appear to be spreading across the United States

Watch Out for These Invasive, Stinging Ants That May Cause Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions First introduced in the 1930s, carnivorous Asian needle ants appear to be spreading across the United States

Dozens of Insects and Spiders May Live in Every Room of Your House
A survey of 50 homes turned up just five rooms that were completely free of arthropods

Dozens of Insects and Spiders May Live in Every Room of Your House A survey of 50 North Carolina homes turned up just five rooms that were completely free of arthropods

Sweep porches and decks regularly. Food crumbs attract ants and beetles. Clean surfaces remove food sources.