Seasonal
Fall Pest Prevention Checklist: 10 Steps for Durham Homes
A weekend checklist that starts outside: seal gaps, fix doors and screens, move mulch and firewood, check the crawl space. With a free printable PDF.
The Castle journal
Practical advice for your Durham home
Understand what you are seeing, know which steps help, and make informed decisions about pests and moisture. Local homeowner guides from Castle Exterminators.
Rodents
Signs of Mice in House: Droppings, Noises and Gnawing
How to read droppings, gnaw marks and night-time noises, tell mice from rats and roaches, and what to do in the first 24 hours.
Rodents
Why Mice and Rats Move Into Durham Homes in the Fall (and How to Keep Them Out)
Why rodents head indoors as Durham nights cool, the signs to look for, the gaps they use, and when exclusion beats traps.
Planning your service
What Determines Pest Control Cost in Durham, NC?
Understand what affects pest control cost in Durham, compare one-time and recurring quotes, and learn what to ask before approving treatment for your home.
Termites
How to Tell If You Have Termites in Your Durham Home
Spot signs of termites in your Durham, NC home, learn how swarmers differ from ants, and know when to arrange a professional inspection before damage spreads.
Mosquitoes
When Is Mosquito Season in North Carolina? A Durham Homeowner's Guide
Plan for mosquito season in North Carolina with a Durham yard checklist, standing-water tips, and guidance on when professional mosquito control can help you.
Roaches
German Roach vs American Roach in Durham — What Triangle Homeowners Need to Know
Compare German and American roaches in Durham homes, identify key differences, and learn practical next steps for prevention, inspection, and targeted control.
Crawl Spaces
Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Worth It in Durham, North Carolina?
Weigh crawl space encapsulation in Durham, NC: moisture warning signs, installation essentials, maintenance costs, and questions to ask before getting a quote.