GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN ASHEVILLE?

German and American cockroaches dominate Asheville kitchens, restaurants, and apartments. They spread Salmonella and trigger childhood asthma. Signs: small dark pellets near food sources, sweet musty smell, nighttime sightings.

Red imported fire ants cause over 20,000 ER visits in the US annually. Asheville yards are prime territory. Signs: reddish mounds with no central hole, swarming attack when nest is disturbed, painful pustules on skin.

Mosquitoes transmit heartworm to Asheville dogs and cats — year-round prevention is now standard. Signs: larvae wriggling in birdbaths and clogged gutters, evening swarms, pet scratching after time outdoors.

Once inside a Asheville home, subterranean termites can compromise structural integrity within 3–8 years. Signs: buckling floors, doors that no longer close properly, mud spots on drywall.

Lone star, dog, and brown ticks are all active in Asheville. Ticks transmit Lyme, ehrlichiosis, and alpha-gal syndrome. Signs: ticks attached to skin after yard time, bulls-eye rashes, unexplained fatigue or joint pain.

Asheville homes lose an estimated 20% of pantry food to rodents annually. Mice can squeeze through dime-sized gaps. Signs: droppings in pantries and drawers, chewed cereal boxes, greasy rub marks along baseboards.