Pest Control

Pest Prevention

1 Turn Off Unnecessary Exterior Lights

Turn off any unnecessary exterior lights at night, as these will attract large numbers of flying insects. Pool, deck, porch, and driveway lights (among others) are the most common areas where these pests may congregate. Closing window shades at night can also reduce any attraction from interior light.

2 Keep Doors and Windows Closed

Be sure slider doors, entryways, and windows are closed.

3 Secure Food Items

Secure food items away in sealed containers, coolers, or fridges.

4 Remove Trash Regularly

Remove trash regularly.

Pest Treatment

Twiddy is not licensed to distribute, deliver, or administer pesticides, sprays, or treatments. If your situation requires any such action, we can reimburse you for the purchase of your own treatment or can coordinate having a licensed pest control company to address the situation. It is often quicker and less disruptive to your vacation to purchase your own sprays or traps from a local hardware or grocery store. If you do so, please save your receipt to provide to the nearest Twiddy office so that we can reimburse you for the expense.

If you would prefer to have a licensed professional treat your rental home, please reach out to our Maintenance Department at (252) 457-1504 so that we can facilitate that service with a local vendor. Please bear in mind that service turnaround cannot be guaranteed by Twiddy, as these vendors are not managed by or directly affiliated with our company.

Please also keep in mind that even pest control companies cannot treat for flying insects like midges, mosquitos, and flies. Pests with a centralized nest, such as hornets, wasps, or bees, can be removed however. If a nest has been identified on the premises of your rental home, we advise you to not disturb or attempt removal. 

Midges

Midges are small flying insects that resemble mosquitoes, however, they do not bite. They sometimes emerge in large numbers near channels, creeks, and large bodies of water such as the sound. Swarms can be dense enough to interfere with outdoor activities. Midges tend to gather in very large, dense masses on the sides of homes, decks, vegetation and carports, and they are highly attracted to light. Extermination/pest control of midges is ineffective because of their breeding habitat and habits as adults. To reduce the presence of midges at your vacation home, turn exterior lights off and close window shades at night.