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Spider Control
Spider Control It’s true that many people are afraid of spiders, but spiders aren’t all bad. They do provide a form of natural pest control by catching insects in their webs. However, that doesn’t mean they have an open invitation to come into our homes. A spider infestation can cause contamination of food in kitchens…
Read moreHow Do You Get Bed Bugs?
How Do You Get Bed Bugs? Bed bugs are one of the most difficult pests to eradicate in the home and can be found nearly all over the world. Infestations may occur nearly anywhere that humans frequent, including hotels, hospitals and even on public transportation. Due to their small size and flattened body, bed…
Read moreProtecting Your Home from Termites: Dallas – Fort Worth Edition
Protecting Your Home from Termites: Dallas – Fort Worth Edition Termites are a major problem for homeowners in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. The city’s humid climate and abundance of wood make it an ideal environment for termites to thrive. In fact, Dallas has been ranked as one of the most termite-infested cities in…
Read moreMosquito Control in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex: Enjoying the Outdoors Bug-Free
Mosquito Control in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex: Enjoying the Outdoors Bug-Free Mosquitoes are a common pest in Dallas, Texas. The city is home to more than 80 species of mosquitoes, some of which can transmit serious diseases, such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, and dengue fever. The risk of mosquito-borne diseases is…
Read moreHow to Keep Your Dallas Home Rodent-Free This Spring
How to Keep Your Dallas Home Rodent-Free This Spring Rodents are more active in the spring for a number of reasons. First, the weather is warmer, which means that they have more energy and are more likely to be out and about. Second, spring is the start of the breeding season for rodents, so they…
Read moreThe Importance of Regular Pest Control Inspections in the Spring
The Importance of Regular Pest Control Inspections in the Spring Spring is a great time to schedule a pest control inspection because many pests tend to become more active during this season. This is due to a number of factors, including warmer weather, increased food availability, and the presence of nesting materials. Here are some…
Read moreSummer Bugs and Outdoor Pest Control
Summer Bugs and Outdoor Pest Control As we inch towards the end of the season, some of our least favorite pests are out and about patrolling the outdoors. Wasps, fire ants, and mosquitoes are all especially active during the heat of the late summer and looking for food. Here’s how to help make sure they…
Read moreRed Ants vs. Fire Ants
Red Ants vs. Fire Ants Nobody enjoys getting bitten by ants, especially not fire ants. Fire ants not only bite, but they also sting, which is one of the key differences between fire ants and other ant species. Additionally, 2 to 3 percent of people are allergic to fire ants, which makes proper identification…
Read moreHow to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden Spring is here in full force, and that means that it is time to garden once again. Here are some tips on how to prevent pests from damaging your garden, so you can get the most enjoyment and the best yield: Use companion planting. Companion planting is…
Read moreThe Dangers of DIY Pest Control
The Dangers of DIY Pest Control There are a number of potential risks and hazards associated with DIY pest control, especially concerning the use of pesticides and chemicals. Pesticides can be harmful to humans and pets if they are not used properly. They can also contaminate water supplies and harm the environment. Additionally, DIY pest…
Read morePantry Moths
Pantry Moths If you are noticing numbers of tiny moths near your kitchen, pantry, or food storage areas, they could be Plodia interpunctella, also known as pantry moths. The presence of these little moths means you might be facing a pantry infestation, one that could decimate your stored foods and grains if not addressed. Read…
Read moreRodents and Storms
Rodents and Storms Storm damage, particularly roof damage, has caused a plethora of pest problems for North Texas homeowners. Rodents and insects alike are all swarming to residential properties and taking advantage of roof, window, and crawl space damage. Rain and wind can cause damage to your home’s exterior that provides pests easy access to…
Read morePantry Pest Tips!
Pantry Pest Tips! Pantries are a highly sought after amenity in homes because they offer a ton of storage for your kitchen staples. But, one of the downsides of having a pantry is that it can attract an entirely new set of pests to your home. Pantry pests are a group of insects that have…
Read moreHow to Repel Flies
How to Repel Flies Over the course of our years in pest control, we have seen all sorts of home remedies to attempt to repel flies. Although they might sometimes work on small numbers they generally have no long-term effect. Not attracting them in the first place is truly the best “repellent”. When we talk…
Read moreReasons Why You Need Pest Control in the Winter
Reasons Why You Need Pest Control in the Winter Winter is here, and there is a chill in the air. With the change of seasons, it may seem that preventative pest control services are no longer needed, but this is not the case. Foregoing your pest control service in the winter months could create a…
Read moreHornets, Wasps and Stinging Insect Nests
Hornets, Wasps and Stinging Insect Nests Insects often like to live around humans because humans provide food, shelter, water, and protection from predators. Humans can also be a threat to insects in the form of swatting, extermination, or taking down nests. Homeowners tend to not want bees, wasps, or hornets building homes around theirs. Although…
Read morePlants that Ward Off Mosquitos
Plants that Ward Off Mosquitos More than almost any other creature, mosquitoes can ruin our enjoyment of the outdoors. If chemical repellents aren’t your bag, consider growing garden plants that repel mosquitoes naturally due to the scent of their natural oils. Merely growing these mosquito-repelling plants isn’t a standalone way to deter pests. You need…
Read moreDIY Ant Control
DIY Ant Control As common household pests go, ants can try a homeowner’s patience. A survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) found that ant infestations are on the rise across the country, making ants America’s number one nuisance bug. Get rid of these foraging insects using eco-friendly remedies made from household items…
Read moreGetting a Squirrel Out of the Attic
Getting a Squirrel Out of the Attic Do you suddenly wake up in the middle of the night to the pitter-patter of tiny paws above your ceiling? Scurrying, scratching, and sounds of small objects (acorns) rolling around your attic may mean that squirrels have moved in. Other telltale signs of squirrel “squatters” are small, foul-smelling…
Read moreVisible Evidence of Termites
Visible Evidence of Termites It is no secret that termites can quietly devastate a structure. They continually reproduce and their colonies will grow larger with each passing year. Because they tend to stay inside of the wood they are eating, they are often very difficult to identify. Lucky for us homeowners however, it is possible…
Read moreCommon Fall Pests
Common Fall Pests There is a lot that goes into getting ready for the fall and holidays, but many homeowners assume that pest control is not one of them. While some pest populations decrease with the emergence of cooler weather there are some that begin to become active or thrive in these conditions. Due to…
Read morePest Control Tips and Tricks
Pest Control Tips and Tricks Pests such as cockroaches, spiders, ants, and termites, not only damage your property but also spread infections. The best way to get rid of these pests is to call the pest control service. But before you go ahead and book pest control services, try out these pest control tips and…
Read more5 Beneficial Bugs for Your Garden
5 Beneficial Bugs for Your Garden We spend a lot of our time as gardeners trying to protect our crops from pest populations, but there are some insects that you may want to keep around. Everyone probably knows how valuable bees are to your garden, but they’re not the only beneficial garden insects. Beneficial garden…
Read moreKeeping Your Kids Safe from Pests at School
Keeping Your Kids Safe from Pests at School School is back in session, and many families worry about catching bugs. Generally, we are talking about stomach bugs and other viruses, but there are real-life bugs that can cause families problems as school is back in session. Just like germs that like to spread in large…
Read moreFleas in the House
Fleas in the House Fleas thrive when temperatures hover between 65-80 degrees and humidity sits between 75 percent and 85 percent. These pests are a summer problem in some parts of the country but basically a year-round menace here in Texas. An obvious way to know your dog has fleas is if you see…
Read moreEco-Friendly Pest Control
Eco-Friendly Pest Control We share a planet with other creatures, some of which we live peacefully with, others not so much. Unfortunately, most pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, contain chemicals that cause health complications for humans and wildlife. Pesticides cause a wide range of short and long-term health symptoms, such as headaches, skin and…
Read moreKeeping Your Home Bug-Free
Keeping Your Home Bug-Free Uninvited guests can put a damper on your enjoyment in the summertime. It’s much, much worse if those guests have several sets of legs. It doesn’t matter the type, bugs are probably the last thing that you want to deal with when you’re supposed to be relaxing at home. It can…
Read moreKeeping Fruit Flies Away
Keeping Fruit Flies Away Fruit flies can be a pesky pest, especially indoors. While they can be annoying, luckily infestations of fruit flies and other flying pests are relatively easy to control. In fact, fruit flies are almost impossible to keep out of homes. They can fly in doors when we come and go, hitch…
Read morePreventing Bed Bugs
Preventing Bed Bugs Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown blood-sucking, wingless insects. Bedbug bites usually clear up without treatment in a week or two. Bed bugs aren’t known to spread disease, but they can cause an allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction in some people. Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed. They…
Read moreStop Mosquito Breeding
Stop Mosquito Breeding Summer is quickly approaching here in North Texas. With it comes the risk of mosquito breeding. These tiny creatures are all over and gearing up for their busiest season. In Texas, they are more than an annoyance. They buzz around and transmit diseases that can make you sick. In worse cases, the mosquito…
Read moreCockroaches in the Kitchen
Cockroaches in the Kitchen It’s late evening and you’re feeling hungry. You head to the kitchen for a snack and flip on the light. Then, your heart starts hammering as cockroaches scatter to the nearest hiding spots. Finding cockroaches in the kitchen is annoying, not to mention disgusting and upsetting. After all, this could mean…
Read moreKeeping Rats Out of Your Garage
Keeping Rats Out of Your Garage Rats, they can get anywhere! They can live in the country, and they can live in the suburbs. A highly adaptive creature, rats can chew pretty much anything and climb tons of things too. As they are highly adaptive, they can even survive in your garage. Before you can…
Read moreHow to Prevent a Termite Infestation
How to Prevent a Termite Infestation Termites just might be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. While they’re tiny, they can wreak big-time havoc on your home. In fact, termites alone cause over $5 billion in property damage annually, according to the National Pest Management Association. What’s worse is that homeowners insurance does not cover the destruction…
Read moreHow to Get Rid of Ants in the House
How to Get Rid of Ants in the House An ant infestation isn’t the worst pest problem in the world, since most species of ant commonly found in the home do no real damage. The good news is that out of more than 1,000 or so classified species of ants in North America, only a…
Read moreCarpenter Ants
Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are social insects that make their colonies primarily in wood. They hollow out wood or excavate insulation to build their nests. Unlike termites, they do not eat the wood; they just nest in it. Outdoors, carpenter ants are not serious pests. Although their excavations might sometimes weaken tree branches and limbs,…
Read moreCommon Pests to Watch Out for This Winter
Common Pests to Watch Out for This Winter When it comes to insects and other creatures that can invade your property, you probably only worry about it during the warmer months. But while the cold winter can keep people inside, it can do the same for pests. Winter doesn’t mean those common pests like termites…
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