Our Pest Control Blog
What better way to learn exclusive tips and tricks to keep pests out of your home than from the experts themselves? We’ll even update you on the latest things happening in the local area. Check out our articles to stay in the loop on all things pest control and Houston!
Most property owners don’t think of termites as seasonal pests, but these destructive insects do pose more of a threat at certain times of the year. Understanding Houston's termite season can help you protect your home or business.
Termite colonies in Texas have a specific social structure: queen, king, reproducers who later become kings or queens, soldiers, and workers. They all depend on each other to keep the nest alive and growing, but the workers are the ones who damage your property.
When you think of pests that live in wood, you probably think of termites, but there are many others. One species of bee, the carpenter bee, may be causing significant damage to your home before you even notice a problem.
Referred to as plant lice, aphids feed upon horticultural and agricultural crops across the country. In Houston, ornamental plants are especially susceptible to aphid infestation. Aphids commonly infest jasmine, bedding plants, hibiscus, hydrangea, roses, vegetables, and oak trees.
Mice and rats are both rodents, but they are different creatures. Mice and rats may not only look different, but they’re unalike behaviorally, too. If you find yourself in need of a rat vs. mouse comparison so you can learn how to get rid of them, then this article is for you!
In the vast world of insects, flies represent one of the most diverse and adaptable species groups.
The CDC recently confirmed six cases of Zika virus-linked birth defects in the contiguous United States. That means that at least six babies were born, miscarried, or aborted due to Zika-related birth defects within the United States, and that’s not including U.S.
Mice can leave evidence of their existence long before they’re actually seen. They make scratching sounds behind walls, leave crumbs, chew photographs, and leave droppings near nesting sites or where food has been left out.
The Zika virus has now spread to the U.S. and there is currently no vaccine to prevent it. According to UnitedHealthcare Global’s most recent update on the status of the virus, 75 percent of those affected with the virus will not show symptoms.
Leptospirosis is a disease carried by rodents that can be dangerous to you and your pets. It is caused by bacteria found in the urine of infected pests and animals, and is characterized by mild to severe symptoms.
Hantavirus was first identified in the U.S. in 1993 and found to be carried by the common deer mouse. It causes Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the U.S. and should not be confused with hantavirus originating in Asia which causes Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS).
There are plenty of great things about living in Texas. We enjoy friendly people, a thriving economy, and a mild climate for much of the year. However, the Lone Star State is also home to pests like ticks, which are known to carry diseases that can have serious health impacts.
In Texas, we often hear about ticks and the dangerous diseases they can spread, but mites, their lesser-known close cou
The warm weather that makes Houston such an enjoyable place to live also creates the perfect breeding ground for a wide range of annoying pests, including ants.
If there’s one thing that can be said about this fantastic state, it’s that everything really is bigger in Texas! But we aren’t talking about just the sheer size of the state--we’re talking about all the fun you can have simply by getting in the car and hitting the road!
