If you have a fire ant problem, chances are you found out the hard way. Known for their painful stings, one step on or near a fire ant hill can result in dozens of fire ants crawling up your leg, each leaving multiple painful stings along the way.
The Zika virus has been in the news constantly for the past year and a half--and for good reason. As a quickly spreading virus, the number of reported cases in the United States has increased year after year, causing valid concern for many--particularly pregnant women.
Termites are nasty little critters that can invade your home and leave you with costly damage. Unfortunately, Texas is at high risk of termite damage, making it very important to understand the termites that live here and the best ways to prevent damage.
As the cold, frigid weather starts to set in, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to spend a little more time cozied up in your home. Coincidentally, so do pests! Rodents, cockroaches, and other pests love to make your home their winter home. Can you blame them?
Not only are bugs annoying to deal with, but they can also spread diseases and contaminate your food--potentially making you and your family sick.
Your home should be your safe space, the one place in the world where you can feel utterly and completely at ease. However, for thousands of homeowners, their indoor allergies can make their homes feel like a nightmare instead.
After a long, hot summer, the team here at EnviroCon is looking forward to the fall season! Cooler temperatures, football, get-togethers outside--what’s not to love?
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.