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!
Today, over 120,000 fly species exist. On average, flies live for an average of 21 days while changing form. A household, yard, pasture, or other surrounding areas of infestation often witnesses a variety of fly forms, including maggots and larvae.
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.
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 have friendly people, a good economy, and a mild climate most of the year. Unfortunately, the Lone Star State is also home to ticks and the diseases they can cause.
In Texas, we hear a lot about ticks and the diseases they can cause. However, mites are just as troublesome but less well-known, close cousins of the tick that can infect humans and pets. There are several types of mites that can pose a threat to your health and your household.