Warmer weather is on its way, and so are the flying insects! If you love a nice evening on the patio, say "Bug off!" with these 7 tips that will help you sit outside in peace. Tired of night-flying insects on your porch? We offer professional residential, commercial pest control and multi-family pest control to [...]
Termite swarming happens when a termite colony matures and starts producing reproductive adults called “swarmers” or alates. These winged termites will leave their colony to find mates and form new colonies. Most termite colonies produce hundreds or thousands of alates (hence the term “swarmers”) so enough of them will survive to reproduce. Termite swarmers are [...]
"Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite, ” goes that familiar little childhood rhyme. Those bites can cause plenty of discomfort from itching, welts, secondary skin infections, and allergic reactions. Thankfully, bed bugs aren't disease spreaders. Unfortunately, they reproduce quickly, so bringing home just one pregnant bug from a trip in your suitcase can [...]
While the arrival of colder weather brings many challenges for homeowners, one that tends to get overlooked is rodent infestations. When the cold weather sets in, so do rats and mice. The presence of mice or rats in your home can have devastating and dangerous effects. In addition to creating a mess in your home [...]
The weather is getting cooler this time of year and that means one thing... Pests and rodents are looking for a new home. An influx of mice, rats, and even cockroaches could make for a miserable winter if you don’t prepare now. In addition, pests can cause damage to your home. Rodents, in particular, like [...]
Not to be a buzzkill, but summer is over in Austin. As the 100-degree temperatures begin to fade and cooler weather sets in, sun-loving pests begin looking for places to hibernate. This could cause damage and preventable repairs if not treated now. The best times to treat pests in Austin and surrounding areas like Dripping [...]
Mickey Mouse, Mighty Mouse, and Jerry might be cute, but mouse infestations aren’t. They can cause property damage and serious health concerns. Homeowners in the Austin, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, and Buda/Kyle areas are no strangers to rodent infestations. These homes are among the estimated 21 million residences a year infested with mice. As a [...]
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life, particularly if it’s your first home. If you purchased a residence amid Austin’s white-hot housing market you might be wondering about how to care for your new house in the Austin, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, Buda/Kyle areas. Preventative pest control is one [...]
This time of year, we learn firsthand how everything’s bigger in Texas — from the size of our mosquitos. The Austin area contends with two mosquito seasons. Mosquitos in the Austin, Dripping Springs, and Round Rock, Texas, area are also active during the day, not just at dawn and dusk as they are in other [...]
Running through the sprinklers, playing fetch, water fights. These are the hallmarks of family backyard fun during the summer. Your backyard may be your kids’ and pets’ favorite place to be this season, but is it safe? Infestations of dangerous backyard pests may ruin your summer fun if you let them. BrockStar Pest Services can [...]
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