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Fire Ant Prevention in Austin

The imported fire ant is a particularly irritating pest because of its fiery temperament and painful stings. Their life cycles and ecology make them particularly difficult to exterminate, and quick-fix strategies often fail to do the job. DIY solutions haven’t been scientifically tested — and any that have been investigated have proven ineffective. For example, [...]

2026-02-19T17:18:03+00:00May 11th, 2022|

How to Protect Your Kids and Pets from Fleas and Ticks

Locals often love Texas weather. The mild temperatures are attractive to growing families as well as warm-climate-loving pests, like fleas and ticks, who survive throughout the year without a harsh winter freeze to kill them. The whole year is flea and tick season in the greater Austin area. With fleas laying an average of 40 [...]

2026-02-19T17:01:32+00:00May 3rd, 2022|

Everything You Need to Know About Bed Bugs in Austin

Bed bugs are a growing problem in the U.S., and Texas is among the top 10 states in the country for bed bug infestations. Although the pests aren’t known to transmit disease, their bites can be itchy and irritating. Over-the-counter foggers and pesticides don’t kill bed bugs. If you’ve spotted them in your Austin-area home, [...]

2026-02-19T16:40:04+00:00April 28th, 2022|

WDI Inspections Could Help You Save Big

Home ownership is part of the American dream. But that dream can become a nightmare if you purchase a home riddled with wood-destroying insects (WDI).  Termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wood-boring beetles, and other wood-destroying insects can wreak havoc on your home by causing lasting structural damage. They can tally up thousands’ worth of damage [...]

2026-02-19T17:18:11+00:00February 15th, 2022|

How to Control Fire Ants

It’s time to start thinking about one of Texan’s most hated insects: fire ants. While cockroaches have the ick-factor, fire ants bring the heat — literally. Their bites are extremely painful, which earns them a spot as one of Austinites’ most reviled pests. After winter rains, the ant mounds pop up in spring as frequently [...]

2026-02-19T16:41:52+00:00January 26th, 2022|

Preventative Pest Control Explained

The saying goes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This adage rings true when it comes to pest management: Once an infestation has started, it’s difficult to control. Instead, preventative pest control can save time, money, and a whole lot of headaches. Read on for everything you need to know [...]

2026-02-19T17:17:30+00:00December 16th, 2021|

Roaches: The Nitty Gritty

There’s an urban myth that cockroaches would survive a nuclear blast. Indeed, research suggests they can survive the radiation of an atomic apocalypse. They’re hardy and resilient insects. Once these creepy crawlies find their way into your home, it can seem like only a nuclear bomb will get them out. You’re probably already familiar with [...]

2026-02-19T17:16:29+00:00November 8th, 2021|

Why Your Clean Home Could Still Attract Pests

When a cockroach crawls out from a pile of clutter on an episode of the hit TV show “Hoarders,” everyone watching at home nods knowingly. We totally saw that cockroach coming, right? Because dirty homes have pests. There’s some truth to this. Dirty homes often have the makings of a pest problem. Homes with stacks [...]

2026-02-19T17:17:43+00:00October 15th, 2021|

Termite Infestation Protection for Your Home

Termite infestation is likely the last thing on your mind these days. Throughout 2021, the real estate market has continued to skyrocket with demand across the United States. In the Austin, Texas area, the housing market has seen substantial growth with an influx of California residents looking to make the Lone Star state their home. [...]

2026-02-19T17:09:01+00:00August 26th, 2021|
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