Welcome to the heart of Texas, where the warm climate brings not only sunny days but also a buzzing battle between two common flying insects: crane flies and mosquitoes. As we enter the spring season, we often see the temperatures fluctuate from cold to warm and begin to see beautiful 80-degree days again. With this [...]
The arrival of October not only signals the changing colors of leaves and the cool, crisp air, but it also signifies the start of fall pest control season. As temperatures drop and pests seek shelter from the cold, your home can become their refuge. To ensure a pest-free and cozy autumn, it's crucial to take [...]
No one likes mosquitoes. Except for critters like dragonflies, turtles, and hummingbirds, that consider mosquitoes a tasty meal. For humans, they’re a nuisance. But more than that, mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Malaria, and Dengue Fever. Some of those can be dangerous. Mosquitoes can also transmit diseases like heartworm to [...]
We’ve all experienced it. You notice one tiny insect flying around your home. Then you see another one. And another. Before long, an entire horde of gnats is driving you batty. Keeping your home free of gnats is a handy life skill. Although they don’t bite, gnats can be very annoying and spread diseases from [...]
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. Change your light bulbs. Lights are going to attract some bugs no matter what. But removing blue and UV [...]
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 [...]
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