The House Fly: How Long Do Flies Live? You may have heard that the common housefly has an incredibly brief life. There are plenty of rumors that these small insects have lifespans of 24 hours or less, but those are just rumors. These flies live long, productive, nuisance generating lives – typically for up to …
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Fleas aren’t any fun. They’re small, they’re quick to spread, and by the time you know they’re there – they’re everywhere! Texas is no stranger to a wide variety of fleas, and each spring these little pests tend to come back with a vengeance. So how do you get rid of fleas? More importantly, how …
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Of the many impacts that pests can have on our lives, few compare materially and monetarily to the potential destruction that termites and other wood destroying insects can inflict on a home. All too often we learn too late of their presence and the damage they’ve caused. Pest control companies like 855Bugs specialize in detecting …
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Did you know you may have tiny critters crawling on your bed? Those critters are known as bed bugs, and they not only live on your bed, they can infest other furniture. Bed bugs sound disgusting, but they can also be an incredible and costly nuisance. They can travel fast and often infest places very …
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We talk often about the prevention and treatment for some of our most common Central Texas pests, but, this month, we are going to share some interesting facts about the pesky critters! While there are tens of thousands of different kinds of insects inhabiting Texas, we’re going to explore four of the most common ones …
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September 22nd marked the autumn equinox, our calendar’s way of reminding us that fall is upon us and winter is coming. Although we typically see a downtrend in outdoor pests with the arrival of cooler weather, we all know the bugs have to go somewhere. Oftentimes, that somewhere is our homes. From attics to garages, …
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With falls arrival comes cooler temperatures! While that is certainly a welcome change in Texas, there is one thing that isn’t welcome with the cooler weather. Rodents. Just as we start to spend more time indoors to stay out of the cold, rodents will be looking for warmth and shelter, as well. When these critters …
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Cooler weather, sweaters, Friday night lights, and pumpkin spiced lattes. We all have our own reasons to look forward to fall, and one of those is often the sudden lack of many of the pests that plague our outdoor activities during the summer months. So, where do all the pests go? Do the bugs just …
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Learning a new skill that will save you money is something that most folks are interested in, and in many cases doing so makes sense! Small repairs around the home, regular automotive maintenance and repairs – learning these types of skills can save you money while not putting yourself or your family in danger. We’re …
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If you’ve ever seen the movie Forrest Gump, you’ve heard Bubba’s list of shrimp centric dishes. Well, Texas is a bit like that when it comes to flying insects. You’ll find the common house fly – and not just in your house. We’ve got house flies, deer flies, horse flies, blow flies, fruit flies, flesh …
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