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A Guide to Common Spiders in Texas: Identification and Safety Tips
Texas has many different spider species. Most are not dangerous, but some may look scary or have...
Understanding Tick-Borne Diseases in Texas: Lyme Disease and Beyond
When it comes to outdoor activities in Texas, it's essential to be aware of potential health...
August is upon us and so are bed bugs
Summer is finally here! You can’t go wrong with sun, snowcones, swimming, and late-night...
Why is it important to have attic insulation?
Attic insulation acts as a buffer between your home and the temperatures of the outside world. In the winter, it keeps the heat that your heater produces inside your home. Without insulation, the warm air within your home would travel outside. Thus, you’d spend more...
Bed Bug—A Winter Vacationer
With Christmas quickly approaching, many people have plans to travel to see dear friends and family. Traveling to others' homes or hotels makes you more susceptible to introducing a bed bug into your own home when you return. As you travel for the season, it is...
How to Get Rid of Raccoons
Raccoons are mammals that belong to the Procyonidae family. These pests are omnivorous scavengers, and they are not afraid to venture out of their homes for food. Their omnivorous tendencies allow them to eat anything in sight, whether it be other small animals or...
Gophers
The rodent family is expansive, and telling some of these pesky animals apart from each other can get confusing. The gopher is a prime example of an animal in the rodent family that easily gets misidentified. Many myths have arisen about gophers due to the lack of...
Squirrels
What kinds of squirrels live in Central Texas? There are two main types of squirrels that live in Central Texas: the Eastern Fox Squirrel and the Eastern Gray Squirrel. These two squirrels adapt the easiest to different climates, making them the most common breeds...
Mice vs. Rats
What’s the difference between mice and rats? Many people will see a rodent in their home and incorrectly identify it due to the numerous similarities between mice and rats. When determining the type of rodent in your home or business, it is important to remember the...
855Bugs—Free Pest Inspections
Whether you suspect a pest problem in or around your home or want to be proactive and prevent an infestation, 855Bugs is here to help with our FREE pest inspections! Maybe you’ve discovered some random bug bites on your body and are concerned you may have a bed bug...
Wolf Spider vs. Brown Recluse
The 4 Key Things to Know Many different types of spiders live in Texas. The brown recluse and the wolf spider are two more commonly known species often confused one for the other. While these two spiders may look similar at first glance, they have some key...
Swatting Away No-See-Ums
You may not see them, but no-see-ums see you…and they’re hungry. They’re called by many names: no-see-ums, punkies, sand fleas, sand flies, and gnats. But the most common term used to describe those biting midges ruining your picnics and days at the shore is “pests.”...
Palmetto Bugs a.k.a waterbug
What are Palmetto Bugs? Palmetto bugs, also known as American cockroaches or waterbugs, are the largest type of cockroaches in Texas. They are often found in homes and businesses and can be terrifying, not only because of their size but also because they can fly. Read...
Mosquito Hawk
The Myths of the Mosquito Hawk The mosquito hawk is a large, flying insect commonly mistaken for a mosquito. Despite its name, the mosquito hawk is actually a crane fly. It's probably gotten a bad rap because it looks like a giant version of its distant cousin. There...
Red Wasps and Wasp Nests
Red wasps are a species known for their bright red color. They are native to the southern United States and live from New York to Florida, stretching west to Arkansas and Texas. They are a type of "paper wasp" and build their nests out of chewed wood pulp and plant...
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