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Unveiling the Mysteries of Big Black Ants in Central Texas: Identification, Habits, and Prevention
Central Texas is home to a diverse range of insect species, and among them are the intriguing...
Unraveling the Mystery of Long Skinny Ants in Texas: Exploring Odorous House Ants
Texas is home to a diverse array of insect species, including the fascinating long skinny ants...
Exploring the Fascinating World of Ants in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide
Ants are small creatures with a significant impact on the ecosystem. Texas is home to many...
What Happens To Cockroaches During Winter?
Cockroaches: Where do they go in winter? You wake up one winter night for a midnight snack and flick on the light and see a cockroach scurry under the stove. If you were wondering where cockroaches go in winter, you just found your answer. Cooler temperatures may mean...
Mice in Winter
Where do mice go in winter? If you have mice in your home during winter, you're not alone. Mice don’t hibernate when temperatures drop. Like any other warm-blooded animal, they need protection from the cold during the winter months. They also need alternative food...
Traveling Bed Bugs
How to Avoid Bed Bugs When Traveling Travel is the most common cause of bed bugs. Hotels, even the very nicest and most expensive ones, can be infested. Unfortunately, it’s also possible to get them from an unaware friend or family member. The following steps help...
Spiders In Texas
What are the most dangerous spiders in Texas? The four species (not two!) you need to watch out for— The Most Dangerous Spider in Texas: Black Widow The Copycat: Brown Widow AKA Grey Widow The Runner-Up: Brown Recluse AKA Fiddle Back AKA Violin...
Bats In Texas
What kind of bats live in Texas? Texas is home to as many as 33 different species, with around nine to 12 types found in the Waco area. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat...
Pest Control Myths That Can Be Dangerous
These pest control myths can be dangerous to your health! Rats and Mice Myth: The biggest issue with rats and mice is the damage they do from chewing. Rats and mice no longer carry diseases as they did in the middle ages. False! Rats and mice do cause significant...
Fleas in Texas
Fleas in Texas There are over 2,500 species of fleas. Fleas are flightless and live externally on mammals. If you’ve ever had pets, it’s possible you’ve...
Crickets In Texas: The Definitive Guide
When is cricket season in Texas? Late summer and early fall signal the beginning of cricket season in Texas. If you’re not from around here, you might think the vast swarms of field crickets are a sign of an impending apocalypse. The good news is that the world will...
What Kinds of Ants Are in Texas?
Texas is home to several species of ants that can be troublesome for homeowners. Taking measures to prevent ants from getting inside your home and knowing what to look for when you’re enjoying the outdoors will help protect you, but once you have an infestation, it’s...
Ticks In Texas
What kind of ticks live in Texas? The four most common ticks in Texas are the American Dog tick, the brown dog tick, the black-legged tick, and the lone star tick. These arachnids thrive during the warm spring and summer months. Ticks tend to hide in overgrown grass,...
All You Need To Know About the Striped Bark Scorpion
With its warm, dry climate, Texas provides ideal conditions for arachnids. When we think of arachnids, most people tend to think of spiders or even ticks, but scorpions also belong to this classification. If you’re in Texas and see a scorpion, chances are it’s the...
Termites: The Terror that Lurks Beneath
All over Texas, hidden beneath the soil, lurks a pest with a peculiar appetite for wood: the subterranean termite. As the weather warms from winter into spring, the winged members of termite colonies, known as swarmers, take flight. Seeing termites in the natural...
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