What are some common garden pests? Garden pests can do serious damage in very little time. They...
Other Pests
855Bugs—Free Pest Inspections
Whether you suspect a pest problem in or around your home or want to be proactive and prevent an...
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:...
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...
Flying Insects in Central Texas
Flying Insects in Central Texas—Lovebugs, Mosquitoes, Wasps, and Bees Folks around Waco and Temple are used to dealing with flying insects. Our area is home to lovebugs, mosquitoes, wasps, bees, and many other flying pests. While some can pose a danger to residents,...
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...
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...
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...
Interesting and Weird Facts About Pests!
We talk often about the prevention and treatment of 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,...
Fall Home Maintenance Services Now
September 22nd marked the autumn equinox, our calendar’s way of reminding us that fall is upon us and so are fall home maintenance services. Although we typically see a downtrend in outdoor pests with the arrival of cooler weather, we all know the bugs have to go...
Do Bugs Die In Winter?
Do Bugs Die In Winter? Where Do Insects Go? Let’s Get To The Bottom of It Cooler weather, sweaters, Friday night lights, and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We all have our reasons to look forward to fall, and one of those is often the sudden lack of many of the bugs that...
Why Pest Control Is An Essential Service
What comes to mind when you think of essential services? We are seeing cities and states across the country enact policies to close down or limit the activity of non-essential services. Hospitals and healthcare facilities are clearly essential. Along with the banks,...
Bug Season
Spring has sprung! Spring brings us longer days, birdsong, greener grass, beautiful blooms… and bugs. Don’t forget the spiders! We can’t prevent the seasons from changing, but we can be prepared for what the seasons bring. Bugs to Look For We see an uptick of almost...