TERMITES
Termites. It’s incredible to witness the damage such a small creature can inflict. With an amenable climate for these pests, Texas is highly prone to termites and the infestations that can come with them. They can eat your home from the inside out, causing problems that can start as cosmetic and wind up as structural. Three species inhabit Texas, winged termites, subterranean termites, and dry termites being the most prolific. The best way to know if your home is safe is to get a professional inspection. We recommend having your home inspected by a professional once a year. We also offer pre-construction treatments that help ward off termites from day one. 855Bugs has been helping people in the Waco and Temple area manage termites for over 10 years! Schedule a FREE Inspection, we’d be happy to help ensure termites never threaten your home or livelihood.
BED BUGS
Bed bugs are often the most dreaded bug infestation in the eyes of the general public. If you’re terrified of bed bugs entering your home, you’re not alone! Let’s take a look at bed bugs: their appearance, their behaviors, myths, prevention, and, the topic everyone wants to know about, bed bug treatment.
RODENTS
Mice, rats, and other rodents are extremely resourceful and persistent creatures. Did you know a mouse can squeeze through an opening as small as ½ inch? And, don’t think you’re safe because that hole is only ¼ inch. They can easily chew through many surfaces to make that hole large enough to sneak through. Rats are excellent swimmers. While it certainly doesn’t happen often, rats can swim through sewer lines and wind up in your toilet bowl.
WHAT'S BUGGING YOU?
Click on a pest below and read what they’re about and what you can do yourself to prevent them from bugging you.
TERMITES
Termites. It’s incredible to witness the damage such a small creature can inflict. With an amenable climate for these pests, Texas is highly prone to termites and the infestations that can come with them. They can eat your home from the inside out, causing problems that can start as cosmetic and wind up as structural. Three species inhabit Texas, winged termites, subterranean termites, and dry termites being the most prolific. The best way to know if your home is safe is to get a professional inspection. We recommend having your home inspected by a professional once a year. We also offer pre-construction treatments that help ward off termites from day one. 855Bugs has been helping people in the Waco and Temple area manage termites for over 10 years! Schedule a FREE Inspection, we’d be happy to help ensure termites never threaten your home or livelihood.
BED BUGS
Bed bugs are often the most dreaded bug infestation in the eyes of the general public. If you’re terrified of bed bugs entering your home, you’re not alone! Let’s take a look at bed bugs: their appearance, their behaviors, myths, prevention, and, the topic everyone wants to know about, bed bug treatment.
RODENTS
Mice, rats, and other rodents are extremely resourceful and persistent creatures. Did you know a mouse can squeeze through an opening as small as ½ inch? And, don’t think you’re safe because that hole is only ¼ inch. They can easily chew through many surfaces to make that hole large enough to sneak through. Rats are excellent swimmers. While it certainly doesn’t happen often, rats can swim through sewer lines and wind up in your toilet bowl.
WHAT'S BUGGING YOU?
Click on a pest below and read what they’re about and what you can do yourself to prevent them from bugging you.
WILDLIFE CONTROL IN WACO, TEMPLE, BELTON, AND SURROUNDING AREAS
855Bugs is your leading expert in wildlife pest control and removal.
If you’ve lived in Texas for any length of time, you are surely aware of all of the different kinds of wildlife Texas has to offer. Raccoons, skunks, armadillos, foxes, squirrels, opossums, and moles can cause quite a bit of damage to your home and/or property. Yes, some of these critters can definitely find a way into the walls or attic of your home and sometimes even into your living spaces!
We see an uptick in animal removal calls as temperatures begin to cool. In the colder months, Texas wildlife begin looking for warm places to stay, as well as food and water sources. Like us, they want and need to stay warm. However, this certainly doesn’t mean your home is only at risk during the colder seasons. If these critters can gain access to your home, they will do so any time of year.
These kinds of wildlife carry with them a wide variety of dangers to both your home and your health. When these animals find a way into your home, many threats arise. Some of the most common problems include:
- Chewing through wires causing fire dangers
- Chewing through drywall causing property damage
- Disturbing noises in the walls and attic
- Disease exposure from droppings
- Dead smells from dying in your walls or attic
- Creating entry points for other rodents or pests
- Armadillos burrow under foundations and driveways causing potential structural damage
- Moles burrow and tunnel throughout lawns negating all your hard work to win the coveted “yard of the month” title
There is certainly NO place in your home for these guys (no…not even that storage shed in the backyard). At the first signs of wildlife taking up residence in or around your home, it’s imperative that you enlist the help of professional wildlife exterminators asap! Wildlife and pest control should never be attempted on your own. Attempting to trap or capture these creatures introduces new dangers like bites from rabies-infected raccoons and skunks.
With the proper tools and extensive, ongoing training, 855Bugs is more than equipped to handle your wild animal removal. We’ll start with a thorough and free inspection to determine the extent of your problem and pinpoint any entry points. From there, we’ll make a game plan to seal up any potential entry points and remove the wildlife that has already found a way in to your home. We can even get rid of “dead smells” from wildlife that have died within your walls or attic. From wildlife exclusion to live trapping, 855Bugs is here to help!
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re likely already experiencing problems with Texas wildlife and are looking for a top notch wildlife removal professional. Animal removal can be a tricky process, but the professionals at 855Bugs are happy to come to the rescue! Schedule a free inspection today!
WILDLIFE TRIVIA
HOW MUCH DO MICE EAT?
Although they are small creatures, mice eat between 15 and 20 times a day! They will try to build their nests near food sources to keep up with their big appetites!
HOW HIGH CAN MICE JUMP?
Mice are able to jump about a foot into the air! This allows them to easily climb onto counters or tables in order to reach food.
ARE MICE NOCTURNAL?
Most house mice are active at night, but that is because people living in the home are less active then! Mice are not technically nocturnal. They will adjust their active times based on when their predators are least active!
HOW SMART ARE RATS?
Rats have brain cells that help them to remember locations. They are able to memorize a route after using it just one time! They will typically scout out your home, determining the best routes to food and water sources, considering alternate routes as well!
HOW STRONG ARE RATS' TEETH?
Rats are able to chew through many materials, including concrete and different types of metal. Scientists have found that rats’ teeth are stronger than steel!
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YOUR #1 PEST CONTROL PROVIDER
855Bugs is the best pest control company in Waco and Temple as voted by Locals Love Us! Let us worry about pests, so you can focus on what’s most important to you! So, what are you waiting for? To get started with the Don’t Bug Me Plan, give 855Bugs a call. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have and get your initial treatment scheduled! We proudly serve Waco, Temple, Belton, Harker Heights, Killeen, Copperas Cove, Gatesville AND surrounding areas. When the stakes are high, trust 855Bugs!