![001-termite termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/001-termite.png)
![002-bed-bug termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/002-bed-bug.png)
![003-rats termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/003-rats.png)
![004-ant termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/004-ant.png)
![Close up termites or white ants A swarm of termites on rotten wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Termites.jpg)
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.
![A close up of a Common Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius) A swarm of termites on rotten wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bed-Bugs.jpg)
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.
![The ship rat, roof rat, or house rat peeps through a hole in the A swarm of termites on rotten wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Rodent-Control.jpg)
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.
![001-termite termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/001-termite.png)
![Close up termites or white ants A swarm of termites on rotten wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Termites.jpg)
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.
![002-bed-bug termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/002-bed-bug.png)
![A close up of a Common Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius) A swarm of termites on rotten wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bed-Bugs.jpg)
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.
![003-rats termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/003-rats.png)
![The ship rat, roof rat, or house rat peeps through a hole in the A swarm of termites on rotten wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Rodent-Control.jpg)
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.
![004-ant termite icon](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/004-ant.png)
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.
![WHAT'S WRONG WEDNESDAY GRAPHIC What's Wrong Wednesday graphic with a magnifying glass.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WHATS-WRONG-WEDNESDAY-GRAPHIC.png)
![A bed bug crawls on the tile behind a public bathroom toilet.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BedBugs.jpg)
Can you "spot" what's wrong with this picture? Here's a hint, it isn't the open void in the wall. It's much smaller than that!
![Dozens of crickets are shown on the concrete outside of a door.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Crickets-in-doorway.jpg)
You always know when the weather cools down in Central Texas when you see these pests all over town.
![A large yellow garden spider weaving his web.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Spider.jpg)
EEK! Can anyone name this type of spider?
![An 855Bugs pest control expert uses a tool to help catch a Texas Rat Snake.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-SNAKES.jpg)
No one wants to come home to find one of these bad boys roaming around looking for a sunny spot to warm up! Can you ID this snake?
![Subterranean termites devouring soft wood.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Termites.jpg)
Can you tell what is feasting on this wood buffet?
![Carpenter ants walk in a line along the exterior trim of a home.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Ants.jpg)
Finding What's Wrong this Wednesday you'll have to "Follow the Leader"
![Adult male dobsonflies are particularly spectacular because of their large sickle-shaped mandibles (jaws).](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Male-Dobson-fly.HEIC_.jpg)
Whoa! This is one big bug! Anyone know it's name?
What’s Wrong Wednesday – This is a male Dobsonfly who looks like it can do serious harm, don’t they? They are harmless to humans. Adult male dobsonflies are spectacular because of their large sickle-shaped mandibles (jaws). Swing by our office at 8807 Woodway Dr,
Waco, TX 76712 if you want to see one! Don’t worry, he is in a protective case!
![Dozens of cockroaches are seen on the walls and ceiling in the corner of a home.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Roaches.jpg)
We know you can tell what's wrong with this picture right away!
![Aa bed bug is shown on the jeans of one of our Sales Inspectors! Bed bugs will hitchhike on clothing, purses, luggage, you name it.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-BB-on-blue-jean.jpg)
Can you see the "hitchhiker" in this photo?
![A squirrel rests flat on his belly on a tree limb.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Squirrel-resting-on-tree-branch.jpg)
The only thing wrong in this picture is waiting on a cool front to move in!
![A wolf spider is shown with dozens of babies on her back.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Wolf-Spider-babies_2581.jpg)
A face only a mother could love! Can you guess the name of this spider?
![Several pill bugs are shown crawling through mulch and pecan tree droppings.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Pill-Bugs.jpg)
Look closely....What is our What's Wrong Wednesday pest this week?
I dare you to Google Pill Bugs! You may not like what you read!
![Two millipedes are shown in the carpet along a baseboard.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Millipede.jpg)
What do you think that is along the base board? HINT: "Why how many legs you have," said Little Red Riding Hood
![A closeup of the seams of an upholstered chair show bed bugs hiding.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-BedBugCrusty.jpg)
You'll have to look close to see What's Wrong!
![Hundreds of daddy long legs are seen clustered on the ceiling of this cellar.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Cellar-Spiders_SM.jpg)
"My what long legs you have???" Can you guess what's wrong with this picture?
![A closeup of a tarantula.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Tarantula.jpg)
Seeing one of these may give you the jeepers creepers!
![An exterior faucet behind the air conditioning unit is shown leaking on the ground.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Leaky-Faucet.jpg)
Hint: Drip. Drip. Drip....
![A dirt termite tube is seen in the corner of a structure's foundation.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Termite-Tube.jpg)
Though this tube may not look like a problem by itself, it does allow pesky little insects to wreak havoc all while maintaining the proper moisture content that keep these specific insect workers from drying out and dying. What insect do you think causes this?
![A large black and yellow striped cicada killer is seen landed on a rock.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Cicada-Killer.jpg)
You may see these larger than life insects flying in circles in your yard. They look more ominous than they actually are! Can you guess what type of insect this is?
![A dirt termite castle is seen on short gray carpet.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Termite-castle.jpg)
This is not a place you would like to live in! It's inhabitants are not the kind of royalty you'd like to have in your home!
![A small raccoon is seen hiding amongst the insulation in an attic.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Raccoon-in-Attic.jpg)
Can you spot the pest?
![A large fire ant tube is seen entering the exterior of a home.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Fire-ant-tube-entering-home.jpg)
Sometimes you will see ants finding the most unqiue ways into certain locations.
![A green eyed wasp has landed on a lone green leaf.](https://855bugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/WWW-Green-Eyed-Wasp-Burrow-Builder-.jpg)
This little guy has two obvious characteristics: huge green eyes and open mounded burrows.
What’s Wrong Wednesday in Waco TX
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