You have probably been walking around the neighborhood and have seen the webbing at the end of some tree branches. It’s webworm caterpillar season. The season can range from April through the fall season here in Texas and with the recent ideal conditions of moderate...
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Flies in the home
I really enjoy the warmer weather this time of year, but the toughest part is dealing with the large flies. I know the issue. Keep the yard cleaner and be more diligent of conducive conditions that encourage pest breeding and growth. The flies coming into my home are...
Formosan subterranean termites in Texas
While most native subterranean termites in our area started swarming a few weeks back, you may have been hearing a lot more about the Formosan subterranean termites. Formosan termites have been very active lately due to the warmer weather and recent heavy rains....
leaf cutting ants
Have you been walking around the perimeter your home and noticed some particularly busy looking ants with small jagged edged pieces of leaves or foliage held over their heads scurrying about? It shouldn’t come as a big surprise these are commonly known as Texas leaf...
Lovebugs in the air
No love is lost after an extended drive this time of year and I find lovebugs splattered all over my hood and windshield. Lovebugs do not bite or sting and are considered a beneficial pest for the environment because they assist in the decay of dead plants and other...
Centipedes invading your home
Centipedes are pretty easy to spot. They have flattened, elongated and segmented bodies and contrary to their name, can have anywhere from 15 to way over 100 leg pairs. Centipedes prefer to live in damp and dark areas such as under mulch or piles of leaves and under...
Common House Spider
I don’t like spiders. It doesn’t matter if they are a common house spider or a far more dangerous one like a brown recluse or worse. I understand many people will argue most spiders found in and around your home are beneficial predators and will help get rid of ants,...
Cockroaches can trigger allergies
Seasonal allergies bring dread to those of us with sensitivities. Allergy symptoms can include a rash, chest tightness, chronic stuffy nose and frequent ear and sinus infections, as those of you afflicted with the same issues are all too familiar with, but did you...
Carpenter Ant
Have you noticed small openings on any of the surfaces of wood around your home windows, doors, deck or other wood areas of your home or the appearance of sawdust-like shavings below these holes? Would it surprise you to know this could be the work of an ant? Not just...
Termite Facts and Fiction
There are many Termite Facts and Fiction myths surrounding termites in your yard and arming yourself with useful information will help you make informed decisions on how to approach termite control. It is estimated termites cause over a billion dollars’ worth of...