by Andi Martinez | Sep 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Although most of the United States has only four species of skunks, Texas has five! The ‘hooded skunk’ is considered a Mexican native but can be found in some areas of Texas close to the border; this one you will probably never meet! The others are the...
by Andi Martinez | Sep 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
What is tiny, scary and likes to travel? The Khapra Beetle! Native of Southeast Asia, India and Pakistan, this invasive species has hitched a ride to the Americas. This insect is listed as one of the world’s top destructive invasive species, usually making its way to...
by Andi Martinez | Aug 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Who hasn’t had an encounter with something huge that made your heart pick up the pace? Just the word “giant” in a name, brings to mind something almost alien! Let’s see who makes the Top 10. 10. “Atlas Moth” –...
by Andi Martinez | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Marking the spot where the once 12 ft beautiful pine grew, is a plaque that reads, ‘The George Harrison Tree, In Memory of a Great Humanitarian Who Touched The World as an Artist, Musician and a Gardener’. George Harrison who passed away in Los Angeles after...
by Andi Martinez | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ant infestations are a real problem in Texas. And just to clarify, all ants are not the same and it is critical to know your enemy! Proper identification is the first step to management and will save you time and money in the long run. Treating ants with the wrong...
by Andi Martinez | Aug 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Africanized Honey Bees strike out in anger and sting a city worker 1,000 times for mowing the grounds in Wichita Falls, Texas near a walking trail and golf course. Perhaps the humming sound of the mower signaled to the bees that there was danger, as usually these...
