Pest Control
8-Legged Texans: A Guide to Common Spiders in Texas
If you’re living in the great state of Texas, you’ve probably shared your home or backyard with some eight-legged neighbors: spiders. Whether it’s the delicate weaving of a web in your garden or a surprising little critter in your garage, spiders are a common part of life in Texas. This vast state, with its varied…
Read MoreGerman Roach vs American Roach
Cockroaches are one pest you don’t want to find in your home. The mere idea of these creepy crawlers is enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. Unsurprisingly, discovering an infestation can be a significant concern for any homeowner. Today, we will discuss two common types of cockroaches – the German Cockroach and the American Cockroach.…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider General Pest Control Services
Picture this: You’re rushing out of your home to make it to work in the morning. You whiz through the kitchen to grab a quick bite, maybe a coffee for your commute. And there it is: an unsightly bug crawling across your kitchen floor. What do you do? Well, first you deal with it. Then…
Read MoreTermites: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Home
Termites are a major threat to homeowners. These wood destroying insects can damage or destroy home foundations, siding and shingles, wooden decks, outdoor gazebos, sheds, and more if left untreated. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t find a termite infestation until it’s too late. Keep reading for what you need to know to protect your home from…
Read MoreMosquitos Are Coming! Here’s How To Stop Them
Brace yourselves — mosquitos are coming! Mosquitos are a nuisance with which all of us are far too familiar. While their constant, annoying pestering is often enough to take action, the presence of mosquitos can sometimes lead to more serious problems if not addressed. This year, as the weather begins to warm up and the…
Read MoreMost Common Pests You Can Expect To Find In A West Texas Home
If you live in West Texas, it’s possible that your home plays host to more guests than you may realize! The outdoors are teeming with tons of critters, and we’ve seen just about everything. Here’s a quick look at just a few of the pests that you can expect to see in and around your…
Read MoreInvasion of the Seasonal Miller Moths
Lubbock’s Great Month Invasion It’s not quite Biblical, but this season’s epic, ongoing battle with the month feels like more than a dusty nuisance. Not only do moths outnumber butterflies 9 to 1, but this spring, it feels like they’ve outnumbered us! You will be glad to know that the moths that are accumulating on…
Read MoreDangerous Spiders and How to Identify them
While Texas is known for its larger-than-life reputation, it’s also home to a diverse array of wildlife, including many species of spiders. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there are almost 1,000 species of spiders found in Texas, but only four of those are considered potentially dangerous to humans and they live in…
Read MoreBusting Bed Bug Myths
Bed bugs have a bad reputation. Not only do they multiply quickly and can lead to more than a sleepless night, but they also carry a stigma of shame with them everywhere they go. You may be surprised to know that bed bugs aren’t picky about where they live and who they bite. In fact,…
Read More5 MOSQUITO CONTROL TIPS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW
Is your backyard buzzing? While we want to enjoy friends and family over the barbecue, nothing can ruin backyard festivities faster than mosquitos. Not only are they annoying and itchy, but they can be dangerous to our health. Mosquitoes are known as vectors- that means they can carry and transmit diseases to humans such as…
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