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Swoboda Pest Control Articles in the ‘Ant Control’ Category
Carpenter Ants – A spring Swarm
Carpenter ants are wood-destroying insects, and even though they do not eat wood, they will damage homes.Identifying Carpenter Ants Generally, carpenter ants are black and large. They range in size from 1/4 of an inch to almost a 1/2 inch in length. What is unique about carpenter ants is that they swarm. If you see […]
Fall is undoubtedly one of the most active times of the year for indoor pest issues. It is generally the time of year when insect populations are at their highest, and when rodents start looking for the best indoor habitat. Keep reading as we discuss indoor fall pests and pest control services. Ants There are […]
August is a busy month for pest control services, and this blog focuses on what you can expect from pests this summer. Wildlife Bigger mammals are an issue this time of year because many still have young tags along with them on foraging expeditions. Raccoons, skunks, and possum are three examples of wildlife that you […]
Summer is the Height of Pest Season
Nothing screams July like a yellowjacket. The sad truth is that summer is the busiest season for pest control. In this blog, we look at three summer pests that spoil the party. The Cockroach Nothing puts people off food then seeing a cockroach. The warm weather, all those BBQ parties, all of those indoor pizza […]
By May, most of the ant colonies around the Bryan, Texas area are fully active. The foragers are out gathering food. The scouts are looking for new areas should the colony need to divide or relocate. The workers are assessing the colonies’ needs and making repairs. They are also restocking their food supply from last […]
Home Improvement and Pest Control
Some home improvement projects attract pests. While that might sound odd, it is true. An excellent example of this is a new deck that attracts carpenter bees or even carpenter ants. Inside is a closer look at how making home improvements can attract pests to your home. Ants There are so many species of ants […]
Spring is the time when fire ant colonies expand. They take food gathering seriously and display advanced skills when it comes to colony location options. They build satellite colonies with rooms for storing additional food. The Use of Colonies Fire ants use colonies to build a bigger collective. If you see a new fire ant […]
March Pest Outlook The most active pests remain the same for the most part, but the warmer weather means some new pests are on the horizon. Here’s our take for March pests. 1. Rodents Rodents remain a big pest issue. Not only are indoor populations of mice and rats growing, but outdoor populations are looking […]
Fire ants, aptly named because the result of getting stung by one equates to feeling as though your skin is on fire, are no joke. They are common household pests and will invade homes in search of food. They are also a problem for pets and livestock and will battle with dogs and cats for […]
Ant Control in Bryan and College Station
The end of summer and beginning of fall are prime times to take on ants. From fire ants to pharaoh ants, these household and yard pests need to go. If you have used DIY products and noticed that the ant population in your house drops but never goes away, then you are not alone. Here […]
