Biting Flies — Yes, It’s That Time Again
Fly Control | May 31, 2021
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Biting Flies — Yes, It’s That Time Again
The biting fly season is about to begin, and that means quality outdoor living just tanked. How Do Biting Flies Find You? Biting flies find you visually. They target larger, warm-blooded creatures such as deer, elk, horses, cattle, and people. They also pest livestock such as sheep and goats.Their vision is not great, but they […]
Wood Destroying Insect Reports
In 2020, the housing market created a $1 billion industry for home and property sales. That means a lot of WDI reports. Every home sale requires a wood-destroying insect report, and you can set up appointments for those right here with us. What is a WDI Report? A WDI report is a comprehensive document that […]
Inspect Around Your House for Termites
March, April, and May are the times of the year when termites swarm. A swarm of termites means a colony has divided, and a group of them is looking for a new home. Let’s hope it is not your home. What To Look For The first thing to look for is a swarm of insects […]
At the start of pest season, which is usually around the beginning of March, we start to get many calls to help eliminate pests in the kitchen. Here’s a list of active kitchen pests for May and June. The Cockroach The Cockroach From the dawn of time, cockroaches have likely been kitchen pests — even before […]
With warm, damp weather in place, May and June are “warming up” to be a real pair of pest-filled months. Below we discuss our expectations for emerging pest control issues for Bryan and College Station. Warm Damp Weather Anytime the weather is warm and damp, it spells trouble. One of the most significant pests of […]
Ticks, Fleas, and Spiders – Spring Pest Issues
While many pests emerge in the spring, few leave a mark like ticks, fleas, and ugh spiders. Keep reading as we discuss these three varieties of bloodsuckers. Do They Spread Disease? Both ticks and fleas are known to spread various diseases; Ticks can transmit the pathogen that causes Limes Disease. Fleas can spread the plague. […]
Inside your home is prime real estate for a long list of pests. Here is our list of nine pests that love your home. 1. The Cockroaches Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in kitchens and bathrooms. They will invade garages and basements, too, if there is food available. If you see one […]
Do DIY Pest Control Products Work?
The simple answer is that it depends on the product. Some do a good job, and others only kill a few of the target species. Here is a close look at why some DIY pest control products fail. The Product Does Not Address The Habits of the Pest An excellent example might be ant traps. […]
Every spring, generally following a rain, termite colonies divide. The new queen leaves the colony taking with her a portion of the workers. They fly out and look for a new place to call home. That place might be your home. Here’s what to look for during the swarming season. Swarming Insects A swarm of […]
Keeping Your Home or Business Free of Pests
What are some of the many tricks you can use to keep your home or business free of pests? Inside we go over a few tips that are easy to use and only cost a little elbow grease. 1. Keep the Yard Clean Yard debris, which comes in many forms, makes a fantastic place for […]
