If you grew up thinking that daddy long legs are spiders, you are certainly not alone. Scientifically speaking the daddy long legs or harvestmen is not a spider but belongs to an entirely different species altogether, called Opiliones. Daddy long legs are often misidentified because of their resemblance to spiders with their small oval shaped…
Have you found an odd-looking dirt mound in your yard about a foot or so long? It may even have “U” shape design in the dirt mound. This is most likely a cicada killer wasp that made her burrow for her future generation. You may have even gotten a glimpse of her while she was…
Do you have one of those homes affected by mice? Often in warm temperatures, mice will begin to breed, increasing mice population in and around your home. You may have begun searching for ways to help rid your home of mice. One frequently heard option to help reduce mice population is to obtain mouse traps.…
Summertime in Texas and being outside means you will likely get bit by a passing mosquito. The warmer the temperatures, the faster mosquitoes are able to evolve through their life cycle. During the hot summers they are notorious for ruining backyard fun. By applying a few tips and some of the advice we at A-Tex…
Just like their namesake pavement ants are most often found in cracks of pavement, bricks, patio blocks and many other small outdoor crevices. Pavement ants are considered a nuisance pest and will often make their way inside residential homes and commercial buildings in search of food. Once they have established themselves inside they will build…
