Just when we thought we had enough to deal with when it comes to ticks, there’s a new species with potential health risks. Asian long-horned ticks have invaded the United States and are spreading along the Eastern seaboard quickly. This tick has also been found in seven states and populated areas of New York City.…
During the summer months you are free from homework and classrooms. You’re free from layers and layers of clothes. The one thing that you can’t be free from are mosquitos! These little buggers love the summer time as much as we do and are out as often too. Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance with their…
Even though, by and large, wasps and hornets are considered to be a friend to the environment, nobody wants them on their property. However, they are a natural pest control option for your garden. They are predatory pests and will feed on unwanted insects that invade your garden areas. Bald-faced hornets specifically, can be an…
Ants do not need any introduction; most people know an ant when they see one. Their tiny pinches and their obnoxious foraging can make anyone roll their eyes when they are seen in the home or in businesses. With so many types of ants found around the world, we at A-Tex Pest Management would like…
North America is home to over 22 species of paper wasps. They are temperamental insects that live near humans because it’s where they get what they need to build their nests. Paper wasps are brownish in color with yellow markings with a few species having reddish colored markings. They have the wasp-shape with long legs…
