According to a new survey by Terminix, 93% of Americans are afraid of pests, with many even experiencing nightmares about them. Spiders alone frighten nearly a third of the American population. Other pests that can be causing sleepless nights for you and your tenants include bugs, insects, rodents, and even snakes. When pests invade your…
Raccoons are pests and can cause some serious property damage to that home sweet home of yours. While they may seem cute and clever, they are creatures you want to keep at bay. Raccoons can transmit bacteria and diseases including rabies. Just a week ago, a dog belonging to a resident in Houston fought and…
There are over 12,000 species and chances are you have met quite a few different types of ants. In Texas, there are many different species, but some that are more commonly found. Crazy ants are among the most common types of ants that are likely to be found along Texas properties and today, we at…
Cicada killer wasps are a very large wasp that primarily hunts cicadas, which they will feed their young. Luckily, this giant of a wasp isn’t a social species and doesn’t gather in colonies. A male and female will come together to mate. The female becomes very active during the summer, preparing her nest for her…
Many of us have experienced the familiar and aggravating buzzing of a mosquito in our ears. Did you know that this buzzing is actually caused by the mosquito beating its wings up to 1,000 times per second? Despite this interesting “buzzing” ability, it can be agreed that mosquitoes are dangers we’d rather avoid. Mosquitoes are…
