Just the mere thought of mice and rats leave home and business owners across the county cringing in fear. Early winter in particular is the time of year that rodents look for warm places abundant with food and water sources to overwinter during the colder months. The Norway rat is one of the most common…
Texas is home to many forms of wildlife that often encroaches in on our homes and businesses. One particular little pest is the Deer Mouse. They are often found scurrying around woodland areas or farms and often, they find their way into our home or business. Although not a common invader, a deer mouse does…
Silverfish are considered to be an occasional pest invader. They don’t often invade a home unless the conditions are just right. When silverfish do invade a home or building they can become rather destructive in some ways although they are not actually harmful to people. You can rest assured they carry no known diseases. A-Tex…
Fortunately only 30 different species of cockroaches of over 4,500 found worldwide are considered pests. Considering the cockroach population, it is safe to assume everyone has crossed paths with a grotesque cockroach of some kind in their lives. In Texas, there are a few common to the area, including German cockroaches, which are the most…
Many of us might use millipede and centipede interchangeably when we see a skinny bug crawling across the floor but they are actually very different. The “hundred legs” centipede and the “thousand legs” millipede do have some similarities when it comes to their biological relationship. They both come from common evolutionary roots that go back…
