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…
With winter around the corner, folks in Greater Austin, Texas can expect a variety of rodents infiltrating their homes and businesses. There are different rats and mice that will intrude on homes to escape weather conditions as well as when food becomes scarce. Though there are several species of rodents throughout the Texas homes, today,…
Having an infestation of bed bugs sounds like the worst kind of infestation you could deal with! Their tiny, flat bodies make it very easy for them to hide during the day when they aren’t active. They will hide in mattresses, bed frames, bedding, carpets, furniture and baseboards. The presence of one fertile female in…
