The holidays are filled with family and friends, savory and delicious meals, cozy fires and hot chocolate. The last thing you want is that to be ruined by unwanted house guests. That’s right, pests are still a concern during the holidays. A-Tex Pest Management would like to share some tips to help you avoid any…
Winter will keep a lot of pests away, but not silverfish. They are considered an occasional invader but they can actually be found in homes year round. These are tiny pests that are ½ an inch in size and flat. They are wingless with a carrot-shaped body that is covered in scales of silver. At…
As the winter weather approaches, we might find ourselves getting cozy by the fire. Having a roaring fire going to keep us warm is a great way to help heat your home and even create a holiday atmosphere. However you may not realize the pests you are bring into your home. Many bugs love wood,…
You know that setting on your sound machine that has crickets gently chirping in the background? Sounds peaceful right? It might sound peaceful, until you have a full blown cricket infestation on your hands. Crickets are active during the fall season as their mating season occurs in the weeks of late summer and early fall.…
There are more than 35,000 species of spiders in the world and more than 3,400 species in North America alone. Arachnophobes shouldn’t be too afraid though; most spider species are harmless. In the United States, two of the most dangerous venomous spiders are the black widow and brown recluse. While serious injury isn’t probable from…
