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How to Prevent House Mice, Rats & Rodents from Entering Your Leander, TX Home this Fall; Diseases Spread, Damage Caused & Pest Control Options!

The extreme weather that Texas residents are experiencing this summer has created a shortage of available food and water sources causing rodents to become more aggressive in their search for nutrients. Rodents, especially house mice will enter small spaces to gain access to homes to seek out their next meal. Common points of entry include…

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How to Get Rid of Termites in Round Rock, TX; Sign of Termite Infestations, Areas to Inspect & Prevention Tips

Termites are social insects that raise their young as a group and have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. There are around 2,000 known species in the world. Termites have been dubbed “silent destroyers” as they have the ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. Termite colonies eat non-stop, 24…

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Most Common of the Scorpion Species found in Austin, TX; Striped Bark Scorpions Identification, Diet, Habitat, Stings & Prevention Tips

Most Texans have run into a scorpion once or twice … or more in their lives. For anyone who has suffered a sting from these little “fight first, ask questions later” kind of mind sent arachnid; they know it’s best to avoid confrontation. Texas has around 20 species of scorpions scurrying through the state, but…

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Are Bed Bugs Common in Dorm Rooms on College Campuses & Student Apartments in Cedar Park, TX? How to Avoid this Pest While Sleeping!

With bed bug infestations on the rise over the last decade, you have to constantly be on guard. Soon students will be flocking to their new homes at the schools they will be attending for the 2016-2017 school year. Unfortunately, college campuses are just like everywhere else, and bed bugs seem to be infiltrating them.…

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Getting Rid of Yellow Jackets, Hornets & Paper Wasps in Pflugerville, TX; Signs of Wasp Nests in Your House or Yard

When we’re out enjoying a nice day and get stung we automatically think it’s a bee, but chances are that it’s most likely a wasp. We know that bees are beneficial but most of us don’t realize that wasps are beneficial too. Because they are predators, they will feed caterpillars, crickets, flies and other pests…

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