We have all probably seen a centipede on occasion and heard them mentioned in conversations, but what do you really know about them? The centipede is a bit of a frightening sight to see with all their legs and skinny black body writhing around. They come in all kinds of sizes but the majority of…
There is nothing more annoying than having your backyard barbeque ruined by mosquitoes. Not only are the bites itchy and irritating; mosquitoes also have the ability to spread disease. A bite from a mosquito has more health risks than we realize, and the potential to carry diseases such as yellow fever, Malaria and West Nile…
When the summer is approaching and the temperature is getting higher a lot of things die off and disappear but there is one bug that loves the heat and becomes more and more abundant. We are talking about cockroaches. They can live through the hot summer months and tend to enjoy it. Cockroaches can be…
Record rains are great for crops and other vegetation, providing an excellent water source and a beautiful green environment. In fact, this may be the greenest the state of Texas has ever been! However, too much rain fall can have a negative effect on some aspects of our everyday life. The obvious would be flood…
It’s summer and the heat is at an all-time high. For many of us it’s time to get out and about with family and friends doing fun things like hiking, swimming, picnicking and barbecues. But there is also a good reason to use caution when spending time outdoors. The tick population is expected to be…
