Ants do not need any introduction; most people know an ant when they see one. Their tiny pinches and their obnoxious foraging can make anyone roll their eyes when they are seen in the home or in businesses. With so many types of ants found around the world, we at A-Tex Pest Management would like…
North America is home to over 22 species of paper wasps. They are temperamental insects that live near humans because it’s where they get what they need to build their nests. Paper wasps are brownish in color with yellow markings with a few species having reddish colored markings. They have the wasp-shape with long legs…
Cases of Lyme disease are on the rise! Scientists believe that this increase is due in part to the surge in population of the blacklegged tick or deer tick, a known vector of Lyme disease. The symptoms of Lyme disease include headache, fever, fatigue and an easily identifiable rash known as a bull’s eye rash.…
Pest control doesn’t just target frequent or common invaders such as spiders, cockroaches and ants, but occasional invaders as well. One species that falls under the occasional invader list is the Springtails. More often than not, these super small pests go unnoticed. Springtails become a particular problem during late spring and early summer. However, they…
With over 12,000 different ant species found in the world and nearly on a every continent, it is not unheard of for people to meet an ant in their lives. People are experienced with these little insects and can recall receiving a little pinch when they are too close to food, the nest, or the…
