Many of use harbor a foreboding with near allergic reactions to those members of the lower orders, particularly insects (six legs) and arachnids (eight limbs). Though there are some spiders with venom that is universally unpleasant for the human family, many are at most irritants and nuisances. However, we tend to shy away from even…
There are many pests that seem to make their way into our homes and businesses. Most are familiar with the ants, cockroaches and even spiders as they are the most common pests to infest buildings. But there are the occasional invaders that pop up and they are worth mentioning. Among the occasional invaders are earwigs…
It is finally fall. The hot summer season is over and temperatures are dropping back down. As the days begin to cool off, we may begin using our fireplaces to help warm up the house. What many people don’t often think about when building a fire to warm their cold hands, is the pests they…
Texas is home to many people, critters, insects and pests. Ants are one of the most common insects in the area and they frequently intrude homes to pilfer anything tasty as most species will forage 24 hours every day. While most are familiar with the general fundamentals of ants, we at A-Tex Pest Management would…
Black widows are venomous spiders that can be found indoors and outdoors throughout Texas. The black widow spider belongs to the genus Latrodectus. This genus includes 32 recognized species that can be found in every continent except Antarctica. Their venom has a neurotoxin in it called latrotoxin that will cause the condition latrodectism. Black Widow…
