Mosquitoes are more than annoying. They can spread diseases too. West Nile virus is one of the most common mosquito-borne diseases in the United States but there have also been Dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus outbreaks as well. The mosquito would need to carry the virus which can be passed to a person with a…
Ticks are parasites that require the blood of a host to survive. However, they can survive up to a year without feeding. Ticks are most likely to be encountered along grass lines, forest lines and animal paths. Texas ticks are most prevalent in the summer months (from April to September) that are the warmest but…
There are at least 3000 identified species of mosquitoes found around the world. In North America, we are home to about 174 different species of mosquitoes and about 85 of those are found in Texas. However, there are four sub-species of mosquitoes that tend to be the peskiest. A-Tex Pest Management will share some information…
Bald-faced hornets, also known as white-faced hornets, are a species of social wasp found in North America. While they may look intimidating with their large size and black and white coloring, there are many interesting facts about these fascinating insects that are worth exploring. With this in mind, we at A-Tex Pest Management would like…
During the summer most people travel more often since their kids are out of school. The more you travel, the more likely you are to come across bed bugs. When someone mentions bed bugs it likely makes your skin crawl. The thought of bugs sleeping in your bed with you is simply disgusting. Today A-Tex…
