Many of us might use millipede and centipede interchangeably when we see a skinny bug crawling across the floor but they are actually very different. The “hundred legs” centipede and the “thousand legs” millipede do have some similarities when it comes to their biological relationship. They both come from common evolutionary roots that go back…
With winter around the corner, folks in Greater Austin, Texas can expect a variety of rodents infiltrating their homes and businesses. There are different rats and mice that will intrude on homes to escape weather conditions as well as when food becomes scarce. Though there are several species of rodents throughout the Texas homes, today,…
Having an infestation of bed bugs sounds like the worst kind of infestation you could deal with! Their tiny, flat bodies make it very easy for them to hide during the day when they aren’t active. They will hide in mattresses, bed frames, bedding, carpets, furniture and baseboards. The presence of one fertile female in…
The pill bug or some may better know them as the “rollie pollies,” is an occasional home invader. What causes pill bugs to invade homes and what can you do to control or prevent a pill bug invasion? A-Tex Pest Management will share their habits, why they will occasionally invade homes, and what you can…
Not too many people can say that they have never had a cockroach, ant, or spider intrude into their homes. There are pests that are more common than others that come into our homes, usually scaring us with their grotesque appearance and the knowledge that their bite or sting will either be painful or even…
