Summer is a time of year that people look forward to. Family vacations, time off of school, swimming, barbecues, and relaxation all help make summer so enticing. Along with all of these wonderful things there are also a few drawbacks. One of the drawbacks is that there are some bugs that are out in full…
American cockroaches are a common pest found all over America, including the State of Texas. American cockroaches are an aggressive invasive pest that can reproduce quickly. American cockroaches also are known to carry diseases, viruses, and pathogens which can spread onto every surface they touch. Controlling American cockroaches is essential to every home. A-Tex Pest…
The bald faced hornet isn’t a true hornet but is actually a wasp and closely related to yellow jacket wasps. This species of wasp is found all across America. They are well known for their gray football shaped nest that can be seen in trees or in high places. Bald faced hornets, like other wasps,…
When you mention pigeons to people they likely will not have a lot of positive things to say. Some people call them rats with wings. This is a good comparison because both rats and pigeons are known for being a nuisance and spreading diseases. How much of what we might think of as facts about…
Throughout Austin, Texas and surrounding areas, locals will likely have a dealing (or two or more) with subterranean or drywood termites as they are the most common termite species found in our area. Despite dropping temperatures, most types of termites are active all year long, but will simply nest deeper for warmth. It often takes…
