Pools are beacons for insects and bugs, including wasps. Wasps look for water which is used to build their nests as well as a place to quench their thirst. Wasps will fly about 3000 feet away from their nest to forage for food and water. Most people who are spending the summer by their pool…
When homeowners think about pest problems, they often imagine something large and obvious. However, mice are among the most common and underestimated household invaders. At A-Tex Pest Management, our pest professionals frequently see how quickly a small mouse problem can turn into a serious infestation. These tiny rodents may look harmless, but the damage they…
Everyone has come into contact with at least one species of ants, in Texas there are 8 common species found in the area alone. But with over 12,000 species, chances are you have met quite a few different ones. One of the common ants found throughout Texas us the Crazy Ant and today, we at…
Lyme disease is the most common insect-transmitted disease in the United States with the black-legged tick considered the number one vector. The blacklegged tick is also known as the deer tick or a bear tick, but they are all the same tick. Blacklegged ticks are a lot smaller than the wood tick, also known as…
Ants can drive a person mad. Why do they invade your home? When you discover a trail of ants in your home it’s important to figure out which ones you’re dealing with. Ants that are commonly found in Texas include pavement ants, odorous house ants, carpenter ants, acrobat ants, citronella ants and flying ants. Some…
