When the holiday season approaches, the first thing on most people’s minds is not necessarily home pest control. But maybe it should be! Pest control during the winter months is just as important as in the summer, and spring. Avoid Bringing Pests Inside Christmas trees, wreaths, holly, firewood, or anything else you bring in from
The tactics for controlling pests depends on the specific pests you are targeting. In general, however, most pests can be controlled effectively by employing two or more of the following methods. Your Houston pest control professional can be very effective in identifying which pests are present and how to control them. 1. Sanitation Sanitation is the first line
Have No Fear - Snakes Can Be Good! Snakes are for the most part very beneficial. The reason they create a problem is because most people have a fear of them. Yes, there are venomous snakes but they are not very common in most suburban areas. We have seen problems when there is clearing of
Is it possible to give house dust mites the dust off? You can’t see house dust mites, they are tiny microscopic arachnids (relatives of spiders), however there are close to 3,000 mites in the average gram of house dust. More than half of all homes are infested with Dermatophagoides (dust mites.) Dust mites aren’t just limited
You bought a pesticide a while ago. It’s been sitting on your shelf in the garage for a while. The question we're often asked by customers: "Is It Still Good To Use?" Pesticide Shelf-Life Even pesticides that have a long shelf life under ideal storage conditions can quickly deteriorate when exposed to high heat and humidity. Although we don’t
It has been a rough time for many living in the Houston area due to the recent floods. In addition to homes and property being destroyed, pest problems are multiplying in the aftermath. The pests causing problems: Ants As the water rises, ants raft together and float on the flood waters. They will latch onto trees, debris