When rodents invade a Houston area home it is important to discover how the pests are gaining entry into the structure. Baiting or trapping alone rarely solves the problem. New rodents coming in quickly replace the rodents you catch. Rodent proofing whether done by you or the pest professional should go hand in hand with other control measures.
Why is it that you can be outside in the evening with friends and they emerge unscathed while you end up polka dotted with pink, puffy mosquito bites? What is it about you that is so attractive to those blood-sucking, disease-carrying critters? Studies show that certain humans—at least 20% of them—are especially attractive to mosquitoes. Several
Garages and attics seem to offer the finest in hotel accommodations for unwanted pests during the winter months. The garage offers easy access; and the attic, if accessible to pests, provides many hiding places, insulation, paper and clothing to use as nesting materials. Since most of these unwanted guests are active at night, here are some
As summer arrives, it brings warm weather, sunshine, family barbeques and….disease? Unfortunately, pest borne diseases can cause many health and financial problems for families. Diseases carried by insects have been growing in recent years, and another drastic rise is predicted again this summer. More than simply the annoyance of an itchy spot or red bump,
Although mice are often portrayed in cartoons as cute and furry creatures that live alone, these little pests can cause more problems than their size would indicate. This is mostly due to the fact that they prefer to live in community. If you’ve spotted a mouse in your house or on your property, you certainly
Mosquitoes are creatures whose size belies their power. Tiny but mighty, these blood-sucking insects spread so many diseases that they are considered to be the deadliest animal on earth. Those mosquito bites don’t just itch and annoy—they can also carry serious viruses such as West Nile virus, Chikungunya, Zika virus, and more. Keeping your family