Noises coming from your attic or ceiling at night are never a good sign. Once you’ve ruled out burglars or ghosts, it’s time to consider another unfortunate possibility: pests or other animal intruders. Don’t worry; there are a number of common animals that might hide in your attic, including rodents, squirrels, raccoons, pigeons, and bats.
If you feel like mosquitoes and Houston summers go together like peanut butter and jelly, you’re not wrong. In fact, Houston is the 7th worst city in the country when it comes to mosquitoes. And with rain and rising temperatures on the horizon, the mosquito population will only increase. But, because the Houston area is no stranger
First, let's start with a little bit about the life history of the flea: Fleas must have blood in order to reproduce. All fleas go through four stages of life. The eggs are laid on your animal and then drop from the animal and hatch out to a maggot-like larvae. After two weeks the larvae
Does the mere thought of a rat or mouse make you cringe? Do you find yourself overwhelmed when people mention them? You may have Musophobia, or the fear of rats and mice. The condition is more common than you think – affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Symptoms of Musophobia The degree and type of
It’s summertime and there is nothing worse than watching your pet itch and scratch for hours on end. Fleas are out in abundance this time of year and it is up to you to protect your home and pet from these bloodsuckers. The difficult thing about ridding your home of fleas is that it will take at
Skunk odor on you, your pet, or frankly anywhere can leave you gasping for air. When it comes to getting rid of the smell, most people will give you a generic “take a shower” or “bathe in tomato juice” solution. But those suggestions, while unfortunately mainstream, won’t solve the problem. Those myths likely became popular