Termites. Those dreaded, tiny little creatures that can literally chew your house out from under you without even the slightest hint that they are there. Causing billions of dollars’ worth of damage and destruction each year, termites are difficult to see with the untrained eye but their colonies are alive and active in Houston. In
Houston, with its subtropical climate, is home to many pests. This article will cover the top three most prolific and possibly annoying pests we have here in Houston. 1. ANTS There are many species of ants and it usually involves correct identification to be able to eliminate these pests. Some ants prefer proteins, some prefer
Throughout the southern Gulf Coast an invasion is taking place. The Crazy ant, also called the Tawny or Rasberry ant, has made its presence known. With its quick, erratic movements, it's no wonder how this ant got its name. However, you'll need a magnifying glass to identify a Crazy ant. A dead giveaway is their reddish color
Discovering that your home has been infested by termites can knock the wind out of you. These tiny little, hard to see pests can wreak havoc on your home. In fact, termites are considered to be the #1 threat to structures made out of wood—coming in ahead of flood, fire, and wind. Termites cause billions of dollars
Although they may be less active in the winter, ants may be found all year through. Ants often build nests outdoors and come inside to forage for food, but may also choose to build their colonies inside your home. Finding a stray ant in your house may not seem like a very large problem, but it
The quintessential uninvited picnic guests, ants show up in all kinds of other places as well. Particularly where food is involved. So when you see an ant in your kitchen or other places where you have food, it’s really not a surprise. But why in the world would ants want to hang out in your