- April 13, 2020
- By Caleb
- In COCKROACHES, RESIDENTIAL
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A large number of cockroach species that are known pests of homes and buildings can be found in Houston including German, American, Oriental, smokybrown, brown-banded, and Turkestan cockroaches. Virtually all cockroach pest species in the US are non-native, and most originate from tropical regions. One of the most recently introduced cockroach species in the US
Houston is home to several rodent pests that regularly infest structures of all types. The most common rodent pests in Houston include roof rats, Norway rats, house mice, and deer mice. In addition to damaging property and being a nuisance, rodents are medically threatening pests that carry dozens of disease-causing microorganisms. Rats and mice carry
Brachymyrmex patagonicus, more commonly known as the “dark rover ant,” is an invasive insect pest that is native to South America. This species was first discovered in the US when colonies were recovered in Louisiana in 1976, and since then, dark rover ants have expanded their invasive habitat into the Gulf Coast states, as well