The arrival of October not only signals the changing colors of leaves and the cool, crisp air, but it also signifies the start of fall pest control season. As temperatures drop and pests seek shelter from the cold, your home can become their refuge. To ensure a pest-free and cozy autumn, it's crucial to take [...]
No one likes mosquitoes. Except for critters like dragonflies, turtles, and hummingbirds, that consider mosquitoes a tasty meal. For humans, they’re a nuisance. But more than that, mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Malaria, and Dengue Fever. Some of those can be dangerous. Mosquitoes can also transmit diseases like heartworm to [...]
Mickey Mouse, Mighty Mouse, and Jerry might be cute, but mouse infestations aren’t. They can cause property damage and serious health concerns. Homeowners in the Austin, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, and Buda/Kyle areas are no strangers to rodent infestations. These homes are among the estimated 21 million residences a year infested with mice. As a [...]
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life, particularly if it’s your first home. If you purchased a residence amid Austin’s white-hot housing market you might be wondering about how to care for your new house in the Austin, Dripping Springs, Round Rock, Buda/Kyle areas. Preventative pest control is one [...]
Locals often love Texas weather. The mild temperatures are attractive to growing families as well as warm-climate-loving pests, like fleas and ticks, who survive throughout the year without a harsh winter freeze to kill them. The whole year is flea and tick season in the greater Austin area. With fleas laying an average of 40 [...]
Bed bugs are a growing problem in the U.S., and Texas is among the top 10 states in the country for bed bug infestations. Although the pests aren’t known to transmit disease, their bites can be itchy and irritating. Over-the-counter foggers and pesticides don’t kill bed bugs. If you’ve spotted them in your Austin-area home, [...]
It’s time to start thinking about one of Texan’s most hated insects: fire ants. While cockroaches have the ick-factor, fire ants bring the heat — literally. Their bites are extremely painful, which earns them a spot as one of Austinites’ most reviled pests. After winter rains, the ant mounds pop up in spring as frequently [...]
The saying goes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This adage rings true when it comes to pest management: Once an infestation has started, it’s difficult to control. Instead, preventative pest control can save time, money, and a whole lot of headaches. Read on for everything you need to know [...]
Termite infestation is likely the last thing on your mind these days. Throughout 2021, the real estate market has continued to skyrocket with demand across the United States. In the Austin, Texas area, the housing market has seen substantial growth with an influx of California residents looking to make the Lone Star state their home. [...]
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