Opportunistic, aggressive, territorial and potentially dangerous, the bothersome fire ant is preparing to reemerge from its winter safe haven as the weather begins to warm. Springtime represents mating season for the fire ant and as their activity increases, they may choose to call either the outside or inside of your home or office their family compound. …
If you are a pet owner, one thing that you might be worried about is dealing with fleas this summer. This is a common concern among those who own dogs, cats and other pets, but luckily, there are a few tips that you can follow that can help. 1. Keep Your Lawn Maintained First of all,…
Summer is upon us with its bright skies, hot weather, swimming and outdoor parties. However, an unwelcome guest that is always trying to bug us, is the ever hungry mosquito. Well, as luck would have it, we have just the list to help keep those flighty little creatures away from your next barbecue. 1. Wear Light Colored…
As temperatures continue to drop, keep in mind you may not be the only one looking for an escape from the cold. Rodents such as mice and rats are foraging for food and shelter during these colder months, and often end up sharing space with you and your family. How Do They Get In? Mice and rats…
As a new mom, you have enough to worry about in regards to providing adequate care for your baby that even the thought of having to fight to keep the ants away from your home is probably too much for you to bear. Unfortunately, not thinking about an ant problem isn’t enough to either prevent or…
It is common to see carpenter ants around Texas homes. They can show up at any time of year. They can live indoors, even though they usually have their nesting sites in trees. Carpenter ants in Texas rarely damage homes, but they are a nuisance. Carpenter ants usually show up late in winter or in the early spring….
Are spiders bugging you? Spiders are one of the frequent unwanted visitors into the home during the cooler months of the year. And like all pests, due to their size and decreasing food sources, spiders will take shelter in secluded areas around your home. With this interaction with humans comes the potential of being bitten. Spiders do…
There are many ways to get rid of pesky ants at home. Here are some tactics and solutions to stop the ants from invading your home and space. Take 1 teaspoon of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of borax and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. Mix them together well. Take some cardboard and separate it…
Ticks are one of the smallest insects, yet they carry diseases that can change lives. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which is a department of the National Institutes of Health, tick bites are becoming more of a problem as people increasingly build on formerly uninhabited wilderness areas. Most people and pets…