The use of DDT, before it was banned, nearly succeeded in eradicating bedbugs in the United States during the 1940s. Unfortunately, that chemical may have also been partially responsible for the bedbug developing an increased resistance to insecticides, which has resulted in a resurgence of the seemingly omnipresent pest. Increasingly, bedbugs are being reported all over the country. They hide … Read More
Protecting Property From Subterranean Termites
Subterranean termites live on wood, and create mud tubes to get from one location to the next. They have colonies underground but can reach above-ground food sources through their tunnels. The swarmers have wings, can be up to a 1/2 inch long and are dark brown to black. The soldiers and the workers are cream colored without wings. Worker termites are about 1/4 inch … Read More
How Weather Affects Pest Control
As the weather warms up, flowers begin to bloom, trees began to turn green, the sun begins to shine longer. Unfortunately, this means that the worst pests around your home, including termites, wasps, ants, and other insects, are waking up from their winter slumbers to come be a problem. Insects During the Winter Have you ever noticed around your home … Read More
Rodent Control with Preventive Pest Control-Las Vegas
Have you heard scratching noises inside your house? Do you see mouse droppings in your basement, or worse, in your kitchen cupboards? There are effective ways to control them. Preventive Pest Control-Las Vegas can help. Rodent Prevention Preventing mice from ever entering your house is the best method of control. Inspect your home all around the foundation. Look for cracks … Read More
How to Reduce Mosquitos in Houston Texas
Pest control is a buzzing business, and in Houston, one of our greatest adversaries is the mosquito. Mosquitos are a nuisance insect that’s been around for millions of years. And for millions of years, humans have tried everything to eradicate this bloodsucking creature. Aside from leaving behind an itchy bite, mosquitos have been linked to transmitting harmful infections such as … Read More
Rodent Control Strategies for Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants can’t take time off for rodent control, nor can they afford to lose the extra revenue. However, with the amount of employees going in and out every day, it means that many more chances for an infestation to occur. Plus, if a plant handles any type of food packaging, it’s like placing a direct invitation to the rodent to … Read More
Prevent Fleas and Ticks from Entering Your Home
There is nothing worse than a flea or tick infestation of your home. These disease carrying parasites spread illness by latching onto skin and feeding off blood. Severe flea and tick infestations can cause anemia in smaller animals, and fleas can also spread cat-scratch fever, typhus and the plague to humans, while ticks are the transmitter of Lyme disease. As … Read More
The Difference Between Bees and Wasps
Stinging insects Among the many biting and stinging insects that we encounter in the summertime, bees and wasps are some of the most common. Both fly and sting, so many people consider them to be pretty much the same. But they aren’t. Bees are necessary pollinators of flowers and crops while wasps prey on other insects. It is important to … Read More
5 Tips for Preventing Pests This Spring
As the temperatures change, you’re probably thinking about how much spring cleaning you still have to do. However, just as your habits are changing to fit the climate, so are the habits of the many unwanted critters who might wind up in your home. Killing them doesn’t do very much to stop the many more who also want to move … Read More
The Latest on the Zika Virus and It’s Impact on Houston
The Zika virus is a serious disease that is spread primarily through mosquito bites. While there is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus, you can protect yourself and your family by understanding how it is transmitted and taking some simple steps to avoid it. Transmission Like the dengue and chikungunya viruses, the Zika virus is most commonly spread through mosquito … Read More