Cockroaches are synonymous with dirt and disease, which is why it’s so unnerving to see these creatures in your home. Although many homeowners are embarrassed by what they see as a cleanliness issue, the fact is that roaches will breed anywhere they can find food–and they will eat just about anything. As Houston pest control […]
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Extermination: Rats
What Are The Signs of Rat Infestation? There are many tell-tale signs of rat infestation that every homeowner should be aware of to avoid a potentially serious problem. One of the first signs noticed are rat droppings. Usually, they’re in small concentrated areas. Rats can produce a significant amount of feces. One single rat can […]
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The Starting signs of Ant Infestation: Small, and with an incredibly good sense for leftovers, ants are persistent and hard to get rid of once they’ve discovered a way to a food source. As a foraging insect, its most prominent instinct is to share what they find with the colony. Once a few have snuck […]
Continue ReadingDiseases Associated With Common Pests
We’ve all heard that common household pests like mice and roaches carry diseases. However, there seems to be a lack of knowledge about what diseases we specifically need to be concerned about. In reality, each pest has its own set of diseases to be worried about. Here we are going to discuss some of the […]
Continue ReadingPharaoh Ant
Pharaoh ants are thought to be native to the African region. Their name resulted from the mistaken belief of Linnaeus that this ant was one of the plagues of Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. This ant is found throughout the United States. Pharaoh ants have been strongly implicated in the spread of various […]
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Its name is derived from the pungent, rotten, coconut-like odor given off when the worker ant is crushed. It is a native species and is found throughout the United States. Workers are monomorphic, about 1/16-1/8″ (2.4-3.25 mm) long. Their bodies are brown to black, with 12-segmented antenna, without a club. Their thorax lacks spines, with […]
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