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It’s finally raining in Austin, which is great! But what about bugs? Of course, mosquitos increase after rains because they lay eggs in standing water, and can hatch in as little as 24 to 48 hours! But besides the dreaded mosquito, we often get calls after it rains for other pests like ants and roaches, so what about those insects? Most pests aren’t fans of getting hit with rain, which as you can imagine being…
The most natural way to help control pests is of course prevention! But even prevention isn’t foolproof. Pests still exist out there and can make their way in. But if you combine common sense pest prevention tips with an occasional pest control service, you will see far fewer bugs, even in Austin where bugs thrive! There are three areas to focus on when looking at preventing pests coming in to your house—food, water and access…
We sometimes get a question like “How long before the pests are gone?” After we are finished the pests are being handled and it starts as soon as we apply our products. But what we also say is to keep in mind the difference between “consumer” level pest control products—like a common grocery store bought roach spray—and professional level products. Most people when they see ants or a roach in their house want that pest…
Springtime means many insects and pests get active and start multiplying and could become a nuisance around homes. If you start seeing bugs around, just remember that it may not mean you have an infestation. You could simply be seeing a few swarmers. Swarmers are pests, particularly ants, that set flight to look for new homes and new colonies to create. As the name suggests they have wings and differ in appearance from the usual…
As winter fades, termites begin to disperse and start new colonies. What you may see around your house in early spring are termite “swarmers.” These are about 3/8″ long termites with clear wings. They go out looking for new colony sites near wood that is in contact with the soil. These swarming termites can be mistaken for ant swarmers, but they have a few notable differences in appearance. The middle part of an ant is…
Exterminators are hit with a few jokes from customers each pest season, the most common being a request to take care of an unwanted and unexpected “pest” like a sulky teenager or a loud, poorly trained dog that eats slippers and jumps on guests. Silly stuff. Except, maybe those actually are pests? The word pest simply means “a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc. or that can be a nuisance…
Austin homeowners sometimes call us and say “I have bugs, but it doesn’t make sense because we’re really clean,” to which we point out “Ok, but what about that bag of potato chips you left on the counter last night?” Just kidding. We don’t judge. While we do say that cleanliness is important (thanks, Mom!), we also let people know that you can have a spotless home without even a crumb lying around and still…
A pest control company saying NOT to spray bugs? Yes! Here’s why: most consumer products for bugs are designed for an “instant kill.” It looks like the problem is solved with pests instantly killed so it’s very satisfying for a customer. Blast some on a gross moving bug and the bug is no longer moving (although probably still gross). But looks can be deceiving. In a few cases this isn’t a problem. For example you…
Insects become more active when the weather warms up and termites are no exception. These structural menaces cause up to $5 billion in yearly home damage in the U.S. alone. How to Identify a Termite Termites can sometimes be confused with winged ants during swarming season in the spring. As shown in this Texas A&M Agrilife Extension image, a termite has a uniform waist vs. the pinched waist of an ant. Ant antennae are bent,…
Hundreds of people are moving to Austin to join our large population … of bugs. People often research neighborhoods, schools and cultural attractions but a city’s insect levels and activity may not be included in that pre-move investigation. We published a detailed Austin insect list previously, but here is a quick primer of pests our customers often encounter in their Austin homes: American Roaches – some call them palmetto bugs, tree roaches or just “giant…
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