scorpions
Austin has its fair share of bugs. For people coming from out of state, this can be a shock to the system, particularly when arriving from areas with fewer pests. Here is an abridged list of the insects and pests known to scurry around Central Texas: Cockroaches (American, Brown-banded, Smoky Brown, German roaches) Scorpions Carpenter Ants / Acrobat Ants Fire Ants Mosquitoes Wasps Fleas Rats / Mice Other rodents like raccoons, possums and squirrel It’s…
Scorpions and spiders are very similar, so much so in fact that they are both part of the arachnid family. They have eight legs and two body segments but for most people, they’re just described as unwanted. Treating them is similar as well. They are predatory, so they hunt other insects for food. This can be good and bad of course. The good is they reduce insect population in their immediate vicinity, whether that’s ants,…
New houses typically have fewer pest issues thanks to fewer “cracks and crevices” that often appear around older homes, but sometimes that newness can lead to homeowners becoming a little too comfortable and missing opportunities to set up pest prevention techniques. In fact, moving in to a new house is the perfect time to take a few extra steps and ensure it remains as pest free as possible for as long as possible. No home…
As if the brutally hot temperatures around Austin and central Texas weren’t bad enough, it can also mean more insects. When summer is at its peak, many pests will seek out shelter, food and water. While some may go away from your home and hide in cool areas or near any remaining standing water — like mosquitoes — others will actively seek shelter closer to home, as in your actual home. Roaches, ants and even…
As the hot Austin summer continues we are seeing an increase of scorpions into Austin homes along with the typical roach, spider and ant activity. All of these are heading for shelter during this brutal summer. What should you do? First, don’t panic. Scorpions look intimidating, but they aren’t interested in attacking people unless they are provoked. What they want is water and to find other pests that they hunt to survive. Scorpions move mostly…
If you are seeing a lot of pests because you haven’t had any pest control for some time, all is not lost. Sometimes just by doing a general service, you can impact a large variety of unwanted pests, especially if you do consistent treatments. For our services, consistent doesn’t mean every two or three months. That’s rarely if ever needed if you get a thorough pest control service the first time. A thorough pest service…
One of the best ways to keep insects out of your home is to remove their favorite hiding spots outdoors, especially right next to your house. Here are some of the areas to watch for: Tall grass: tall grass or weeds are a favorite for insects. It provides them protection and cover from their enemies and a safe place to build nests or homes. Regularly mowing your yard is a way to discourage them from…
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…
Scorpions in certain areas of Austin are a big concern. In particular, scorpions show up in houses in the rockier hill country areas southwest and west of Austin in higher numbers than in central, north or east Austin. One reason is the terrain — scorpions like to hide in rocky areas — but also there is development in those areas so the construction noises and activity can cause them to move and find new shelter.…
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