 One of the many questions we get asked daily is, "How did they get in my house?" The answer to this is simple. Pests are smart. They are always looking for the new best place, home, or backyard to live. Sometimes it's at no fault of your own, but there are ways to help prevent these pests from getting in. Trimming and PruningOne of the best ways to help maintain a clean and healthy environment is by pruning, hedging, and trimming bushes, trees, and plants away from the house. A lot of the time, pests love shady, wet places. The closer these areas are to your house, the better access they have to find openings into your house and make a home inside. Pruning will help contain these shady places to a smaller area and allow you to see what is hiding underneath or in them. Clean and Clutter-free SurfacesOne of the most important things to always remember is that a dirty home can foster pests. Whenever we allow our homes to become dirty, with clutter and open food, we allow pests to live in our homes. Keeping a clean, organized, and disinfected area will change this outcome. This will allow you to see if there is pests and where they are hiding. Ants, cockroaches, and more can be easily taken care of when the area they are attracted to no longer has food for them and a place to hide. Wherever water is pest will followStanding water is one of the most attractive things to pests, because like all living organisms they need water to survive. Moisture is one of main necessities for pests, many will lay their eggs there such as, mosquitos. So when you find water pooling in a certain area it's best to get this drained and dried as much as possible.
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 One of our biggest goals as a company is to provide quality service with the promise of having the best customer satisfaction. Some people find small businesses at a disadvantage in the consumer world, but our company provides what big corporations lack, high-quality customer service and personal interactions with the owners. Whenever there is a problem, customers can contact us personally. We use a variety of methods for controlling pests: repellants, non-repellants, baits, dusting, and more. We recognize that not all pest and insect situations are the same. So we adapt our methods based on consumer needs; our treatments are not one size fits all. We care about your journey to receiving the best pest control experience. We are Environmentally MindedWhile treating pests and rodents, we are aware of the benefits of each specie. While spraying we are mindful to watch for insects that benefit customers and their homes. Insects such as bees, mantis, butterflies, dragonflies, and more, are helpful for the environment and gardens. We tend to stay clear from these insects and let them do their business. If we come across a beehive, we will call a beekeeper to come and take them out. They will keep the bees safe and relocate them to a safer and better environment. We will Help You Keep the Pests OutWe enjoy happy customers, in fact, we want to help our customers in every way possible with their pest solutions. We strive to always listen to our customers and help them in prevention for the next year and seasons to come. We give current and preventative solutions to our customers so; they have the knowledge to stop these pests in their tracks.
 photo by Andre Moura The summer heat brings joyful pool fights and fresh-squeezed lemonade this season, and as we enjoy the weather, so do the unwanted visitors in our homes and backyards. The pests are always inviting themselves into our homes and backyard, especially during the summer, but we can help you prevent and fight against them so you can stress less. Here is a list of the five top dangerous insects and pests that could be hiding in your backyard. 1. Southern Black Widow Spider This insect is known for the red hourglass markings on the bottom of its abdomen. Many people don't know the female black widows have hourglass markings and are more poisonous. These insects are a problem during the spring and summer seasons since this is when they lay their eggs. One egg sac could obtain more than 200 spiderlings. The spiders prefer shaded, humid, secluded corners to build their webs. They are found in frequent wooded areas but may be found near buildings, under tables and chairs, and in crevices. 2. Eastern Velvet Ant This insect is the largest-bodied velvet ant in the United States; they are usually three-fourths of an inch in length. The ant can be noticeable for its bright colors, which indicates its toxicity to other prey. The eastern velvet ants' color pattern consists of brownish-orange and black stripes, making it a conspicuous part of its habitat. There has been much debate on how excruciating the pain is, compared to other members in their genus, but most would agree the sting is excruciating. 3. Kissing Bugs They are universally known as pests. Unlike other insects in this genus, kissing bugs are not beneficial to an ecosystem. Kissing bugs are known as vectors for a parasite called Chagas disease. This is an inflammatory infection disease that can lead to heart problems and cardiac arrest if left untreated. The disease is transmitted through the feces of the bug, as the pest drinks your blood it defecates. As the bite site gets irritated, the host will scratch opening up the wound and allowing the parasite to enter the body. 4. Asp Caterpillar The Asp or Puss caterpillars are out and about during the late spring and summer months, they lay eggs in trees and wooded areas. They are usually found in shaded areas such as trees and shrubbery, located around schools, homes, and parks. They are known for their furry appearance as they are covered in grayish-white thick hair all over their body. Upon contact they discharge venom. They produce a painful rash containing spines. Even the larva is poisonous 5. Striped Bark Scorpion This non-insect arthropod is found outdoor and indoors; in a wide variety of habitats. They are yellowish-tan marked with two black stripes on the top of their abdomen. Scorpions remain sheltered in the daytime and become active at night. They are the most widespread scorpion in Texas. Their stings are painful and produce local swelling and itching that may persist for several days.
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