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Everything here comes from the people on the trucks rather than a marketing agency. This pest control blog for Texas homes covers identifying what you have, what stops it, and when a problem is worth handing over. 113 articles.
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Spring Bugs in DFW
Spring bugs in DFW arrive in waves, from termite swarmers in February to mosquitoes in April and chiggers by May. See the month-by-month calendar.
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Do Bug Bombs Work?
Bug bombs kill insects in the open but miss roaches and ants hiding in cracks, and Texas logged 915 fogger injuries in 9 years. See what works better.
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How Often Do DFW Homes Need Pest Treatment?
Most DFW homes need pest treatment every three months, while homes by a creek or with an active infestation need monthly visits at first. See what fits.
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Pest Prevention Habits for DFW Homes
Good pest prevention comes down to food, water and shelter. See the habits that keep pests out of a DFW home and a season-by-season checklist.
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Every category collects what we have written about one pest: identification, prevention, and when to stop reading and call. The anchor says exactly what you get.
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Do Spiders Hibernate?
Spiders don't hibernate like bears. Outdoor spiders slow down or overwinter as eggs, while house spiders stay active. See what DFW spiders do in winter.
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Does Home Insurance Cover Termite Damage?
Homeowners insurance almost never covers termite damage, and Texas policies list termites as an exclusion. See what protects a DFW home instead.
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How Do Ants Communicate?
Ants communicate mostly with pheromones they smell through their antennae, plus touch, food sharing and faint squeaks. See how fire ants raise an alarm.
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Interesting Facts About Ants
Ants outnumber people 2.5 million to one, every worker is female, and Texas leafcutters farm fungus. See the facts about ants that surprise most people.
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What Attracts Cockroaches?
Water, food scraps and tight hiding spots attract cockroaches, and their own droppings call more of them in. See which attractant draws each DFW roach.
Read it →Spring Bugs in DFW
Spring bugs in DFW arrive in waves, from termite swarmers in February to mosquitoes in April and chiggers by May. See the month-by-month calendar.
Read it →Do Bug Bombs Work?
Bug bombs kill insects in the open but miss roaches and ants hiding in cracks, and Texas logged 915 fogger injuries in 9 years. See what works better.
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How Long Do Rats Live?
Most wild rats live about a year, and up to 97% of roof rats die within one. Pet rats reach 2 to 3 years. See why a short life doesn't end an infestation.
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What Diseases Do Rats Carry?
Rats carry leptospirosis, rat-bite fever, salmonella and hantavirus, and their fleas spread typhus, now reported in DFW. See how each one reaches people.
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Wolf Spider vs Brown Recluse
A wolf spider has eight eyes, a striped body and spiny legs. A brown recluse has six eyes in pairs and plain legs. See the quick checks that settle it.
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How to Prevent Chigger Bites
Prevent chigger bites with pants tucked into socks, DEET on skin, permethrin on clothes and a soapy shower within hours. See tips for Southlake trails.
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How to Spot and Stop Smokybrown Cockroaches
A smokybrown cockroach is a dark mahogany roach 1 to 1½ inches long, with wings past its body. See where it lives, how it gets in and how to stop it.
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