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Fall armyworm caterpillar on a grass blade. Learning Center, Page 5.
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Fall Armyworms in Texas Lawns

Fall armyworms are caterpillars that strip Texas lawns in days, mostly after late-summer rain. See how to spot them, run a soap flush and save the grass.

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Rat beside a food bowl in a shed. Learning Center, Page 5.
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Do Rats Hibernate in Texas Winters?

Rats don't hibernate. They stay active all winter and keep breeding in Texas, moving into attics and garages as it turns cold. See what each season brings.

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Dead cockroach on its back. Learning Center, Page 5.
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When Is Cockroach Season in DFW?

Cockroach season in DFW runs all year, but outdoor roaches peak from late spring into fall. See when each species shows up and what to do before the peak.

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Oriental cockroach on a white surface. Learning Center, Page 5.
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Oriental Cockroaches in DFW Homes

An oriental cockroach is a shiny, nearly black roach about an inch long that can't fly and lives in damp spots. See how to tell it apart and keep it out.

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Mosquito larvae under the water surface. Learning Center, Page 5.
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How to Kill Mosquito Larvae

The surest way to kill mosquito larvae is to dump the water they live in. Bti dunks treat water you can't drain for about 30 days. See what fits each spot.

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Mosquito bait station placed in a landscaped bed. Learning Center, Page 5.
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Why Are Mosquitoes So Bad in Aubrey?

Mosquitoes thrive in Aubrey because horse country holds still water everywhere, from stock tanks to troughs, and rain sets off hatches. See what drives it.

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Mosquito feeding through a dog's fur. Learning Center, Page 5.
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Do Mosquitoes Bite Dogs?

Mosquitoes do bite dogs, mostly on the ears, nose and belly. The bites rarely matter, but the heartworm they spread does. See how to protect a DFW dog.

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Gardener in mask and gloves with a spray bottle. Learning Center, Page 5.
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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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Hand spraying garden plants with a pump bottle. Learning Center, Page 5.
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How Often to Spray for Bugs Yourself

Most outdoor bug sprays need a fresh coat every month or two, and the label sets the limit. See why brick, sun and rain shorten that schedule in DFW.

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Young barn owls in attic rafters. Learning Center, Page 5.
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What Eats Rats in Texas?

Owls, hawks, snakes, foxes, bobcats and cats all eat rats, and DFW has each of them. See which predators matter most and why they can't keep rats in check.

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White rat on dark fabric. Learning Center, Page 5.
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Do Rats Carry Rabies?

Rats almost never carry rabies, and no US rabies death has come from a rodent. In Texas, the bigger rat risk is flea-borne typhus. See what a bite means.

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Mouse nest in a car engine bay. Learning Center, Page 5.
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How to Keep Mice Out of Your Car

Park in a closed garage, keep food out and wrap exposed wires in rodent tape to keep mice out of your car. See the spots where they nest and what to check.

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