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Older guides from the same technicians, 8 pages back from the newest. We write everything here from what they find in North Texas homes, 113 articles in all.
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Are Raccoons Rodents?
No, raccoons aren't rodents. They belong to the same order as bears and weasels. See the 6 quick checks that tell them apart and why both raid DFW yards.
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How Big Can Rats Get? Sizes and the Biggest Rat
DFW rats grow to about 18 inches with the tail and top out near a pound. The world's biggest reach nearly 3 feet. See what that cat-size rat really was.
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What Does Rat Poop Look Like? Rat vs Mouse
Rat poop is dark, 1/2 to 3/4 inch long and several times bigger than mouse poop. See how to tell 6 look-alike droppings apart and clean up the right way.
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Venomous Spiders in Texas and Where They Hide
The venomous spiders in Texas that matter are the black widow and brown recluse. See how to spot each, where they hide in Southlake and what a bite needs.
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What Do Baby Termites Look Like?
Baby termites look like tiny cream-colored ants with no waist, but most babies people find are full-size workers. See how to tell them from baby ants.
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Termite Nests and What One Looks Like
A termite nest in DFW is a network of tunnels underground, often away from the house. See what it looks like and the 3 clues you'll actually spot.
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Termite Larvae, Eggs and the Termite Life Cycle
Termite larvae are tiny, pale and eyeless, and they never leave the colony. See all 6 termite life stages by size and why a colony takes years to swarm.
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What Do Termites Eat?
Termites eat cellulose, the fiber in wood, paper, cardboard and plant stems, with help from microbes in their gut. See what they target inside a DFW home.
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Termite Fumigation and Tenting in Texas Homes
Termite fumigation kills drywood termites, but DFW homes face soil termites that a tent can't reach. See how tenting works and what treats DFW termites.
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Do Termites Bite? What Really Bit You in DFW
Termites almost never bite people, and soldiers only pinch when handled. See the 4 DFW pests behind the bites people blame on termites, and how to tell.
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Types of Termites in Texas
Termites in Texas are mostly native subterranean termites, and Formosan termites now turn up in Dallas and Tarrant counties. See all three types compared.
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Mud Dauber vs Wasp Differences, Nests and Stings
Mud daubers are wasps that live alone, build mud tubes and rarely sting. See how to tell them from paper wasps and yellowjackets, and when to act.
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