Possums (or opossums) are a common sight in the evenings in south Texas. Although they prefer to live in wooded areas near streams or swamps, they will often den in attics and garages, or under mobile homes. Problems can arise from their messy nests, and their tendency to tear insulation, wiring and ductwork. Their lifestyle […]
Termites are a problem that you never see coming. By the time you’ve found them the damage is often extensive. Especially as the weather warms up, termites can become a serious problem. One potential problem can come from swarming termites. The good news is that the swarming termites that fly around in spring and summer […]
An insect that you should look out for in and around your home this spring are carpenter ants. Similar to termites, carpenter ants can damage the wood in your walls, ceilings and foundation as they make paths throughout the structure. The carpenter ants that we mostly deal with around our area are the red and […]
By following a few easy steps, you can create a hostile environment for bugs and other pests, reducing bugs & infestations, avoiding damage to your property and saving money in the long run. Seal cracks, gaps & openings: Check walls, doors, windows and foundation for cracks and gaps. Check weather stripping on doors and windows, and […]
Unseasonably warm and wet conditions across the country have prompted experts to offer warnings for the season ahead for many areas, including San Antonio. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) today released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure. San Antonio was among those ten […]
I told you in earlier issues that the temperatures would be rising and along with that, termite and ant swarms would be starting. Like clockwork, the little devils have been on the radar for about a month now, with ever-increasing numbers of calls pertaining to either suspected termite or carpenter ant infestations occurring. In the […]
Spring has sprung and the bugs have just begun! I know it’s pretty corny but it ‘s true. After the non-existent winter that we had this year in South Central Texas and the more than average rainfall (not complaining), 2016 is promising to be a busy year in the pest control business. There’s a lot […]
Don’t let cooler temperatures and shorter days fool you, winter in Spring Branch, Texas can be all four seasons in one day. Texas being so large and located in southern latitudes, experiences weather patterns spanning the full spectrum, with swimsuits in South Padre to snowsuits in Amarillo. With this, comes a great number of unwanted […]
This is a greater arid-land predaceous katydid, neobarrettia spinosa (female). Katydids should die off soon, but look out for the emerging cicadas!