If Remodeling Turns Up Pest Activity
Ok so it’s that time to start remodeling. You went down to Home Depot or Lowe’s to buy all your stuff. You start tearing down your walls and you find something there, maybe some dirt built-up or small...
View ArticleLocal Pests: Brown Recluse Spider
The brown recluse spider can be found from Ohio down here to Texas. It isn’t aggressive and has no interest in humans, and only bites when threatened or attacked. They are sometimes found indoors in...
View ArticleA Quick Tip For Roach Problems
If you’re seeing an increase of roach activity (american roach, water bugs) in your home, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, try this trick: When you are ready to retire for the night, cover up...
View ArticleFleas Are On The Way!
Have you seen a speck appear on your sock or your pant leg and then quickly disappear ? It is most likely a flea. Fleas are bloodsuckers. They have been responsible for many deaths throughout history....
View ArticleTermite Infestation (Video)
This serious termite infestation was found under a house on the south side of San Antonio, next to the plumbing. Treatment involves digging a trench around every post or block that the house rests on...
View ArticleDealing With Roaches in San Antonio
Roaches are a common pest in many homes in San Antonio. They are extremely hardy and resilient insects. Did you know that a standard cockroach can swim and hold their breath for over thirty minutes?...
View ArticleWinter Brings New Pests
Winter is on the way, and that means that animals small and large are looking for refuge from the weather. Once they find your attic or garage, they aren’t likely to move out on their own. Rodents are...
View ArticleAbout the American Cockroach
The American cockroach (water bug) is the largest of the house-infesting cockroaches. American cockroaches are found in food processing areas and food storage areas, and they are often found in sewers...
View ArticlePest of the Month: Ant
August is when ants get to be a nuisance. There are about seven different kinds of ants in the San Antonio area, including crazy ants, the red imported fire ant, odorous house ants, pavement ants,...
View ArticleGerman Cockroach
The German cockroach is the most common species of cockroach. They can breed at a rate of up to six generations per year. They will feed on almost anything, including soap, glue and toothpaste. They...
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