Carpenter Ants vs. Termites in Houston – How to Tell Them Apart

Carpenter Ants vs. Termites in Houston – How to Tell Them Apart

Carpenter ants and termites are often confused, as they look alike and do similar damage. Knowing what type of insect has infested your home helps you and our team of exterminators here in Houston craft a successful pest control plan.  Stampede Pest Control will help...
How to Get Rid of Termites

How to Get Rid of Termites

When you find termites in or around your property it can be overwhelming when trying to figure out how to get rid of them. Termites significantly damage homes as they eat the wood inside the walls. They get their nutrients from the cellulose in plants and wood, so...
Using Boric Acid to Control Fire Ants in McKinney

Using Boric Acid to Control Fire Ants in McKinney

The presence of fire ants extends well beyond a simple nuisance. These common pests in the U.S. are highly aggressive species of ants that have a painful sting and can bite when threatened. Even worse, these aggressive insects are vectors of bacteria like E. coli,...
How Effective Are Glue Traps for Prosper Mice Anyway

How Effective Are Glue Traps for Prosper Mice Anyway

Mouse infestations can damage your home or office and cause unsanitary living and working conditions. If you’re trying to end the problem yourself, you might wonder how effective glue traps are for mice. Read on to learn more about the benefits of glue traps to end...
How To Keep Mice Out of Your Houston Garage

How To Keep Mice Out of Your Houston Garage

Mice can squeeze into cracks and crevices the diameter of a dime. Because they can get into your home through holes you didn’t even know existed, it’s important to learn how to keep mice out of your garage. If they gain entrance into your garage, they can easily take...
What Animals Eat Mice?

What Animals Eat Mice?

Mice are a notorious household pest. Most North Americans have experienced them at some point in their lives, whether they’re wilderness camping or enjoying a summer at a lakeside cottage.  You can also find them in cities, especially when the weather turns cold and...
What Scents Will Keep Mice Away From Your Austin Home?

What Scents Will Keep Mice Away From Your Austin Home?

No one wants to deal with a mice infestation, and it is frustrating to keep them away. Multiple strategies can prevent mice from entering your Austin home. One such method is using certain scents to keep mice away from your living space. Stick around to learn what...
How Many Babies Do Prosper, TX Mice Have?

How Many Babies Do Prosper, TX Mice Have?

In the movies, mice are cute and harmless. They usually keep to themselves as long as they have a piece of cheese. However, if you’ve found a mouse in your Prosper, TX home, you’re likely wondering if there are more and how many babies mice have. The answer is a lot!...
What Do Baby Mice Eat?

What Do Baby Mice Eat?

If you see a mouse scurry across your kitchen floor, they are probably searching for food. One mouse in the open could mean dozens or hundreds, and more could be on your walls or floors. Many of those are babies whose mother is trying to feed them. Because mice have a...