What Do Drywood Termites Look Like?

What Do Drywood Termites Look Like?

Drywood termites’ appetite for wood is legendary. Equally as devastating is the reality that drywood termites are as silent as they are destructive. Without regular home inspections and preventative measures to thwart these destructive insects, every piece of wood in...
How To Identify the Most Common Ants and Their Mounds in Austin

How To Identify the Most Common Ants and Their Mounds in Austin

Ants may be little, but they work together to create big problems. Learning how to identify the most common ants and their mounds in Austin is the quickest way to manage them and prevent a messy infestation.  Before attempting to treat the problem, take a good look at...
Ants vs. Termites: How To Tell the Difference

Ants vs. Termites: How To Tell the Difference

When it comes to infestations, knowing the difference between ants vs. termites can help you better understand the urgency of hiring a pest control company. Ants and termites look similar, but they do different degrees of damage.  Even if you are sure you have ants...
Where Do Termites Come From?

Where Do Termites Come From?

Termites are frustrating and stress-inducing bugs that can seriously damage the integrity of your home. Where do termites come from? It depends on where you live, and often you won’t see them until the damage is done. If you suspect termites have invaded your home,...
How To Get Rid of Termites in Tree Stumps Around Your Prosper Home

How To Get Rid of Termites in Tree Stumps Around Your Prosper Home

Tree stumps attract termites. When the stump is near your home, the termites can easily move into your home and start doing damage there. You can protect your home by learning how to get rid of termites in tree stumps around your home.  The experts at Stampede Pest...
What Do Termites Eat?

What Do Termites Eat?

Termites are destructive creatures that invade homes and businesses. They are known as silent destroyers as they can eat through wood for long periods of time without being noticed. According to the National Pest Management Association, structural damage from termite...
Houston Mosquito Season

Houston Mosquito Season

Texans love Houston’s subtropical climate and year-round sunshine. However, the high humidity and warm temperatures make this Texas city the perfect environment for mosquitoes to thrive. It’s no surprise that Houston ranks as one of the most mosquito-infested...
Sugar, Water, and Shelter Attract Ants to Austin Homes

Sugar, Water, and Shelter Attract Ants to Austin Homes

Ants are very common pests in Austin homes. These highly adaptable insects are capable of surviving in any environment and enter homes in search of either food, water, shelter, or a combination of all three. While they usually build nests outdoors in the ground, they...
How to Get Mice Out of Your Houston Attic

How to Get Mice Out of Your Houston Attic

The attic is warm, safe, and dry–making it a great place for mice to hang out. When mice nest in the attic, it is more difficult to spot an infestation. Mice can cause extensive damage to your home. From chewing on your valuable items to transmitting various harmful...
Do Cockroaches Trigger Asthma and Allergies in McKinney Homes?

Do Cockroaches Trigger Asthma and Allergies in McKinney Homes?

Cockroaches are common invaders in McKinney Homes. Roaches have slender bodies that fit into tiny gaps and cracks in a home’s foundation, creating problems for families with asthma and allergies. Up to 63% of homes in the United States have cockroach allergens. This...