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Pest ID: Fleas
Fleas are not only a nuisance but also a threat to our pets and health. Did you know that adult fleas account for only 5% of the total flea population? Eggs and larvae make up a staggering 85% of the population, making it difficult to eradicate them entirely. Discover how
Pest ID: Mosquitoes
Description: There are over 85 species of mosquitoes in Texas! The most common mosquitoes are long legged insects with 2 wings. They are identifiable by 3 major characteristics: long, many segmented antennae, an elongated piercing and sucking mouthpart (almost beak-like), and scales on the wing veins and margins. Lifecycle: The
Pest ID: German Cockroaches
Description: The adult German cockroaches can grow to be slightly over ½ inch long. The adults are light yellowish-brown in color with wings covering its abdomen with two dark brown stripes down their backs. Smaller nymph stages can appear to be dark reddish-brown and are about ⅛ to ¼ inch
Pest ID: American Cockroaches
Image: A pale-bordered field cockroach, Pseudomops sp. (Blattaria: Blatellidae). Photo by Drees Description: American Cockroaches are one of the largest species of roaches in Texas ranging in size from 1½ to 2 inches in length. They are reddish-brown with a distinctive yellowish pattern on their head. These types of roaches
Mosquito Season is Here!
There are around 40 different species of mosquitoes in Dallas County alone, so brace yourselves! We’ve had two mild winters and as the spring rains are here, mosquitoes are starting to come out. Beyond annoying itchy bites, these insects carry diseases like West Nile virus and Zika, and endanger public
Fall Yard Prep
As the temperatures start to dip and the leaves begin to change, it’s time to gear up for Fall pest-proofing around your home! To start preparing we recommend visually inspecting the outside of your property. Look for any gaps, cracks, or openings in the foundation, the roof line, the siding,