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Earwigs in Your Porter Home
Among moisture pests, one common Texas pest is the earwig. Earwigs get their common name from an old wives’ tale that they crawl into your ears and into your brain. Though they may look scary with the sharp looking pincers that extend from their backsides, they are little more than nuisance pests. There are are about 2,000 different species of this occasional invader pest (only about 10 species common to Texas) and they are among the smaller insect species. You might find them in your Porter, TX home, and this might be a draw for other predator pests, like spiders. Though relatively harmless, earwigs are just kind of creepy looking, and most homeowners don’t want them around. Here are some things you can do to keep them off your property.
What To Do About Wasps In Your Porter Home
If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, you’ve probably become acquainted with wasps at some point. Wasps are not only outdoor insects, if given the opportunity, they might also invade your Porter home. They might just fly right inside through open and unscreened doors and windows. Open doors and windows are the perfect invitation for stinging insects of all kinds to come indoors. The term “wasps” not only refers to the familiar Paper wasps, but also to all “social wasps (aggressive species of flying, stinging insects),” which includes Paper wasps, but also hornets, yellowjackets, Mud daubers, and others. Wasps are very active throughout the warm weather season (spring through the fall), but they become noticeably more aggressive and visible in the fall. Aggressive wasp species are trying to protect their nest and queen, and if you cross them … they will attack you and sting.
3 Easy Steps to Get Rid of Scorpions on Your New Caney Property
Scorpions are arachnids, like spiders and ticks. If you live in Texas, you’ll likely encounter more than one scorpion. Texas is home to about 20 different scorpion species. The Striped Bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) is the most commonly encountered in Texas and other parts of the country. Striped Bark scorpions are known to be venomous (the most venomous scorpion species), and can inflict a painful sting. Fortunately, the bite is not going to likely be fatal, but you should seek medical attention, especially if you are allergic to their venom. What can you do to help prevent them and keep them out of your New Caney home?
16 Facts About Fleas on Your Porter Property
Fleas are among the pests that Texas residents find themselves frequently dealing with, including in Porter, Texas. They are sneaky about finding their way in, and then they won’t leave your pets or you and your family alone. Here are 16 facts about these blood-sucking pests.
Getting Your Kingwood Home Ready for the Winter
As winter approaches, you’re looking forward to coming indoors from the cold nights and into the warmth of your Kingwood home. Invading pests are looking forward to just the same thing! All bugs crave shelter, food, and water, and your home might be just the stop they’re looking for. Unless you can do what it takes to eliminate the conditions that attract bugs into your home to begin with.
Rodent Exterminators
Common Rodent Pests in Southeast Texas Rodents are mammals, and can be severe nuisance pests for homeowners. As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with insect pests! There are some rodents common in Texas, that do what they can to get into homes in order to find shelter, food, and water, especially as cooler weather begins approaching in the fall. Are You Hearing Scratching Noises at Night? If you are noticing scratching sounds around your house, you may well have a rodent problem on your hands. Maybe in a nearby wall void or floor void, or maybe in your garage or crawl space. As rodents forage around for food and water, they can cause damage to your home and yard, chewing on electrical wires, woodwork, fabrics, furniture, and containers with stored food in your pantry or other storage area. Moles or gophers can tear up your beautiful lawn digging up mounds as they burrow underneath it. Raccoons and squirrels can get into your trash and spread it all over your lawn and garage.
The Wolf Spider: What You Need To Know?
The Wolf Spider in Texas: What You Need To Know? Seeing a Wolf Spider can be quite the experience at first. It will look pretty scary at first, especially since it has so many eyes. Unfortunately a lot of people tend to believe that every spider has the black widow properties. And that can be a problem, since not all spiders are like that. If you have the right expectations and you don’t scare right away, you will find that Wolf Spiders in general are not that problematic, so it makes a lot of sense to know more about them and understand how they live and so on. At FullScope Pest Control, we know that encountering a spider—especially one as intimidating as a Wolf Spider—can be unsettling. You want to feel safe and confident in your home, but not every spider poses a threat. That’s why we’re here—to provide expert knowledge and effective pest control solutions so you can enjoy peace of mind. If spiders are making you uneasy, let us help you take back control of your space with solutions that are safe, effective, and tailored to your needs.
Preventing and Managing Roof Rats
How to Get Rid of Roof Rats in Your Kingwood Home: Call an Rat Exterminator Specialist You know what rats are, but what are Roof rats? Just hearing the term “roof rats” sends most homeowners into a panic. You may have noticed some common signs of a Roof rat infestation, like their droppings and maybe some hollowed-out oranges, apples, and other fruits on the ground around your Kingwood property. But there is much more than just exterminating roof rats, you need to exclude them from reentering our home.
Get Rid of Norway Rats
Few things spook a homeowner or business owner more than seeing rats running around their property. One type of rat in particular that grosses property owners out is the Norway rat, also known as the Brown rat, Street rat, or Sewer rat. This type of rat can be found all over the United States, but they can be found most prevalent on the East and West coasts. Norway Rats are large rodents, slightly larger than another type of common rat, known better as the Roof rat. Norway rats are known to be major nuisance pests to have to deal with in your Roman Forest home, as they will gnaw through, contaminate, and eat just about anything. They can even inflict expensive structural damage to your home if left unaddressed.
How to Get Rid of Acrobat Ants in Your Kingwood Home
Anytime ants (any kind!) invade your Kingwood property and home, they easily become nuisances and wear out their welcome. The problem is, they can be difficult to get rid of once they’ve established themselves. Knowing what type of ants you’re dealing with will help you quite a bit in managing them. Acrobat Ants (Crematogaster) Acrobat ants are so called because of the way they famously raise their hind ends up above their heads, which they do when they are suddenly disturbed. They are aggressive ants, and they do sting if tampered with. They also give off a foul odor as a defense. They are found around the United States. In the fall especially, you will see several of them swarming around with their wings. If you have several of them flying around your home, chances are you’ve got an infestation on your hands, because they don’t usually nest indoors. They may have located some damp or rotting wood inside your home, and that’s what’s attracting them. Acrobat ants are tiny compared to other ant species (only about 1/5″), light brown to black in color, and when viewed from overhead, their hind ends have a distinct “heart” shape to them. Outdoors these ants like to nest in decaying, damp wood. If they come indoors, they’ve probably done so via cracks or crevices they’ve found on the outside of your home, and they will find indoor woodwork to hide and nest in, as well as head for your kitchen pantry for food. Must Read:PROFESSIONAL BAT REMOVAL SERVICES How do I get rid of Acrobat ants? Here are some tips to help you keep those pests under control. Mow your lawn regularly. Trim trees and shrubbery so that they are at least 1 to 2 inches away from the side of your home. Caulk exterior cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation, and screen off (or stuff with steel wool) openings around pipes and utility lines. Inspect attic vents and repair damaged screens. Move firewood piles (and mulch) away from the side of your house. Remove dead tree stumps and dead limbs from off your property. Keep food in tightly sealed containers indoors, keep your sink free of dirty dishes, and keep trash covered. Consistently doing the steps above will help keep Acrobat ants (as well as other species of ants and other pests) away from your house. Acrobat ants prefer the outdoors, but if they can, they will come into your home for shelter, food, and water. Keep an eye out for them and do what you can to keep them outdoors. No matter what you do, sometimes infestations still happen. You can save yourself all sorts of money, time, and stress by calling our Kingwood, TX pest control experts today! Keep those pesky ants in check!