Pest control is necessary for quite a few reasons, but for homeowners, the primary reason is to keep harmful pests out of your home. Unfortunately, many people do not reach out to a pest control company until they already have an infestation of pests. Reactive treatments will eliminate the…
Read Full ArticleEvery pest is called a pest for a reason – they are annoying and bothersome, sometimes even harmful. Today we are going to focus on one of the most irritating pests of all: flies. Since flies do not bite, they are more of a nuisance, but they do not…
Read Full ArticleIndependence Day is a time of celebration, celebrating life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. On a less symbolic level, the Fourth of July is a time for barbeques, beer, and bonfires. Pool parties and cookouts dominate public venues, and red, white, and blue decor covers the nation. Oftentimes,…
Read Full ArticleIn short: not very much at all. If you have not seen them all over social media or you are not already familiar with them, “murder hornets” are native to Asia but have been spotted in North America recently. Their real name is Vespa mandarinia, and they are referred to as…
Read Full ArticleWhile many movies and tv shows use CGI and other visual effects to portray insects, some use real bugs to give the audience that true feeling of being uncomfortable and on edge. Movies such as “Spider-Man” (the original film with Toby Maguire) and “Jurassic Park” utilized live insects when…
Read Full ArticleFew tv shows surpass the generational barriers between different age groups, shows that are so well-loved, just about anyone can appreciate them. One such series is Avatar: The Last Airbender (ATLA), which has recently returned to the spotlight now that it can be streamed on Netflix. With a complex…
Read Full ArticleIn highly populated areas, like the DFW Metroplex, urban wildlife runs rampant. Raccoons, opossums, squirrels, and many other animals dominate the urban and suburban ecosystems. Raccoons rifle through your trash, opossums linger in your yard, and squirrels leap between your trees because they have nowhere else to go. The…
Read Full ArticleWith summer rapidly approaching, mosquitoes are on the rise. As soon as April showers bring Mayflowers, mosquitoes began rearing their unwanted heads. Since North Texas never saw a full freeze this past winter, the number of active mosquitoes did not decrease even close to the normal amount. What does…
Read Full ArticleWhether we like to admit it or not, we are surrounded by insects. Insects outnumber people about ten trillion to one. Insects, both beneficial and pests are also all around us in the news, our favorite movies, tv shows, and sometimes even our food. Next time you use make-up…
Read Full ArticleBirds are chirping. Leaves in the trees are full and green. It is a perfect 75 degrees outside, and the sun is shining strong. You have spent all winter watching Fixer Upper on HGTV and now you are about to revamp your Dallas “curb appeal”. It can be an…
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