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Mice and rats can be a nuisance in your home and can cause damage to your furniture, clutter, and even your electrical wiring. But the good news is, they can be kept out. Home Run Pest offers an easy guide to keeping mice and rats away from your home. Recognize the Signs of a Mouse…

Weather is an important factor to consider when it comes to pest control. Different temperatures, humidity levels and other weather conditions can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of pest control treatments. At Home Run Pest Control, we understand the importance of weather and its effect on pest management. How Does Weather Impact Pest…

Flying ants or termites? It’s a common question people ask when they spot winged insects around their home. It can be tricky to tell the difference between the two, and that’s why it’s important to have a reliable pest control service on hand to protect your home and family. At Home Run Pest & Termite…

Roof rats, also known as black rats or ship rats, are common pests in the Dallas area. They are smaller than Norway rats and have a sleek, agile build that allows them to easily climb trees and buildings. They are excellent climbers and are known for their ability to squeeze through small gaps and openings….

While most pests like to invade your home during the warmer months of the year, this doesn’t mean that you won’t have issues during the winter as well. Thankfully there are certain things that can be done to help with your winter pest control. Here are three important things that you can do. Winterize Your…

An uninvited rodent in your home is a recipe for disaster. Not only are rodents well-known disease carriers, but they are rapidly replicating and seriously destructive pests as well. If left alone, one rodent can easily become a hundred-strong rodent invasion before you even know it. Getting Rid of Rodents The best way to get…

The last thing that you want is for ants to infest your home, but unfortunately, this happens all the time. What people may not understand, is how these infestations start. If you are unaware of how they start, it can be very difficult for you to stop at infestation from happening. Thankfully, ants are fairly…

You may have seen them buzzing around your deck or porch, and wondered just how dangerous these bees really are. Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of boring into wood to lay their eggs. While they are not aggressive like honeybees, they can cause severe damage to your home if left unchecked. Keep…

Ants are bothersome little insects that can invade your home or business. They are naturally small and destructive. They nest in the thousands and this can pose a challenge in eradicating them. Ant control requires a unique approach as no one ant species is the same. There are various ant species here in Dallas, and…

Some pests are dangerous and cause severe damage not only to a home but your family as well. For instance, they cause or trigger allergies, carry diseases, and produce harmful bacteria. And spraying your home using a DIY method may seem like the only way to keep pests out of your home or business, but…

Mice and rats are the banes of anyone who keeps food in their kitchen or garage or has lots of organic matter to attract them around their home. It’s easy to understand why these pests are so problematic: they’re small, can squeeze through tiny spaces, and are excellent at hiding from you when you’re trying…

The last thing that you want to hear is that you have a cockroach problem in your home, but this is definitely something that you need to watch out for. Cockroaches are very resilient bugs, and they can easily infest your home without your knowledge. The good news is that if you do have a…

Texas Summers are brutal. Time is mostly spent being cool indoors, and icky insects want to come into your home, too. There are four unwelcome pests to expect, so it is best to prepare yourself. Learn how to banish any infestation from your home in Texas. Here are the disgusting guests and tips on what…

While summer brings warmer weather and sunny skies, it also brings more bugs into your home. One such bug that many people want to avoid is the spider. There are many spiders that are common to Dallas, such as: black widows, brown recluse, garden spider, southern house spider, wolf spider, and more. Some of these…

Even if you have never had to deal with a tick, chances are you have seen one on a pet, kid, or even yourself. Tick removal and prevention may be much easier if you know a few easy strategies. Read on to learn more about tick removal tactics and the best approach to eliminate them….