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Texas has its share of dreaded pests, including mosquitos and fire ants. But our state is plagued by chiggers, too. Can they cause problems? What Is a Chigger? These pesky creatures are mites – more closely related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions than other insects. Once grown, these mites do not harm humans. When adults lay…

If you’ve ever noticed small wood dust piles accumulating underneath your couch, this is likely a sign of termite infestation. Once they get into your home and begin to feed on your home’s foundation or your expensive furniture, getting rid of them can become extremely difficult. Each year, termites lead to billions of dollars worth of…

As summer fades to fall, the pests here in Dallas are always looking for a place to call home, especially during the cooler seasons. That doesn’t mean it has to be your home! Aside from the fact that nobody wants to share their home with creepy-crawly pests, there are several reasons why investing in pest…

Is there any bug in the world people hate more than the blood-sucking, disease-carrying mosquito? Why, yes – many of us would agree the tick is right up there on the ‘disgusting scale.’ Like mosquitoes, these parasites are also content to feed on the blood of people, mammals, and birds. What Are Ticks? These small creatures are…

Ants can be pesky creatures. They love to invade your yard, sneak into your home, and perhaps bite you or someone in your family. Fire ants are a particular problem. Will Fire Ants Cause Trouble? If their nest is disturbed, fire ants become aggressive and attempt to swarm onto the intruder. Many ants simply bite,…

Mosquitoes are a common summer pest in the Dallas area. Mosquito swarms can make spending time outdoors intolerable. Aside from their need to consume blood — which causes annoying bites — mosquitoes transmit disease. Their threat to health is why getting rid of them should be at the top of your priority list as a…

Even the cleanest, most hygienic home is bound to encounter pests at some point. Whether it is rodents like rats and mice or bugs like termites, wasps and cockroaches, these annoying critters can wreak havoc and tremendous damage to your property, not to mention your health and sanity.  However, it doesn’t have to be this…

If you live in the Dallas area and have termites invading your home, then calling a professional to help rid you of these pests is essential. A professional will be able to create a termite plan that is effective for removing the termites from your home and giving you peace of mind once again. Here…

Chiggers are pesky, small, red mites. While their bites aren’t painful, they are notorious for their intense itching. Chiggers can be found anywhere outside during the warm months. Adults hibernate during the winter to survive the cold, much like other insects that thrive in warm weather. They love vegetation-shaded soil, which makes it a prime…

Hands down, Summer is the premier season for encountering issues with bugs and other types of pests.  Of course, the best way to prevent an infestation of these Summer pests is through prevention. Summer Pests Ants One of the best ways to prevent an ant infestation is to eliminate and/or reduce their food sources. Making…

Having pests on your property can be frustrating. From cockroaches to bedbugs, rats, ants, and spiders, you won’t have peace of mind whether at home or in the office. That is why it is imperative to consider quarterly pest control. Here are the benefits. It is Cost-Effective Setting a quarterly pest control plan gives you…

Unlike other ants, fire ants are a menace that come with a nasty sting as well as a bite to boot. This means a pretty unpleasant surprise for anyone who finds one fire ant much less a whole ant hill of them. As such, when you find fire ants creating a home in your yard,….

Mosquitoes are a familiar, if unwelcome, sight in the Dallas area. These pint-sized pests may be tiny, but their bites can carry enormous consequences. At Home Run Pest and Termite Control, we offer mosquito control services to Dallas area residents. Keep these uninvited guests out of your home and yard and in the wild, where…

Odorous house ants have a reason for everything they do. If they are in your home it is because you have something they want. It’s either shelter, food, or water. If you are seeing house ants in your home, you need to ask why they are there in the first place. Ant Hierarchies  Ants are…

The most common species of rats found in Texas homes are the Norway Rat and the Roof Rat. These invasive species are relatively intelligent and adapted to feel entirely at home when sharing a living space along with humans. To keep their teeth trimmed down, they must chew on harder materials like wood to wear…