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…
Texas ranks in the top 10 states for the worst risk of termite damage, and your Dallas-area home will benefit from regular checkups by a termite exterminator. These nasty insects love humidity and moisture, and they also love to eat cellulose or wood. Termites breed incessantly, and if they manage to find their way into…
If you need to get rid of bugs and other pests in your home, you should definitely hire a professional for pest control. Here are three great reasons why. They Keep Pests Away When you hire a professional for pest control, you know that they aren’t just going to get rid of your bugs initially,…
Species of mice native to the state of Texas don’t typically want to infest your home- but if the conditions are right, they will. Most often, the problem comes from invasive mice species used to living around people. These small creatures may be hard to notice at first when there are only one or two…
As the temperatures drop, a lot of common pests just kind of disappear. Ants in your kitchen aren’t really an issue, and wasps aren’t building nests on your house. However, what about the structural menace that is termites? Are they still an issue in the winter? Unfortunately, one doesn’t really get a reprieve from termites…
A mouse infestation that keeps the in-laws away makes for a comedic storyline in sitcoms, but in real life a business or home overrun with rodents is no laughing matter. What do you do when you are not sure if a rat and mouse problem started at your home or a neighbor’s home or business?…
Rats are pests that are responsible for the transmission of various diseases. Their feeding habits are destructive and nesting habits can compromise the structure of a building. Rats are secretive and an infestation may be hard to spot until it’s too late. That’s why rat control and removal are so important and Home Run Pest…
When it comes to quarterly pest control, it’s all about prevention! Not only is it financially logical, it’s easier for you in the long run. Plus, maintaining a routine is reassuring, especially when it comes to keeping your house clean and pest-free. Read on if you are interested in learning more about the benefits of…
