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25 Aug Cockroaches: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted at 15:07h in Cockroaches by Western Exterminating

Upon hearing the word “cockroach,” most people involuntarily grimace or shudder. These bugs don’t have a good reputation, and they’re usually towards the top of people’s “Most Disgusting Pests” lists. But are cockroaches all that bad? Let’s take a look. The Good The truth is that the...

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29 Jul Enjoy Your Backyard—Without Mosquitoes

Posted at 09:01h in Mosquitoes by Western Exterminating

Summer is here, and you’re all set to head to the backyard to enjoy your swimming pool or relax on the porch—except you know that you’ll be eaten alive by mosquitoes. In 2015, Dallas-Fort Worth was ranked #8 of the Worst Mosquito Cities in the...

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15 Feb Are Moths Eating Your Woolens?

Posted at 16:42h in Moths by Western Exterminating

The webbing clothes moth can be found worldwide and is easily the most common fabric moth in the US. “Fabric moths” are just what they sound like moths that feed on (and, therefore, damage) fabric. What’s interesting is that the adult moth isn’t the one doing...

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31 Mar What is an earwig?

Posted at 09:36h in Insects by Western Exterminating

An earwig is a small, cockroach-looking, insect that has a pair of forceps pinchers on their abdomen, and membranous wings folded underneath short forewings that they do not use often. Earwigs are mostly nocturnal and often hide in small, moist crevices during the day, and...

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24 Mar The Top Three Signs That You Have Termites

Posted at 10:31h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

Homeowners rarely realize termites are causing damage to their homes until the pests have permanently damaged their structure. Their activities are cryptobiotic, and hidden from view, so it can be a surprise to homeowners when they are informed that their house is infested. Termites consume...

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08 Sep Possums and House Mice and Rats, Oh My!

Posted at 18:01h in Rodents by Western Exterminating

Some people may think these furry critters are cute and cuddly, but when they’re infesting your home, they are anything but. Today we’re talking about three common rodent pests you can find in North Texas and what you can do about them. House Mice Did you know...

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17 Mar Termites or Carpenter Ants?

Posted at 09:22h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

A common mistake that homeowners experience is mistaking a carpenter ant for a termite. While carpenter ants are a problem, termites are a much bigger problem. To distinguish between the two you can look at a few different components, the physical aspect of the pest...

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21 Jan Information to Your Rat Problem

Posted at 08:18h in Rodents by Western Exterminating

Human dwellings and outbuildings provide shelter for rats and mice during cold periods. Crawl space areas beneath homes or attics are common rat escapes. Rats will also utilize garages, sheds, or even inside your home. They do not like open exposure, mainly foraging at night...

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12 Jan The Myth Behind Carpenter Ants

Posted at 00:18h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

[caption id="attachment_1764" align="alignnone" width="364"] Carpenter Ants[/caption] Carpenter ants are large ants that tend to invade homes in Texas starting in late winter and early spring. The common myth about Carpenter Ants is that they invade homes by eating wood the same way termites do. This is...

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26 Aug Get the Facts on Bed Bugs

Posted at 23:23h in Bed Bugs by Western Exterminating

Statistics say that 20 percent of people in the south have either had or encountered a bed bug infestation. Assuming that a bed bug can withstand temperatures from freezing to 122 degrees Fahrenheit and can go months without feeding bed bugs are an ongoing problem....

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