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28 Mar From Verne Peterson and Family concerning Western Exterminating Co. Inc.

Posted at 05:26h in Uncategorized by Western Exterminating

A very few of our customers may remember Elmo & Ada Tucker, who started Western Exterminating in 1956.  I went to work for them 62 years ago, in 1962, as a 19-year-old youngster and then purchased the company in 1965.  My wife Kathyleen and I...

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25 Apr You Know What Ticks Us Off?

Posted at 10:00h in Seasonal by Western Exterminating

That’s right, it’s ticks. Ticks belong in the family Arachnida (like spiders and scorpions), and can be found all over the world. They are ectoparasites, meaning that they live outside of their host. Because ticks are parasites, they are known to carry many different types...

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24 Apr Carpenter Ants vs. Termites

Posted at 22:06h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

People commonly mistake carpenter ants for termites, but rest assured that having termites is much worse than having carpenter ants. This uncertainty can become even more apparent because of the winged form that both insects have; not only that but they usually swarm close to...

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02 Apr Is it a Yellow Jacket or a Cicada Killer?

Posted at 20:15h in Seasonal by Western Exterminating

Customers call us every year saying that they are seeing huge or giant Yellow Jackets on their lawns. When we hear this we know they are probably seeing Cicada Killers. Even though the female Cicada Killer has a stinger she rarely will sting someone. Though...

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28 Mar We spotted a Cicada Killer on video!

Posted at 20:20h in Seasonal, Uncategorized by Western Exterminating

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22 Feb If I have Cockroaches, Does This Mean My House is Dirty?

Posted at 09:00h in Cockroaches by Western Exterminating

While many Southerners have come quite accustomed to the sight of bugs, there is still something utterly spine-tingling about seeing a cockroach scurrying across the floor of your home. Unfortunately, since the great state of Texas isn’t only one of the hottest states in the...

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14 Jul Mosquitoes: Everywhere from my head to mo(squi)toes!

Posted at 15:02h in Mosquitoes by Western Exterminating

Summertime is here, and with it comes those annoying pests with a taste for blood. Mosquitoes, despite their small size, can pose a great threat to our health. This is because they can sometimes transmit more than just an itchy red bump. Their bites may...

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28 Jun Millipedes: Did You Know?

Posted at 21:43h in Millipedes by Western Exterminating

Millipedes are not only one of the oldest land animals on earth but are in fact THE oldest land animals on earth. In 2004, a millipede fossil was discovered in Scotland dating to be roughly 420 million years old. This fossil would cement the millipede...

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22 Jun Knocking on Wood: Carpenter Ants (Part 2)

Posted at 15:01h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

Last week, we posted Part 1 of this article (click here if you missed it). Today, we’re wrapping up by talking more about how the nests function and what you can do if you find an infestation. Give Me My Space Typically, nests will only have one...

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16 Jun Knocking on Wood: Carpenter Ants (Part 1)

Posted at 15:57h in Ants and Termites by Western Exterminating

Worldwide, there are more species of carpenter ants than any other kind of ant—back in 2000, we knew of over 1,000 species! These creatures are fascinating, but there’s no place for them in your home. We’re doing a two-part blog teaching you more about how...

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