Some pests are known to cause trouble when the weather turns colder, while others like the mosquito start becoming more active as we get closer to the summer months. Mosquitoes are little flying insects that are grayish in color. Known for the itchy welts they leave behind, mosquitoes are commonly thought of as a nuisance pest, but this grossly underscores how dangerous they are for people. In fact, mosquitoes are considered to be one of
As a rule, all pests are annoying. Some even take it a step further to be considered harmful. However, one pest known as the carpenter bee inspires a fair bit of panic for the wrong reasons. The reason for this is thanks to them being mistaken for bumblebees. In truth, carpenter bees are quite different from their cousin and actually get their name due to their habit of boring into wood similar to carpenter ants. Fortunately, they
At Innovative Pest Control, we’ve visited many homes and seen many conditions that attract insects and rodents. Below is a list of conducive conditions we frequently identify when we service East Texas homes. We’ve also included information on how to fix those issues. Schedule Pest Control Services Today If you are a homeowner in Tyler or East Texas, the best way to protect your home from our area’s toughest pests is to schedule a long-term
There are over 35,000 species of spiders in the world, so it’s not surprising that we have a hard time telling one spider from another when they find their way into our homes. But here in Texas, there is one spider you should become an expert at identifying: the brown recluse spider. These spiders are plentiful in our area, and they have no aversion to invading homes and other buildings and establishing themselves inside. Here’s what you need
In our area, most spiders are harmless. Spiders don’t prefer to bite us, and will only bite if they feel threatened. Some spiders are not capable of biting. But there is one spider that, while not predisposed to biting you, can bite you, and the wound it creates can have necrotic properties. It is the brown recluse spider. Today, we’re going to take a few minutes to talk about some important facts you should know
Let’s start off with a riddle. What’s brown, about the size of a quarter, and makes you go, “Ahhh! I have a brown recluse in my house!” While completely ridiculous, there is something we can learn from this riddle. There are very few people who would not be startled to find brown spiders crawling around in their home. In fact, the fear of brown recluse spiders is so great, that this is one of the
No matter what time of year it is in Texas, there’s one type of pest that is always happy to make its presence known. This pest is none other than the rodent. While there are many species of rodents available, the two most troublesome for homeowners are mice and rats. These two rodents look remarkably similar and even boast some of the same habits. However, they possess key differences that everyone should be aware of when
As soon as people see those eight-legged pests known as spiders, they tend to panic and worry about getting bit and poisoned. In fairness, some like the black widow spider are exceptionally poisonous, so it’s a valid concern. However, some like the common house spider is considered to be quite harmless despite having fangs and venom as all spiders do. The reason for this is because the amount of venom they possess just isn’t enough
Most people don’t need to be convinced that it is a bad idea to live with black widow or brown recluse spiders. But a surprising number of people are okay to share their dwelling with house spiders, jumping spiders, and wolf spiders. Why? Because spiders eat insects and other pests, which are harmful to us, such as cockroaches, flies, ticks, mosquitoes, and even bed bugs. But, before you settle into the idea of keeping spiders around to do a task that is best
Everyone loves a good campfire story and old wives’ tale; the ones that send shivers up your spine and make you wonder if they could actually be true are always the most exciting. What if there’s really a werewolf lurking in those woods? Could it be possible that Bigfoot goes fishing off the pier? Do those creepy-looking insects really want to crawl into my ear and feast on my brains? Thankfully, the worst stories you
