Our Pest Control Blog
If you want to learn more about protecting your home from pests, you’re in the right place! Check out our blog for expert advice, fun facts, and more.
Mosquitoes are certainly a nuisance pest around our homes.
"Don't let the bed bugs bite." You’ve probably heard this hundreds or thousands of times in your life but thought it was just an expression with no real meaning. Unfortunately, these bugs do exist and they’ve made a comeback over the years.
Is everything bigger in Texas? Based on the size of the following insects, this popular phrase definitely proves to be true. Let’s take a look at the largest bugs in the state.
Texas is a great place to live. Galveston has long been the beach getaway for Texans, and Houston is a cultural epicenter that supplies museums, live music, and well-known education facilities.
Cockroaches are one of the most iconic insects that come to mind when people hear the word “pest.” They are unsanitary, tenacious, and worst of all, they spread rapidly.
What many people consider to be the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! Everyone has their own way of enjoying the holidays with their loved ones. You may have a tradition of making delicious desserts or putting up decorations.
Many pesky rodents like to live under decks and porches, which can be annoying. These pests like to live under decks because the space is dark and quiet. Raccoons and skunks can be a nuisance, and keeping them away from your yard is a must.
Many people who have BBQs in their backyards enjoy them so much they would like to invite the entire town. However, there are certain kinds of guests that no one wants at a BBQ, yet which always seem to be inviting themselves: Insects.
The autumn months can be pleasant, and many people will enjoy this season by having outdoor picnics or barbecues. This is a great way to spend time with family and friends, but this can also attract several types of outdoor ants as well.
If you see ants in and around your home, you might wonder how you can tell what type of ant you have. There are more than 16,000 species of ants in the U.S.
Silverfish often invade attics, kitchens, and bathrooms. Their unusual diet may result in repair bills or time-consuming projects. Silverfish are a species of insects that are not commonly brought up during conversations about pest control, despite being extremely common.
The arrival of summer means that it’s time to soak up the sun and enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, it’s also the prime time of year for many pests to come out. Texas is no exception when it comes to the presence of pesky bugs.
With the warm springtime weather rolling in and with summer almost here, this is the time of year when we catch pests, insects, and all sorts of critters trying to invade our homes. One of the most common invasive insect species that many people deal with during this time of year are ants.
Our customers at Alvin Pest Control are always asking us about stinging insects. Their questions include how to tell them apart, how to avoid them, and what to do if they’re stung. With that in mind, here are the facts about insects that sting.
