Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘Fire ant control’
Fire Ants – April Pest Spotlight In Bryan / College Station
April 2022, what a weird seasonal start to spring. The weather has been hot, cold, freezing, baking, and then warm, and cold all over again. The wicked weather makes it difficult to be a pest and remain outdoors. While many pests are on the move, fire ant season is here. This blog discusses fire ants […]
Biting Insects For Spring Pest Control
It’s inching closer to spring, and despite the snow and cold, spring pest season is fast approaching. What can you expect this season for biting pests? Keep reading as we walk you through our list of pestering pests. Fleas – Siphonaptera Fleas emerge as soon as the weather starts to warm, and they immediately begin to […]
Three Creepy Crawlers that Emerge Each Spring
There are many types of insects and other pests that show up each spring. These are three of the most common springtime pests. Spiders If you don’t want to live with creepy crawlies, we understand. We help you live pest-free and provide comprehensive pest control services throughout the Bryan and College Station communities. Perhaps the […]
Summer is the Height of Pest Season
Nothing screams July like a yellowjacket. The sad truth is that summer is the busiest season for pest control. In this blog, we look at three summer pests that spoil the party. The Cockroach Nothing puts people off food then seeing a cockroach. The warm weather, all those BBQ parties, all of those indoor pizza […]
By May, most of the ant colonies around the Bryan, Texas area are fully active. The foragers are out gathering food. The scouts are looking for new areas should the colony need to divide or relocate. The workers are assessing the colonies’ needs and making repairs. They are also restocking their food supply from last […]
Spring is the time when fire ant colonies expand. They take food gathering seriously and display advanced skills when it comes to colony location options. They build satellite colonies with rooms for storing additional food. The Use of Colonies Fire ants use colonies to build a bigger collective. If you see a new fire ant […]
Fire ants, aptly named because the result of getting stung by one equates to feeling as though your skin is on fire, are no joke. They are common household pests and will invade homes in search of food. They are also a problem for pets and livestock and will battle with dogs and cats for […]
