Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘rodent control in college station’
Pest Outlook for May – Bryan Texas
As the crazy weather continues for 2022, we try to look ahead at the potential for pest emergence for May and into summer. The April weather has been insanely variable. The heat has been up, the cold has been present, it’s dumped golf ball0-sized hail, there have been tornados, there have been insanely violent thunderstorms, […]
Spring Eternal and Pest Control in Bryan and College Station
Spring is the gateway to the most ambitious seasons of pest-related issues. For businesses, pest control is a must especially when you begin to consider user experience (UX) or in this case, guest experience. How likely are you to return to a restaurant where you’ve encountered pest control issues – ants, mice, rats, stray cats, […]
April 2022 Pest Outlook for Bryan Texas
April 2022 will likely see much of the weird weather that January, February, and March brought to Texas. The constant warming, cooling, freezing, warming cycle plays havoc with many natural cycles including flower production. While flowers are not specifically a local pest control issue, they regulate other life cycles of organisms that are pests, such […]
Rain and Cold Drive Pests Indoors
Recent moisture and copious amounts of rain are turning the end of October into a real pest emergency. The water is displacing ground-dwelling critters, and the wet is seeping into burrows forcing occupants to find new shelter. So who’s on the move this October? Let’s find out! 1 Mice and Rats All this rain is […]
Ground squirrels are one of the most damaging pests you can find. Thankfully, they do not invade homes, but then they don’t need to get inside to destroy your home out outbuildings. They will topple it from beneath. Ground Squirrels Are Burrowers Ground squirrels live in colonies, and they tunnel and burrow constantly. It is […]
At any time of the year, rodents can become a big problem, and usually not suddenly. Mice, for example, may leave fecal pellets around the kitchen, in drawers, or chew into food containers. In addition, rats are very noisy, and you can hear them running around in the walls and sub-ceiling spaces. Early on, it […]
Pest Control Outlook for March
March remains a mystery in terms of pest control. If the weather remains cold and erratic, March may remain a calm month for pest control issues. If the weather should warm, we expect to see early pest issues. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes remain a nearly year-round pest, and that’s no exception for March. Expect mosquitoes to be […]
Many pests find household and commercial garage to be the end-all for food. In this blog, we go over pests that love garage and recycling and a few ideas to help prevent pest issues associated with both. Wildlife Raccoons are notorious as garbage thieves. Their smart brains and agile fingers help them break into locked […]
Fall Chores That Knock Down Pest Populations
One of the biggest challenges for many pests is finding shelter before the winter cold and storms move across Texas. Many pests find shelter in our homes and yards and gain a foothold on next year’s pest populations. Some pests, such as insects, may lay eggs that overwinter while the adults die. Getting rid of […]
The long-range weather models predict warm, dry fall for most of Texas with the hope of things turning cooler. What that means for pest control is an extended pest season. The drier weather also means fewer resources available for pests, including food, water, and shelter near food and water supplies. In short, more pests closer […]
