Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘snake control’

Despite the drop in temperature, the weather is plenty warm enough for snakes to be out hunting. Snake encounters are still possible around Bryan and College Station. When Are You Most Likely To See Snakes? Snakes are cold-blooded creatures. The most likely time that you would encounter a snake is in the afternoon. Be wary […]

September is one of the most likely times of the year to find snakes in your yard. The spring clutches have hatched, and the babies are growing. Baby snakes are not cared for by their mother. Once they hatch, they are on their own. Most snakes have about a five-mile radius from their den site […]

Summer is the epicenter of pest-related issues, and it is unrelenting until the weather turns cold. There are so many resources — food, water, and shelter — available during the summer that pest populations boom. It does not matter if your house is clean or not. It does not matter if you’ve just moved into […]

With warm, damp weather in place, May and June are “warming up” to be a real pair of pest-filled months. Below we discuss our expectations for emerging pest control issues for Bryan and College Station. Warm Damp Weather Anytime the weather is warm and damp, it spells trouble. One of the most significant pests of […]

Fall is undoubtedly one of the most active times of the year for indoor pest issues. It is generally the time of year when insect populations are at their highest, and when rodents start looking for the best indoor habitat. Keep reading as we discuss indoor fall pests and pest control services. Ants There are […]

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 […]

The Dangerous Side of Pest Control
Removing pests can be dangerous. That’s why we look for experienced technicians and then supply them with the best tools for the job. Removing rattlesnakes from under a structure is not for the faint of heart. Trying to get a 20-pound raccoon out of a chimney is no small task either. One of the most […]

It is snake season, and as the slithering sliders become more active, more people encounter them. What should you do if you encounter a snake? How do you get rid of them? These questions are things we hear every year. Keep reading as we pass along some advice on snakes and snake encounters. The Good […]

We don’t usually see snakes or scorpions during the winter. That is because both are heat-loving creatures. However, it is possible to come into contact with either. The temperatures are still hitting the 70’s, and that is warm enough for both snakes and scorpions to be active. It is not likely, but it does happen. […]

January Pest Control Outlook – Bryan and College Station
It is officially winter, but some pests don’t mind that. Inside this blog, we look at common posts that poke up their heads during winter. Raccoons For the most part, raccoons build a den and then stay there. They don’t hibernate, but they do stay home on snow days. With the odd weather, it is […]