When you think about the great outdoors, you may not think much about the vegetation outside your home. Many South Texas plants can attract beneficial insects, but they can also lure pests. It’s crucial to monitor the outdoor areas surrounding your household to prevent a potential bug problem in the future. At Apple Pest Control, …
Do Horseflies Actually Bite? Imagine this scenario: you’re sitting on the back porch of your home, laughing as you watch your kids and their neighborhood friends play a wild game of tag. It’s a hot summer’s day, and everyone’s faces and necks are glistening with sweat. All of a sudden, one child lets out an …
While many believe that ants are simply an annoyance that we dread seeing around the kitchen, there are types of ants that can cause actual damage to your home. That would be the carpenter ant. They look like your average ant, but their ability to chew through surfaces and make your home into a nesting …
Managing Pest Control in Your Apartment It’s difficult to imagine feeling safe and secure at home when dealing with intruders. Now, what if those intruders were pests sucking your resources dry and making it excruciatingly frustrating to live in peace? Now that is quite the headache! Just because you don’t own your home doesn’t mean …
Below, you can find several of the most commonly asked questions about bug infestations. Additionally, you can find a few pest control tips! Keep reading to learn all about how to handle those creepy critters in your home. Should your pest problems continue, wait no further! Contact Apple Pest Control for all organic pest control …
When the weather warms up after winter, insects and other pests begin to wake up from dormancy and start to breed. And as San Antonio residents know all too well, pests can breed very quickly! Before you know it, your home could be playing host to creatures like ants, roaches, spiders and flies. The good …
The most bountiful gardens often have the highest number of seasonal visitors – and we’re not just talking about your next-door neighbor! Every successful gardener wants to welcome helpful insects to their garden and bar the troublemakers. But how can you keep your garden safe from damaging pests without compromising the safety of your harvest? …
Whether in your home or on your pets, the last insect you want around is the flea. Fleas can make your family and your pets miserable with the scratching and itching their bites cause and the diseases they host. How can you prevent these pests from invading your home? At Apple Pest Control, we know …
Myths about pests and pest control have circulated around homeownership for years. You’ve likely heard your fair share, too. These myths include bed bugs targeting dirty homes, or you should set cheese out to catch mice. Some myths about pests may be well-intentioned advice, but they are rarely rooted in fact. More often, these myths …
South Texas winters don’t always introduce extreme temperature changes. Nonetheless, we all keep an eye out to prepare for drastic cold fronts, and so do annoying bugs and pests. Some pests go into hibernation during cooler months, so winter is commonly considered natural pest control. However, many winter pests in Texas find shelter with us …
