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 …
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 …
As we get into the chilly months, wildlife may start to appear on your property, such as raccoons. Some people find raccoons as cute creatures – but be careful! They’re wild animals that can threaten you and your pets’ life. At Apple Pest Control, we understand the lack of control over pests in or around …
