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Author Archives: Frank Merryman
Posted on 04/16/2012 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Little Black Ants Control … The Little Black Ant – A Big Houston Problem… The little black ant is a pesky Houston ant. These ants are commonly found in wooded areas with nests in trees, … Continue reading →
Posted on 03/14/2012 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Fire Ant Control … Fire Ants Turn Up The Heat In Houston Why are fire ants called fire ants? Anyone ever experiencing fire ant stings can tell you stings feel like a mini injection of … Continue reading →
Posted on 03/12/2012 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Mosquito Control … Mosquitos Have Been A Houston Pest Control Problem For Decades – Mosquito troubles are not new to the Houston area, and in fact they have been an big ongoing problem for many years. The … Continue reading →
Posted on 03/11/2012 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Termite Control in Houston … Are termites playing hide and seek in your Houston home? Termites are sneaky little pests! Right under your very nose they will grow their army of insects into the millions … Continue reading →
Posted on 02/06/2012 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Silverfish Control in Houston … The Silverfish…Not A Fish After All! Silverfish are also known as bristletails or firebrats – They have scales and a name that contains the word “fish”, but they are definitely … Continue reading →
Posted on 01/09/2012 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Ant Control Houston … All creatures in nature serve a purpose…with the exception of bed bugs! There doesn’t seem to be any real reason for the existence of those little vampires. I digress…ants are important … Continue reading →
Posted on 11/20/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston Tx — Rat Control Houston … For most people in the world, the thought of rats running amock is stomach turning. Known to carry a variety of different diseases, pest control companies in Houston say that residents … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/16/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Fly Pest Control … Fly control in Houston can be challenging as the source of the fly problem is often unclear. So a question people often ask is, “Where are all these flies coming from?” … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/03/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX — Cockroach Control Houston … Things You Might Not Know About Houston Cockroaches: Houston pest control professionals say that cockroaches are one of the most hated pests in Texas as well as in other parts of … Continue reading →
Posted on 09/28/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX — Bed Bug Control Houston … As a bed bug bites, it injects an anesthetic agent to prevent their bite victim from feeling any pain. Their saliva contains an anticoagulant that allows the blood to flow … Continue reading →
Posted on 09/28/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston Texas — Bed Bug Bites … Hungry bed bugs have arrived in Houston TX – “Sleep tight…don’t let the bed bugs bite”…we’ve all heard the old nursery rhyme…i.e.…warning…but what does it really mean for modern day society? … Continue reading →
Posted on 09/28/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Africanized Bee Control … Africanized Bees are active in Houston Texas – Pest control companies in Houston report that Africanized honey bees , otherwise known as Africanized bees, and killer bees were imported to the … Continue reading →
Posted on 08/07/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Powder Post Beetles Control … Powder Post Beetles in Houston – Continued from Powder Post Beetles Damage Houston Homes Part1 … After emerging, the average female will lay about 15 to 50 eggs over a … Continue reading →
Posted on 08/07/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Powder Post Beetles Control … Powder post beetle control, treatment, and identification – Wood destroying pests can be quite troublesome for many Texas home and business homeowners. Pest control companies in Houston report that next … Continue reading →
Posted on 08/05/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Carpenter Ant Control … Carpenter Ants in Houston TX – Pest control companies in Houston report that ant infestations can be difficult to control once they have invaded your home or business. Without the help … Continue reading →
Posted on 07/31/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Houston Head Lice Control … When You Least Expect It, Lice Will Get You – Continuing from Houston Head Lice Are Looking for You Part 1… It only takes approximately 12 days for a nymph … Continue reading →
Posted on 07/19/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Houston Head Lice Control … When you least expect it, lice will get you… Anyone who has ever had the unfortunate experience of dealing with head lice can attest to the fact that they are … Continue reading →
Posted on 07/15/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Mole Control Houston … Houston pest control experts report a high volume of mole activity this summer in many areas throughout Houston, Texas. There are several species running amuck throughout the state, but the most … Continue reading →
Posted on 07/15/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Leafcutter Ants … Continuing from Leafcutter Ants Part 1… Leafcutter ants are unique because they feed on fungus within their nest which they cultivate from the vegetation that is cut and gathered from the larger … Continue reading →
Posted on 07/07/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Ant Control … Leafcutter ants (leafcutting or leaf-cutter ants) are one of the more than ten thousand known ant species around the world, most of which can be found in tropical forest areas. Ants are … Continue reading →
Posted on 07/06/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Scorpion Control … The great State of Texas is known for the wide variety of critters that roam around homes and businesses. While some pests are considered an annoying nuisance, others like scorpions produce venom … Continue reading →
Posted on 06/29/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Termite Control in Houston… Texas Termite Control experts confirm that the Eastern subterranean termite is the most common termite and broadly distributed species within the United States. Termites are a widespread problem throughout Texas and … Continue reading →
Posted on 05/04/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston, TX Termite Control Houston … No one knowingly hangs a sign on their front door saying: “Termites Welcome Here!” But — Unfortunately, most Houston homes have conditions that practically beg termites to invade. One of those “welcome” … Continue reading →
Posted on 05/04/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston, TX Ant Pest Control … As ant experts, we notice interesting things about ants. For instance, they are no respecter of property — they invade homes of all sides equally, and they infest every neighborhood in Houston. … Continue reading →
Posted on 03/23/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX — Millipede Pest Control… Houston millipedes or “thousand leggers” are brown/black wormy little creatures about 1 to 1 1/2 inches long with many legs. They are slow crawlers yet can crawl around and cover from a … Continue reading →
Posted on 02/19/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Springtail pest control… Springtails are an occasional Houston pest control challenge. Springtails are sometimes initially mistaken for specs of dirt. However, placing your finger right behind them will cause these “specs” to jump or spring … Continue reading →
Posted on 02/17/2011 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Pest Control Myths Busted… False information is often shared so frequently that we eventually believe it is true. Here are 4 pest control myths we have recently heard around Houston that we want to correct. … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/28/2010 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston TX – Termite Colonies Larger … …………For a long time it was thought that the average subterranean termite colony contained about 250,000 termites. In phenomenal situations these colonies might have as many as one million individuals, … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/11/2010 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston, TX: Pantry Pests… Pet food is a common source of insect pests. Scientist surveyed eight retail pet stores in Kansas for insect pests during a seven month period, and collected an amazing 30 species and over 41,000 … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/07/2010 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control, Houston TX: Perimeter Pest Control… Every day, 24/7, pests are trying to invade our Houston area homes and businesses. Not only do they find food and moisture inside, but also a more comfortable climate, plus many ideal … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/05/2010 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control, Houston, TX: Mice & Rat Control… Rats and mice are serious pests year ’round, yet our phones ring even more for help as the weather turns cold. This is the time when the weather begins to change in … Continue reading →
Posted on 10/05/2010 by Frank Merryman
Pest Control Houston, TX: Bed Bugs… Across the country, the bed bug problem continues to increase. The situation in New York City is one example of what is happening in many areas – including our Houston area. A New … Continue reading →
Posted on 09/17/2010 by Frank Merryman
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