3/19/2020
Birds aren’t usually the first type of animal we think of when people mention pests and nuisance wildlife. Some birds, like pigeons, have become so enmeshed in our everyday lives, particularly in big cities like Houston, that most people don’t give them a second thought. However, pigeons can be a big problem for our urban environments, and not knowing why they are a big deal can end...
3/11/2020
Most people don’t think about the signs of termites until the problem is too far along to do much about it, and people outside of the pest-prevention world often don’t know the right time to enact termite-prevention methods. But don't worry! We’ve got you covered for all things termites....
2/28/2020
If you were to walk into your kitchen and see a mouse running along the wall, what would your response be? Whether you think mice are cute little friends or creepy little critters, there are several things you should know about these furry houseguests....
2/21/2020
Do you know what an opossum is? Do you even know how to say opossum? There is a lot of confusion about this marsupial. Here are a few facts you should know about opossums in Texas....
2/14/2020
Have you found tiny, golden-colored moths in your closet? Are they about ½ inch long with a reddish-colored head? You've found webbing clothes moths....
2/10/2020
Modern Pest Control offers some helpful wintertime pest prevention tips for seasonal pests like cockroaches, spiders, and wildlife....
2/7/2020
If you're noticing creepy, slimy, little fish-shaped bugs crawling around in your Houston home, you probably have a silverfish problem....
1/30/2020
In our Houston service area, we have two cockroach species that look similar but are very different in how they behave. If you see these cockroaches in or around your home, there are some things you need to know about them if you're interested in keeping your home cockroach free. ...
1/22/2020
There are many things that can cause you to have dead patches of grass in your Houston yard. Moles can tunnel into your yard and damage the roots of your turfgrass. Gophers can dig soil out onto your grass and smother it. Voles can chew runways through your grass and leave trails of dead grass. Caterpillars can eat blades of grass from the top down. Grubs can feed on the roots of your grass and...
1/18/2020
Have you encountered tiny gray-looking insects, congregating in large numbers, in moist areas of your home? Do they spring away from you or, worse, spring up into your face, when you look at them closely? If so, you might be wondering what they are. Are they fleas? Do they bite? Are they dangerous? Today we are exploring springtails, what they are, and what it might mean if you are seeing them ...
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