While wood is an extremely useful and versatile material - burning wood keeps people warm, lumber creates paper for journals and textbooks - it can also be host to some serious pests. You can go from having a lovely dream home to an absolute nightmare...
When it comes to pests, carpenter ants rank pretty high among the worst ones. They can do a lot of the annoying stuff regular ants can, such as getting into your food and leaving you with painful bites. But they’re also closely related to termites...
Ants can be a pain to deal with in a home. They’re one of the most common pests, so many DIY ant treatments have appeared over the years. Many claim they’re effective - but is this true? Do ant DIY treatments work? If you’re interested in...
Flying insects can be troubling to spot, no matter what they might look like outside. However, different insects can provide dangers to a home. In the warmer months, flying ants and termite swarmers take off simultaneously. How can you tell the difference between the two,...
Everything is bigger in Texas, or so the saying goes. Thankfully, in some cases, it’s just a saying. One of those cases has to do with bugs. The bugs in Texas are the same size as they are in the surrounding states. If they were...
Ants are a common household pest. When they get into the home, it can be nearly impossible to get rid of them. Looking online can provide some different results. Some of them work, and others are entirely false. Don’t worry, though. Proctor Pest Control is...
It’s a commonly known fact that ants outnumber people. Of course, that makes them one of the most worried about pests when it comes to your home! There are thousands of different species of ants in the world, but only a handful are any risk...
As temperatures begin to cool down, the habits of the pests around your home may begin to change. You’ll start to see new “friends” in or around your home. One of the best ways to combat these creatures is by knowing what to look for....
There are many people living in the greater Texas area who are familiar with carpenter ants. These large ants are common throughout the country, particularly near wooded areas. However, while carpenter ants may be relatively harmless in small doses, they actually can cause serious structural...
If you are looking to protect your home from annoying pests, then you may be a candidate for a general pest control treatment. A lot of people use regular pest control maintenance to help make sure that bugs and unwanted pests never enter their home. Even...