The striped bark scorpion is one of the venomous scorpions in the U.S and Texans have their fair share of these painful stinging arachnids. Being stung by these vicious scorpions will, at the very least, leave a painful reminder that they are unwanted pests, and depending on everyone’s sensitivity and how much venom was injected,…

Mosquitoes are one of the most dreaded pests during the summer months. They have the ability to ruin many outdoor gatherings that you plan as the sun drops beneath the horizon. Not only are their itchy bites irritating, but they can also pose a health threat to you as well. More and more areas are…

Here in the Greater San Antonio, TX area there are many different insects, birds, and rodents that pop up frequently. As we chat with other people about any annoying encounters that we may have with these insects, birds, and rodents it is quite common for us to hear some “facts” from our friends that neighbors…

Generally, birds are though of as a beautiful part of the environment. Where many birds, and their eggs, are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty and Endangered Species Act, there are a few birds considered a pest due to the property damage and potential spreading of disease they are responsible for. In Texas, pigeons, starlings,…

With the variety of fleas found around the world, such as cat, dog, rat, and human fleas, Texas is known to have issues with cat, dog, and human fleas. When fleas are noticed, they are often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, however, fleas reproduce quickly and can be a risk to health. People should start…