pestmeoff 
A small group of paper wasps is clustered on an exterior soffit near the eave of a home in McKinney, Texas in October. As temperatures cool, paper wasps seek shelter and can sting when disturbed, creating a risk around entryways and attics. Professional treatment and sealing of small gaps are recommended to prevent overwintering and … Read more
Green katydid observed on a window screen in Farmersville, Texas in mid-summer. While generally harmless, frequent insect activity around doors and windows can signal gaps or failed screens; Pest Me Off can inspect, seal entry points, and reduce indoor pest intrusions across McKinney and surrounding cities.
Home/Pest Articles/Fire Ant Mound in Plano TX Fire Ant Mound in Plano TX: Risks and Professional Treatment Pest Me Off · McKinney, TX · March 2026 Fire Ant Control This fire ant mound was found along a concrete curb edge in Plano in early spring. The location – sidewalk-level, exposed, directly in foot traffic – … Read more
Striped garter snake observed on the ground in Frisco, Texas during early spring. While generally non-venomous, snakes can indicate nearby shelter or prey sources; Pest Me Off can inspect, identify entry points, and recommend exclusion to help keep unwanted wildlife away from homes.
Rodent snap trap set in attic insulation during a March inspection in Plano, Texas. Attic activity often indicates mice or rats entering through gaps at rooflines or vents; professional trapping and exclusion help stop infestations and reduce damage to insulation and wiring.
Large number of cockroaches trapped on glue boards during a Princeton, Texas service visit in late winter. Heavy activity like this often points to hidden harborage and entry points, and professional treatment plus sanitation and exclusion recommendations help stop roaches from spreading through kitchens and bathrooms.
Before-and-after exclusion repair sealing a wide gap between brick and exterior trim near the foundation in Allen, Texas. Closing these entry points helps keep rodents, ants, and other pests from getting into wall voids and interior spaces, improving long-term pest prevention for homes across the McKinney area.
Two spiders found in a kitchen sink during a summer pest concern in Farmersville, Texas. Professional pest control can help identify the species, reduce indoor spider activity, and prevent entry by sealing gaps and treating targeted harborage areas around the home.
Rat activity discovered near stored equipment in Frisco, Texas, suggesting nearby harborage and possible entry points around garages or sheds. Professional rodent control with trapping, sanitation recommendations, and exclusion sealing helps prevent repeat infestations and property damage.
Longhorn beetle activity noted in Farmersville, Texas during midsummer. Occasional invaders may be attracted to lights, but repeated sightings can suggest wood-boring insect activity nearby; a professional inspection helps rule out structural concerns and recommend targeted treatment if needed.