McKinney

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A white-lined sphinx moth with cream and dark brown striped wings, pink hindwings, and a striped pointed body resting on a rough light gray concrete surface.

During a visit to a home in McKinney, our tech found a white-lined sphinx moth resting on the concrete along the foundation. This large moth is recognizable by its striped wings and pink hindwings, and its caterpillars are hornworms that feed on garden plants. The tech noted the sighting while inspecting the foundation perimeter, where … Read more

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Close-up of a large unsealed hole in a tan brick exterior wall where copper AC refrigerant lines wrapped in black foam insulation and silver duct tape enter the house, with open gaps around the pipes.

This photo shows a utility penetration where the AC refrigerant lines enter through the brick, and the hole was cut much larger than the pipes, leaving open gaps around foam insulation and duct tape. A mouse needs a gap no wider than a pencil and a rat one about the size of a quarter, so … Read more

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Galvanized metal flashing wrapped around the base of a dark wooden garage door frame, sealed with clear caulk along the top edge and at the concrete floor, with a second metal panel behind the garage door track.

This photo shows the base of a garage door frame at a McKinney home after we covered it with galvanized metal flashing and sealed the edges to the wood and the concrete slab. The bottom of a wooden door jamb often has gaps and soft spots where mice, rats and insects can squeeze or chew … Read more

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A raised sandy fire ant mound with open holes, built up in a patch of green and brown lawn grass.

This photo shows a fire ant mound pushed up through the grass on a McKinney lawn. The sandy mound with open holes is only the entrance to a much larger colony below ground. Treating the nest at the source, not just the visible mound, is how the whole colony is eliminated.

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A black branded Pest Me Off metal bait station set in a mulched garden bed near a shrub, a cedar tree, and a black metal fence in a backyard.

We installed a branded black Pest Me Off bait station in this McKinney flower bed, tucked along the fence where the mulch meets the shrubs and tree line. The spot sits right on the path pests use to move through the yard, keeping protection discreet and well placed. A simple, low profile setup that works … Read more

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Large spider observed on exterior siding near ground level during a residential pest inspection in McKinney, Texas.

Spider activity noted on exterior siding near the foundation in McKinney, Texas during October. As temperatures shift, spiders often move toward structures, where they can enter through gaps and start nesting around doors, weep holes, and siding joints. A targeted perimeter treatment and sealing entry points are recommended to reduce activity and prevent indoor sightings.

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A yellow garden spider resting on its web anchored to a corrugated metal exterior wall during a summer inspection in McKinney, Texas.

A yellow garden spider (orb-weaver) is positioned on a web attached to corrugated exterior siding in McKinney, Texas. August activity often leads to web buildup around entryways, creating nuisance webs and drawing insect prey near doors and walkways. Professional removal and targeted perimeter treatment are recommended to reduce webs in high-traffic areas and discourage rebuild.

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A yellow garden spider resting on its orb web along a wooden backyard fence in Trinity Falls, McKinney, Texas during early September.

A yellow garden spider sits on its orb web along a wooden backyard fence in Trinity Falls, McKinney during September. While generally beneficial for reducing yard pests, large webs near walkways can cause accidental contact and concern for residents. We can remove accessible webs and treat fence lines and nearby eaves to discourage rebuilds in … Read more

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Glossy dark widow spider on dry grass beside a concrete foundation during a residential pest inspection in McKinney, Texas.

A likely black widow spider with a glossy, bulbous abdomen is spotted in dry turf along the exterior foundation in McKinney, Texas. Widow spiders can deliver medically significant bites and often shelter near ground-level crevices and debris. Professional web removal, crack-and-crevice treatment, and a perimeter application are recommended in September to reduce activity and prevent … Read more

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Active paper wasp nest with multiple adults clustered under a soffit corner on a brick exterior in Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas.

An active paper wasp nest with several adults is attached under the exterior soffit corner above a brick wall in Craig Ranch, McKinney. Nests in high-traffic areas pose a stinging hazard and can lead to repeated rebuilding if not fully treated. Professional removal and targeted residual treatment in September help prevent re-nesting and keep entryways … Read more