During a recent visit in McKinney, our tech found an active fire ant mound built into the mulch of a front garden bed. The sandy soil was swarming with fire ants, and some had already climbed onto the leaves of the nearby shrubs. Mounds like this are common in loose mulch, so homeowners should watch … Read more
This photo shows an active paper wasp nest hanging from the underside of an exterior soffit at a McKinney home, with numerous wasps gathered on the comb. Paper wasps favor sheltered roofline spots like soffits and eaves, which puts them close to doors and walkways. Our Pest Me Off tech handled the nest so the … Read more
This photo from a McKinney home shows a German cockroach on a light textured interior surface. German cockroaches stay indoors, hide in warm, tight spaces near kitchens and bathrooms, and reproduce quickly. Our tech documented this sighting as part of the visit so the activity could be tracked and addressed.
This photo from a McKinney yard shows an ant mound of fine, loose soil pushed up through the grass right against the sidewalk. Ants often build along concrete edges because the slab holds warmth and shelters the colony, and October weather keeps them active. Our tech documented the mound during the visit so the homeowner … Read more
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
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
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
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.
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
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.