A one-way trap is set over an active burrow at the exterior foundation of a home in McKinney, Texas in March. Burrowing rodents can enter living spaces, contaminate surfaces, and weaken soil around the foundation. Trapping and removal followed by sealing the entry and installing proper barriers helps prevent re-entry.
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A dead wolf spider is being removed from an exterior entryway during a residential pest control visit in McKinney. Large wolf spiders can alarm homeowners and may indicate other insects attracting them near doorways. Professional perimeter treatment and sealing gaps are recommended to reduce prey sources and keep spiders out during late August.
Stagnant, debris-filled water in a backyard birdbath creates an ideal mosquito breeding site in McKinney this March. Left untreated, standing water can generate large numbers of biting mosquitoes within days, elevating nuisance and disease risk for residents. Dump and scrub weekly and use larvicide dunks where water cannot be drained to break the breeding cycle.
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