
Pest Control Library
Whether it’s spiders, termites, ants or something else, they all have a knack for infiltrating homes. And you know what? They’re all pests. Below, we at Ideal Partners will discuss the different type of pests you can expect our expert pest control team to take care of – so you don’t have to!
Black Widow Spider
The Black Widow is one of the two types of venomous spiders that can be found in Texas and can be recognized by the red hourglass shape on it’s back. A black widow’s venom is highly potent, but the spider is generally timid and can frequently be found in woodpiles, boxes, outdoor toilets, meter boxes, under leaves and other undisturbed areas. Widow spiders are known to be in every state except Maine and several Canadian provinces.
Rodents
North Texas is a good habitat for rodents since it provides them with plenty of food, water and harborage. Rodents can rapidly reproduce, making infestations a challenge to treat. During its lifespan, a rat can wean about 20 young, while mice can wean up to 40. Rats are notoriously more intelligent than mice and can outsmart a homeowner’s defense.
Carpenter Ants
These ants usually nest in dead wood, dead parts of trees, around homes and sometimes indoors. Their colonies are often located in cracks and crevices outside of the home, but the ants can also tunnel into structural wood to form nests. They often prefer moist, decaying wood, which they use to nest rather than using it for food.
Termites
Termites are one of the most destructive pests of wood in the United States. They readily attack wooden elements of structures, including homes and businesses. They easily conceal their presence by hiding behind walls, siding or trim. Homeowners across Texas should have annual or semiannual inspections as part of their precautions to prevent termite infestations.
Mosquitoes
Beyond being annoying and bothersome, mosquitoes are also known for carrying and spreading disease-causing organisms, including West Nile Virus, to humans. Summer rainstorms, which target the Dallas/Fort Worth area every year, produce the floodwaters and standing water mosquitoes use to breed in. Your pets are also at risk of contracting the deadly diseases mosquitoes can carry.
Bed Bugs
Bedbug populations are rising in epic proportions in many of America’s big cities, including here in Texas. They are often found in apartments and hotels where residents come and go. They feed mostly at night by piercing the skin of people as they sleep. In the beginning of an infestation, bed bugs are likely to be found around seams and folds of mattresses and covers.

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