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Mosquito Populations Rise Post-Harvey
Soon after Harvey, the U.S. Air Force deployed C-130H Hercules (cargo aircrafts) to spray over 6 million acres in the greater Houston area with pesticides to terminate rising insect populations. Due to the enormous amount [...]
The Life Cycle of Weather and Pests
As time passes following Hurricane Harvey, Holder’s phone continues to ring with new pest questions daily. Houston’s weather is still readjusting from the extreme moisture, which means pests are too. We are here to explain [...]
What Comes after the Flood: Protecting Your Business from Pests
With more than 24.5 trillion gallons of rain inundating the Houston region, Hurricane Harvey has devastated many homes and businesses. As the first pass of debris removal is to be completed in the first 30 [...]
Why Does Flooding Bring Fire Ants?
You have probably seen the images of floating red fire ants in Houston from news sources all over the nation. It begs the question, what is it about flooding that attracts these insects? If you’re [...]
Termites vs. Ants, What’s the Difference?
Termites and carpenter ants can look almost identical to one another, and while both can be damaging, it’s important you know what you’re dealing with so you can take the right measures to rid them [...]
Pests Relocate Following Harvey Floods
Some are calling the floods following Harvey the worst flood in a thousand years, and it had many residents fleeing their homes. But residents weren't the only ones fleeing. When waters rise, it forces wildlife and [...]