Bugs and creepy-crawlies are liked by few and tolerated by none when unsuspecting homeowners find a roach or ant in their house. Well, thanks to those far smarter than myself over at the Texas-based pest control company, Romex, we have some easy treatments for avoiding having six-legged roommates move in unannounced.
Most Common Summer Pests in Texas
When it comes to common summer pests, West Texas has some fan favorites, starting with the ever-present fire ant.
Fire Ant
You can’t take five steps without tripping over a fire ant mound in the summer down in the Lone Star state, which is evidence enough of how prevalent and intrusive fire ants are. The last thing you want is to see them inside your house.
To avoid this, your best bet is to look for mounds after it rains and keep your yard mowed on a regular schedule. If you do pay to have the ant mounds removed, those treatments typically last up to a year…