Shady Hollow Pest Control

The climate in Shady Hollow is gorgeous year-round. While this is good news for those that live and work in town, it also means that pests are ever-present. Termites, fire ants, bed bugs, and scorpions are just a few of the most problematic pests that call Shady Hollow home. These pests are annoying when people have to contend with them outside. When they enter a home, they can become dangerous and destructive. Although many homeowners try to deal with these pests on their own, doing so is rarely effective. A Shady Hollow pest control company can get rid of any pest problem, and make sure it does not return.

Bed Bug Control

Bed bugs have garnered a lot of attention over the past several years, but they have been around far longer than that. Bed bugs are known as the hitchhiking pest because they make their way into luggage and other spaces in an effort to move from one place to another. Bed bugs are wingless creatures that are quite small, about the size of an apple seed. Once they make their way into a home, they will hide in the crevices of beds and furniture so they can come out at night and feed off a human host.

People are most at risk for a bed bug infestation in their home if they are travelers that stay at places that have a high turnover of guests, such as hotels or hospitals. The first sign of bed bugs is usually the itchy, red spots people find on their bodies when they wake up. Unfortunately, it is much easier for a bed bug infestation to set in than it is to get rid of the problem. A Shady Hollow pest control company will know how to eliminate the problem.

Termite Control

Most people are aware of the damage termites can cause, but they do not realize just how destructive these pests are. Termites cause approximately $5 billion worth of damage each year, which is why they are the number one wood-destroying insect around the globe. Termites do not actually eat wood but rather, they chew on it for the glucose inside, which feeds them and their colony. As they move through a home or other structure, they chew through walls and when an infestation is not detected early, termites can destroy the entire home.

Eliminating a termite infestation is incredibly difficult. A termite colony can include up to one million pests and to get rid of a problem entirely, you have to get rid of every single termite. A Shady Hollow termite control company will have solutions that are as effective as they are safe, so you can take your home back once again.

Fire Ant Control

Fire ants live in colonies and those colonies can be made up of hundreds of thousands of ants. Fire ants like to live in moist, irrigated soil and they build nests that look like mounds on top of the soil. When these mounds are disturbed, such as when someone is mowing the lawn or playing in the grass, the ants become extremely aggressive. They will swarm the perceived threat and if they can, grab onto a person’s skin with their mouth so they can sting them repeatedly. Although painful, the sting of fire ants produces only a raised welt. For some people though, a sting from one or more fire ants is much more dangerous.

Unlike other types of ants, fire ants will rarely enter a home. However, if the conditions are right in your yard, you may find yourself contending with thousands of them, which can make your space uninhabitable.

Mosquito Control

Dealing with mosquitoes is annoying, but these pests pose a much greater threat than that. In North America, there are over one hundred species of mosquitoes and many of them carry diseases, such as Zika, malaria, and yellow fever. The peak season for mosquitoes in Shady Hollow is July through September although when the conditions are right, the season can start as early as April. While certain prevention tips, such as not keeping standing water in the yard, can help keep mosquitoes at bay, they are not always enough. A Shady Hollow mosquito control company will know how to eliminate mosquitoes from your yard, and how to keep them out.

Scorpion Control

Scorpions are not uncommon in Shady Hollow and while they do not pose a health threat, the sting they deliver is very painful. Scorpions are nocturnal and so, they are most likely to emerge at night, which can make identifying an infestation very difficult. Scorpions do not go out of their way to sting humans, but they may if they feel threatened. As such, it is crucial to contact a professional scorpion control that can effectively deal with the problem for you.

Tick Control

Ticks are extremely common in Shady Hollow, and throughout all of Texas. These pests are more than just an annoyance. They carry Lyme disease, which is very difficult to diagnose and can present symptoms such as fatigue, chills, swollen lymph nodes, and more. While Lyme disease is the most well-known disease ticks carry and transmit, Stari and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are other diseases ticks transmit.

Ticks are very small and therefore, they are difficult to spot. When outside, it is important to wear clothing with long sleeves and legs and to check yourself and your pets after being in a wooded or bushy area. If there is a large tick population near your home, it is important to speak to a Shady Hollow pest control company.

Call Our Pest Control Experts in Shady Hollow Today

There are a number of pests that cause problems. At Stride Pest Control, our Shady Hollow pest control experts have the knowledge and skill to eliminate them so you can live comfortably in your home once again. Call us today at (512) 777-1339 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help.