Insects and Spiders

• Ants
  While most ants are covered under our General Pest Control Services, there are two species that are not...
• Spiders
  While all spiders are warrantied under our General Pest Control Service, control can be tricky. Because spiders do not groom themselves, control has to be achieved indirectly, by them either eating an insect that has passed through our barriers or by eliminating their food sources. Of the nearly 3000 species of spiders that call the US home, only two groups are considered dangerous to people and both are found in the Greater Houston area. These are the widows and the recluse. The Black Widow and Brown Widow Spiders are found outdoors in protected cavities. They prefer garages, gas meters, circuit breakers. They can nest in furniture if often unused. Although the Brown Widow’s venom is not a strong as the Black Widow, both can cause painful bites and risk of infection. The Brown Recluse is typically non-aggressive spider than can grow to about the size of a quarter with color varying from orange yellow to dark brown. The brown recluse can be found in bathrooms, bedrooms and closets as well as behind baseboards and in any protected area. If you suspect that you may have been bitten by a venomous spider, seek medical aide immediately.
• Termites
  Subterranean Termites, Formosan Subterranean Termites, and Drywood Termites are the most common structure invading termites in the United States.
• Fleas
  There are more than 1500 known species of fleas and are found all over the world.  Female fleas will lay eggs only after a meal.  Because of their ability to survive for many months without food, they can remain in areas for long periods of time.  Often, eggs laid on a host animal will fall off and can hatch in homes, on sofas and in beds.  Anywhere an infected pet has been.
• Cockroaches
  Although generally identified with a filthy environment, roaches will infest even the most sanitary areas.  Most are nocturnal and only appear during the daylight when disturbed or where heavy infestation is present.  There are 6 species of Roach common to the Greater Houston Area. Four of them considered larger “Tree” roach (American, Smokey Brown, Oriental and Brown banded) are covered under our General Pest Control Services.
• Silverfish
  Silverfish are common house pests in Houston. They are fast runners and are most active at night. While they can go for long periods of time (up to a year) without food, they will make a meal out of flour, dried meat, oats, paper and glue. They can damage paper goods, stain clothes and contaminate food. Silver or brown in color, they can reach about 3/4 of a inch in length. Silverfish are warrantied under our General Pest Control Service.
• Bees
  Although very beneficial to the environment, bees can be an issue when they invade a home.  Although typically nonaggressive, bees can pose the risk of stinging people who they perceive as a threat to their hive.
• Wasps
  A American Pest Control offer a treatment that will eliminate wasps nesting on your home.  The service consists of a power spray of the outside of the structure and comes with a 60 day warranty.
• Ticks
  Like fleas, control of ticks can be achieved by treatment of pets.  A American Pest Control offers a tick service which would involve a treatment of the house and yard.  Treatments start at $350.00 and typically require a 30 day follow up treatment which starts at $150.00.  Once both services are complete, a 90 day warranty is offered for this service.
• Earwigs
  Earwigs are hard reddish brown insects and can reach about 1 inch in length. They are typically found in gardens feeding on vegetation and other insects and are more active during hot, dry spells. While they are capable of giving a good pinch if threatened, are typically non aggressive. Despite the name, they do not enter the ears of sleeping people which has been a rumor for years. Earwigs are warrantied under our General Pest Control Service.
• Mosquitoes
• Scorpions
  Unlike fleas, which jump from one location to the other, ticks will climb into higher areas and drop onto unsuspecting hosts.  There are several different species of ticks and are not insects but more closely related to mites, spiders and scorpions in the arachnid family.  Many of the species that are issues for pets mate on host animals then the female will drop to the ground and lay anywhere from 3000-6000 eggs which once hatched into larva will climb nearby vegetation waiting for a host to drop onto.  They use the blood of hosts to grow and morph into the nymph and adult phases of life and the reproductive process begins over again.
• Hornets
  Predatory Wasps and Hornets are found in many different shapes and colors.  They can rang from 1/4 of an inch to much longer.  These are the wasps most often met by people.  Most sting, some being considerably aggressive, will pursue someone they perceive as a threat.  Many will nest on the side of houses, in trees and bushes.  Some, such as the Yellow Jacket may build large colonies in holes in the ground.
• Yellowjackets
• Mites
• Palmetto Bugs
  These four species of roaches are common pests in the Greater Houston Area. Also referred to a Palmetto Bugs, Tree Roaches, or Water Bugs, they live in trees and outdoor environments and come inside while looking for food or shelter. Nocturnal insects, these typically are not active in the daylight unless disturbed. All four of these Cockroach Species are covered under our

Animal Control

• Raccoons
• Opossums
• Armadillos

Rodent Control

• Rodents
  You can go 20 or more years and never have a problem with rodents, but once they find their way into your house, it becomes a constant struggle. Rodents leave a pheromone scent everywhere they go. So when the current infestation is eliminated, other rodents come across this scent, and follow it right back to your house, the process of getting rid of them starts all over again.
• Mice
  Although rats and mice serve an important part in our ecosystem, they do not serve any beneficial purpose in our homes. In fact, they are quite the opposite.
• Rats
  Treatment for rats and mice: We offer maintenance for these pests utilizing rodent bait boxes along the perimeter of your house (Prices for Rodent Bait Boxes can start at $120.00 with a Service Agreement Discount).
• Squirrels
  Rodents become a problem in almost every home in the Greater Houston Area at some point in time or another. But the problems they cause can be much more than just an inconvenience. If you have a problem with rats, mice, squirrels, opossums, or raccoons, don’t hesitate to call us out for a free inspection and consultation.