Want to control Black Widow Spiders? Check out this informative video on Spider Control and specifically black widows:
A few Quick Black Widow spider facts:
1- While they are one of the most deadly spiders, Black widow bites are not usually fatal. If you do feel sever reactions then call your local poison control center, or visit your local hospital.
2- Black widows get their name because they have been known to eat their mates after mating. However, this ritual is not the norm. I guess most husbands are smart enough to run away these days… and FYI male black widows are not always black, they are usually a combo of brown, white, and black with spots and/or strips.
3- Black widows are reclusive by nature. They don’t actively hunt prey. They wait for the prey to come to them. So black widow bites are not common. Usually you have to be antagonizing the black widow in order to be bitten.
4- Black widows are notorious for the red hour glass on their underside, but not all black widows carry this mark. Some only red markings on their bellies, some have red spots on top, and some have no red at all but are pure black. The Black widow does have an overall look is unique to their species, so if it looks like a black widow, red hour glass or not, then it most likely is a black widow.
We received this email yesterday from a local Austin resident-
“I found a few winged insects in my home tonight and I am unsure if it is a flying ant or termites.” -Cain C., Austin, TX
Great question Cain. How can you tell if it’s a winged termite or a winged ant?
The winged termite and winged ant look similar. They can both be dark in color and have very long wings. Termites, however have rounder bodies and shorter legs, for the most part. Ants are usually larger and have a bend in their antenna. But the biggest give away is that ants will have a “waist” between the upper body and lower body. The ant’s abdomen essentially looks like a big butt. Here is a perfect photo to show the difference:
The difference between a winged ant and a winged termite
My guess without seeing the insect would be that its an ant, as it is ant season right now and those reproductive ants are out looking to establish new colonies. But being either an ant or a termite a winged insect means that they are reproductives so get rid of it and then you better start looking for the main colony.
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Hi, my name is Brian and I am writing this to inform you of the recent ant activity in Austin TX. Here at Pest Control Austin TX, we have noticed a dramatic increase in calls and emails for help with ants. Here are a couple of email ‘calls for help’:
“This is a rental home of mine and the tenants are having an ant infestation that I need to get a quote on and taken care of as soon as possible.”
“Since we moved into our new home we tried to get the ants under control. But as soon as we destroy ons hill, they just build another one. There are ant holes and hills all over the yard. We tried natron allready and hot water but nothing helps.”
“Ants surrounding house and beginning to come inside.”
If you have noticed similar problems, we can help. Call us today. We are 94% recommended and 100% guaranteed. We look forward to hearing from you.
The following image was taken from our customer in Bastrop TX.
Snakes – Pest Control Trap Catches Water Moccasins
Large Pest Control traps used to catch general pests and monitor pest activity end up catching deadly Snakes – Water Moccasins. This is not a common occurrence but it is a great idea. Add a little more protection to your home with simple pest control traps.
Texas residents should beware of the dangers Texas snakes pose. It is a good idea to keep wood piles, brush, and debris away from your home. Pest Control Pesticides are not effective against snakes. Ask your professionals for additional options for snake protection.
There has been a lot of scorpion activity in other parts of the US recently. Las Vegas and Phoenix are reporting an increased number of scorpion stings and scorpion requests. Austin Texas has certain pockets that are full of scorpions. For those of us in Austin that must deal with scorpions its a relief to know that there is pest control service that can handle them.
As of right now we have not noted any significant increase in scorpion activity for the Austin area.
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