Swoboda Posts Tagged ‘spiders’
Ticks, Fleas, and Spiders – Spring Pest Issues
While many pests emerge in the spring, few leave a mark like ticks, fleas, and ugh spiders. Keep reading as we discuss these three varieties of bloodsuckers. Do They Spread Disease? Both ticks and fleas are known to spread various diseases; Ticks can transmit the pathogen that causes Limes Disease. Fleas can spread the plague. […]
Three Pests almost Every House Has
Some pests are so common that nearly every house has them. What are they? Just keep reading 1. Pantry Pests It does not matter how clean the kitchen or the pantry is, you most likely have one form of pantry pest or another. The deal with these little pests is that they spoil food. It’s […]
Why You Need A Winter Pest Inspection
The biggest reason you need a winter pest inspection is your home. Modern homes are comfortable and cozy against the cold of winter. To pests, that warm and toasty house is a beacon that means the difference between surviving and freezing. Plus, homes have a ton of food and plenty of water. What that really […]
What to Expect from Fall Pests in Bryan
The mild temperatures and the rain cause pests to look for shelter. One of the keys factors in the increase in biting flies is a drop or rise in pressure caused by approaching storms. Spiders, scorpions, mice and other ground dwelling pests begin to seek out shelter when the rains start. Squirrels and raccoons are […]
Black Widow and Brown Recluse: Bites to Avoid
Of all the spiders in the United States, there two are not only the most known, but also the most feared and with good reason. Their bites produce significant wounds that are different. The brown recluse bite is necrotic – its venom kills cells around the bite site and the wounds are often pitting and […]
Spiders in Byran Texas and College Station
Texas is a big state and it is home to over 900 species of spiders, of which only three are known to be dangerous to humans. Those three are the Black Widow, Brown Recluse, and the Hobo Spider, which is a recent import from Europe. That means that somewhere around 897 species of spiders found […]
