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Fort Worth's Complete Guide To Effective Scorpion Control

10/31/2021

Just about any pest can startle someone, but larger ones are more frightening. Scorpions can definitely be sizable, and that’s just the beginning of why they are intimidating. You can be struck by their huge pincer claws or their stingers. The latter is armed with venom, which may be particularly potent. These creatures are relatively rare in many parts of the United States. Unfortunately for the Fort Worth area, scorpions are rampant.... Read More

How Pests In Your Fort Worth Home Can Make You Sick

9/27/2021

If you see a mouse running around on your back patio or a roach crawling across your basement floor, you may not think anything of it. Most people think the occasional pest in their home is no big deal. With some species of pest – stink bugs, ladybugs, gnats, etc. – this is true. However, with other pest varieties, even a few individuals can threaten the health of both people and pets. ... Read More

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Six No-Sweat Wasp Control Tips For San Antonio, TX Properties

9/20/2021

Wasps and hornets are beneficial insects in San Antonio. They eat caterpillars, spiders, and aphids. They also pollinate flowers. When they nest in your yard and house, wasps and hornets stop being beneficial and become a problem themselves. ... Read More

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Six Simple Spider Control Tips For Austin, TX Property Owners

9/1/2021

Spiders are typically not the worst pest you can get in your home, but so many people are so creeped out by them that they can’t stand the idea of having one in their house. Most of the time, the spiders we find in our homes aren’t dangerous. The United States only has three different spiders able to inflict medically significant bites – and none of them typically pose a mortal danger to healthy adults... Read More

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Denver, CO Homeowners' Ultimate Spider Control Guide

9/1/2021

Having a spider infestation can make it feel like you’re living in a horror movie. You can’t help but be freaked out when you walk through sticky webs or spot some eight-legged bugs crawling around your house. Getting rid of spiders takes time and effort, but you can take proactive steps to protect your property with a little knowledge about spider control for Denver homeowners.... Read More

Plants To Add To Your Dallas Garden To Keep Mosquitoes Away

8/8/2021

There are many strategies that help keep mosquitoes off properties, one of which involves the use of certain plants. To help you decide if this abatement method is right for your Dallas property, here are some things to consider.... Read More

Why Are There So Many Wasps In My Salt Lake City, UT Yard?

6/16/2021

If there's one pest that can make your Salt Lake City yard a danger zone, it's wasps. Unfortunately, these flying pests plague many local homeowners. By understanding why wasps are invading your yard, you might be able to prevent them from taking over in the future.... Read More

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What Smells Do San Antonio Mosquitoes Hate?

5/14/2021

We might hate mosquitoes to our very core, but these little creatures have nothing but love for us! Mosquitoes are almost entirely reliant on human beings and other mammals for their reproductive life cycle. The warm weather, high presence of people, and mild winters commonly associated with San Antonio makes the area one of the biggest mosquito hot spots.... Read More

How Dangerous Are Wasps In Salt Lake City?

5/12/2021

With pest season fast approaching, many of us are beginning to ask the question, “how dangerous are my backyard pests?” From ants to wildlife creatures and rodents to venomous snakes, there is quite a bit of variation stretching from one species to another. When it comes to these fearsome flying creatures, however, you may not be safe at all. ... Read More

Five Easy And Effective Wasp Prevention Tips For Phoenix Properties

5/7/2021

After months of cold weather, strong wind, and generally unpleasant cold snaps, those of us in Phoenix have finally come back around to the dreaded wasp season. ... Read More

The Answers To Denver's Most Common Mosquito Questions

5/3/2021

At White Knight Pest Control, we've had a lot of questions over the years about mosquitoes, their bites, and what to do about them. Now that the summer season is back in full swing, we wanted to answer all of your pressing mosquito questions before populations spread too thickly. ... Read More

How To Deal With Ants In Your Dallas Home

3/29/2021

Ants just might be the ultimate nuisance pest. If it seems like you can’t get rid of the ants in your home no matter what you do, our latest blog post can help.... Read More

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How To Get Rid Of Gophers From Your Denver Property

3/2/2021

There are many types of rodents that call Denver home, but few pests are quite as annoying and plentiful as these fuzzy backyard tunnel diggers. Gophers are a huge problem for homeowners all over Colorado state, digging up the turf, eating plants, and generally running amok all over your lush and clean property. ... Read More

Why You Shouldn't Try To Get Bed Bugs Out Of Your Denver Home On Your Own

2/26/2021

In 2016, U.S. News & World Report dubbed Denver the best place to live in the United States, and the Globalization and World Cities Research Network ranked Denver as a Beta world city. There's little doubt that Denver is one of the most beloved cities in America, full of accolades singing its praises. Unfortunately, bed bugs have also started to notice just how amazing Denver is.... Read More

What Everyone In San Antonio Ought To Know About Ticks & Lyme Disease

2/22/2021

Ticks and Lyme disease are inextricably linked. But don’t blame the tick for causing this debilitating, chronic disease.Other animals, specifically mice, chipmunks, and shrews, are the actual source of Lyme disease. Ticks – deer ticks in particular – are just the vectors of Lyme disease.... Read More

How Dangerous Are The Scorpions In Houston?

2/19/2021

When you think of the term arachnid, you probably mostly think of spiders. While it’s true that spiders are arachnids, there are other pests in Houston that belong to this group including scorpions. Just like with spiders, scorpions are a terrifying pest to come across because of their ability to sting and inject venom. They often get into area properties, and the most prevalent scorpion in the Houston area is the brown bark scorpion.... Read More

The Trick To Keeping American Cockroaches Out Of Your Phoenix Home

2/12/2021

Arizona can feel like summer, year-round, especially in the wonderful city of Phoenix. If you’re not fond of the heat, you may find yourself spending more time indoors. But certain pests could also decide to take shelter inside your (hopefully) air-conditioned home, pests such as cockroaches. So what’s the trick to keeping your Phoenix home free from their disgusting pests?... Read More

All The Problems Bed Bugs Bring To Your Phoenix Home

12/31/2020

People think that pest problems only hit dirty or mismanaged properties. Bed bugs prove this assumption wrong. These tiny parasites are incredibly good at spreading from one property to the next and even spotless homes can fall victim to an infestation. Learn how you can stay protected from their bites by learning all you can about invasive bed bugs. ... Read More

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What Overwintering Pests Could Mean For Your Denver Home

12/24/2020

Just because it’s snowing outside doesn’t mean pests are inactive. Our properties provide them with all they need to hunker down and survive the cold. Only by taking early action can you hope to avoid a winter pest infestation, and only professional solutions can get rid of overwintering pests before they put a damper on your whole season.... Read More

Is It Dangerous To Have Silverfish In My Denver Home?

12/23/2020

With invasive and destructive pests, it’s natural to have burning questions that you want fast answers to. Unfortunately, the internet provides you with fast answers that aren’t always accurate. When it comes to pests like silverfish, which are less-known than other invasive pests, misinformation is widespread.... Read More

The Benefits Of Professional Pest Control For Your San Antonio Property

12/6/2020

It’s no secret, life here in San Antonio sure is great. We’re surrounded by beautiful scenery, the weather rarely gets too unpleasant, and you’d be hard-pressed to find kinder people. However, there are some things about San Antonio that aren’t so great, like the pests that threaten to invade our properties all year long. Whether it's rodents, cockroaches, scorpions, ants, or termites, there's no shortage of pests that ... Read More

The Answers To Salt Lake City's Commonly Asked Tick Questions

12/4/2020

We here at White Knight Pest Control received a lot of questions about the various pests that threaten the Salt Lake City area. And while we are asked about all kinds of pests, one of the most commonly asked about is the tick. Given the numerous bloodborne diseases that ticks can transmit, it’s no wonder why. ... Read More

Why Are Mice So Hard To Get Out Of My Salt Lake City Home?

12/2/2020

Although they may appear to be cute and cuddly little animals, the truth is, mice are pests that frequently invade Salt Lake City homes. It’s extremely difficult to get them out. It is important for you to know the effective mouse control solutions that you can rely upon should your Salt Lake City home become infested with these dangerous rodents.... Read More

A Handy Guide To Brown Recluse Spiders For Phoenix Property Owners

11/27/2020

While most invasive spiders are harmless, brown recluse spiders are one of the two most venomous in our corner of the globe. Learning how to prevent all kinds of pest problems will help keep you safe from these stealthy arachnids.... Read More

What Every Buda Property Owner Needs To Know About German Cockroaches

11/25/2020

It hardly matters to most people what species of pest is invading their property. Gross, crawling insects give people the heebie-jeebies. Period. But identifying an infestation is the first step in solving it--and when it comes to dangerous pests like cockroaches, this needs to happen sooner rather than later. ... Read More

How To Tell If Ants Around Your Salado Property Are Dangerous

11/23/2020

Some pests are so varied and multitudinous that controlling all of them is an impossible task. Ants, for example, can range from relatively harmless to incredibly destructive, depending on the species. As such, it’s important to know how to spot an infestation and to identify it properly. Only then can you work to address the problem. ... Read More

How Dangerous Are The Termites In Houston?

11/20/2020

Termites are common pests but people rarely know they’re there until the damage they’ve done is apparent. By then, total elimination is hard to accomplish. Only by learning more about these wood-boring pests can you hope to spot the early signs of their activity and prevent them from invading in the first place. ... Read More

Six Easy & Effective Silverfish-Prevention Tips For San Antonio Property Owners

11/18/2020

A pest doesn’t have to be directly harmful to your health in order to be a big deal. Silverfish, which are common and destructive pests, are a good example of nuisance pests that can be incredibly hard to deal with. Learning all you can about silverfish activity and prevention can save you from having to find out the hard way why even harmless pests are no fun to have around.... Read More

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What Salt Lake City Homeowners Ought To Know About Crickets

11/16/2020

Their iconic sound might be used to indicate boredom or a lackluster response, but crickets are not a boring problem. They are more common than you might think, and crickets in Salt Lake City can cause some bigger problems for your property than just their annoying chirping. Learn how you can prevent cricket populations and act responsibly to remove them. ... Read More

Answering Salt Lake City’s Most Commonly Asked Bed Bug Questions

11/13/2020

It’s only natural to question what’s true and what's false when it comes to pests. That’s especially true of bed bugs. These bugs are not only easy to get but they are very difficult to eliminate. With so many solutions and prevention measures described online, it can be hard to know what’s proven and what’s bogus. Fortunately, we have a professional perspective.... Read More

All The Problems Rodents Can Bring To Your Denver Home

11/9/2020

For such small animals, rodents sure cause big problems. Even during the winter, when people think that pests hibernate or die off, rodents can thrive in human properties. Learning how to prevent an infestation and spot the early signs can help you keep rodents from making a holiday residence out of your home.... Read More

What Happens To Spiders In Denver In The Winter?

11/4/2020

Unlike many other pests, spiders don’t become less active in the winter. In fact, many property owners start to notice spiders in their homes more and more during colder months. But how is this possible for such small, cold-blooded creatures? By learning how spiders survive the winter, you’ll learn why they can be a big problem for you during this time of the year. ... Read More

What's The Difference Between Hornets & Wasps In Dallas?

10/29/2020

You'll hear people calling wasps hornets and other people calling hornets wasps all the time. You see, it's actually a trick question. While there are many different kinds of wasps, a hornet is just one specific kind of wasp. While this can get your brain a bit jumbled, one thing is pretty easy to understand — you don't want to deal with them on your property. ... Read More

A Handy Guide To Mosquito Prevention For Phoenix Property Owners

10/27/2020

When you think about mosquitoes, you probably don’t think about extreme danger. You might think about preventative measures on your property sometimes, just to get rid of the frustration. However, if you knew how dangerous a mosquito bite could be, you’d probably take your prevention efforts a bit more seriously. ... Read More

The Answers To Austin's Most Commonly Asked Scorpion Questions

10/23/2020

Many people even think that when they see a scorpion, it's time to get rid of the old and begin something new (which can create turmoil in many households, as you can imagine). However, as with many legends, a scorpion infestation in your home does have a scientific explanation, and it's a rather alarming one. ... Read More

Salado's Ultimate Spider Prevention Handbook

10/21/2020

We all know that life can throw a lot of problems at us, some more serious than others, causing us to prioritize what we deal with and when. So, when we see a spiderweb in the corner of a room or hanging off of a ceiling fan, we might brush it off for another time. But that’s the problem: we never actually brush the spider web off.... Read More

Four Signs Your Houston Home Has A Bed Bug Problem

10/19/2020

When you have trouble sleeping in your Houston home, what do you think is keeping you awake? Is it stress? Nerves? Nightmares? Sometimes, when trying to quiet our minds, our imagination can run wild, making it feel like there might just be bugs in our bed, crawling in the sheets among us. But if you really did have bed bugs — would you be able to tell?... Read More

A Step-By-Step Guide To Keeping Mice Out Of Your San Antonio Home

10/16/2020

When you think about a potential mouse infestation on your property, you never really think it’s going to happen…until it does. Mice may get put into the nuisance category pretty quickly, but they can be a very dangerous home invader (and nearly impossible to eradicate on your own).... Read More

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A Handy Guide To Harvester Ants For Salt Lake City Property Owners

10/14/2020

Salt Lake City homeowners deal with dozens of different kinds of ants, so when we see them around our property, they don’t really catch our eye too much. The more you learn about harvester ants, though, the more you’ll want to figure out how to keep them off of your property completely.... Read More

Professional Bed Bug Control Is The Way To Go For Your Salt Lake City Home

10/12/2020

In our world, it’s often tempting to try to solve problems ourselves. It almost seems like the more noble thing to do; why ask for help when we can get the job done ourselves? And then there’s the other end of the spectrum: “If you want something done right, you’re probably going to have to pay for it.” Most people want to avoid that end of the spectrum at all costs.... Read More

Why Are These Cockroaches So Hard To Get Out Of My Phoenix Home?

10/8/2020

When you see cockroaches in your home, you rarely see more than one at a time. But that doesn’t mean they don’t invade homes in large numbers; it simply means they’re careful about avoiding human interaction. One cockroach can be a very good sign that you’ve incurred an infestation that could be impossible to get rid of on your own.... Read More

The Trick To Effective Centipede & Millipede Control In Your Denver Home

10/6/2020

Although often mistaken for one another, centipedes and millipedes are, in fact, different arthropods. Despite their differences, there’s one thing true about both centipedes and millipedes: you do not want them coming into your Denver home. And when the weather begins to turn cold come autumn, that’s exactly what they like to do. ... Read More

Denver's Ultimate Rodent Prevention Guide

10/2/2020

If you are a Denver property owner, one group of pests you need to be vigilant of is rodents. That's because rodents are some of the most common home-invading pests in the area. To make matters worse, once inside, rodents can spread harmful diseases and inflict costly damage to the home itself. ... Read More

Norway Rats: What Every Fort Worth Property Owner Ought To Know

8/28/2020

Of all the pests you can have on your property, rats might be the worst. They can survive in a wide variety of habitats, will eat almost anything, and are clever enough to recognize and avoid traps. Brown rats, also known as Norway rats, are the most prevalent rat species in the United States... Read More

A Handy Guide To Scorpion Control For Dallas Property Owners

8/26/2020

Scorpions are fearsome predators who deliver deadly stings to incapacitate their victims. Luckily, human beings are too big to be seriously affected by most scorpion stings, and we definitely aren’t on their menu. But a scorpion sting can still cause serious health complications.... Read More

What You Should Know About Black Widow Spiders Around Buda

8/24/2020

Black widow spiders are some of the most feared creatures on earth. Renowned for their deadly venomous bite, just the sight of a black widow is enough to paralyze you with terror. But is it all true? Are black widow spiders really that dangerous? The answer is: yes and no.... Read More

Why Professional Mosquito Control Is The Way To Go For Your Salado Property

8/21/2020

When you think of the deadliest animal in the world, you probably imagine some hulking, toothy predator like a ferocious grizzly bear or a massive great white shark. But teeth and claws aren’t always the most lethal weapons. The world’s deadliest creature isn’t an apex predator, it’s actually the mosquito.... Read More

Why Are There Ants In My Houston Home?

8/19/2020

Ants just might just be the ultimate household nuisance. They excel at cooperation and will work tirelessly to build their nest and gather food. And with over 12,000 known species of ants, they’ve adapted to a wide variety of habitats, including human dwelling spaces.... Read More

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The Trick To Keeping Wasps Off Your San Antonio Property

8/17/2020

Ouch! You got too close to that nest on your front porch and now you’re paying the price. How can something so small be so painful? If you've ever been stung, you know what we mean.... Read More

How Do Bed Bugs Get Into Salt Lake City Homes?

8/14/2020

It’s not just dirty dorm rooms and filthy apartments that get bed bugs. The truth is, anyone can suffer from a bed bug infestation, no matter how clean and cautious you may be. Bed bugs can get into your home without you realizing it, and before long, you could be waking up with bites on your body.... Read More

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Everything Salt Lake City Property Owners Need To Know About House Mice

8/12/2020

House mice are troublesome pests to have. If you’ve ever awakened to the sound of scurrying and squeaking noises in your walls, found storage boxes chewed up, or saw a mouse dart across the floor, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans deal with house mice every year.... Read More

How To Tell If Your Phoenix Home Has A Bed Bug Problem

8/10/2020

Everyone deserves a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, for some of us, our beds aren’t a place of rest, but a source of anxiety. If you have bed bugs, a good night’s sleep is impossible to come by. Fortunately, bed bug infestations are quite common and treatable with professional help.... Read More

What You Should Know If You Were Bitten By A Tick In Denver

8/6/2020

Ticks aren’t the most common pest in Denver, but they’re still responsible for hundreds of cases of tick-borne illness in the area every year. While there are no known Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Colorado, there are several other diseases that can be spread to you and your family from a tick bite.... Read More

Five Easy Tips To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Denver Property

8/4/2020

Nobody wants a mosquito bite. At best, a bite from mosquito results in an annoying itch that can persist for several days. At worst, a mosquito bite can result in contracting a strenuous or even deadly disease. But keeping mosquitoes at bay is sometimes easier said than done. Here are a few tips to get rid of mosquitoes in Denver.... Read More

The Difference Between Centipedes & Millipedes Around Salt Lake City

2/12/2020

The weather isn’t always easy to deal with in Salt Lake City. It can bring a host of problems, including making pests get into homes. When the weather becomes unpleasant, both centipedes and millipedes can become home invaders, seeking shelter from the weather outside. . What are these critters and what dangers, if any, do they pose? ... Read More

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