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Throughout Central Texas, a much-needed summer rainfall means temporary relief from the hot Texas temperatures. However, summer rain brings out pests as well. Pests that thrive and also pests that hide! So, why do some insects, rodents, and animals view rainy days as an opportunity, while others seek shelter? We've got a few answers. Summer Rain Brings Out Pests like Mosquitoes

Not too long ago a study concerning the most common household bugs and insects had become popular on the internet. However, when it comes to the ecology of our indoor living areas, there is still not much that is known. No matter how clean you keep your home, there are certainly spiders and insects lurking in areas that you would never think to look. Surprisingly, indoor areas are not well studied. A recent study has shown that the average home contains around one hundred different creepy crawlies.

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Many people are under the assumption that opossums carry rabies or have a natural immunity to rabies. This means that they do not become visibly ill as a result of contracting the disease. However, this would not be true since all mammals can actually become infected with rabies. The truth is that opossums rarely contract rabies

Can Living With Termites Be Unhealthy? Termites damage roughly 600,000 homes in the United States each year, making termite pest control so important. Termites don't bite, but they are universally hated for the tremendous destruction that they can cause to your home. Just one single colony of termites could be enough to bring your entire house to the ground. The scariest part? You're not likely to notice this destructive process until parts of your house begin to collapse.

Covid-19 Update: The Effect On GGA Pest Management Services A Covid-19 update from our owner, Fred Huffman. "The Corona Virus is affecting each of us. Cities and counties in our service area have placed "Shelter In Place" orders in effect. We expect more will be doing the same soon. Pest control services are considered an essential service. With Spring coming it is very important to continue services. Mosquitos will soon become more of an issue due to the recent rains. Fleas, ticks, ants, roaches, and many other pests also carry various diseases. While most usually are a nuisance, the diseases they carry may reduce your immune system and make you more susceptible to this horrible virus.

Spooky Pests Can be a Nightmare for Homeowners

Armyworms Are A Threat To All Of The World's Crops When it comes to invasive insects we usually hear about the United States falling victim to devastating insect pests that are native to more exotic regions of the world. However, some insect pests that are native to North America have found their way onto other continents only to cause serious damage to various crops. For example, the crop-eating insect pests known as fall armyworms have been causing damage to corn crops in Africa for several years now. These fall armyworms are native to the Americas. A British non-profit group named the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) has claimed that these fall armyworms are causing more and more damage to Africa's crops

A Termite Infested School May Be Putting The Safety Of Its Students In Jeopardy Although parents are not around to supervise their children during school, most parents assume that their children are safe while attending school. This is not an unreasonable assumption since schools are filled with responsible adults who are tasked with maintaining the well being of students. However, one particular schoolhouse in Phoenix, Arizona has received widespread attention due to the school's dangerous termite infestation. This termite infestation is extensive