Know your pests
Pest guides for Panhandle homeowners
Practical guides on the pests that show up around Texas Panhandle homes, explained in plain English and backed by the public sources listed at the end of each one.
The guides
Start with the pest you are dealing with
From seasonal timing to what happens at your first visit, each guide links to the public sources it draws on.
SpidersBrown recluse and black widow spiders
How to tell the two venomous Texas spiders apart, where they hide around Panhandle homes and what to do about them.
MosquitoesMosquito season in the Texas Panhandle
When mosquitoes are active, how rain and playa lakes feed them and what to do around your home.
RodentsKeeping mice out before winter
Why mice move indoors as Panhandle nights turn cold, and the sealing, storage and cleanup steps that help.
Stinging insectsWasps and carpenter bees: nest prevention
How to spot early wasp nests and carpenter bee holes on Panhandle homes and the habits that discourage both.
AntsCommon ants in Panhandle homes
Why ants come indoors, how trail-making ants differ from carpenter ants and what helps before you call a professional.
Getting startedWhat to expect from your first visit
How to prepare, what your agreement and Texas rules cover, and how visits, the schedule and the warranty work.
Pest control services
How we handle each pest
Every pest in these guides has its own service page, with what is covered and what to expect.
Ant Control
Non-wood-boring ants are included in your Home Protection Plan. Carpenter ants are available as a priced add-on.
Spider Control
Spiders, webs and egg sacs around eaves, doors and windows, included in your Home Protection Plan.
Rodent Control
Rats and mice are covered by your Home Protection Plan. Voles are available as a priced add-on.
Wasp and Carpenter Bee Control
Wasps and carpenter bees on eaves, porches and wood trim, covered by your Home Protection Plan.
Roach Control
American and Palmetto roaches, covered by your Home Protection Plan with visits about every two months.
Mosquito Control
The Mosquito Reduction Plan: nine visits from March through November, with a tick add-on available.
Mosquito Reduction PlanFlea and Tick Control
Exterior flea and tick treatment, available as a priced add-on to your Home Protection Plan.
Plan add-onHousehold Pest Control
Earwigs, silverfish, millipedes and centipedes, pill bugs and stink bugs, covered by your Home Protection Plan.
Not sure what you are seeing?
Request a free quote or call (806) 209-4849. Tell us what you have noticed and we will explain how our plans apply to your home.