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Family-owned and operated, Chase Pest Control has been serving Montgomery County since 1997. For over 20 years, we've been protecting people, pets, and properties by providing exceptional pest control services to homes and businesses in Conroe and the surrounding areas.
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2M ago
Species Of Rats That Commonly Infest Area Properties
The types of rodents, and even the types of rats, found in the Conroe area tend to stay fairly consistent over time. In particular, roof rats and Norway rats are all over Conroe, as well as house mice.
Identification of the rodents causing a pest problem is important, but the homeowner isn’t expected to do all of that identification work on their own. When trying to identify a rodent problem, all you really need to worry about is what kind of rodent you’re dealing with.
For example, Norway rats and roof rats are very similar in ..read more
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2M ago
Common Types Of Roaches Found In Lake Conroe
The first step in dealing with a roach infestation is identifying the invading species. In general, these pests are oval-shaped and have six spiny legs, antennae, and wings (that they may or may not use to fly). The following list describes the most common types of cockroaches that invade Lake Conroe homes:
American cockroaches are reddish-brown and have a yellow figure-eight marking on the back of their heads.
German cockroaches are light brown to tan and have two dark stripes on their backs.
Smoky brown cockroaches are dark brown to black, and the ..read more
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3M ago
Spider Identification: How To Recognize Different Species
Recognizing different types of spiders, at least within reason, helps assess the threat level and decide on a course of action. After all, knowing your enemy is key to winning any war.
Here in The Woodlands, there’s a chance you’ll encounter a number of different spider species, including black widows, brown recluse spiders, huntsman spiders, jumping spiders, and wolf spiders. We will briefly offer the fundamental features of each of these species.
Black widows are indeed black and typically feature a distinctive red or whi ..read more
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3M ago
Rodent Behavior Insights: Navigating The Habits Of Mice And Rats
What are some of the behavioral characteristics of the various types of Texas rodents? Most rodents are fearful of humans and will avoid encounters. Further, the majority of rodents are nocturnal creatures that will remain hidden during the day. This combination of factors is problematic, as homeowners might not recognize the presence of these creatures inside their homes for weeks or months.
Rodents also have rootless, overgrown front teeth called incisors. Rodents use their incisors to gnaw on things constantly, which cou ..read more
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3M ago
Santa's Little Helpers: Common Holiday Pests To Watch Out For
There are lots of little critters that might invade your home during the holiday season. Many like to invade by crawling through gaps, holes, and other openings in the exterior of your home. Others might hide inside boxes of decorations and wait until you bring them indoors.
Common types of pests you might find around your living areas this holiday season include rodents, cockroaches, ants, spiders, and ticks. If you would like to avoid an active pest infestation, your best option is to bring in a professional. Before we discuss pro ..read more
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4M ago
Signs Of A Mouse Infestation: How To Spot Them Early
The first step in mouse control is knowing how to spot the signs of these rodents in your home. You should keep an eye out for a few common indicators. One of the most frequent and obvious is damage to interior walls caused by mice gnawing their way through. These gnaw marks may also be accompanied by oily rub marks, tracks, and droppings. You may also discover small areas that mice have made into burrows. These burrows may be stocked with food or nesting materials, such as insulation. Mice will often nest in walls, and they may make ..read more
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5M ago
The Life Cycle Of Ticks: A Comprehensive Overview
All ticks start as an egg. Female ticks are known for their ability to lay a lot of eggs at one time. On average, a female tick can lay 500 to 5,000 eggs at a time. The eggs can look slightly different depending on the species. However, they all typically measure less than one millimeter, have a spherical or oval shape, and are pale yellow or cream colored.
A few weeks after the tick lays the egg, it will hatch, and a larva will emerge. The tick larva looks like a smaller version of an adult tick. During this stage, the tick only has six ..read more
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5M ago
Understanding Silverfish: Behavior, Habitat, And Life Cycle
Here’s a brief rundown of how silverfish in Conroe develop and why they do what they do. All silverfish start out as eggs, and they progress to nymphs. You can think of nymphs as baby silverfish. Finally, silverfish nymphs become adults. The whole process takes about five weeks.
The silverfish habitat is basically any space that is warm and damp. A source of food can also attract them, but they especially love warm, damp spaces. As you might have guessed, human homes offer plenty of spaces that meet these criteria.
Silverfish behavior ..read more
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6M ago
How Long Are Mosquitoes Active Around Conroe?
There are lots of pests that do not like certain seasons of the year. This is usually true for mosquitoes. In all northern states, these pests go into hibernation during the winter months. Specifically, mosquitoes grow lethargic at 60 degrees and lose all functionality below 50 degrees. Take a moment and try to think about the last time it was that cold here in Conroe. Most years, we do not see temperatures that chilly.
What does this mean? This means that all different types of mosquitoes in Conroe are active year-round. Even if it does get cold e ..read more
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6M ago
Common Cockroaches Found In Conroe
If you live in Conroe, Texas, chances are you have encountered cockroaches on several different occasions. While all roaches in Conroe may look and act similarly, several species living in this area have different abilities and behaviors. Some of the most common types of roaches that our cockroach removal specialists run into regularly include:
German cockroach: The German cockroach measures 1/2 to 5/8 inches long. These roaches typically have tan bodies with two black stripes running parallel down the length of their backs. The German cockroach has a pair o ..read more